Leafy suburban refuge
A 1960s spiral staircase anchors the lobby, establishing a quiet, mid-century mood far from the city center's rush.
What it’s good at
Notable
Bespoke wooden furniture with brass joinery, terrazzo bathrooms, and an elegant 1960s spiral staircase by A&M Architects.
Listed
Calm parkside balconies, tailor-made wood furnishings, rainfall showers, and discreet residential comfort in leafy northern Athens.
Listed
A panoramic fourth-floor cocktail bar, all-day Mediterranean dining at Nobilis, and coffee in the garden greenhouse.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Kefalari Park sits right outside, with Kifisia's shaded residential boulevards and museum gardens just a short stroll away.
The rooms
Custom wooden headboards, brass joinery, and terrazzo bathrooms define the spaces, with balconies opening to green streetscapes.
The gym
- Gym
- 24/7 fitness room for resident guests.
Dogs stay too.
Roof Top Bar
Cocktails are mixed on the fourth floor, where floor-to-ceiling glass opens toward distant mountains and the city skyline.
Nobilis Restaurant
Marble tables and cane-backed chairs sit beside garden greenery for all-day Mediterranean dining on the ground floor.
How it began
Family-owned Yfantis Group transformed an abandoned 1950s structure into a boutique refuge wrapped in a rhythmic geometric facade.
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Gold
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.