A for Athens sits directly on Monastiraki Square, next to the metro station entrance, in a minimalist building whose rooftop bar has become one of the more consistently busy sunset spots in central Athens. The hotel's design strips back the neoclassical ornamentation found in many neighboring buildings in favor of a plain, contemporary facade, a deliberate contrast to the historical density of the square it overlooks.
The rooftop draws both hotel guests and outside visitors for its unobstructed line of sight to the Acropolis rising above the Anafiotika and Plaka rooftops, and it tends to be busiest from late afternoon through the first hours of the evening. Because the bar operates somewhat independently of the hotel's room occupancy, guests should expect a lively, sometimes crowded rooftop rather than a private terrace experience.
Monastiraki's flea market streets, the Ancient Agora, and the base of the Acropolis Hill are all within a 10-15 minute walk, making the hotel a central, if busy, base for sightseeing on foot through the oldest part of the city.
| Price | €130–260/night (~$140–285/night) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2-4 Miaouli Street, Monastiraki, 10554 Athens, Greece |
Room types
- Classic Room
- Deluxe Room with Square View
- Loft Suite
Amenities
- Rooftop bar with Acropolis view
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24-hour front desk
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Location
2-4 Miaouli Street, Monastiraki, 10554 Athens, Greece
37.9762, 23.7255 View on map
Highlights
- Rooftop bar directly overlooking Monastiraki Square and the Acropolis
- Located beside Monastiraki metro station
- Minimalist contemporary design contrasting with the square's historic buildings
- Walking distance to the Ancient Agora and Plaka
- Close to the Monastiraki flea market streets
Tips for visiting
- Arrive at the rooftop bar before sunset if you want a seat, since it fills quickly with non-guests as well
- Expect square-level noise into the evening given the direct-frontage location
- Walk south through Plaka's Anafiotika district for a quieter, whitewashed-house detour before climbing to the Acropolis
- Use the adjacent Monastiraki metro station for quick access to both the Green and Blue lines