Monument Hotel Athens Review | Hotels Above Par
"Housed in a restored 19th-century mansion in the magnetic Psirri neighborhood, this nine-room boutique hotel—originally built in 1881 by architect Ernst Ziller and classified by the Ministry of Culture as a modern monument—blends preserved historic details (frescoes, gypsum ornamentation, carved marble balconies and a grand winding staircase) with contemporary design. The owner, Grigoris Tolkas, and local studio MPlusM led a careful restoration that reveals the building’s past while adding modern comforts: each room has its own personality inspired by the neoclassical ceiling palette and furnished with Scandinavian pieces (including bespoke items from Woud, &Tradition and Frama), with discreet mirrored-box bathrooms. Standout accommodations include Epos, featuring a marble veranda with views of the Acropolis and the Byzantine church of Agios Dimitrios, and Nidus, a rooftop suite with a private terrace and jacuzzi ideal for romantic sundowners. Mornings are homely and locally focused, with breakfast offerings such as island cheeses, homemade jams, Evia honey, fresh bakery breads and rizogalo; guests can also use a private wellness area with complimentary sauna and steam room and book personalized treatments. With a calm, refined vibe—24-hour front desk and concierge, airport and city transfer services, bespoke architecture and art tours, and staff who make dining reservations for nearby spots—the property provides an intimate, noble-Athenian residence experience near the Acropolis, Plaka and several top museums; it operates as a 4-star with rates starting around $352 per night."
