Acropol by Brown Hotels
Retro-modernist boutique hotel channeling 1960s-70s Athens glamour. Earthy palette of burnt orange, mustard yellow and browns. Think Mad Men meets Greek mythology. Vintage record players and trolley bars in every room, a lobby library, and unabashedly bold design choices throughout.
Book a Deluxe Balcony Room for city views without paying Presidential Suite prices
Why It Matters
First Brown Hotels property in Greece. The building is a genuine 1960s work by Emmanuel Vourekas, a key figure in post-war Athenian architecture, with a striking entrance mural by Pikionis-Koutsogiannis architects inspired by the Palace of King Minos. K-Studio's renovation preserved the modernist bones while adding contemporary comforts. The rooftop is one of the largest in Athens.
The very first Brown Hotel to open in Greece, Brown Acropol is a full-on love letter to Athens in its swinging Sixties and Seventies prime. The building itself is a genuine mid-century artifact, originally designed by modernist architect Emmanuel Vourekas, and design agency K-Studio leaned hard into that legacy — vintage furniture, Greek marble, oak wood, burnt orange and mustard yellow everywhere, and a faintly Mad Men energy that actually works. All 164 rooms sit on Omonia Square, steps from the metro and a reasonable walk to the Acropolis, and the rooftop with four hot tubs and panoramic views of both the Parthenon and Lycabettus Hill is the real headline act.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Classic Room
22–25m² and the real sweet spot for most guests. Marble bathroom with bathtub, king or twin beds, vintage trolley bar, Nespresso machine, and vinyl player. Enough space to feel comfortable without going suite-level.
King or Twin · 23 sqm
Deluxe Balcony Room
23–26m² front-facing rooms with a private balcony overlooking the city. Walk-in shower, king or twin beds with custom mattress, Nespresso machine, vinyl player, and trolley bar. The balcony is the key differentiator — worth the upgrade for the urban street-level energy.
King or Twin · 24 sqm
Junior Suite
Seven wow rooms at 41m² giving you two separate spaces — a bedroom and a living area with sofa. Renovated marble bathroom with bathtub, king-size bed, Nespresso machine, vinyl player, and trolley bar. Good choice for smaller families or guests who want room to breathe.
King · 41 sqmPresidential Suite
The crown jewel. 90m² on the 8th floor, sleeping up to four guests. Bold 60s design with rich wooden surfaces, retro patterns, and serious AV kit. The bathroom has both a bathtub and walk-in shower. Private bar, dining table, 75-inch TV, Bang & Olufsen speakers. It's a lot of suite.
King · 90 sqmSolo Room
Compact at 13m², but thoughtfully designed for solo travelers. Choice of walk-in shower or bathtub. Nespresso machine and vinyl record player included. Complimentary bathrobe and slippers. Small, but you're in Athens — you won't be spending much time in here.
13 sqmStandard Double Room
17m² double with a marble bathroom and the choice of bathtub or walk-in shower. Open closet, Nespresso machine, vinyl record player, and an open closet. The marble bathrooms are a standout detail at this price point.
Double · 17 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Fully equipped fitness room on the rooftop with Acropolis views. Open around the clock so you can work out before the city wakes up or after everyone else has gone to sleep. Outdoor rooftop shower included post-workout.
Brown Acropol hosts rotating pop-up art exhibitions in collaboration with Art Athina, showcasing contemporary Greek and international artists within the hotel's public spaces. Past installations have run for 6+ weeks.
The concierge team can recommend running routes through the surrounding neighborhoods, including routes past the Acropolis and around Lycabettus Hill. Good way to see the city before tourist hours.
Four outdoor hot tubs on the rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill. Open 24/7 for hotel guests. Free of charge — just show up and soak.
The hotel arranges VIP private transfers to and from Athens International Airport (approx. 40 min) and the Port of Piraeus (approx. 30 min). Book through the concierge.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Six fully equipped meeting rooms and breakout spaces. Conference setup can accommodate up to 450 persons. AV equipment available. Business packages available for groups.
The signature Brown Hotels library in the lobby — a curated book collection that appears in all Brown properties worldwide. Part of the brand identity and a genuinely nice spot.
High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and in all rooms.
In-room dining available throughout the day — food from the restaurant and alcoholic/soft drinks can be ordered to the room.
One of the largest hotel rooftop decks in central Athens. Sunbeds, hammocks, outdoor showers, and four hot tubs. Open 24/7 for hotel guests. Panoramic views of the city, Acropolis, and Lycabettus Hill.
Dogs up to 9kg are welcome at the hotel.
Complimentary Nespresso machines in all rooms with a selection of coffee capsules.
All rooms are air-conditioned, but note: AC is reportedly activated from late May onwards. Guests visiting in early spring have encountered rooms without active cooling.
All rooms except the Solo Room include a vinyl music multi-player with retro records — one of the most distinctive in-room amenities in any Athens hotel.
Round-the-clock front desk and concierge. Team arranges transfers, makes dining recommendations, and assists with local logistics.
Laundry and dry cleaning service available at extra charge.
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