Bakehouse Athens
Contemporary bakery-inspired boutique. Dark wood, chocolate and cream palette, natural materials. Warm and approachable but genuinely design-forward. Think ryokan meets Scandinavian deli.
Snag a window seat at 72H Eatery for breakfast — there's something smug about watching the queue form outside while you eat
Why It Matters
One of very few hotels in the world where the entire hospitality concept — rooms, dining, activities, even in-room amenities — revolves around the craft of sourdough fermentation. The 72-hour starter that leavens the bread is also the conceptual thread that names the restaurants and defines the guest experience.
Ergon Bakehouse is a 29-room downtown Athens boutique hotel built around a working artisanal bakery — and it's very much the bakery that runs the show. The ground floor 72H Bakery and Eatery fill the whole building with the scent of 72-hour sourdough, that aroma following you right up to your room. Designed by Urban Soul Project in warm earth tones with ryokan-influenced dark wood and sliding glass panels, rooms come stocked with Ergon goodies, a curated book collection, and a Nespresso machine. Above it all, the +2H rooftop restaurant serves sourdough-forward pizza, pasta, and handcrafted cocktails with Acropolis views.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Large Room
At 27–35 sq m, the Large is where things open up considerably. A king bed plus a built-in double means it comfortably sleeps up to three adults or two adults and two children. Some rooms in this tier have freestanding tubs. Cots can be added for free.
King + built-in double · 31 sqm
Medium Room
A step up from Small at 17–23 sq m, with a choice of queen or king bed depending on availability. Same warm, bakery-inspired interiors and full in-room amenity set. A solid middle-ground for solo travelers or couples who don't need extra space.
Queen or King · 20 sqm
Small Room
The entry-level option at 17–19 sq m. Compact but thoughtfully done — dark wood joinery, ryokan-inspired sliding panels, and a queen bed. One Small room has been adapted for guests with limited mobility. No balcony, but you get the full Ergon in-room kit.
Queen · 18 sqmXLarge Room
Similar footprint to the Large but with a private balcony overlooking the central Athens streetscape below — the key upgrade for guests wanting outdoor space. King bed plus built-in double. Balcony rooms book fast.
King + built-in double · 31 sqmXXLarge Room
The top of the range at 30–32 sq m with a private balcony — the pick of the hotel for people-watching over downtown Athens. King bed plus built-in double, full Ergon in-room amenity set, and extra breathing room. Mr & Mrs Smith calls it out specifically as their recommendation.
King + built-in double · 31 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A glass-fronted window lets guests watch the bakery team at work on the production floor. Low-key, no booking required, but genuinely satisfying to time around early-morning bakes.
A 3-hour hands-on baking class held at +2H on the rooftop. Led by artisan baker Nikos Chandolias, the session covers sourdough fermentation techniques, dough handling, and focaccia decoration using natural colours. Starts with morning coffee, fresh bread and butter. Participants take home: 1 tray of their own focaccia, a jar of house sourdough starter, and 72H house bread flour. Open to beginners and seasoned bakers alike.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Lift to all floors and one ADA-adapted Small room available. Contact cs@tablethotels.com to confirm ADA room.
Freshly baked sourdough-based breakfast at 72H Eatery, included in all room rates. Served 7am–10:30am.
Bespoke bath amenities created specifically for the Ergon Bakehouse.
Stocked with Ergon artisanal products — jams, honey, chocolates, and other pantry items. Payable locally.
Open year-round. Houses the +2H Restaurant & Bar with views of the Acropolis and the Athens skyline.
There is no pool on the property.
Available from 7am to midnight. Order bakery items, eatery dishes, and more to your room.
Hotel-arranged transfers from Athens International Airport. €47 each way.
No spa or fitness facility on-site.
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