Mona Athens
Industrial-chic art hotel meets creative club. Raw and urban, softened by velvet drapes, handmade rugs, terrazzo floors, and original artworks. The mood is deliberately theatrical — think loft apartment of a well-traveled artist who also happens to host excellent parties.
Book Room 16 specifically for the emperor-size bed (200x200cm) and private balcony terrace — it's the best room in the building
Why It Matters
A former textile factory turned Michelin-recognized boutique hotel and art sales showroom. Named one of the World's Top 10 Hotels of 2023. Operated by House of Shila, which runs Athens' most talked-about creative members' club. The CLUB MONAMOUR rooftop events draw an eclectic mix of guests, members, and Athens' creative crowd. No two rooms are identical, and literally everything — furniture, carpets, ceramics, plants — is available to purchase.
Mona lives inside an eight-story, 1950s textile factory in Psirri — the kind of building that looks like it hasn't been touched in decades from the outside. That's the point. Step through the unmarked door (look for the red rose graffiti), and the weathered concrete, terrazzo floors, peeling paint, and exposed steel pipes become the backdrop for 20 obsessively curated rooms, a concept café-lounge, a members rooftop bar with unobstructed Acropolis views, and a basement speakeasy. Created by House of Shila — the team behind sister hotel Shila in Kolonaki — everything you see, touch, or sit on is for sale, from the ceramics to the organic cotton sheets.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Amour
Expansive 36sqm loft with north- and south-facing windows that let Athenian light pour in. A day bed opens into a double, making this work for up to four guests. Exposed concrete balanced with velvet upholstery, plus a kitchenette and separate WC.
King (180x200cm) plus convertible day bed · 36 sqm
Floret
Breezy and airy 28–30sqm rooms that open onto a shared outdoor terrace — the extra air makes a real difference. Signature recycled brick sofa adds an unexpected material moment. King bed, kitchenette, full bathtub, and a separate WC. Can sleep a third guest on the day bed.
King (180x200cm) · 29 sqm
Intimate
The smallest rooms at Mona, but don't let that put you off. At 16–20sqm, they're tightly designed with a queen bed, a standalone white Corian bathtub, and a vintage work desk. The open-plan layout means the toilet is separated only by a curtain — this is intentional and part of the design language. Great for solo travelers or couples who aren't too precious.
Queen (160x200cm) · 18 sqmMona's Suite
The top of the house at 55sqm. Unlimited urban views and a glimpse of the Acropolis. Sleeps up to four with a king bed, a sofa that opens to a double, and a day bed. The walk-in bathroom has its own bathtub and sunlit lounge (terrarium lounge) — genuinely one of the more theatrical bathroom setups you'll encounter. Original artworks and eclectic velvet furniture throughout.
King (180x200cm) plus convertible sofa and day bed · 55 sqmPenthouse
45–55sqm suites with the full Mona treatment — hand-selected period furniture, deep velvet upholstery, full kitchenette, and a proper separate WC. King bed as standard, but Room 16 is the one to request: it has a 200x200cm emperor bed and a private balcony terrace. The views from up here are significantly better.
King (180x200cm); Room 16 has Emperor (200x200cm) with balcony · 50 sqmVelvet
Mid-size loft rooms at 24–30sqm with a more layered sensory feel — ethereal cotton curtains, velvet drapes, and an industrial metal shower. Also has a kitchenette and wooden sinks. The open toilet situation applies here too. Room 18 upgrades to a king bed and adds a balcony.
Queen (160x200cm); Room 18 upgrades to King · 27 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Mona operates as an active art sales showroom. Works by Greek and international artists are placed throughout all spaces. Staff can walk you through the collection. Everything — from ceramics to custom-knit carpets to the furniture in your room — is available for purchase.
The underground basement space periodically doubles as a boutique Pilates studio. Not a permanent fixture — check the What's On page for scheduled sessions.
Seasonal rooftop pop-up series running in the warmer months. Think cocktails, natural wines, specialty DJs, and a deliberately curated crowd of House of Shila members, hotel guests, and creative Athenians. Held roughly twice a week during the season. Acropolis as the backdrop.
Complimentary bicycles available for guests to explore the neighborhood. Useful for the flat streets around Monastiraki, the Agora, and Psirri.
The basement hosts regular live music gigs, DJ sets, exhibitions, and late-night dancing. Programming changes; check the What's On page for the calendar.
Occasional outdoor screenings on the rooftop during the warmer months. Part of the broader cultural programming run by House of Shila.
The Living Room's open-plan kitchen hosts rotating pop-up chef dinners and supper clubs, where visiting chefs cook alongside Mona's team for guests and members. Frequency varies — check the What's On page.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Upper floors of the eight-story building are accessible by elevator.
Three hireable spaces: the Living Room (ground floor café-lounge), the Rooftop, and the Underground basement. Used for weddings, pop-ups, film shoots, supper clubs, fashion shows, and private events.
Every item in the hotel — furniture, rugs, ceramics, plants, art, linens — is available for purchase. Staff can facilitate orders.
Levantine-inspired breakfast included with all rooms, served until 1pm. Available in the lobby, your room, or on the rooftop. Menu includes eggs, sourdough, homemade granola, yogurt bowls, seasonal fruit, and spreads.
Breakfast can be delivered to your room until 1pm. Room service for food is available throughout the day via the iPad (ordering from nearby restaurants).
There is no gym or fitness center at Mona. Personal training sessions can be arranged through the concierge iPad.
Custom handmade mattresses treated with olive oil, organic cotton sheets, and custom-made towels. All purchasable.
Minibar stocked with gourmet Greek products and artisanal goods. Espresso machine with fresh beans from local Athens roaster Anana Coffee also in every room.
Each room has an iPad for Netflix, Spotify, and iMessage-based communication with reception. This is the primary way to contact the front desk — there are no in-room phones.
Pets permitted but guests must inform the hotel ahead of time.
Mona does not have a swimming pool.
The hotel can arrange private pick-ups from Athens Airport, Piraeus Port, or anywhere within Athens.
No on-site parking, but a parking garage is located around the corner from the hotel.
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