Monument
Noble Athenian residence crossed with Scandinavian minimalism. Limewashed walls, muted mauve tones, original ceiling frescoes, Persian carpets, and custom furniture from Woud, &Tradition, Gubi, Norr11, and Frama. Intimate and quiet — the kind of place where the staff know your name by check-in morning.
Book the Nidus suite for the Jacuzzi terrace — it's the only room with that setup and the Acropolis views from up there at night are exceptional
Why It Matters
Recipient of a Michelin Key 2025, one of only six One-Key hotels in Athens. The building itself is a protected Modern Monument by Greek law. Each of the nine rooms is genuinely unique — not 'designer-room unique' but architecturally distinct due to the original mansion's layout. The rooftop Nidus suite has a 52sqm private terrace with a Jacuzzi overlooking the Acropolis.
Nine rooms inside an 1881 Ernst Ziller neoclassical mansion in Athens' Psyrri neighborhood — the same architect behind the Presidential Mansion and National Archaeological Museum. The building sat abandoned for years before owner Grigoris Tolkas and local firm MPlusM spent years restoring it, working closely with the Ministry of Culture's Directorate of Conservation to bring back original frescoes, gypsum details, carved marble balconies, and the grand winding staircase. It opened in 2023, and the Greek government officially classifies it as a protected historical landmark. No lift, no restaurant, no pool — and those are features, not bugs.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Acanthus Suite with Balcony
40sqm first-floor suite with a private balcony overlooking the Byzantine church of Agios Dimitrios in Psyrri. Painted ceilings, statement design pieces from Norr11, and a full sitting area. The balcony adds usable outdoor space that the smaller rooms lack.
King · 40 sqm
Echo Suite with Balcony
Second-floor counterpart to the Acanthus at 40sqm. Same balcony view of Agios Dimitrios church, but with a mirrored accent wall and furnishings from Gubi, Woud, and Menu instead of Norr11. The sitting area includes the mirrored wall treatment that elongates the space visually.
King · 40 sqmEpos Suite with Acropolis View and Veranda
The go-to for first-time visitors. 36sqm on the second floor with a private marble veranda that frames direct views of the Acropolis and the Byzantine church of Agios Dimitrios. Floor-to-ceiling windows, contemporary furnishings, and a full sitting area. The Acropolis views from this veranda — especially at night when the Parthenon is illuminated — are the main event.
King · 36 sqmGlint
The smallest room in the house, but don't let that put you off. Clever use of a mirrored wall makes the 19sqm feel larger than it is. First-floor position, painted ceilings, king-size bed with plush headboard, and furnishings from Gubi and Frama. Bathroom has a rainfall shower and Molton Brown toiletries. A Dyson hairdryer is provided.
King · 19 sqmLucent
28sqm on the second floor. The standout architectural detail is a wall decorated with original acanthus-leaf mouldings — a direct reference to the building's neoclassical origins. Pendant lighting by Spanish designer Arturo Álvarez adds a contemporary layer. Custom king bed with in-built storage, &Tradition furnishings.
King · 28 sqmMuse Suite with Veranda
30sqm first-floor suite with a private veranda looking onto the church of Agios Dimitrios. Queen bed (the only room without a king), furnishings from &Tradition and Woud, and a sitting area. A solid mid-tier pick if Epos or Nidus aren't available.
Queen · 30 sqmNidus with Acropolis View and Private Jacuzzi
The rooftop suite — accessed via a private narrow staircase from the second-floor landing. The room itself is 31sqm with a slanted ceiling and furnishings from &Tradition and Norr11, but the real draw is the 52sqm private terrace outside. There's a Jacuzzi out there with unobstructed Acropolis views. Sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows, king bed. Watching the sun set over the Acropolis from a private hot tub is as good as it sounds.
King · 31 sqmOde
A step up in space at 27sqm on the first floor. Intricately painted ceilings are the standout architectural feature here. Modern furnishings from Woud complement the historic bones of the room. Sitting area included.
King · 27 sqmSepia
Second-floor version of the Glint with the same 19sqm footprint and mauve palette. Distinguishing feature is a king-size bed with built-in storage underneath. Same painted ceilings, mirrored wall, and Gubi/Frama furnishings as its first-floor counterpart.
King · 19 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Hotel-arranged car transfers from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport. Priced from €70 each way.
The hotel can arrange personalized architecture and art tours of Athens, leaning into the building's own story and the wider Ziller legacy across the city. Staff can also connect guests with local tour guides.
Bikes available for guests to explore Athens on two wheels. Psyrri and the surrounding neighborhoods — Monastiraki, Plaka, Thissio — are flat and manageable by bike.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Heritage status means no elevator can be installed. Rooms are on the first and second floors, plus a rooftop suite. Not suitable for guests with mobility issues.
A home-like lounge area with a small bar trolley. Good spot for a pre-dinner aperitif — the hotel stocked Monkey 47 gin at the time of review.
Complimentary throughout the property.
Molton Brown bath products in every room.
Dyson hairdryers provided in rooms.
Flat-screen TV with access to streaming services including Netflix.
Stocked minibar in every room. Cocktails can be ordered and delivered to the room.
Small, personal team available around the clock. Known for proactive service — restaurant reservations, local tips, luggage handling, arranging transfers.
Laundry available at additional charge.
Water-saving devices on all taps and showers. Refill stations throughout to reduce single-use plastic. Hotel sources locally and partners with Athens-based suppliers, tour guides, and businesses.
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