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The Modernist Athens · Athens, Greece
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Expert Review: The Modernist Athens
The Modernist Athens, a Michelin Key Selected property, consistently earns high praise for its contemporary design, exceptional service, and prime location, establishing itself as a standout luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Athens.
1. Overall Rating & Sentiment
The Modernist Athens garners an overwhelmingly positive sentiment, reflected in its high guest scores, such as 19.4 out of 20 from verified Michelin Guide guests. Guests frequently describe it as a "gem of a hotel" with a "great vibe" and "superb" overall experience.
2. Key Highlights
Guests consistently laud the hotel's exceptional staff, the incredible rooftop terrace with panoramic city views including the Acropolis, and its wonderful breakfast offerings. The modern and sleek design, coupled with its central location in an upscale neighborhood, are also frequently highlighted as major draws. The attention to detail, from seamless service to specific amenities, is a recurring theme in guest feedback.
3. Room Quality
The 38 rooms at The Modernist Athens, ranging from "S" (compact) to "XL" (extra-large), are designed with a coherent vision of modern luxury-boutique hospitality, echoing mid-century Modernism. Interiors feature a minimalist aesthetic with black and gray palettes, enlivened by subtle metallic accents, bronze, marble, and polished concrete.
Rooms come equipped with espresso machines, Physis Laboratory bath products, Marshall speakers, and 43-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels and Netflix. Many rooms boast balconies, while the top-floor XL rooms feature private terraces with outdoor hot tubs and 180° city views. Guests often commend the comfortable beds and strong shower pressure.
4. Dining Experience
The hotel's dining experience centers around the Modernist Café and the rooftop bar, 1818. Breakfast, served as a buffet, is highly rated, offering a selection of pancakes, various egg preparations, cheeses, hams, and Greek specialties, along with coffee from Athens-based Taf Roasters. An "all-day" selection of healthy salads and light daytime menus are also available. The 1818 rooftop bar is a major highlight, known for its city-wide panoramic views, including the Acropolis, making it an ideal spot for sunset cocktails. The cocktail list is curated by mixologist Nikos Bakoulis from the renowned Athens bar, The Clumsies.
5. Service & Staff
The service and staff at The Modernist Athens consistently receive glowing reviews. Guests frequently use terms like "exceptional," "incredibly friendly," "attentive," and "super helpful." The multilingual staff, fluent in Greek, English, Spanish, and French, ensures a welcoming and efficient experience. Many appreciate the personalized touches, such as complimentary welcome water, pillow menus, and evening wine tasting sessions, which encourage guest interaction.
6. Location & Accessibility
Housed in the former Canadian embassy, The Modernist Athens is situated in the upscale Kolonaki neighborhood, offering a "central yet quiet" base for exploring the city. It's within walking distance of numerous restaurants, bars, art galleries, boutique shops, and major attractions like Lycabettus Hill, the Museum of Cycladic Art, the National Gallery, Syntagma Square, and the Acropolis (about 3 km away). The Evangelismos metro station, offering a direct connection from Athens International Airport, is approximately 250 meters away, making it highly accessible.
7. Value & Pricing
While specific daily rates fluctuate, prices for rooms at The Modernist Athens typically start from around $174 USD or £135 for a small room. Given its Michelin Key selection and the high quality of service, design, and amenities, guests generally consider it to offer good value for money, with Booking.com reviews giving it an 8.8 out of 10 for value.
8. Common Complaints
While overwhelmingly positive, some guest feedback occasionally mentions that room sizes were "smaller than expected" for certain categories, and a few suggested that "bed comfort could be improved." Additionally, the food and beverage service, outside of breakfast and the rooftop bar, is noted to be limited to a light daytime menu, in line with a classic European urban-boutique hotel style.
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Recent Guest Reviews
levent dokuzer
An excellent stay in Athens. The location is perfect and the hotel itself is stylish, boutique, and extremely comfortable. The staff are professional, warm, and genuinely helpful everyone goes above and beyond. I was kindly upgraded to an XL Suite, which was fantastic. The food is delicious, there’s a lovely café downstairs, and the terrace is perfect for a relaxed drink. I would absolutely recom...
Response from the owner
Dear Levent, your feedback made our day, thank you for sharing it. It’s wonderful to hear you loved our rooms, location, and the warmth of our team. Until next time, safe travels and thank you again. ...
Georgia Karasavvidou
There are dog friendly hotels and there is the Modernist. Which is dog-welcoming, cosy and truly loving towards pets. The staff is just great, thank you Asproula, Zoe, Ioanna, Pavlos, Charis, Spyros, Aristea and Smaragda! As for the amenities, so well thought-of that when I got back home I thought of rearranging my apartment to make it as functional as the Modernist room. Small details are my favo...
Marc Jerome
Our family with adult children had a wonderful stay at the Modernist in July 2025 and we highly recommend the property for a number of reasons. First, the service was excellent. In advance of the trip we asked the front desk to recommend and book restaurants, attraction visits and, beach clubs and a boat tour. For no fee, the staff did as good a job as any luxury tour operator or travel agency. W...
Response from the owner
Dear Marc, your feedback made our day, thank you for sharing it. It’s wonderful to hear you loved our design, location, and the warmth of our team. It was a joy having you with us, see you next time....
Lady Cornwall
The Modernist Hotel was such a cozy and elegant stay! My XL room was spacious and filled with thoughtful treats, and the jacuzzi was absolutely perfect for relaxing. The view of Athens from the balcony was stunning, especially at night. Their breakfast spread was exceptional so many delicious options from pastries and healthy smoothies to fresh coffee. I also dined at the hotel restaurant and love...
Response from the owner
Dear Lady, it is always rewarding to read feedback like yours — thank you. We’re happy everything came together to make your time at The Modernist smooth and enjoyable. We’d love to host you again whe...
S C
We stayed here for 3 nights and had a very enjoyable stay. As a family of 4 the XL room with the interconnecting room was the perfect set up. The hotel is very clean, the breakfast is fresh, tasty and offers local delicacies which changed each day. The reception staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Sadly we didn’t get the two ladies names but with their help and local knowledge booked us 3 e...
Response from the owner
Dear S C, it is always rewarding to read feedback like yours, thank you. We’re happy everything came together to make your time at The Modernist smooth and enjoyable. We’d love to host you again whene...
Emmanouela Kouka
The Modernist Athens has a vibe that feels fresh and thoughtfully different from other hotels in the city. It’s modern yet warm, stylish without feeling distant. What truly makes the place special is the people — genuinely kind, welcoming, and always smiling. Their warmth gives the hotel a soul and makes you feel more like a guest in a home than a visitor passing through.
Response from the owner
Dear Emmanuela, your fantastic feedback made our day, thank you for sharing it. We’re happy you enjoyed both the small details and the bigger picture of what we aim to offer. We hope to see you again ...
