The New Hotel, Athens: Contemporary Art Meets Ancient City
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What happens when you combine contemporary art with an ancient city?
The New Hotel, Athens
I happened to find the answer to the question above in the form of The New Hotel, Athens. When searching for a place to stay, I wanted accommodation that would be as beautiful as the surrounding ruins of the city. The New Hotel was what I found, and it did not disappoint.
The irony behind the name The New Hotel, is that many of the artistic elements have been made from OLD items. Reclaimed wood and other recycled goods form beautiful contemporary art pieces that dominate the hotels interior. Truly giving life to the expression: “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.”
Work area for business trips
The interior of the New Taste Restaurant
Winding Staircase of the New Hotel
The Rooms
Spacious, carefully designed rooms house plush beds that are so comfortable I extended my stay an extra day just to lounge around! On top of that, the entire room was spotlessly clean and even included a small balcony. I emphasize the word small, but hey, at least it was there…and what better way to end a day than by sipping a glass of wine while taking in the balcony view of the Acropolis at sunset.
The view from the hotel balcony
The Location
Before going to Athens I knew I wanted to be in a central location near Syntagma Square. Once I had that information, the next step was to find adequate accommodation. The New Hotel went above and beyond the requirements needed to satisfy that prerequisite. All, and I repeat, ALL of the major attractions of Athens are within close proximity to The New Hotel. In fact, the only time a taxi was needed during my entire stay was when I had a night out on the town over a weekend. In addition to the attractions of the city—shopping, as well as good, cheap food can also be found nearby.
Statues outside the national garden
The Final Verdict
“If I returned to the city, would I stay at this hotel again?”
When you answer “Yes!” to that question without hesitation, then you know the hotel has done a job well done. Attentive staff, beautifully-designed artistic interior, and a prime location in the heart of the city are all elements that enhance a lodging experience. New Hotel included all that and more. As member of the YES! Hotels group, when considering the question above…New Hotel gets an emphatic YES from me as well!
Standing atop the Acropolis
Key Information
Rooms: 79 rooms ranging from $163 USD/night, and you can book in advance here for the best possible deal.
Facilities: Great breakfast buffet offered at the New Taste Restaurant, and there’s also a rooftop lounge with panoramic views of the city. Additionally, the hotel also has an in-house spa and gym—for combining wellness and fitness to your retreat.
Traveling to the airport: I made the mistake of arranging a taxi upon arrival, but that is completely unnecessary. From the airport, for less than $10, you can take the metro directly to Syntagma Metro Station and it’s less than a 5-minute walk from there.
When to go: Anytime of the year is great to visit. However, I personally do not like to deal with throngs of tourists at every turn. To pinpoint an exact time to go, be sure to check out 9 Reasons To Visit Athens In Winter to find out why late spring/winter is the best time of year for planning your trip there.
26 Comments
I love that this hotel has a workspace for guests and the interior is stunning!
That staircase photo is dope! The hotel interior is amazing. Cool place to dine.
Liked the way you have photographed it, especially the staircase. Those are really some epic views from the balcony…
The work area seems mindblowing too… only if all hotels had such work areas for digital nomads…
Greece is so creative, they come up with the coolest details. Especially in contrast with the ancient, traditional Greece.
Beautiful city and you have all clear details. I have been to Athens last month and really enjoyed there. I like the picture of stairs a very different photography.
Hotels can make or break a visit for sure. And wanting to return to a hotel is always a great indicator of how amazing it is! This one looks rife with history and great photo ops!
That’s some really cool looking interior and love the views from the balcony. I’d definitely love to visit and stay there.
I love how the interior was created from recycled goods, also that view is beautiful.
This looks beautifully different. I love the creativity put into the design. The view is stunning, great choice.
I’m actually trying to decide if I’m going next year. My neighbor has a home there so I’m trying to decide if I’m going to stay in her property or get a hotel. I will keep this in mind.
Great hotel review. Such an beautiful hotel I’ve always wanted to visit a ancient city.
I loved The New hotel and much of it because of the gorgeous view from there. The place is simply stunning. I also quite like the winding staircases…gives an old world charm in a new place 🙂
I love a beautiful and unique place to stay. It’s always a bonus when you find somewhere like that and an extra bonus when you love it! The combination of old and new looks stunning.
What a beautiful city! I have only read stories about this ancient city but seeing it myself would be amazing.
I’ve watched many street photography videos of Athens and other cities in Greece. I would love to visit Athens for a photography tour. The New Hotel in Athens looks and sounds like a beautiful place to stay! I love that the designers used old pieces as part of the design. It sounds like you had a wonderful visit!
Wow!! Awesome review and photos! I would love to visit!
Awesome review! I will bear this in mind when I travel to Athens!
I love the decor. Location is important, of course, but for a hotel I want to enjoy being inside! Cool place.
It looks impressive! I’ve been a couple of times to Athens but never impressed by the accommodation! It looks like a good idea to try during my next trip!
Nice recommendation. I like that it is within most of the attraction in Athens you can easily walk around or grab a taxi to wherever you want to go anytime. Thanks.
One of the greatest amenities that a hotel can have is location, and this one certainly has that. Throw in a look of style (I love the “tree” support beams in the restaurant) and a bit of luxury and you have a winner.
Cool hotel! How was nightlife? There are some great places around there.
Awesome nightlife…although the parties don’t really get going until just after midnight at the earliest.
Yeah, that’s no wonder considering that most people have dinner around ten 🙂
Beautiful and interesting features of the hotel interior! By your words it looks like this hotel is a perfect stay Athens
I like the contrast of ancient city with all of the new stuff. It is really cool to see.