A77 Suites by Andronis

At around three-and-a-half thousand years old, Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world, and, as such, has an enormous, perhaps even overwhelming, history. For whatever reason, humans have always been drawn to this area. Even before Athens was Athens, the earliest human occupation here began thousands of years prior. The heritage of the classical era lingers across the city in its art, monuments, and ancient architecture - with Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman structures also found in various places. Not to mention, beyond the ancient temples and ivory apartments, there’s a great number of modernist buildings that popped up mid-century. As a result, the city is awash with a curious blend of architectural stylings, spanning a period of time unseen in other cities.

Think of the A77 as a bridge between past and future. A brand-new hotel, it’s located in an attractive period building in Plaka, reworked to its former glory with charming Juliet balconies hanging from shuttered windows. In a wonderful contrast characteristic of Athens, the inside is decidedly modern. Rooms available include the Small, Elegant, and Supreme Suites, all of which are incredibly chic spaces that beautifully layer greyscale colourings and materials to create a sense of relaxed luxury, somehow straddling both maximalism and minimalism. Rooms feature full seating areas, desk, flat-screens, all the amenities you’ll need, and an eclectic mix of contemporary art adorning the walls.

Plaka, known as the ‘Neighbourhood of the Gods’, encircles the northern perimeter of the iconic Acropolis. It is full of shops, restaurants, cafes, and, as one might expect of one of the oldest parts of central Athens, it is utterly charming. The A77 Suites by Andronis put you in an ideal location in a remarkable, dynamic city, so that you can easily explore the best of what Athens has to offer.