Academias Hotel, Autograph Collection

The hotel is a modern interpretation of Plato’s Academy, designed to awaken the senses. This means you can expect elements of ancient Greek architecture with contemporary design touches such as philosopher’s quotes and books in the guest rooms. The 60 tastefully decorated rooms showcase a sophisticated palette of olive green and gold tones while the marble bathrooms feature walk-in showers.

Start your day with breakfast at Symposium, named after Plato’s most famous work. Menus highlight local ingredients and Mediterranean flavors. Unwind in style at Plato Bar & Lounge which specializes in global gins and cocktails with a twist featuring Greece's herbs, citruses, and fruits.

Rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul at Pnoes in Athens, where luxurious treatments inspired by ancient Greek holistic techniques await, complemented by a state-of-the-art fitness center and a serene indoor swimming pool.

Head to the nearby Acropolis to see the Parthenon and don’t miss the Acropolis Museum. Kolonaki is famed for its boutiques and make time to visit the highest point of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, for panoramic views of the city.