Picolo recommends · Hotel in Athens, Greece
A for Athens
Monastiraki Square under your window, the Acropolis above it, and one of the city's best-known rooftop bars upstairs.
Open the curtains in a room on the square side and the Acropolis is framed above the crowd on Monastiraki. Street musicians, the flea market stalls and the station entrance are all right below you.
Upstairs, the rooftop bar draws hotel guests and locals in roughly equal measure, and by sunset it is usually full. Rooms are modern and simple, and the Metro line to the airport stops beneath the building.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose A for Athens
For a first visit, this is our pick. You are at the heart of old Athens, you can walk to most sights, and getting to and from the airport by Metro could hardly be easier.
Monastiraki never really goes quiet, and the rooftop bar runs late. Light sleepers should bring earplugs or choose a calmer street. The rooms are functional rather than somewhere to spend the afternoon.
What you get
- Rooftop bar facing the Acropolis
- Rooms with Acropolis views on the square side
- Airport Metro directly below
- Cafés and the flea market outside
- Modern, simple rooms
A day at A for Athens
- Morning
- Browse the flea market stalls before the heat.
- Midday
- Walk up through the Ancient Agora to the Acropolis.
- Afternoon
- Souvlaki on Mitropoleos Street, then a rest.
- Evening
- A drink on the roof as the sun sets behind the Parthenon.
Location
Monastiraki, Athens, Greece
Open in MapsQuestions about A for Athens
Is the A for Athens rooftop bar open to non-guests?
Yes, it is popular with Athenians and visitors staying elsewhere, so it can be busy. Guests get the advantage of being only a lift ride away.
Is A for Athens noisy?
It can be. The hotel is on Monastiraki Square and the roof bar stays lively late, so pack earplugs if you are sensitive to sound.
How do you get from the airport to A for Athens?
Take the Metro. Monastiraki station is directly beneath the hotel and sits on the line that runs to Athens airport.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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