Picolo recommends · Hotel in Athens, Greece
Perianth Hotel
Terrazzo floors, Greek-designed furniture and coffee bars at the door, on the small square where young Athens meets.
Morning on Agia Irini Square means espresso cups clinking at outdoor tables and a church bell next door. Perianth sits right here, in a modernist block that was refitted with terrazzo, marble and pieces by Greek designers.
The square lies between Monastiraki and Syntagma, so the old town is close, yet it feels like the Athens locals live in now. The suites at the top come with private terraces over the rooftops.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Perianth Hotel
We chose it for travellers who care about design and want the city as Athenians use it. Coffee and wine bars are on the doorstep, and the interiors make a strong case for contemporary Greek craft.
The hotel is small, has no pool and serves only a modest breakfast, so if you want spa days and long buffets, it is not for you. In summer you will rely on the city, not the hotel, to cool off.
What you get
- Modernist building with terrazzo and marble
- Private terraces on the top-floor suites
- Coffee bars on the square outside
- Rooms furnished by Greek designers
- Wine bars and restaurants nearby
A day at Perianth Hotel
- Morning
- Espresso at a table on Agia Irini before the city warms up.
- Midday
- Shop for sandals and ceramics in the streets towards Monastiraki.
- Afternoon
- A rest on your terrace as the light softens.
- Evening
- Natural wine and small plates in the bars around the square.
Location
Agia Irini, Athens, Greece
Open in MapsQuestions about Perianth Hotel
Where is Perianth Hotel in Athens?
On Agia Irini Square, between Monastiraki and Syntagma. It is central, close to the old town and surrounded by cafés and wine bars.
Does Perianth Hotel have a pool?
No. It is a small design hotel without a pool, and breakfast is modest. Choose it for the location and the interiors.
Do rooms at Perianth Hotel have terraces?
The suites on the top floor have their own terraces. Standard rooms do not, so book a suite if outdoor space matters.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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