Tag

design hotels

L'Avventura hotel Psyrri Athens
Greece

Where to Stay in Athens: Best Neighborhoods & Design Hotels

Living in Athens means I’ve rarely needed to book a hotel myself. Over the years, however, I’ve had the opportunity to explore many of the city’s design-forward stays — often housed in historic or architecturally significant buildings. If you’re wondering where to stay in Athens for a city break, this guide brings together neighborhoods and hotels I’ve personally visited and would genuinely recommend. You’ll also find a map below to help you visualize where each hotel is located and choose the area that suits you best. Hotels in Kolonaki Kolonaki is one of the most elegant and upscale neighborhoods in…

Continue reading
Ergon House restaurant menu, plate, glass and cutlery
Food & Drink

Ergon House: exploring Athens’ first foodie hotel

Many times, I’m called to recommend a good Greek cuisine restaurant in Athens. But there’s a problem. I don’t frequent many Greek cuisine restaurants and taverns in Athens. I haven’t dined in a tavern in Plaka (Athens’ most touristy area) for more than 15 years! For the last 3+ years, I finally have a place to recommend with I love a lot. And it recently got bigger and better. I present you, Ergon House Athens. Ergon Foods History Ergon Foods started off as a deli. They collect products from Greek artisans and sell them in their stores in Greece and…

Continue reading