Electra Metropolis Athens

About Electra Metropolis Athens

Electra Metropolis sits at the start of Mitropoleos Street, a few minutes from Syntagma Square and next to Ermou, the city's main shopping street. Its building, designed by architect Patroclos Karantinos, keeps remains of Themistocles' Wall in its foundations and the 16th-century chapel of Agia Dynami built into its structure. Inside, look out for the silver bees installation by Greek artist Alekos Fasianos. There is a 24-hour front desk and concierge, 24-hour room service with a night menu after midnight, turndown service and babysitting on request.

Rooms and suites

All rooms have soundproofing, double glazing, individual climate control, a smart TV, a Nespresso machine and a marble bathroom. Solo travellers can take a Standard Room (18 sq m, one adult). Art Internal Rooms (21 sq m) look onto the Fasianos artwork, and Classic Rooms are 25 sq m. Superior Rooms, at 28 to 32 sq m, sleep up to three adults and suit small families. Executive Rooms (40 sq m) add a step-out balcony over Mitropoleos Street and a bathroom with both bathtub and shower.

For views, the Deluxe Rooms with balcony (25 sq m) sit on the 8th floor and look over the city. The Deluxe Rooms with balcony and Acropolis view (29 sq m) are on the 8th and 9th floors. Suites have a separate bedroom and living area: the 40 sq m Suites sleep three adults, the Suites with Balcony are 38 sq m, and the Acropolis Suites (48 sq m, up to three adults) have a large private balcony facing the Acropolis.

Rooftop pool and breakfast

The open-air pool is on the 10th floor, with views of the Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill. It is open from 10am to 7pm, weather permitting. The hotel also has an indoor heated pool, a sauna, a steam room, a gym and an Aegeo Spas spa. The spa and indoor pool are open from 10am to 8pm, and you need to book the indoor pool and gym in advance.

Breakfast is served at the Metropolis Roof Garden on the 10th floor from 6:30am to 10:30am, or until 11am on weekends and national holidays. Early breakfast boxes are available on request. The same room serves creative Mediterranean lunch and dinner from noon to 11:30pm, and its bar is open until 1am. M Bar, by the rooftop pool, serves signature cocktails from 11am. On the ground floor, Library Bistro is a casual spot for lunch or tea, the open-air Atrium Lounge Bar sits beneath the Fasianos artwork, and ΛOBBY Athens serves sliders, burgers and cocktails.

Location and getting around

Syntagma metro station is about 400 m away (5 minutes on foot). On foot, Syntagma Square is about 320 m (4 minutes), Plaka about 460 m (6 minutes), Monastiraki station about 600 m (8 minutes) and the Acropolis Museum about 1 km (14 minutes). From the airport, the metro to Syntagma takes about 45 minutes, and the X95 bus to Syntagma Square runs every day, about every 20 minutes. The hotel can also book a taxi with an English-speaking driver.

Good to know

Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is by 11am. You can ask the front office about late check-out on your departure day, subject to demand. Electra Hotels does not accept pets, but certified guide and assistance dogs are welcome with official documentation.