The new Electra Metropolis Hotel is a part of modern-day Athens, one of the essential places to visit in Greece. It is a bridge between the city’s glorious history, lively present and promising future.

The “Electra Metropolis" is a brand new 5 star hotel in the heart of the city. It is situated at the beginning of Mitropoleos Street next to Syntagma Square, the most famous square in Greece, and has been welcoming business travellers and holiday makers to Athens since September 2016. This Athens luxury lifestyle hotel is near many Athens tourist attractions and other places to visit in Athens, Greece.

This new jewel of Athens is founded on the values ​​of “Electra Hotels & Resorts”, and has 216 luxurious and fully equipped suites and rooms with views of the Acropolis and the old neighbourhood of Plaka. There is also an impressive atrium in the centre of the hotel which is surrounded by restaurants, cafes, the spa and also conference rooms, meeting rooms and lecture rooms which make the hotel one of the best venues in Athens for hosting corporate events in Athens. The hotel also has a unique Roof Garden with a spectacular view of the Parthenon and the entire city. So, if you are wondering where to stay in Athens, Greece, or how to spend your Athens holidays, then the Electra Metropolis Hotel is definitely one of the best hotels to stay in Athens.

The building was designed by the famous architect Patroklos Karantinos and was, for many years, home to the Ministry of Education. However, it has now been transformed into one of the best hotels in Athens, and this enticing example of Retro Chic style has made its mark on modern Athens and is now a trailblazing example of today’s interior architecture and design!

The public areas of the hotel are graced by two unique works of art. The first is a unique work by the Greek painter Alekos Fasianos showing silver bees soaring in the blue Greek sky, and the other is a composition of worked marble plaques - albeit a composition that tests the limits of artistic projects. Furthermore, the basement of the building houses its own remarkable cultural attraction - the remains of the famous Themistoclean Wall which surrounded ancient Athens. Finally, on the ground floor, the 16th century Agia Dynami chapel is literally right part of the hotel building.
If you are looking for a hotel in Syntagma Square or a hotel near the Acropolis, the Electra Metropolis Athens is the perfect location and, thanks to the metro, is easily accessible and only a few minutes from all key points of interest in Athens. It is next to the main area for shopping in Athens, Ermou Street, and only five minutes from the upmarket Kolonaki area with its designer shops, boutiques and some highly sophisticated Athens nightlife including some of the most impressive wine bars in Athens. The hotel is also within walking distance of many of the top ten things to do in Athens, such the Acropolis, the magnificent Plaka conservation neighbourhood and near most of the major monuments and museums in the city. Additionally, it is near to gay-friendly Athens night-clubs and bars and is itself a gay-friendly hotel. So, if you stay in theElectra Metropolis, you will be in the perfect Athens city centre hotel and able to enjoy the best of Athens sightseeing. You will never be short of things to see and places to go in Athens!

All the rooms and suites have their own unique aesthetic and style, with 40 Smart LED televisions, fast Wi-fi connections, efficient air conditioning and sound insulation so that you can fully enjoy your stay. Finally, all our bathrooms include complementary cosmetic products from the world-famous Greek brand, Korres. Some of our suites have magnificent views of the Acropolis, one of the most important ancient monuments in the world.

The Metropolis Roof Garden, on the 10th floor, is a unique experience and gives guests a chance to sample today’s new creative Greek cuisine. The restaurant offers a selection of specially-created dishes with an emphasis on fish and meat. For more casual meals, the Library on the ground floor offers dishes based on Mediterranean cuisine. Finally the M bar (one of the best cocktail bars in Athens) on the tenth floor is an ideal spot to enjoy one of our signature cocktails, the perfect end to a day in the city of Greek culture.

The Aegeo Spa in the Electra Metropolis offers an unusually rejuvenating experience, for both body and soul, and adds the finishing touch to the hotel’s uniquely welcoming hospitality.

Needless to say, we can arrange any kind of social, political or professional event, even the most demanding. We have five air conditioned conference halls with natural light, available for hosting meetings, conferences, events and performances for between 10 and 320 people.

Five star comfort and Retro Chic style in the heart of Athens.