Hestia Averof 7

Take a good look at Averof 7 from the outside and you’ll see a 70s style building that initially does not reveal much about the indoors. Head the lobby on the first floor, and you’ll be greeted by a fascinating architectural gem from Athens’ early modern era: an indoor atrium, fabulous natural lighting and refurbished interiors with a current minimalist twist that do justice to the repurposed building.

Once the city’s “Agricultural Social Security Office”, the property has been transformed into 60 gorgeous studios and apartments. With eight accommodation types to choose from, right in the heart of Downtown Athens, Averof 7 is today a well-kept secret in an eclectic neighborhood under rapid rebirth and regeneration. It’s also quite close to Victoria Station on metro line 1, making it easier to go anywhere in the city.

Among its other strengths, our Averof 7 property boasts an attractively happening lobby space on the first floor, a welcome ground-floor reception that’s open from 7 am to 11 pm, and art-inspired seating areas on all other floors. Each of these seven floors features impressive photography murals and portraits embracing themes from the different neighborhoods of the city: Downtown Athens, alternative Exarchia, happening Psyrri, historic Monastiraki, traditional Plaka, seaside Piraeus and the amazing Acropolis. With the exception of the port city of Piraeus which is a 15-minute metro ride away, all these vibrant must-see neighborhoods are within walking distance!

Great location aside, the hotel boasts its very own gym with high-tech equipment, ground-floor luggage lockers, and of course our famed roof garden that all our properties are known for, complete with a playroom that has an entertaining retro football table. Airy, light and very functional, this property is an oasis of tranquility yet with a fun-filled social component by design. It lies serenely in an upcoming part of Downtown Athens that will unveil the real Athenian fabric of the city. See our recommendations for the greater area and get ready for an authentic city experience like no other!