Kolonaki: an unique and appealing Athens’ Neighborhood
An upscale neighborhood in central Athens, Greece, Kolonaki (meaning «slight column» in Greek), is named after a small column of 2m that stands in the center of Kolonaki Square that defined the area even before the area's urbanization. In the 2nd Century AD, Roman Emperor Hadrian built an underground reservoir beneath the surface of what is now Kolonaki.
the DaCapo coffeehouse
Shopping street
a street in Kolonaki
St. Nicholas church
The district stretches out from Syntagma Square to the foot of Lycabettus hill, the highest point of Athens. Regarded as the most aristocratic district of Athens due to its strategic location, which is within walking distance from Syntagma square the political, commercial and financial center of the Greek capital.
See our selection of hotels in Kolonaki
Kolonaki today is a unique neighborhood. Its streets are decorated with hundreds of unique high-end shops hosting famous international brands and Greek designers. A very important shopping area, is also offering unique tastes and culinary experiences with prime restaurants and chic cafes and bars line the streets.
Art is also well established in Kolonaki. Galleries are scattered across the side streets and the whole area is the host of some of the most important museums of Greece: Cycladic Art museum, Benaki Museum, Byzantine Museum.
Our selection of Kolonaki hotels in Athens:
St. George Lycabettus Hotel
Nestled against the pine-forested slopes of Lycabettus Hill, the St. George Lycabettus Lifestyle Hotel affords breathtaking views over Athens to the Acropolis and the Saronic Gulf beyond. Guests are perfectly positioned in the heart of Athens, just steps away from Kolonaki’s shops, museums, galleries and restaurants. This elegant, family friendly hotel in the centre of the city is the perfect place to experience all that Athens has to offer.
Rooms: Single, Double/Twin, Triple Rooms, Suites
Location/ Nearest Metro: Evaggelismos
Hotel Lozenge
Situated at the most exclusive quarter of the city of Athens, Lozenge boutique hotel is located in a chic hideaway between Kolonaki & Syntagma district, right on “Valaoritou” Pedestrian Street, among cozy & stylish cafes, lively bars and retail shops. Just steps from designer's shops, Hotel Lozenge offers rooms and suites with free WiFi access. A bar-restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine is featured on site.
Rooms: Single, Double/Twin & Triple Rooms
Location/ Nearest Metro: Syntagma
Coco-Mat Hotel Athens
In the heart of Athens and the elegant district of Kolonaki, contemporary urban living joins in harmony with the comfortable hospitality that COCO-MAT offers! In an impressive building in the heart of Athens urban cosmopolitism has found its hospitality destination in the city of Athens!
Rooms: Single, Double/Twin & Triple Rooms
Location/ Nearest Metro: Syntagma, Evagelismos
Oniro City Hotel
Nestled in a restored neoclassical building, in the Kolonaki district, Oniro City offers a refined atmosphere with contemporary lines and earthy colors. The lavish services, modern rooms, and caring staff will make your stay a unique experience of opulence and luxury. Oniro City is at the crossroads where modern design meets elegance and warmth, in the heart of Athens.
Rooms: Single, Double/Twin & Triple Rooms
Location/ Nearest Metro: Evagelismos, Syntagma
