The Dolli

Beneath the Acropolis in central Athens, the Dolli is your gateway to ancient Greece. Standing between the cobbled lanes and neoclassical buildings of the Plaka district, archaeological sites meet you around the corner, alongside flower-strewn cafés and restaurants.

A former mansion from 1925, the Dolli mingles chic contemporary furnishings with an air of timelessness. Its design preserves classic details like elegant arches, tall ceilings and ornate moulding, of which much has been restored. Bedrooms open into marble bathrooms, and oversized windows let in abundant sunlight. Palettes complement the brightness, highlighting beiges, white and gold while echoing the opulence of the classical world you’ll find right outside.

For the most bewitching views, choose a room that frames the Acropolis. Draw open its curtains to the unimpeded sight of the ancient citadel. As day turns to night, slip into your deep soaking tub to marvel at the Parthenon aglow.

Between bespoke art tours or adventures along the Athenian Riviera, arranged by the hotel’s dedicated team, you can return to the Dolli to indulge in canapés or sweeter treats while admiring the original works of Pablo Picasso and ceramics by Jean Cocteau. At the library-bar, curated literature and art set an alluring scene for sipping rare spirits. Adjoining the roof terrace, The Dolli’s restaurant invites you to savour local and global flavours washed down with fine Greek wine. 

You’ll find yourself drawn back to the rooftop, where Athens’ legendary sites unfold before you. Gaze out across monuments like the Tower of the Winds, the Erechtheion and the Ancient Agora. You can breathe it all in from its sleek infinity pool, which shimmers with the spectacular vision of the Acropolis.