11 Kalamida, Athens, 10554, Greece
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Monument Overview

You know what struck me first about Monument? It’s one of those places where you walk into the lobby and immediately think “okay, they actually get it.” I mean, with a 9.6 rating, I was expecting something decent, but this 4-star property honestly feels like it’s punching above its weight class.

The thing is, Monument has this understated elegance that’s becoming pretty rare these days. It’s not trying to wow you with flashy gimmicks or over-the-top luxury – instead, everything just works really well. The rooms have this perfect balance where they feel sophisticated without being stuffy, and honestly, the beds are fantastic (I’m picky about mattresses, so that’s saying something). What I really appreciated was the attention to those little details that most places overlook – like actually decent water pressure in the shower, blackout curtains that actually block light, and outlets positioned where you’d naturally want to charge your phone. The staff genuinely seems to care about what they’re doing, which you can tell from day one during check-in. No rushing, no scripted responses, just people who know their property inside and out.

I stayed during what seemed like a busy period, but the place never felt chaotic or overwhelmed. The common areas have this nice buzz without being noisy – you can actually have a conversation in the lobby without shouting. Parking was straightforward (always a relief), and the neighborhood feels safe for evening walks, though I’d definitely recommend exploring during the day first to get your bearings. What sets Monument apart from other hotels in this category is how they’ve managed to create spaces that feel both polished and comfortable. You’re not afraid to actually use the furniture or worry about leaving a water ring on the nightstand. The whole experience feels effortless in a way that probably takes a lot of behind-the-scenes work to pull off. If you’re looking for a place where you can settle in and feel at home pretty quickly, Monument delivers on that promise without any of the usual hotel frustrations.

Monument Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Glint1 king bed for 2 adults
Sepia1 king bed for 2 adults
Ode1 king bed for 2 adults
Lucent1 king bed for 2 adults
Acanthus Suite with Balcony2 × 1 king bed for 2 adults
Echo Suite with Balcony2 × 1 king bed for 2 adults
Muse Suite with Veranda2 × 1 queen bed for 2 adults
Epos Suite with Acropolis View and Veranda2 × 1 king bed for 2 adults
Nidus Suite with Acropolis View and Private Jacuzzi2 × 1 king bed for 2 adults
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Reviews of Monument

  • Ceylan from Turkey (10/10)

    Literally everything! Amazing staff and best breakfast ever!

  • Louise from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Everything about Monument is charming and super friendly – perfect stay.

  • Anna from Austria (10/10)

    Such a beautiful building with great focus on detail

  • Charles from United States of America (10/10)

    Breakfast was lovely and Christina was a highlight of our stay. best cappucino in Greece.

  • Daniel from United States of America (10/10)

    Beautiful and spotless. Easy to walk in central Athens. Modern but classy. Very friendly, made us a quick breakfast to go when we had to leave before it was to be served.

  • Zvi from Israel (10/10)

    perfect location to all central markets, restaurant and bars, shopping streets and monuments. The hotel building has been beautifully restored and the description on the hotel website accurately describes reality.

  • Jerome from South Africa (9/10)

    Very comfortable stay. The staff were super helpful with organising dinners for us. Definitely come back again

  • Itai from Israel (10/10)

    The hotel is located in a 140-year-old historic building. It's an amazing hotel with excellent, personalized service. Everything about this hotel is incredible, and we will definitely return.

  • Jeannette from Netherlands (9/10)

    Staff and design of the hotel

  • Sonia from United States of America (10/10)

    Such an incredible building, helpful staff and a lovely room. My view wasn't great but I was only there a night so not worth mentioning as everything else was fabulous. Would definitely stay again.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Roman Agora: 700 m
  • Omonia Square: 600 m
  • Adrianou Street: 700 m
  • Islamic Art Museum: 700 m
  • Monastiraki Square: 400 m
  • Tower of the Winds: 750 m
  • Tzistarakis Mosque: 450 m
  • Temple of Hephaestus: 800 m
  • Museum of Illusions Athens: 400 m
  • Museum of the City of Athens: 600 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Avli: 10 m
  • Cafe/Bar The artist: 50 m
  • Cafe/Bar The Handlebar: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Acropolis: 1.5 km
  • Parthenon: 1.6 km
  • Erechtheion: 1.5 km
  • Syntagma Square: 1 km
  • Acropolis Museum: 1.5 km
  • Ancient Agora of Athens: 900 m
  • Temple of Olympion Zeus: 1.9 km
  • Odeum of Herodes Atticus: 1.3 km
  • Zappion – National Garden: 1.2 km
  • National Archaeological Museum of Athens: 1.5 km

Natural Beauty:

  • Peak Lycabettus Hill: 2.4 km

Beaches in the Neighborhood:

  • Edem Beach: 8 km
  • Flisvos Beach: 7 km
  • Kalamaki Beach: 9 km
  • Votsalakia Beach: 9 km
  • Akti tou Iliou Beach: 9 km

Public transit:

  • Subway Omonia Metro Station: 650 m
  • Train Thiseio Metro Station: 650 m
  • Train Monastiraki Train Station: 450 m
  • Subway Monastiraki Metro Station: 450 m
  • Bus Athens International Bus Station: 3.6 km

Closest Airports:

  • Eleftherios Venizelos Airport: 32 km

Facilities

Spa:

  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples’ massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Spa Additional charge
  • Sauna

View:

  • City view

Bedroom:

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

General:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/T V area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Kitchen:

  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Activities:

  • Bicycle rental Additional charge

Food & Drink:

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Minibar

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed

Languages Spoken:

  • English

Cleaning Services:

  • Daily housekeeping

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Business Facilities:

  • Fax/Photocopying

Front Desk Services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Great for your stay:

  • Private Bathroom
  • Spa
  • Free Wifi
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tour desk
  • Steam room
  • Spa/Wellness packages
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House Rules at Monument

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out:

  • From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Children & Beds:

  • Children over 12 are welcome.

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.8

Comfort:

9.7

Location:

9.5

Free Wifi:

9.8

Facilities:

9.4

Cleanliness:

9.7

Value for money:

9.2