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Last updated: 27 October, 2022
Expert travel writer: John Malathronas

COCO-MAT made its name in Greece as a bed and mattress manufacturer using natural products, so it was only a question of time before they branched out into hotels. As such, sleep is elevated to prime importance so you’re guaranteed a good night’s rest.

Located in the upscale district of Kolonaki, the hotel occupies a renovated 1936 building designed by Emmanuel Lazaridis – the same architect who built the Monument to the Unknown Soldier on Syntagma Square.

The building’s austere, classical style is cleverly combined with 21st-century design touches: muted colours, natural lighting, understated furniture and, of course, fabulous beds.

The vibe throughout is informal and unpretentious – ideal for those who want a hotel that feels more like a home away from home. Guests serve themselves drinks from an honesty bar and can also rent bikes for free.

The icing on the cake is the view of the Acropolis from the leafy roof garden.

Surrounding area

Kolonaki is the ‘old money – settled wealth’ mostly residential neighbourhood of Athens, within walking distance to all major sights, as well as a hop-skip away from a slew of bars and restaurants.

It also contains the highest concentration of eclectic and art nouveau buildings in Athens, scattered among the latter-day apartment blocks.

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Key facilities

Airport transfers: Not available
Beach: None
Fitness centre
Fitness classes
Golf course
Hot tub
Kids club
Parking: Not available
Pool (adults only)
Pool (indoor)
Pool (outdoor)
Pool (kids)
Spa
Tennis courts
WiFi: Free
Yoga

Food & drink

All inclusive
Kids menu
Restaurant on-site
Self catering
*
Additional charge

Room types

Apartments
Bedrooms
Cabins
Suites
Tents
Villas
Yurts

Room facilities

Air conditioning
Flat screen TV
Jacuzzi (private)
Pool (private)
Tea & coffee making facilities
WiFi

Bedding options

2+ bedrooms
3+ beds
Connecting rooms
Rollaway/sofa bed

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Plaka

Athens, Central Greece, Greece[1.4 miles]

The heart of old Athens, Plaka has an authentic charm with winding lanes, shady squares and atmospheric Byzantine churches.

Best for ages: Any | Free

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Athens’ best food & drink

Athens, Central Greece, Greece[1.5 miles]

From simple ouzerias and street food trucks to Michelin-starred restaurants, Athens showcases the very best of traditional and contemporary Greek cuisine.

Best for ages: 13+ | Free

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National Archaeological Museum

Athens, Central Greece, Greece[1.6 miles]

The largest archaeological museum in Greece and one of the best in the world, with a collection ranging from Mycenaean-era jewellery to some of the best-known classical sculptures.

Best for ages: 18+ | £5

Acropolis Museum

Athens, Central Greece, Greece[1.7 miles]

A jaw-dropping array of antiquities – all the Acropolis’ treasures – in one very modern museum designed by starchitect Bernard Tschumi.

Best for ages: 15+ | £4

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Pottery on exhibit in the museum
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Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art

Athens, Central Greece, Greece[0.3 miles]

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Best for ages: 18+ | £6

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The exterior of the museum, a white building with red tiled roof
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Byzantine and Christian Museum

Athens, Central Greece, Greece[0.3 miles]

A glorious introduction to the sacred arts of Byzantium. Icons, mosaics, textiles, murals and sculpture offer illuminating insights into this distinctive aspect of Greek culture. A newer wing houses temporary exhibitions that explore the influence of Byzantium on contemporary art.

Best for ages: 18+ | £7

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Mount Lycabettus

Athens, Central Greece, Greece[0.5 miles]

The tallest of the capital’s seven hills, Mt Lycabettus towers over Athens. Take the funicular to the summit for panoramic city views, and lunch or dinner at an excellent fine dining restaurant.

Best for ages: 13+ | £6

The exterior of the Hellenic Parliament building on Syntagma Square
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Syntagma Square

Athens, Central Greece, Greece[0.8 miles]

Greece’s busiest square and scene of political demos, made famous by the world’s media during the Euro crisis. This is the frenetic, traffic-filled epicentre of Athens.

Best for ages: 18+ | Free

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Athens

Central Greece, Greece

Antiquities galore, contemporary culture, scintillating nightlife and fantastic food: there’s something for everyone in Greece’s cosmopolitan capital that’s continuously reinventing itself.

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