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Mona and Shila ATHENS, GREECE
Athens is in the midst of a creative revival, where historic buildings are gently reawakened and reimagined as places of culture and contemporary hospitality. At the centre of this movement is House of Shila and its two distinctive boutique hotels: Shila in Kolonaki and Mona in Monastiraki. In both spaces, hospitality unfolds alongside
art, design and local craftsmanship. Every object carries intention — not merely as decoration, but as part of an ongoing dialogue with Athens’ creative community, shaped through close collaboration with local artists. Shila, set inside a 1920s neoclassical residence
in Kolonaki, offers a quiet and refined atmosphere that balances modern sensibility with classical Athenian elegance. The leafy pedestrian streets of the neighbourhood sit just moments from Syntagma Square and Lycabettus Hill, placing guests within one of the city’s most graceful urban settings. Inside, contemporary Greek design meets restored architectural details, while curated artworks and limited-edition objects give each suite the feel of a private gallery. The mood reflects
Kolonaki’s understated sophistication and long- standing connection to the city’s cultural life. By contrast, Mona embraces the layered energy
of the historic centre. In Monastiraki, beneath the Acropolis in a former textile factory, Mona houses 20 luxury suites across eight floors. Its industrial bones form a striking backdrop for rotating exhibitions, photography productions and artistic installations. Salvaged materials, bespoke artist collaborations and upcycled furniture shape interiors that feel raw yet considered. The hotel flows naturally between the gallery, cafe lounge, speakeasy basement and rooftop bar, where sweeping views unfold over Athens’ most iconic landmark. Through its members’ club and cultural
programme, House of Shila brings travellers into close contact with the city’s creative scene — through pop-ups, private exhibitions and curated experiences. Together, Shila and Mona offer two complementary expressions of the same philosophy: hospitality as a cultural platform. One feels intimate and residential, the other bold and urban — both rooted in the living rhythm of the city.
DON’T MISS Unwind with sundown cocktails at Mona’s rooftop natural wine bar, which has an amazing view of the Acropolis
Need to know
KEY FEATURES • 2 boutique sister hotels by award- winning design studio, House of Shila
• Shila: Set in a restored 1920s neoclassical residence in Kolonaki
• Rooftop bars with panoramic city & Acropolis views
• HOS member’s club
KEY ACTIVITIES • Visit the Greek National Gallery, Cycladic Art Museum & B&E Goulandris Foundation
• Hike up Lycabettus Hill for sweeping views & sunset cocktails
• Explore the Athens Central Market & local tavernas like Diporto
• Curated art exhibitions & events
GET IN TOUCH
houseofshila.com/spaces +30 21 0324 5804
hello@mona-athens.com
Instagram.com/@house_of_Shila
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