YES! Hotels: Yes! to summer, Yes! to Athens

Summer in Athens is a magical time when the city comes alive with a vibrant, welcoming spirit. This season, NEW Hotel in Syntagma and Semiramis in Kifissia are your go-to destinations for the perfect summer escape.

As the days grow longer and brighter, Athens is buzzing with visitors, and its hospitable nature shines through. From late-night outings to relaxing poolside or enjoying rooftop vistas, Athens has it all.

In the heart of Syntagma, just a short stroll from the historic Plaka, NEW Hotel offers the coolest rooftop restaurant in town. Our newly redesigned Lobby Bar, set within our refreshed lobby, is the ideal spot to take a break and unwind any time of day.

Head up to the 7th floor and discover the Art Lounge, open daily from 6 PM. Start your evening with a signature cocktail while soaking in one of the most stunning sunsets Athens has to offer. Executive Chef Babis Kontouris has crafted an innovative menu that reimagines Greek cuisine with creativity and modern techniques. Savor unique dishes such as tartare “soutzoukakia”, traditional legume stew (the original Cycladic recipe), and grouper “bianco”, all designed to evoke cherished and familiar Greek flavors.

Our Lobby Bar, nestled in the newly rejuvenated lobby of NEW Hotel, is a green oasis in the bustling city. Designed by Manhattan Projects, the space combines natural elements with classic Athenian urban style. Relax on the comfortable sofas, and enjoy the rich textures, subtle lighting, and lush greenery. It's the perfect spot for breakfast or a refreshing lunch, with dishes like grilled Amvrakikos prawns, Iberico pork “gyros,” or a healthy bowl with quinoa, legumes, and avocado.
Up north in Kefalari, the Semiramis pool is ready to welcome you with a fresh, new look for summer 2024. Featuring organic shapes, soft, bright colors, and fluid designs, it's the ideal setting for a refreshing escape in the north. This year, Manhattan Projects has infused the pool area with pastel pink shades and added more greenery to enhance the oasis-like atmosphere. The poolside dining experience has also been reimagined with a fresh concept created and curated by Green Garlic Studios and Ari Vezené. The menu includes creative salads, a selection of raw dishes made from premium ingredients, and cool, refreshing desserts.

This summer, the Semiramis pool and the revitalized restaurants at NEW Hotel are your ultimate spots to enjoy a "cool summer in Athens." Embrace the season and say Yes! to Summer in Athens with us!

About YES! Hotels
YES! Hotels currently encompass the Semiramis Hotel, Periscope Hotel and NEW Hotel, all situated in Athens as well as NOŪS on the island of Santorini. Owned by Dakis Joannou, an eminent collector of modern art, the philosophy of YES! Hotels is Young, Enthusiastic and Seductive and denotes a commitment to creating a new form of art in hospitality; a finely crafted balance between style and comfort.  The original YES! Hotel, Semiramis Hotel, was designed by Karim Rashid and encapsulates an ambitious notion of design in the thriving area of Kifissia, a stylish, well-heeled suburb of Athens. Periscope Hotel is a city resort hotel in the central Athens area of Kolonaki, and NEW Hotel in Syntagma, embodies the fusion of ancient and modern Greece, is the first hotel from Brazilian designers the Campana Brothers in conjunction with the architecture students from the University of Thessaly. NOŪS Santorini, the first YES! resort on the renowned cosmopolitan island, is an art-immersive luxury property designed to be the epitome of resort living praising space and absolute privacy.