Located on 11 Vyssis Street — famously known as “the street of doorknobs” — Athens Retro is housed in a building with a strong connection to the city’s commercial and architectural past.
The building was designed by the renowned Greek architect Kiprianos Biris and constructed between 1940 and 1970, reflecting the architectural language of its era and the everyday urban life of Athens. For decades, it operated as a hardware and sanitary ware store, becoming an integral part of the neighborhood’s identity.
Today, the space has been thoughtfully transformed into a boutique hotel under the architectural direction of Nancy Papazoi. Respecting the original structure and its history, the redesign introduces retro references, color, texture, and a calm, contemporary aesthetic.
Athens Retro is conceived as a dialogue between past and present — a place where architectural heritage meets modern hospitality, offering guests an authentic and carefully curated stay in the heart of the city.
The building was designed by the renowned Greek architect Kiprianos Biris and constructed between 1940 and 1970, reflecting the architectural language of its era and the everyday urban life of Athens. For decades, it operated as a hardware and sanitary ware store, becoming an integral part of the neighborhood’s identity.
Today, the space has been thoughtfully transformed into a boutique hotel under the architectural direction of Nancy Papazoi. Respecting the original structure and its history, the redesign introduces retro references, color, texture, and a calm, contemporary aesthetic.
Athens Retro is conceived as a dialogue between past and present — a place where architectural heritage meets modern hospitality, offering guests an authentic and carefully curated stay in the heart of the city.