A neoclassical building on Ermou's quieter western stretch holds Ergon House Ermou, a few minutes' walk from Monastiraki metro. Eleven rooms wrap around a central courtyard, with hand painted frescoes and high ceilings kept from the original house. Downstairs, Taverna Ermou cooks in the style of an old Athenian taverna, while the Ergon Originals shop next door stocks the same Greek pantry goods that built the brand's delis in Thessaloniki.

A stunning boutique hotel housed in a former industrial factory where the heritage is preserved just as much as it is fused with the soft linen decor and modern design. Elegant and artsy; Mona is pretty much all we could ask for for that perfect city escape.