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There’s no shortage of hotels in Athens – but few with a backstory as rich, or a setting as cinematic, as La Divina.
Tucked away on pedestrian-friendly Adrianou Street in the lively Thissio district, this 12-suite bolthole is part of the esteemed Aria Hotels collection and housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century neoclassical building that once served as the Odeon Athenaeum – a venue dedicated to the legendary soprano Maria Callas.
Fittingly, the hotel takes its name from Callas’ enduring moniker, La Divina. It’s a tribute not just to the soprano’s towering legacy, but to Athens itself – a city where history and modernity have always shared the stage.
La Divina's prime location on pedestrian-friendly Adrianou Street offers guests unparalleled access to Athens' most iconic landmarks. From the moment you check in, they are front and centre: The Acropolis, the Ancient Agora, the National Observatory – all visible from the hotel.
A few minutes’ walk away is the new Maria Callas Museum, where visitors can trace the diva’s footsteps through rare artefacts and personal stories.
Inside, the hotel is a masterclass in restrained opulence. Suites pair original architectural flourishes with crisp, modern lines and all the essentials: air conditioning, wifi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and luxurious en-suite bathrooms stocked with premium toiletries. Select suites boast private jacuzzis and balconies – ideal for a late-night soak with an ancient view.
On the ground floor, two modern Greek restaurants offer a hyperlocal culinary experience, while the surrounding neighbourhood buzzes with wine bars, boutiques and late-night energy.
In 2025, TIME magazine named La Divina one of the World’s Greatest Places to Stay. We’d argue it had already earned that title – the recognition just made it official.
La Divina, Adrianou 3, Athens, 10435, Greece; (+30) 213 0017147; (+30) 694 4762647; email ariathens@ariahotels.gr; ariahotels.gr
