YOTEL announces debut in Greece with YOTELPAD Athens
In other hotel news, ACE Hotels comes under Japanese ownership
Yo! Ever stayed in the YOTEL on Tenth Avenue? Tiny room but also pretty comfy bed and cool design, right? Well now, or soon, YOTEL is coming to Greece. According to a press release, YOTEL, the global hospitality brand “known for its design-led, tech-forward hotels” has announced plans to expand its European footprint with the launch of YOTELPAD Athens – a 113-key urban aparthotel set across three centrally located buildings in the Greek capital.
Marking the brand's debut in Greece, the project is a significant milestone in YOTEL's strategic growth across Europe and in the fast-evolving extended stay sector.
Slated to open in the last quarter of 2026, YOTELPAD Athens is to include three centrally located buildings – Iras in Neos Kosmos, Miltiadou in Monastiraki, and Peiraios in Omonoia – each uniquely positioned to cater to a diverse mix of leisure and business travellers. Each building will feature YOTELPAD's signature amenities – including Mission Control, Grab+Go, Wash+Go, and fully equipped gyms – while Peiraios will also offer a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the Athenian skyline. The PADs (studios and one-bedroom apartments) are expertly designed for space efficiency and comfort, catering to both short-term guests and long-stay residents.
Miltiadou sits steps from Syntagma Square and the historic Monastiraki district, making it perfect for leisure and corporate guests alike.
Peiraios, the flagship building, lies in the fast-evolving Omonoia district—a historic hub experiencing a wave of urban regeneration and creative investment.
Iras, a property in Neos Kosmos, is located near Syngrou-Fix metro and is ideal for extended-stay business travellers seeking a more residential atmosphere with Acropolis views.
"Athens is buzzing with energy—a city where ancient history and modern creativity come together in such a unique way," said Rohan Thakkar, Chief Development Officer at YOTEL. "With international arrivals hitting record highs, hotel occupancy on the rise, and recent government measures limiting short-term rentals, the market is ready for innovative, branded extended-stay offerings. YOTELPAD Athens reflects our confidence in this opportunity and our commitment to delivering smart, efficient spaces in the heart of the world's most exciting cities."
In other hotel news, Travel Weekly reported that “Tokyo-based Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide has agreed to acquire Ace Group International, parent company of the Ace Hotel boutique chain, for approximately $90 million.”
As of now Ace currently operates eight hotels in New York (one in Manhattan, one in Brooklyn); Palm Springs, Calif.; Kyoto, Japan; Sydney; Toronto; and Athens/Glyfada.