ATHENS

Description:

Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica periphery and it is one of the world%27s oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. The heritage of the classical era is still evident in the city, represented by a number of ancient monuments and works of art, the most famous of all being the Parthenon, widely considered a key landmark of early Western civilization. The city also retains a vast variety of Roman and Byzantine monuments, as well as a smaller number of remaining Ottoman monuments projecting the city%27s long history across the centuries. Athens is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Acropolis of Athens and the medieval Daphni Monastery. Landmarks of the modern era, dating back to the establishment of Athens as the capital of the independent Greek state in 1833, include the Hellenic Parliament (19th century) and the Athens Trilogy consisting of the National Library of Greece, the Athens University and the Academy of Athens. Athens is home to the National Archeological Museum, featuring the world%27s largest collection of ancient Greek antiquities, as well as the new Acropolis Museum.

Climate

he Athens region enjoys a Mediterranean climate with typically warm summers and mild winters. Winters are mild and rainy, with a January average of 8.9 °C, in summer temperature is 27°C.

Transport

Athens is served by the state-of-the-art Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (AIA) located near the town of Spata, in the eastern Messoghia plain, some 35 km east of Athens. Athens is the hub of the country%27s national railway system (OSE), connecting the capital with major cities across Greece and abroad (Istanbul, Sofia, and Bucharest)

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Hotels in ATHENS


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Athos Hotel

Address: Patroou, 3, Athens

$125 - $374

Quick description Operating throughout the year, Athos Hotel is located in the historical and picturesque area of Plaka. At walking distance from all public transport as well as major historical monuments, with major point of reference the Acropolis.All the rooms feature a mini-bar, direct dial... more

Congo Palace

Address: Posidonos 75, Athens

$69 - $574

Quick description Boasting a privileged location at the seaside town of Glyfada, Congo Palace offers air-conditioned rooms with Internet access. It has a swimming pool, while the beach is just 100 metres away.The rooms and suites of Congo are elegantly decorated and have a balcony. Some enjoy... more

Hotel King Jason

Address: Kolonou Street, 26, Athens

$59 - $95

Location. Hotel King Jason is located in Athens's Metaxourgio neighborhood, close to Athens City Hall, Ancient Agora, and Parthenon. Nearby points of interest also include Acropolis and Benaki Museum. Hotel Features. Hotel King Jason features a coffee shop/café and a bar/lounge. Room service... more

Magna Grecia Boutique Hotel

Address: Mitropoleos 54, Athens

$100 - $671

Quick description Offering amazing views of the Acropolis, this intimate hotel is centrally situated in historic Plaka, 5 minutes' walk from Syntagma Square. 2 metro stations are located 300 metres away.The Magna Grecia is fully refurbished and hosted in a neoclassical building, built in 1898... more

AVA Hotel, Apartments & Suites

Address: 9-11 Lyssikratous Street Plaka, Athens

$176 - $1,076

The AVA Hotel, Apartments & Suites underwent a major renovation in January 2010. Its outstanding neo-classic Greek architecture blends perfectly with the tranquil and exclusive district of Plaka and its surroundings. The hotel was built with flavour and flair for the discerning visitor to... more

Blue Sky

Address: Eleftherias 26 Street & Zamanou, Glyfada

Location. Blue Sky is located near the beach in Glyfada's Athens Coast neighborhood and close to Glyfada Golf Club of Athens. Additional area points of interest include Greek Evangelical Church. Hotel Features. Dining options at Blue Sky include a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. A... more

Periscope Hotel

Address: 22 Charitos Str, Athens

$150 - $580

Location. Periscope Hotel is located in Athens's Kolonaki neighborhood, close to Byzantine Museum, Benaki Museum, and Hellenic Parliament. Nearby points of interest also include Syntagma Square and Acropolis. Hotel Features. Dining options at Periscope Hotel include a restaurant and a coffee... more

Myrto Hotel

Address: Nikis 40, Athens

Quick description Myrto Hotel enjoys a quiet and safe location in Plaka, the old town of Athens, just a 10-minute walk from the Acropolis. The hotel is conveniently situated within walking distance of the central square of Athens, Syntagma.The hotel features a range of rooms all of which have... more

Philippos Hotel

Address: 3 Mitseon Street, Athens

$73 - $147

Location. Located in central Athens, Philippos Hotel is within walking distance of New Acropolis Museum and Acropolis. Nearby points of interest also include Parthenon and Hadrian's Arch. Hotel Features. Philippos Hotel features a coffee shop/café and a bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet... more

Baby Grand Hotel

Address: 65 Athinas Street, Athens

Fabulously funky and fun, Baby Grand Hotel is a refreshingly eccentric mix of cool urban vibe and quirky creativity in central Athens. From graffiti-painted rooms to the Baby Grand hip restaurant, a chilled out Champagne Bar, it is youthful and vibrant.Modern street cool meets retro psychedelia in... more


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