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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Congo Palace

Address: Posidonos 75, Athens

$73 - $604

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

Hotel King Jason

Address: Kolonou Street, 26, Athens

$62 - $100

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

$106 - $656

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

Airotel Alexandros Hotel

Address: 8 Timoleontos Vassous Street, Athens

$99 - $220

Location. Airotel Alexandros Hotel is a business friendly hotel located in Athens's Kolonaki neighborhood, close to Athens Concert Hall, Acropolis, and Hellenic Parliament. Additional points of interest include Zappeion Hall and Benaki Museum. Hotel Features. Airotel Alexandros Hotel's... more

Classical BabyGrand Hotel

Address: 65 Athinas Street,, Lycourgou StreetAthens

$106 - $164

Location. Classical BabyGrand Hotel is located in Athens's Psirri neighborhood, close to Athens City Hall, National Archaeological Museum of Athens, and Roman Agora. Nearby points of interest also include Parthenon and Benaki Museum. Hotel Features. Classical BabyGrand Hotel's restaurant... more

AVA Hotel, Apartments & Suites

Address: 9-11 Lyssikratous Street Plaka, Athens

$185 - $1,132

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

$158 - $610

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

$77 - $155

Location. Philippos Hotel is located in Athens's Acropolis neighborhood, close to New Acropolis Museum, Acropolis, and Parthenon. Nearby points of interest also include Hadrian's Arch and Temple of Olympian Zeus. Hotel Features. Philippos Hotel features a coffee shop/café and a... more


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