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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Pentelikon Hotel

Address: 66 Diligianni Street, Kifissia
Business hours of reception: 24 hours Hotel Pentelikon provides its distinguished guests a lifestyle, comfort and atmosphere that gives them the feeling that they are at home while being away from the home, which in itself becomes an unforgettable experience. A large investment has resulted in the... more

Athens Gate Hotel

Address: 10 Syngrou Avenue, Athens

$124 - $562

Location. Athens Gate Hotel is located in Athens's Acropolis neighborhood, close to Hadrian's Arch, Acropolis, and Parthenon. Nearby points of interest also include Temple of Olympian Zeus and Zappeion Hall. Hotel Features. Dining options at Athens Gate Hotel include a restaurant and a... more

Oscar Hotel

Address: 25 Filadelfeias Street, Athens

$77 - $173

Location. Oscar Hotel is located in central Athens, close to National Technical University of Athens, National Archaeological Museum of Athens, and Parthenon. Nearby points of interest also include Benaki Museum and Acropolis. Hotel Features. Oscar Hotel features a restaurant and a bar/lounge.... more

Hotel Ionis

Address: 41, Chalkokondyli Street, Athens

$65 - $118

Location. Hotel Ionis is located in Athens's Omonia neighborhood, close to Omonia Square, National Archaeological Museum of Athens, and Parthenon. Nearby points of interest also include Benaki Museum and Acropolis. Hotel Features. Hotel Ionis's restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and... more

Athenian Callirhoe Hotel

Address: 32 Kallirrois Avenue & Petmeza, Athens

$103 - $244

Location. Athenian Callirhoe Hotel is a business friendly hotel located in Athens's Syggrou neighborhood, close to New Acropolis Museum, Zappeion Hall, and Acropolis. Additional points of interest include Hellenic Parliament and Parthenon. Hotel Features. Dining options at Athenian Callirhoe... more

Best Western Amazon Hotel

Address: 19, Mitropoleos And Pentelis 7 Str. Syn, Athens

$79 - $188

Location. Best Western Amazon Hotel is located in Athens's Syntagma Square neighborhood, close to Metropolis Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Acropolis, and Benaki Museum. Nearby points of interest also include Parthenon and Syntagma Square. Hotel Features. This 3 star property has a business center... more

King George Palace

Address: 3 Vas. Georgiou A' Street, Athens
Quick description With the most central location in Athens' Syntagma Square, the legendary Classical King George Palace boasts Athens’ most acclaimed gourmet restaurant and a stylish lounge bar with famous resident DJs.All ultra-luxurious guestrooms are individually decorated with antique... more

Semiramis Hotel

Address: 48 Charilaou Trikoupi Str., Kifisia

$183 - $305

Location. Semiramis Hotel is located in Kifisia, close to Mall Athens and Avenue Shopping Mall. Additional area points of interest include Athens Olympic Stadium and Helexpo. Hotel Features. Semiramis Hotel features a restaurant, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Room service is available 24 hours... more

Alma

Address: 5 Dorou str., Athens

$37 - $340

Quick description This hotel is conveniently located in Omonia Square within the heart of Athens, providing easy access to the Parthenon, the Plaka, several museums and also the business and administrative areas.The square is the ideal destination for any traveller; as the second most important... more

Marina Hotel Athens

Address: 13, Voulgari Str., Athens

$54 - $101

Location. Marina Hotel Athens is located in Athens's Omonia neighborhood, close to Athens City Hall, Ancient Agora, and Parthenon. Nearby points of interest also include Acropolis and Benaki Museum. Hotel Features. This 3 star property offers small meeting rooms and limo/town car service.... more


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