

Dynamic Athens combines a high-octane dose of history with the fast pace of a modern-day metropolis. Temples, theaters and countless sacred sites share the landscape with modern museums. Government buildings look serious alongside charming tavernas; stylish shops are sprinkled amidst traditional markets. The city begs to be wandered and explored.
Athens Avenue Hotel is located on Sygrou Avenue. It can be reached from the port of Piraeus and Athens International Airport, as well as, the city center and the northern suburbs.
Located near Constitution square, just a short walk from fashionable Kolonaki with its boutiques, famous cafes and restaurants, as well as, many of the major cultural points such as museums, galleries, theaters. The hotel is a great base from which to visit the key attractions of this beautiful, historic city.
With the Athens metro just a few steps away, most of the city is within easy reach too, making the Electra Athens your perfect base for venturing about the city, doing business, discovering the Athenian treasures and enjoying your time in the capital of Greece.
Located approximately 200 meters from Syntagma square, enjoy views of Athens and the Acropolis from the restaurant and roof terrace.
The grandiose elegance and charm of the Electra Palace Athens blends exquisitely with the historic beauty of Plaka. Conveniently located within walking distance to museums, ancient ruins, restaurants, shops, and the Acropolis, the hotel offers guests a unique and memorable experience.
Located between the cultural center of the historic city of Athens and the cosmopolitan Athenian Riviera, the Grand Hyatt Athens is an oasis of relaxation in the heart of a thriving city center.
Located in central Athens, the Hotel Grande Bretagne is within walking distance of the Acropolis, the Agora, Lycabettus Hill and the Original Olympic Stadium. With breathtaking views of the famed Acropolis and Parthenon, this hotel offers an unrivaled perspective of Athens' mythical history.
Located in the center of Athens, this hotel offers views of the famed Acropolis and Parthenon, regal Syntagma Square, the Parliament, lush Lycabettus Hill and the original Olympic Stadium. Guests can also enjoy an unrivaled perspective of Athens' mythical history.
The Melia Athens is within walking distance to the metro station and is just a short ride to the Acropolis Museum and Parthenon. Also within walking distance is the world renowned National Archaeological Museum of Athens.
Located in the center of Athens, the NJV Athens Plaza Hotel offers guests splendid views of the Acropolis within walking distance to the famous sites of the city.
Located opposite the Athens International Airport, 20 miles from the city center, this modern hotel offers 345 beautifully decorated guest rooms.
Situated on a hill overlooking Athens, the St. George Lycabettus Hotel looks out to the Acropolis. Retreat from the city to your room or the roof-top bar and swimming pool at this elegant, family-friendly hotel.
Raise your eyes nearly anywhere in Athens and you're likely to be stopped in your tracks by the sight of the Acropolis, where Pericles rose to the heights of power and creative achievement with the construction of the Parthenon and Propylaea. After a trip back to the golden age of Greece, explore modern Athens's patchwork of neighborhoods to get a sense of the history of this gregarious city, its people, and what lies beyond the ubiquitous modern concrete facades. Take in a twilight view from Athenians' favorite aerie, Mt. Lycabettus, and drink in the twinkling lights of the metropolis that is home to more than 4 million souls, still growing and still counting.
Except for August and major holidays, when many Athenians migrate to their ancestral villages outside the city, the streets are crowded. The best times to visit the city are late fall and spring, when you can avoid the oppressive heat and the hordes at major archaeological sites; you can also enjoy the bustling nightlife in the center, because after June many restaurants and clubs shut down or relocate to the seaside. Holy Week of the Orthodox Easter, usually in April or May, is a chance to observe Greece's most sacred holiday, including mournful Good Friday processions and the candlelit Easter midnight service.
If you must come in summer, visit the sights in the early morning; then—as the Greeks do—take a nap or eat a leisurely lunch before continuing your explorations after 5 pm when several museums and sites are still open.
Acropolis of Athens : Ancient citadel overlooking the city of Athens. The temple on this hill is probably the most recognizable monument in Greece.
Olympic Stadium : The Olympic games originated in Greece. The original stadium built in 1896, helps bring the world together every four years.
Psyrri : A trendy neighborhood full of restaurants, bars, boutique shops and vibrant nightlife.
Mount Lycabettus : Take a cable car to the top of this peak for a sprawling view of Athens, with the Acropolis right in the middle.
Church of Panagia Kapnikarea : One of the oldest Greek Orthodox churches in Athens, this 11th century building feels out of place surrounded by modern buildings and chain stores.
National Archeological Museum : This houses an immense collection of Greek artifacts.
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