Travel

Ancient City Of Athens

Athens Hotels And Accommodations:
Athens offers its visitors a wide choice of hotels, ranging from grand palatial comforts to the comfortable range as well good hotels for the budget conscious. The peak tourist season is from July to August and the hotels need to be booked much in advance especially so if you are visiting Athens during the summers. If you are budget conscious, you could opt for guest houses also. Most of these budget and mid-range hotels can be found in the Plaka area and on the southern part of Acropolis.

Athens Five Star Hotels:
1. Arion Resort and Spa, Astir Palace, Beach Athens: Location: Outside City Center- Vouliaqmenti
The Arion Astir Palace Hotel places its guests within a short driving distance from downtown Athens and Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Close to everything the city and the area has to offer, the property is an excellent choice of accommodation. Guest rooms offer modern comfort, having been fitted with air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, satellite television, entertainment equipment, and Internet access. With a range of in-house restaurants and bars, guests can enjoy fine cuisine and a selection of drinks, served in an elegant atmosphere. In addition, the hotel features excellent recreational facilities. This luxury hotel offers first-class accommodation and excellent service and 123 rooms.
2. Classical NJV Athens Plaza: Location: Outside City Center- Kiffisa
The 5-star NJV Plaza hotel os the most exclusive address for demanding travellers. It is deally located in the heart of the business and shopping district, on prestigious Constitution square (Syntagma) and within walking distance of the Acropolis and the Old City (Plaka). After a renovation in 1998, the hotel boasts luxurious rooms and suites with breathtaking views of the Acropolis. The hotel features 182 guest rooms and suites. It also features 23 luxurious suites. Non-smoking rooms are also available. All guestrooms have been individually designed in intricate detail with the finest silks, taffetas and decorations from Ralph Lauren, Fornacetti and Versace. Room amenities include individual air-conditioning, direct dial telephone with voice mail, satellite, Pay TV & video on demand, Internet, video games, electronic safe deposit box, mini-bar, and more. Whether you plan a conference, business meeting, product launch, seminar or dinner dance, versatile function rooms and specially designed suites with state of the art audio-visual equipment are at your disposal.
3. Hotel Ledra Marriott Athens: Hotel Ledra Marriott Athens is one of the most significant hotels in the centre of Athens. The Hotel is situated on Sygrou Avenue right across the Panteion University of Social and Political Studies. It is luxurius Hotel that aquires the top European Quality of the Marriott Hotels. With a spectacular rooftop overlooking the Acropolis, the Athens Ledra Marriott is minutes from the Parthenon as well as lively cafes, shops and winding streets of the famous Plaka. In Ledra Marriott Athens you can choose from 314 deluxe recently refurbished guest rooms - one of the largest standard rooms in the city - or one of the 18 suites all of which come with a host of five-star amenities.
4. Grand Resort Lagonissi Hotel Athens: Grand Resort Lagonissi is concealed on a stunning 72-acres peninsula in south Athens, business and pleasure travelers enjoy fabulous blue Aegean views and the ultimate resort experience, year round.

Athens Mid-Range Deluxe Star Hotels:
1. City Plaza Hotel Athens: The 3-Star Superior (B' Class) City Plaza Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the city, only a few minutes (100 meters) from the Metro (underground station) in Victoria square, which is surrounded by traditional Greek taverns, shopping centres, small boutiques, cafeterias, theatres and cinemas. City Plaza Hotel features a total of 125 rooms and suites, all very comfortable, functional and nicely equipped, in order to give a feeling of relaxed luxury to its guests.
2. Hotel Galini Palace Athens: The hotel is located right at the coastal boulevard in Voula. On the boulevard and within a close distance from the hotel by car or by taxi you can find some of the most famous nightlife spots in Greece, where thousands of local people go at night to either hear local music, break plates and dance Greek dances, or go to some of the biggest clubs and cafes by the beach. Also very close is the area of Glyfada where you can take the streetcar (tram) to go fast into the center or you can enjoy the traditional Greek cuisine in one of the famous Greek BBQ restaurants of the area. Shopping is also very popular in Glyfada where some of the most expensive and quality shops of Athens are located. Voula is an area located by the beach at the southern part of Athens. It is an idea place for short or longer vacations in Athens, because it is close enough to the centre, where Acropolis, Thission, and the museums are, but it is also outside of the inner city, which combines relaxing vacations and sightseeing. You can enjoy a day tour in Acropolis and in the inner center and in the evening you can relax at the beach of Voula experiencing a fabulous sunset.
3. Savoy Hotel Piraeus Athens: 68 rooms and the 3 spacious suites of the Savoy hotel combine all modern comforts with the personalized service and the warm atmosphere, which has made the Savoy Hotel the most favourite venue for the visitors of Piraeus. Piraeus is 45 km. far from Athens airport "Eleftherios Venizelos". Peloponnese railway station by the port connects Piraeus with main cities of Northern Greece and Peloponnese, as well as the most European capitals.
4. Hotel Sea View Glyfada: Hotel Sea View is located at the beach resort of Glyfada (Athens - Greece) only 15 Km from the center of Athens. The hotel offers 73 comfortable rooms with private balconies and a host of facilities and easy access to the Islands and most major historical sites in Attica like Acropolis & Cape Sounion.

Athens Low - Budget Hotels:
1. Hotel Fivos Athens: Fivos Hotel is situated in Athinas street (at the end of the street next to Monastoraki and Plaka). A short walk from the hotel will take you to the areas of Monastiraki and Plaka, where you will find markets, shops of all descriptions, pavement cafes and restaurants. Those of you wishing to taste the Athens nightlife can visit Psiri, just around the corner. Step outside the hotel in the evening and glance to your right and you will be met by the awe-inspiring sight of the acropolis lit up against the night sky! Hotel Offers clean an budget accommodation in Athens.
2. Hotel Delfini Piraeus Athens: Hotel Delfini is located near the port of Piraeus, a beautiful town that provides visitors with direct accessibility to all islands of Aegean Sea and also to the town of Athens (including the Olympic Stadium) through the nearest railway station. Easy connetion with centre of Athens by metro - station Piraeus is nearby. Port of Piraeus is within walking distance. Take advantage of the possibility to match your mood and appetite in one of the numerous restaurants and taverns serving international cousine. Its comfortable rooms, which are furnished with great taste, and decorated with simplicity and worm colourings, guarantee absolute relaxation and peace.

*********************************************