Athens Hotels

Athens, is the capital city of Greece with a metropolitan population of 3.7 million inhabitants. It is in many ways the birthplace of Classical Greece, and therefore of Western civilization. Look for accommodation in Athens, or try finding hotels in Kallithea, Kallithea, Paleo Faliro, or Piraeus, 7 km to the west.

Plaka

Plaka is the historic heart of Athens, located to the north of the Acropolis. Next to Plaka are the districts of Monastiraki and Thissio, popular with tourists and Athenians alike.

Omonia

Omonia Square is the center of Athens, and is composed of the actual square together with the surrounding streets, open areas and assemblage of grand buildings that include banks and offices.

Kolonaki

Kolonaki is in Athens near Lykavittos Hill. The district's borders are not very sharply defined; it covers the south and southeast slopes of Lykavettos Hill north of Sofias Street.

Piraeus

The Piraeus is the ancient port of Athens and still functions as the chief exit point from the city by sea for destinations amongst the Aegean Islands and elsewhere in the east Mediterranean.

Acropolis

The Athenian Acropolis is the ancient high city of Athens, a prominent plateaued rock perched high above the modern city with …

Syntagma Square

Syntagma Square is the pulsating heart of the modern city of Athens, composed of the actual square together with the surrounding …

Kifissia

Kifissia is in Athens. This area offers high end shopping and outdoor cafes.

Psiri

Psiri is an up and coming district of Athens, full of stylish cafés, bars and small shops.

Pangrati & Mets

Pangrati and Mets are adjoining neighborhoods in Athens south of Kolonaki and east of the National Garden.

Zografou

Zografou is in Athens.

Nea Smyrni

Nea Smyrni is in Athens.

If you head to Athens in the top of their summer, the city is a lot less crowded with large amounts on Atheneans leaving the city to spend time in the country. The parthenon is VERY slippery as the stones have been polished by the feet of millions of visitors over the centuries. The train system is … Matthew D.

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If u heard and love old world culture,Athens is right place to start checking your knowladge or at least learn about it! Wonderful historic place, with wonderful people! See ya soon! Lee S.

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Ancient Greece have a very special place in my heart and you can feel the history when you visit Acropolis!! Unfortunately you can't get really close to the temples...but when it is to preserve the temples it is worth it! History is very important but remember to walk down to the plaka area were … Henriette D.More Athens Tips  GeckoGo