Where to Stay in Athens

Zillers Boutique Hotel - see Athens in style from this funky hotel - centrally located yet very quiet, with views and ambience encapsulated at the modern rooftop restaurant.

Set in a restored neoclassical building in the characteristic streets of Plaka, with attention to detail taken into every architectural detail, this hotel is an experience.

A for Athens - rooms and apartments just so close to Monastiraki Metro stop and Plaka and the Acropolis. Acropolis views. Modern and crisp with smooth lines, a very comfortable stay.

Adrian Hotel - this small hotel is in Plaka and represents good value. It is a small hotel with only 34 rooms. Make sure you request a balcony with a view to the Acropolis, perfect for an Athens stopover. The terrace for breakfast has a wonderful view of the Acropolis and this starts off the day in a special way. This hotel is a bit shabby but is in an excellent central location for exploring Plaka.

Metropolis Hotel - this small very centrally located hotel is near the Athena Cathedral in Plaka. Also near Ermou Street, a popular shopping street, it has only 21 rooms and lots of features for the discerning traveller, such as air conditioning and double glazed windows, which help with the noise of Athena.

Acropolis Select Hotel - this hotel has a terrace with Acropolis views, and again is a small stylish hotel. An excellent location with everything in walking distance and a more up market three star hotel, ideal for an Athens stopover.

Hotel Philippos -this hotel is within walking distance of Plaka and again is a delightful small hotel. Some of the rooms have views from the balcony so be clear when you are booking to request one with an Acropolis view. Very safe and handy location and a good 3 star hotel.

Art Hotel - a little outside our usual location and may require a taxi or metro ride to stroll through Plaka, for those looking for a luxury boutique hotel. A renovated neoclassical building from the 1930s, an eclectically decorated interior and a modern hotel. Some great rates are available.

Day Tours - if you only have 2 or 3 days in Athens - take a short tour to get oriented and see the highlights of the city.

To the north of the city is Kifissia, a 30 minute ride on the metro and train line. It is a peaceful, leafy, green area, known for its cool temperatures and great shopping.

See our Kifissia page with modern hotels, cafes, shopping and tips for enjoying this relaxed northern suburb.

If you are travelling onwards to the Greek islands on the way to Crete, we have tips for some of the most beautiful islands such as Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes and Hydra - and those close to Crete such as Kythera and Karpathos.

Options for cheap flights to Athens Greece, get the best deals here.

Sofitel Athens Airport - at the airport, make life easy on your way to or from Crete - stay at the airport at the Sofitel and rest those weary travellers bones.

With 5-star accommodation, bar, restaurant, free wifi, a beautician and indoor pool and sauna, you can pamper yourself before or after your Greek holiday.

This is a good option if you are flying the next day, because the airport is 25 km from Athens city centre and unless you are making a full day of it, perhaps it is best to rest.

Myrto Hotel - just 2.5 km from Rafina Port, this is an ideal transfer hotel if you have come in from the ferry from Mykonos or Syros or Amorgos, indeed any of the Cyclades islands.

Rafina is a smaller, more relaxed port than Pireaus and closer to the airport. If you want,  skip Athens city altogether and enjoy a relaxing transfer before your long flight home.

With a pool, outdoor bar and relaxing gardens, unwind in style before taking a taxi 17 km to the airport, without rushing, with assistance of staff at the 24 hour reception.

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