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Athens

Athens exudes a unique charm, its lively character winning over tens of thousands of visitors every year. Street markets, vine-covered tavernas, souvenir stalls and ancient monuments all form a conglomerate with buildings old and new in this city, which one out of four Greeks call home. For tourists the greatest advantage is that most attractions are accessible on foot in the central area around the landmark Acropolis. Walking is the best way to soak up the Athenian atmosphere because the traffic can reach nightmare proportions.

Athens was named after Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, who according to mythology won the city as prize after a duel against Poseidon. The city can chart its history back thousands of years and is regarded as the cradle of western civilisation; the place where democracy was invented and philosophy, art and architecture were refined. After a classical golden age when it was home to Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, the city declined in the Middle Ages, dwindling to nothing but a town with a few thousand residents gathered in the colourful area that is now known as the Plaka, until its rebirth as capital of an independent Greece in 1834.

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Top hotels in Athens

Plaka Hotel
Hotel Plaka has a prestigious location in Athens' historic centre. It is just 5 minutes walk from Syntagma Square and 2 blocks from Monastiraki Metro Station. The central hotel offers a rooftop bar with breathtaking…
Plaka Hotel
Hotel Plaka has a prestigious location in Athens' historic centre. It is just 5 minutes walk from Syntagma Square and 2 blocks from Monastiraki Metro Station. The central hotel offers a rooftop bar with breathtaking…
Acropolis Hill
The newly built Acropolis Hill is the most recent gem of the Tour Hotel Group, in the area around Acropolis. It is located near the impeccable new Acropolis Museum and the historical centre of Athens.…
Amalia Hotel
Centrally located in Syntagma Square in Athens, Amalia Hotel is right across from the National Gardens. It features comfortable rooms with satellite & pay TV and Wi-Fi internet access. The modern rooms at Amalia Hotel…
Royal Olympic Hotel
A short walk from the Acropolis, 5-star Royal Olympic Hotel is centrally located near the picturesque Plaka neighbourhood. The luxurious rooms overlook Zeus's Temple, or the swimming pool garden. All air-conditioned rooms at the Royal…
Electra Palace Hotel Athens
With a great location in the centre of Plaka, facing the Acropolis, this 5-star hotel offers personalised service, a beautiful rooftop pool and well-appointed rooms with a buffet breakfast included. Electra Palace Hotel Athens is…
The Athens Gate Hotel
This hotel has a prestigious location in the historic heart of Athens. It offers 4-star facilities, excellent views of the Acropolis and Temple of Olympian Zeus, and fine cuisine. The Athens Gate Hotel is situated…
Airotel Parthenon
Just a 5-minute walk from the Acropolis and 150 metres from the Metro, centrally located Airotel Parthenon features accommodation with balconies and satellite TVs. All rooms are soundproofed. Airotel Parthenon offers air-conditioned units with fridge…
Sofitel Athens Airport
The 5-star Sofitel Athens is conveniently located 50 metres from Athens International Airport. It offers 2 gourmet restaurants, a spa and an indoor heated pool with views over the airport. Each of the modern rooms…
Astor Hotel
Astor Hotel is located in Athens' historical triangle, only 100 metres from Syntagma Square. It offers views of the Acropolis from its rooftop restaurant and many of its rooms. All of the rooms at the…