From nearly 207 Athens hotels we present you here some suggestions in order to help you reserve a hotel in Athens that suits your preferences. According to your budget and demands we have made a thorough selection that varies from cheap Athens hotels to luxurious suites. Moreover, we present tourist information about all events, sightseeing and places you should visit during your city break in Athens!

Tourist Guide Athens

Athens is one of the must destinations of Europe. Surrounded by mountains and the Saronic Gulf, Athens is best appreciated from the city's eight hills. The archaeological treasures of Athens like Acropolis, Parthenon and Thysion comprise national heritage of Greece and provoke with their beauty and historical importance. Moreover, many museums, galleries and cultural festivities take place all year long. Actually, the variety of things you can do in Athens is almost without precedent. However, apart from its historical significance and rich cultural heritage, Athens is also popular for its nightlife and modern style. Some of the trendiest clubs and bars of the world are located here. Hence, all year long Athenian nightlife is the actual landmark of the city. During winter time the bars, cafes and restaurants of the center and particularly of Psiri, Kolonaki and Gazi will capture your imagination. On the other hand, during summer the Athenian Riviera of the southern coast should surely be your first choice. Open bars and clubs with swimming pools and fantastic style promise unforgettable moments.

As revealed, Athens is one of the most entertaining metropolises of Europe. During the day, cafes, cafeterias and small cantinas are packed with young people. The most popular coffee places are around Kolonaki area, in Kanigos and Panepistimiou Street, in Exarheia and of course in Monastiraki and Plaka. Another famous place with many cafes is Thission. The cafeteria is the main meeting place not only in Athens but also all over Greece. However, Athens has a lot more to offer for entertainment. Many Theatres and Cinemas are spread in most areas of the city and a great variety of festivities that take place in music bars and cultural halls in every Athenian suburb. Some of the most important Athens museums comprise the National Museum of Athens, the Museum of the Ancient Agora (Stoa of Attalos), the Benaki Museum and of course the new Acropolis Museum.

Lifestyle Athens

The most popular outing of the Athenians though, are the famous Bouzoukia place with folk or Modern Greek music. Regarding your site seeing besides Acropolis and the Parthenon do not loose the opportunity to visit the ancient Theatre of Herodes Atticus, under the rock of Acropolis. Your next stop should be Syntagma square, as it is one of the most central and beautiful squares in Athens, with the Greek Parliament just behind it. Next to the Parliament lies the National Garden and the Zappeion that offer a green oasis in the middle of the city. Walking through Zappeion you arrive opposite the historical Panathinaikon Stadium, where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896. Not so far from there you can walk towards Plaka, Monastiraki and Thission that comprise the heart of Athens for the tourist and many Greeks as well. The Lycabetous Hill is another place of interest that offers a spectacular panoramic view of the city.

Do not waste time and get around the city with the ultra modern metro system or enjoy the Athenian sunset by reaching the coast with the new city tram. Moreover, there are all kinds of hotels in Athens. A great variety that ranges from cheap hotels in Athens to 5-star luxurious hotels is ready to fulfil all your requirements. The main gates to Athens are its International airport and the seaport of Piraeus. Athens international airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” is a state of the art modern airport, which connects Athens with 34 domestic and 80 international destinations. OSE is running the national railway and bluestar, hellenicseaways, Minoan, ANEK and NEL comprise the main ferry companies that connect the mainland with the islands. Of course, you can also use seaplanes to reach the island complex of Cyclades.