Travel & Stay

Areas to stay and Recommended Hotels

 

Attiki (or Attica) is the region of Greece that includes Athens, its suburbs and Piraeus (the port).

Athens, the capital city of Greece, is renowned for its rich history and cultural significance. The city is home to iconic ancient landmarks, such as the Acropolis, which showcases classical Greek architecture and houses the Parthenon, a symbol of Western civilization. Athens is a vibrant metropolis, blending its ancient heritage with a modern urban landscape. Athens is also known for its lively atmosphere, with numerous cafes, restaurants, and nightlife options contributing to its dynamic social scene.

Some of Athens’ suburbs are located right next to the sea, which is a perfect escape during the summer.

 

Whilst Athens is in majority a safe city, there are a few places in the city centre that you should rather avoid. We have listed below some of our favourite places in the city centre and also suburbs that we recommend for your stay:

 

• City centre: Syntagma, Monastiraki, Plaka, Panepistimio, Thision, Kolonaki, Evangelismos, Megaro Mousikis. They are all within walking distance from the Acropolis and you will have lots of options for hotels/airbnbs and restaurants/bars! 

• Suburbs: Peristeri (bride’s hometown :)) If you would like something different - the 3rd largest municipality of Athens. Quieter and cheaper than the city centre but has the buzz of a big suburb: lovely cafes and restaurants and 3 metro stations on the red line to choose from that take you to the city centre in 10 mins.

• By the sea: Glyfada, Voula, Vouliagmeni, Vari. Further away from the city centre, with no metro unfortunately, so if you would like to visit the city centre we would advise to get a taxi. However, it is closer to the airport and our venue (Argithea) through some boulevards that do not go through the busy city centre. Also you get to enjoy the sea :) 

 

A map of Athens highlighting the above areas

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Here are also some recommendations for hotels:

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 Athens

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1. https://ermoo8.com/

2. https://www.panhotel.gr/en/

3. https://athinn.com/el/

4. https://astorhotel.gr/

5. https://www.thevaultathens.com/

6. https://www.centralhotel.gr/

7. https://www.thelekka.com/

8. https://www.arethusahotel.gr/el/

9. https://www.omiroshotel.com/

10. https://www.cecilhotel.gr/

11. https://athensmarketportrait.com/

12. https://www.parnon-hotel.gr/en/

13. https://www.hotelelikon.gr/

14. https://www.athenschoice.com/

15. https://www.selina.com/greece/theatrou-athens/

 

Glyfada/Vouliagmeni

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1. https://www.miradahotel.gr/

2. https://www.londonhotelathens.com/gr

3. https://www.azursuitesglyfada.gr/

4. https://www.palmyra.gr/en/

5. https://www.athenscoasthotel.gr/

6. https://arhotel.gr/