Hi,
I need help finding a hotel in Athens. Since most of the central hotels are full, I'm looking for a hotel near the subway in a walkable, residential neighborhood. An area with restaurants and coffee shops would be perfect.
Thanks.
Nancy in Seattle
Nancy
When you say most central ones are full have you tried
The first two are close to Monastiraki metro and the last to Acropolis which requires a change when coming from the airport.
Slightly further by metro, but in a nice area and very close to the Acropolis, is the Art Gallery
http://www.artgalleryhotel.gr/
Alan
For a very basic inexpensive hotel just a bit further up the street from Attalos see if Cecil hotel has any rooms.
Another question are you using a booking engine to search for hotels. Most hotels do not give all their rooms to booking companies. If you find a hotel you are interested in send them an e mail and see if there are any rooms available often there are.
You didn't say when you would be there . . . that could help with suggestions. Also your budget.
We always stay at the Attalos Hotel on Athinas St., one of the best budget accommodations in Athens with a wonderful rooftop garden/bar with spectacular views of the Acropolis and the rest of Athens.
As a backup I would suggest Hotel Cecil, just up the street from the Attalos. A little below the Attalos for quality but still fine. It's cheaper and the price includes breakfast whereas the Attalos charges for their breakfast.
I'm sure there are a number of other accommodations that are good but the above two are my to-go-to hotels when in Athens.
And I also agree that it's best to deal directly with the hotel rather than a third-party agent. You'll probably get a better deal and customer service.
Check the Omiros Hotel on Apollonos Street. It's inexpensive, on a quiet back street, and it's just a few minutes' walk from both the Plaka district and the Syntagma Square Metro station. There's a rooftop terrace but you have to ask for the key.
We liked the Hotel Phillippos. Nice people, nice breakfast, our room had a balcony. On a quiet residential street just a few minutes walk to Acropolis. Restuarants, ATM etc nearby. We stayed several nights and would return with no hesitation.
We will be at Hotel Pheadra then, traveling from Philadelphia! :-)
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