7 of us hoping to find short-term apartment rentals over the Dec-Jan holidays in Athens and Nafplio--any suggestions on where/how to look? Is this even feasible? Are we right that the alternative of 3 rooms, even in a family-run small hotel, would be more expensive?
Posted by
Brighton, UK
1420 posts
A starting point for Athens would be http://www.athensstudios.com/page10.html.html
We've just booked an apartment for two weeks from them and they were very efficient. The apartment looks nice, but obviously we've yet to try it!
It's working out quite a bit cheaper for us, although obviously it depends on what standard you are looking for.
If you want a cheap alternative this might be worth a look:
http://www.greeceathensaegeaninfo.com/athens-greece-apartment-rent.htm
We stayed here a couple of years ago. It's very reasonably priced, Harry himself is very friendly and helpful, and it's in an interesting neighbourhood (although a walk from the main tourist area). The downside is that it is right over a bar and on Christmas Eve there was pounding music until 4! I'd recommend it for young people who are likely to be out partying themselves, and essentially just want somewhere as a base, but not if you want somewhere more luxurious and quiet.
Cheers
Alan
Posted by
OP
Oklahoma City
2 posts
Thanks! "Luxurious" doesn't matter at all--but "quiet"(er) does(so does "clean"). We'll check out the studio web site...
Posted by
Philadelphia, PA, USA
3399 posts
Judy I know a LOT about budget hotels in Athens AND Nafplio but I don't know how to advise you on this because you don't give enough information.
(1) are you all single women needing separate beds? Or are you couples, plus a child? Many many hotel rooms and/or budget apts. in Greece only feature double beds which would not do for all single people.
(2) even in Apartments, 3 bedrooms are very scarce.
(3) you do not say how many days in each place. A week-long rate can be much less than a 3-day rate, which in turn is less than a 1-2 day room rate.
(4) what is expensive for you? I stay at a clean, basic safe hotel in the heart of Plaka which off-season is 60-70E for one night double...In Nafplio for a wonderful small hotel with great view, 60E.
(5) If you can do with a bunch of double beds, Pension Acronafplia has a range of double room prices, from 90E down to 28 E.
http://www.pensionacronafplia.gr/accommodation.php?lang=en
-- if interested in my suggestions, give more info.