Athens was highly rated for history by 1,578 guests from the United States!Athens Travel Guide
Dynamic City With 3400 Years of History
With the Acropolis as the jewel in the archaeological crown of Athens, this city is full of history while embracing the future. Take a stroll back in time through the neoclassical streets of the Plaka, where you'll find tavernas serving tantalizing souvlaki and mousaka, street vendors and live entertainment.
A trip to the Parthenon and the Agora top most lists and can also be appreciated from a distance by walking along the Dionysiou Aeropagitou street, which is away from the busy crowds of the city center.
The changing of the guard occurs every hour on the famous Syntagma Square. From here, Ermou Street provides shopaholics with a fashionable retail sanctuary. The upscale districts Kolonaki and Kifisia are also bursting with fancy boutiques, galleries and bars.
Athens has some of the finest museums in the world, such as the National Archaeological, Acropolis and Benaki Museums. From Athens International Airport to the Port of Piraeus, this is a city bustling with the old and new. On Booking.com you can find everything from modern hotels to a room in a classical building.
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What Guests Said About Athens:
Dina8
United States of America
6.0
Athens is not the prettiest of Greece however best place to...
Athens is not the prettiest of Greece however best place to purchase souvenirs for cheap as the islands offer the very same for 3 times it’s value. Get the full pass for the Acropolis- it’s worth it to see all landmarks as oppose to singular entrance fees will be more. A range of expensive and cheap foods everywhere.
Anonymous
United States of America
6.0
City has great history but the graffiti was everywhere.
City has great history but the graffiti was everywhere. City streets needs sweeping and trash was evident, it felt dirty. Pricey tavernas with pushy hosts trying to get us to stay even though we were only looking at menus. We were approached by beggars and young men trying to scam us for money.
Elizabeth
United Kingdom
10
No need to take 20 Euro city bus tour as its all walkable...
No need to take 20 Euro city bus tour as its all walkable and pedestrianised. Aegina island was disappointing and ferry to it expensive. Adrianou Street in La Plaka has best shops and our favourite restaurants are Yfaria and Eat at Miltons on that
Street. Best ice cream was two doors up from Attalos Hotel.
Anonymous
United States of America
10
Athens is a very vibrant city with a lot of historical sites...
Athens is a very vibrant city with a lot of historical sites to visit. At least three days are needed in order to experience the many historical sites; I also advise to hire a private guide. The city is very clean but it's full of graffiti everywhere which, to me, takes the city's beauty away. The city had many quaint neighborhoods full of stores and taverns. Yes, Greeks are extremely friendly.
Anonymous
United States of America
10
The local people are d do friendly and warm.
The local people are d do friendly and warm. They always helped us with directions. The historical sites are breathtaking. I can't wait to return! The Parthenon was incredible and there are many guides already on site with information.We did alot of walking but we would have missed things to visit if we had driven
Ivan
Serbia
8.0
Definitely one of the places that everyone should visit...
Definitely one of the places that everyone should visit sometimes! You can feel the history while walking through Acropolis and Agora. National history museum and Acropolis museum are great.
Food is perfect and very affordable. Try to eat at the places where the Greeks are sitting, not at those made for tourists. If possible, go to Piraeus for lunch.
Nightlife is awsome. If there is a chance try to go to some of the clubs by the sea. And definitely visit some taverna with live bouzouki music. At sunset go for a coctail to some of the rooftops where you can enjoy the view of Acropolis.
“I like the style of the hotel
The food is excellent , the location one of the nicest at Athens , the near by beaches are the best
If I ever come again to Greece
Will sure stay at the Margi”
“A luxury hotel right at the airport--two minute walk from terminal. Superb service, very comfortable. Expensive relative to other places we stayed in Greece, but worth it for the convenience and comfort.”
“Staff were terrific. They arranged a night of dance & dinner, made valuable recommendations on how to best use our time and etc. The breakfast was the best of all hotels during our 15 day trip to Greece.
The hotel was close to major public transportation from the airport and to the major sites in the historical district.”
“I hesitate to share my admiration and deep regard for this hotel, its wonderfully central location, its exceptionally friendly and helpful staff, its tasty breakfasts, comfortable rooms, large inviting bathrooms (quite unique in Greece) and beautiful views of the Acropolis by day and night.”
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