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$228
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Koukaki, Athens (0.4 miles from Acropolis)
"very good standard, great design taste, comfortable. coffee, tea, nice amenities."
Cécile. Argentina$118
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Syntagma, Athens (0.3 miles from Acropolis)
"Location is perfect with an astonish view of the Acropolis from the room. Walking distance to many tourist / archaeologist sites. The owner and staff are very helpful and friendly. If I have chance..."
pathatai. Thailand$139
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Koukaki, Athens (0.3 miles from Acropolis)
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"Awesome property in a superb location - two minutes walk from the Acropolis. A few minutes from shopping and very good restaurants, cafes and bakeries. Very well equipped, spotlessly clean and tastefully..."
Joanne. Canada$146
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Koukaki, Athens (0.4 miles from Acropolis)
"Great location, Very helpful hosts, great facilities. Would definitely stay here again."
Greg sc. New Zealand$129
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Koukaki, Athens (0.3 miles from Acropolis)
"Right in the middle of everything. Walking distance from all the sights. Restaurants all along the street. The hosts were great, met us at the door, and gave us a personalized travel binder. Would highly..."
Sheldon Jones. United Kingdom$168
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Monastiraki, Athens (0.3 miles from Acropolis)
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"This place was a total gem! We couldn't have been happier--the location right in the Plaka district, the excellent staff (Roberta and Theodore--happy to chat, help, and answer lots of questions!),..."
Gayle. United States of AmericaGo early in the morning when it opens at 8am. There's a dark-hair woman walking around offering her guide-tour services. She is a real deal. She has tickets and you can pay her directly for the face-value of the tickets PLUS an extra 10 Euro for her guided tour. You do't have to wait in line, just use the ticket and walk through the gate. I think her name is Konstantina.
Amazing place and full of great moments in history. But in order to visit i recommend buying the 30 Euro ticket in advance because it is packed and there's a long queue at the entrance. My advice is to buy tickets from Hadrian's library close to Monastiraki Square so you don't have to wait for hours.
Be prepared lto walk up hills, stairs and uneven ground. Go in the late afternoon to avoid the huge lines that tours and cruise ship shore excursions cause. There is a fee to go inside the area, (20€) , but you'll never get such an amazing experience any other way. We did not go into the museum (additional fee) Spectacular 360° views of Athens and beyond!
The iconic symbol of Athens is well worth the trek up the hill. Unless you like scrabbling around old ruins, don’t buy the multi-sightseeing ticket. We saw most of the sights from the top. Hadrrian’s Library you can walk within a few feet behind a fence. You don’t need a ticket for it!
Don't forget you're student card!! Otherwise you'll have to pay 20 euro. Get the 30 euro pass if you want to see all the museums in Athens, I honestly think 20 euro for some old rocks (genuinely beautiful, needless to say) is a bit of a ripoff.
Get there at 7:45AM! Not 8:30AM!! Beat the Tour Buses!! You’re welcome!! I didn’t do the Tour $$ there are interesting signs with the info. on it. You can pretty much YouTube about this place and save some money and buy some Greek Beer!
Go beyond the Acropolis and explore the Agora and Kerameikos, imagining yourself entering Athens along the road from the port of Piraeus, and following the Panathenaic Way to the Akropolis. Stop at the museums along the way to understand the significance of each site. Then visit the National Archaeological Museum to see that classical Athens is just one of Greece's many magnificent cultures.
The new Acropolis museum is a must see and a visit to the museum of Archaeology is a close second.
If you want to avoid crowds while seeing the famous sights, start out early and be at the sights when they open. I arrived at the Acropolis around 8:10 AM and there were only around 20 people on the whole compound. It was wonderful! There was a crowd climbing the hill when I descended, though!
Consider visiting Athens in May or September. May is just lovely. Spring flowers like poppies and daisies cover the hills. It's not too busy and not too hot. Remember that on holidays you are always moving so consider the weather when you make your plans. Also, research opening hours as the Acropolis is closed May 1; and other Ancient Landmarks are closed on certain days and on certain hours any other day.
The museums were free on certain days. The opening days and time of the new Acropolis museum was incorrect.
The new Acropolis museum was truly impressive with modern displays & interpretations.
“The two staff we interacted with were exceptional,very helpful and friendly. We could lie in bed and the view of the Acropolis was amazing . The Hotel is so handy to all the shopping and main sights of Athens.”
“The room was clean and the staff was very friendly and responsive to our questions and needs. The hotel is located in the central area of the city, so very close to the main attractions in Athens. The rooftop restaurant has a spectacular view to the Acropolis and over the entire city, which made our stay even more pleasant.”
“The apartment is located in the center of Athens, near the Acropolis. The apartment is very clean, bright, spacious, well-furnished. It is located in the shade, so you can rest on the terrace from the hot sun. In the area there are many charming restaurants with tasty food.”
“Hotel Omiros was central and very close to Athens attractions, only a short walk away from the acropolis and situated right in the middle of Plaka.”
“The Plaka Hotel was a great choice for the last night of our trip. We had about a fay and a half in Athens before returning home and after staying here one night I wish we were staying longer! The rooms were really nice (although make sure you ask for a queen or a full bed, we had a double room and it was two twins pushed together) and ours had an amazing view of the acropolis. Its in the Plaka area which is a great area and walkable to lots of sights , shops and restaurants. I would absolutely stay here next time I am in Athens”
