Holidays in Athens will give you the opportunity to visit one of the most legendary cities in the world. Here the main emphasize should be made not only in the natural beauty, but also astonishing Athens Hotels.
Sightseeing tour in Athens is a great opportunity to plunge into an ancient culture, cradle of liberty and the homeplace for of all kind of arts. You will feel excited in case if you’re a fan of relaxing beach holiday or of active tourism, hungry for new discoveries. But let’s start from the beginning. After you get to the spot you better think of the best ways of getting a service for car rental in Athens. Car Hire Athens is a quite popular choice for the tourists, as the tours are not that well organized. And if you do have a car you can always have a larger choice.
Unsurpassed natural beauty, the grandeur of ancient architecture, hospitable locals and the friendly atmosphere of the city will guarantee that you will find an unforgettable vacation. Athens is not only a cultural center, famous for creations of the ancient masters, but also numerous museums and theaters, and entertainment centers.
Now let’s have a look at the top hotels in Athens.
Grande Bretagne
This is the oldest and most famous Athens hotel opened after reconstruction in 2003.
Location: The luxurious Grande Bretagne Hotel is situated in Athens city center, at Syntagma Square,just steps from the Acropolis.
Accomodation: 321 rooms of various categories, including various types of suites. The rooms are equipped with antique furniture. Non smoking rooms and interconnecting rooms. De Luxe (Classic) Room – 27 sq. m, are decorated in warm yellows and reds can be combined with rates. City or courtyard. “Premium Deluxe Room” – 33 square. m, the classic style. View of the Parliament or Likavitos. “Grand Deluxe Room” – 44 sq. m, the classic style. View on Syntagma Square and the Acropolis or Likavitos. “Deluxe Suite” – 50 sqm. m, the classic style, the guest and sleeping areas (one room). “Grand Suite” – 60 sqm. m, the classic style, living room and bedroom, the bed. Most of the rooms are overlooking the Syntagma Square and Acropolis. “Grand Deluxe Suite” – 90 square. m, 2 bedrooms and a living room corner. View of the Parliament.
Athens Hilton
Location: Located in one of the most fashionable avenues of Athens and looks of the Acropolis. It is conveniently located downtown, 13 km from the international airport Hellinikon.
Accomodation: 4 restaurants: “The Athens of the Hall,” “Byzantium,” “Islands”, poolside restaurant, 3 bars, swimming pool, health club, which includes a gym, sauna and massage room. Business center: secretarial services, typist and an interpreter, telex, fax, additional phone lines, necessary equipment for conference rooms. Each of 453 rooms has satellite TV, telephone, air conditioning, mini bar, bathroom and a balcony overlooking the city. There are suites and non smoking rooms.
Titania
The hotel is situated the historic and commercial center of the capital between Syntagma Square and Omonia Square.
Accomodation: 364 modern rooms and 21 Suites. There are rooms for guests with mobility impairments system. The rooms include air conditioning ,phone, satellite TV,Internet access, minibar, safe, bathroom, hairdryer; Jacuzzi (Room Suite),room service 24 hours.
The infrastructure and entertainment include 2 restaurants, cafe-restaurant La Brasserie,conference rooms, banquet halls, business center, laundry, dry cleaning, parking.
Catering: Vergina restaurant offers Greek and international cuisine in the restaurant Olive Garden with olive roof garden overlooking the Acropolis, you can try Mediterranean cuisine.
NJV Athens Plaza
The hotel has exceptional design and exemplary service. In 1998, the hotel was completely renovated and now it boasts luxurious rooms and suites, which offer breathtaking views of the Acropolis.
Location: It’s centrally located on Syntagma Square a short walk from the historic city center, within walking distance to the Acropolis and Plaka.
Accommodation: Hotel has 182 rooms of different categories: 159 Standard Rooms, 6 Juniors, 9 Senior Suites, 7 De Luxe Suites, 1 President Suite. The rooms include air-conditioning, mini-bar, telephone with voice mail, Satellite TV, Internet, radio, safe, bathroom, a hairdryer, room-service 24 hours, soundproofing.
Infrastructure: restaurant, bar, club, conference room, business center, car rental,laundry and dry cleaning,exchange.
Catering: Restaurant “Parliament” Gourmet specializes in Mediterranean cuisine with traditional Greek dishes. Lunch will be offered from 12:30 to 16:30 and dinner from 19:00 to 00:30. Bar “Plaza Lounges” is located in the lobby, and offers an excellent variety of coffee and dessert in a relaxed setting. Open from 08:00 to 23:30. Bar-club “Explorer’s” is the perfect place to enjoy cocktails and delicious snacks, watching the lives of asylum Syntagma Square, elegantly trimmed with wooden panels.Open daily from 11:00 to 01:30.
Athens Imperial
The hotel is a combination of different exquisite decorations and modern facilities. It’s an ideal spot for important meetings and conferences.
Location: The new hotel is located on Karaiskaki Square, just minutes from the Acropolis, near the metro station “Metaksurgio” and 700 meters from Omonia Square.
Accomodation: Hotel 276 rooms of different categories. There are non-smoking ones too. Standard rooms come with an area of 26 square meterswith a view of the atrium (courtyard) or city streets. You can make a choice: a room with twin beds or king size bed. Junior suites come with an area of 28 square meters. These mainly overlook the city. Suites, an area of 30 square meters, have views of the Acropolis hill or Likavitos. The bathroom is equipped with all necessary amenities, there is also a separate shower cubicle. The rooms are equipped with following items- air conditioning, satellite TV, phone, Internet access, minibar, safe, bathroom, a hairdryer, room-service 24 hours.
Infrastructure: restaurant, 2 bars, conference halls (1400 seats),business center, Internet services,gallery shops,laundry and dry cleaning.
Catering: Restaurant “Atrium”. Natural daylight, passes through the filter of an impressive seven-story glass atrium (courtyard), illuminates elegantly furnished restaurant with its contemporary design. Restaurant “Atrium” offers its concept of power with a tempting menu of dishes from the recipes of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant is located on the ground floor adjacent to the lobby. Open daily from 07:00 do 01:00.
The bar-restaurant in the hotel lobby, located on the ground floor overlooking the busy square Karaiskaki. This is the busiest corner of the hotel. It serves all beverages, an assortment of snacks and famous brands of alcoholic beverages. Open daily from 10:00 am to 02:00 am.
A rooftop bar. Located on the roof of the hotel, near a swimming pool with a breathtaking view of Athens and the Saronic Gulf. The bar will offer light snacks, salads and soft drinks. Open daily from 10:00 am to 02:00 am, from May to October.
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