Hotels In Athens

[winn43]

Going on a cruise next June to Greece and Italy on Celebrity/Eqiuinox...Any recommendations where to stay in Athens G...we want to stay a day or two extra as well as key things toi do our tour companies recommended

Winn and Max

Edited July 6, 2014 by winn43

[TLCOhio]

Going on a cruise next June to Greece and Italy on Celebrity/Eqiuinox...Any recommendations where to stay in Athens G...we want to stay a day or two extra as well as key things toi do our tour companies recommended. Winn and Max

 

Hi, Winn and Max! Lots to love in both Italy and Greece. What are all of your port stops? For Athens, we stayed at the AVA Hotel that is so handy and in a wonderful, charming area nearby to the Plaka, Acropolis, etc.

 

For those who have not yet visited Greece and Athens, the good news is that the wonderful Plaka is right handy and next door to the famed Acropolis area. That makes things so much easier. On going up the hill, be careful as the stone steps can be slick in areas. And you will be looking up and forgetting to watch where and how you are stepping. It's well worth the effort getting there to the top. It is amazing history and architecture!! Also, we had a private guide to help us on this spectacular site. It's not cheap, but it was well worth it to know more on what you are seeing and why it is so important. Below are a few of my visual sample to get people excited about their upcoming visit and/or re-live those wonderful memories from this historic city.

 

Below are a few visuals to get you excited about visit Athens, etc.

 

For Athens, Greece, check out this posting with many ideas, tips and exciting visuals. Go to:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1101008

There have been over 9,565 views on this posting.

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

Did a June 7-19, 2011, Celebrity Solstice cruise from Barcelona that had stops in Villefranche, ports near Pisa and Rome, Naples, Kotor, Venice and Dubrovnik. Enjoyed great weather and a wonderful trip. Dozens of nice visuals with key highlights, tips, comments, etc., on these postings. We are now at 176,479 views for this live/blog re-cap on our first sailing with Celebrity and much on wonderful Barcelona. Check these postings and added info at:

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1426474

 

 

A night view from our AVA Hotel balcony of Roman relics in Athens:

 

 

 

Outdoor dining in the Plaka in the heart of Athens’ historic area. Lots of music and fun, shopping, music, plus good food. Don't miss this part of Athens!! The Plaka is clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis. It is a labyrinthine of streets and neoclassical architecture. The Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. It is known as the "Neighborhood of the Gods" due to its proximity to the Acropolis and its many nearby archaeological sites.:

 

 

 

Enjoying a bright, sunny day in front of the famed Parthenon in Athens. Dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, considered by the people of Athens as their virgin patron, its construction began in 447 BC. That is when the Athenian Empire was at the height of its power. It was completed in 438 BC. Called the most important surviving building of classical Greece, the Parthenon was the culmination of Doric order development. Its decorative sculptures are rated as some of the high points of Greek art.:

 

 

 

This is he Odeon of Herodes Atticus outdoor stone theatre structure located on the south slope of the Acropolis in Athens. It was built in 161 AD by the Athenian power Herodes Atticus. It was originally a steep-sloped amphitheater with a three-story stone front wall and a wooden roof made of expensive, cedar of Lebanon timber. We saw an opera here during our three-day visit to Athens before starting our cruise. It is also used as a venue for music concerts with a capacity of 5,000.:

 

[brunello22]

We stayed at a boutique hotel called Fresh Hotel. One day we took the hop on / hop off bus on our first day to get the lay of the land and visit the main sights (Acropolis and Parthenon). The next afternoon we spent in the Plaka area doing some shopping and eating our way through there ... lots of great places to eat!

Edited July 7, 2014 by brunello22

[Arizonagirl14]

Beautiful pics.

 

 

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[winn43]

We stayed at a boutique hotel called Fresh Hotel. One day we took the hop on / hop off bus on our first day to get the lay of the land and visit the main sights (Acropolis and Parthenon). The next afternoon we spent in the Plaka area doing some shopping and eating our way through there ... lots of great places to eat!

 

Thanks....Great Pics...Once we book airlines will look into the Hotels you recommended

Winn and MAx

[winn43]

Hi, Winn and Max! Lots to love in both Italy and Greece. What are all of your port stops? For Athens, we stayed at the AVA Hotel that is so handy and in a wonderful, charming area nearby to the Plaka, Acropolis, etc.

 

For those who have not yet visited Greece and Athens, the good news is that the wonderful Plaka is right handy and next door to the famed Acropolis area. That makes things so much easier. On going up the hill, be careful as the stone steps can be slick in areas. And you will be looking up and forgetting to watch where and how you are stepping. It's well worth the effort getting there to the top. It is amazing history and architecture!! Also, we had a private guide to help us on this spectacular site. It's not cheap, but it was well worth it to know more on what you are seeing and why it is so important. Below are a few of my visual sample to get people excited about their upcoming visit and/or re-live those wonderful memories from this historic city.

 

Below are a few visuals to get you excited about visit Athens, etc.

 

For Athens, Greece, check out this posting with many ideas, tips and exciting visuals. Go to:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1101008

There have been over 9,565 views on this posting.

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

Did a June 7-19, 2011, Celebrity Solstice cruise from Barcelona that had stops in Villefranche, ports near Pisa and Rome, Naples, Kotor, Venice and Dubrovnik. Enjoyed great weather and a wonderful trip. Dozens of nice visuals with key highlights, tips, comments, etc., on these postings. We are now at 176,479 views for this live/blog re-cap on our first sailing with Celebrity and much on wonderful Barcelona. Check these postings and added info at:

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1426474

 

 

A night view from our AVA Hotel balcony of Roman relics in Athens:

 

 

 

Outdoor dining in the Plaka in the heart of Athens’ historic area. Lots of music and fun, shopping, music, plus good food. Don't miss this part of Athens!! The Plaka is clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis. It is a labyrinthine of streets and neoclassical architecture. The Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. It is known as the "Neighborhood of the Gods" due to its proximity to the Acropolis and its many nearby archaeological sites.:

 

 

 

Enjoying a bright, sunny day in front of the famed Parthenon in Athens. Dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, considered by the people of Athens as their virgin patron, its construction began in 447 BC. That is when the Athenian Empire was at the height of its power. It was completed in 438 BC. Called the most important surviving building of classical Greece, the Parthenon was the culmination of Doric order development. Its decorative sculptures are rated as some of the high points of Greek art.:

 

 

 

This is he Odeon of Herodes Atticus outdoor stone theatre structure located on the south slope of the Acropolis in Athens. It was built in 161 AD by the Athenian power Herodes Atticus. It was originally a steep-sloped amphitheater with a three-story stone front wall and a wooden roof made of expensive, cedar of Lebanon timber. We saw an opera here during our three-day visit to Athens before starting our cruise. It is also used as a venue for music concerts with a capacity of 5,000.:

 

 

Great Pics...Thanks for the tip...Will look up when we book Air

 

Winn and MAx

[Chairsin]

We just returned from a wonderful stay at the Athens Gate Hotel. We had a lovely Acropolis view room and a full breakfast at their rooftop restaurant for a very reasonable price. We picked the hotel because of the proximity to the Museum -- less than a five minute walk. The service was friendly, the bed comfortable and the room was quiet. I would stay there again in a heartbeat!

[cruisemom42]

We just returned from a wonderful stay at the Athens Gate Hotel. We had a lovely Acropolis view room and a full breakfast at their rooftop restaurant for a very reasonable price. We picked the hotel because of the proximity to the Museum -- less than a five minute walk. The service was friendly, the bed comfortable and the room was quiet. I would stay there again in a heartbeat!

 

I agree. It's a good, well located hotel for the price. I'd definitely stay there again (and I am, this fall...)

[wassup4565]

We were very pleased with the Adrian Hotel, 74 Adrionou St. (see? I still kept their card after two years!).

 

Clean, quiet, reasonably-priced, spacious room with balcony that I could see the Acropolis from if I craned my neck. Right in the Plaka.

[winn43]

Thank you both for our suggestions..Will look them up

Winn and MAx

[richfromhaw]

We stayed at Athens Gate Hotel post Windstar cruise in mid June.

Well located property easy walk to Acropolis, Plaka etc.

Nice room, good breakfast, view from top floor restaurant terrific.

If you go & stay here, please enjoy.

[Adventures ahead]

We stayed at Central Athens Hotel and walked everywhere from there. Small and modern inside and a few minutes to Syntagma Square where we picked up the airport bus.

[maryann ns]

We found the Attalos to be a great budget choice, with a super rooftop bar with a wonderful view of the Acropolis. It is very centrally located and we walked all over.

[winn43]

Thank you for your recommendation..Will look into it

Winn and MAx

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

We just returned from a wonderful stay at the Athens Gate Hotel. We had a lovely Acropolis view room and a full breakfast at their rooftop restaurant for a very reasonable price. We picked the hotel because of the proximity to the Museum -- less than a five minute walk. The service was friendly, the bed comfortable and the room was quiet. I would stay there again in a heartbeat!

very reasonable price. May I ask how much ???

[Chairsin]

We were able to get a view room for one night in early June for a little under $200 with the breakfast buffet included.No free wifi in the room but it was free in the lobby.

 

 

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[cruisemom42]

very reasonable price. May I ask how much ???

 

Prices vary by season, by how far in advance you book and by type of room.

 

It's easy to get the prices for your dates at their website: http://www.athensgate.gr/index-eng.htm