The most interesting places to see in Athens, hotels in these areas.
Athens is the capital of ancient Greece and the business center. This is an immense city having a population of about 5mlns. In present days, the city looks like all the megalopolis with the difference that the Acropolis, the most important site and heritage of the ancient Greece glory, still stands proudly and overlooks the newly built and busy town.
It is a large modern city, extending over a plain and surrounded by three mountains: Mount Parnitha (1413), Mount Penteli (1109) and Mount Hymettos (1026). Athens is a very alive city; a city where things are constantly happening.
It has busy streets and squares, places where movement never stops, but one can easily find little alleys in quiet, peaceful neighborhoods, such as Plaka and Mets.
When in Athens the desirable areas to stay in are the Plaka, Makrianni, Koukaki, Thission, Syntagma and Monastiraki. These areas all border the Acropolis and the archeological park around it. Everything you need including shops, restaurants, the metro to the ferries, buses, taxis and nightlife is within walking distance.
Whether one wishes to broaden his/her cultural horizon or just to have fun, Athens is the place to be! Musical events range from opera and classical music at the Megaron Mousikis (Athens Concert Hall) to Greek music played at all sorts of different places (taverns, concert halls, nightclubs), to rock or pop concerts, to Ethnic music events, to Jazz concerts, … everything is there!
One can choose to visit the museums and the archaeological sites or just to taste the vibrant, Greek way of life. In the countless shops, the visitor will find whatever (s) he may need. In the taverns and restaurants (s) he can enjoy any taste sensation, Greek, international or ethnic cuisine; in the nightclubs, pubs, discos and bars (s) he can drink or dance the night away. Because in Athens, the fun never stops before daylight!
The Acropolis Hill is the most important monument and many also consider it as the most important monument of Europe. Today, the ruins of the Acropolis and the famous temple Parthenon are standing proudly over the newly built megalopolis and remind us all that Greece was once one of the greatest civilizations.
The most important archaeological museum of Greece is the National Archaeological Museums with one of the finest collection and masterpieces in the world.
In Athens it’s easy to find hotels with view to the Acropolis Hill. The view is splendid especially in the night, when everything is in lights. But it’s quite difficult to find a good hotel with a good view in high season, as almost all the hotels are fully booked.