hi everyone this is the santorini dave
guide to where to stay in athens let's
get right into it
the best areas in athens for visitors to
stay in are placa monasteraki
sindagama
kukaki
kolonaki or siri
each of these neighborhoods offers a
great mix of walkability
sites
dining and easy transportation
almost all of the best hotels in athens
are located in these areas
now everything we feature in this video
is covered in far greater depth in our
athens travel guide which includes the
best hotels restaurants tours and
activities and much more
let's start with placa the neighborhood
of the gods is the oldest and one of the
best areas of athens with a friendly
bustling atmosphere
though placa is one of the most touristy
areas it still bursts with local charm
with its cobblestone pedestrian streets
sidewalk cafes and souvenir shops
it's very centrally located
in the shadow of the acropolis and
within walking distance of many of
athens's top attractions
most of placa is designated for
pedestrian use only
some of the best restaurants and bars in
the city are located here though in
general it's better to leave placa for
more authentic dining with better prices
some of our favorite hotels in placa
include
athens was hotel
electra palace hotel
new hotel
ava hotel
and royal olympic hotel
monasteraki is less touristy than plaque
but has a similar vibe with a mix of
ancient ruins byzantine churches and
neoclassical architecture
this buzzing neighborhood also sits at
the base of the acropolis bordered by
the placa and city areas
it's a great area for shopping dining
and nightlife centered around the
central monasteraki plaza
on sundays street vendors sell flea
market style along the sidewalks though
the popular shopping area of the square
open seven days a week is called the
monasteraki flea market
the area is busy all through the day but
monasteraki really comes alive at night
when its sidewalk cafes and rooftop bars
open up many offering stunning views of
the parthenon
food is outstanding here with a great
mix of casual tavernas and upscale
restaurants serving traditional greek
and mediterranean dishes
erimus street is the main shopping
street in athens with a mix of local
boutiques and international brand stores
stretching between monasteraki and
syndagma square
our favorite hotels in monasteraki
include a for athens and 360 degrees
cindagma is the name for the
neighborhood surrounding syndagma square
athens political and commercial hub
the hellenic parliament looks out over
the square with an hourly changing of
the guard in front of the tomb of the
unknown soldier
adjacent to parliament is the lovely
national garden with lots of shade along
with ancient ruins in a botanical garden
the national historical museum is just
steps away as well
syndagma is a major transportation hub
with a huge renovated metro station
served by two train lines and buses that
connect to the airport and ferry port
some of our favorite hotels in this area
include grand vitania hotel
and the king george hotel
increasingly popular the loki area of
kukaki is emerging as one of athens
trendiest neighborhoods
kukaki sits at the southern base of the
acropolis
still largely undiscovered this area
offers plenty of tavernas and cafes
situated on its squares and sidewalks
where you're likely to be the only
traveler
kukaki's main attraction is the
acropolis museum
our favorite hotel in this area is the
intercontinental athenaeum hotel
kolonaki is a wealthy neighborhood
bordering syndagma and located on the
southern slope of mount licavitos the
tallest of athens is seven hills with
spectacular views out over athens
a funicular connects kolonaki to the
hilltop peak kolonaki is known for
luxury shopping
museums
galleries and chic dining and drinks
many of its streets are pedestrian only
and brimming with greek and
international designer boutiques and
trendy sidewalk cafes especially along
its main shopping streets
the main street in kolonaki is lined
with neoclassical mansions converted
into museums and art galleries dot the
neighborhood
our favorite hotels here include st
george licavitos
coco mat hotel
periscope hotel
and hilton hotel
one of the oldest neighborhoods in
athens city sits northwest of
monasteracy in placa city has a long
sketchy history but is now known for its
lively nightlife and authentic dining
this neighborhood is still solidly
working class with many artists and
workshops filling all the lanes
extending out from its main plaza heroes
square
neoclassical houses that were once
abandoned have been renovated and
converted into hotels galleries tavernas
cafes clubs and bars many with live
music
street art and elaborate murals cover
many of the buildings here and several
small shops sell vintage items and
original artwork
syria is visited less by tourists and
more by locals despite being a short
walk to other popular areas
some of our favorite hotels here include
o and b athens boutique hotel
endurance athens
and hotel perianth
perez is the main port of athens where
most of the ferries to and from the
islands arrive and depart people with
early morning ferries may consider
staying here but it's only a 30-minute
metro ride from downtown athens to perez
so it's highly recommended to stay in
athens
pareas is safe with lots of tourists at
the port at all hours during high season
the perez area is currently undergoing a
renaissance and many new galleries
restaurants and shopping are emerging
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