Where to stay in Athens for 2 or 3 days of relaxation closer to the sea and attractions? Where is it better to rent an apartment for a long time during a working trip or as a wintering place? Consider the best and inexpensive offers of apartments, houses and hotels in the city center, as well as near the sea, find out prices and how to save when booking.
Where to stay in Athens for a seaside holiday?
Athenian Riviera
When planning in which area of Athens it is better to rent a holiday home by the sea, you should pay attention to the area southeast of the capital of Greece. It is separated from the city by several kilometers. This place is loved by the locals themselves. There are not only many kilometers of embankments, fashionable 4-5-star hotels, Blue Flag beaches, marinas and prestigious yacht clubs. These places surprisingly combine natural gems, attractions no less significant than Athens and vibrant nightlife.
We are talking about the amazing thermal lake Vouliagmeni, the Temple of Posedon, Sounio National Park and Glyfada - a prestigious suburb that is considered the capital of Athens' nightlife. The Athenian Riviera starts from Paleo Falira and stretches south along the Saronic Gulf to its southernmost point, Cape Sounio.
These include: Glyfada, Voula, Vouliagmeni, Lagonisi, Marina Floisvos, Varkiza, Anavyssos and Sounio. In each of the districts you can find picturesque coves, hotels and apartments, taverns and restaurants with live music. Buses run along the waterfront to Athens.
- Renting accommodation in Athens without intermediaries is possible through the Booking.com website, it is through this service that we select accommodation options every time, based on the ratings and reviews of tourists who have never failed. Next, we will consider all the excellent options from our own booking experience, which we advise you in the first place when traveling to Greece on your own.
Accommodation options near the coast:
- A budget option - the Parthenis Riviera 2 * hotel in Glyfada will cost 2391 rubles for a double room.
The hotel speaks Russian, near the well-equipped paid Voula beach (free in the off-season), Athens is easily accessible by public transport. Clean and comfortable, delicious food. Children under 5 years old stay free of charge.
- The cozy Amarilia 4 * hotel is located next to the sea in Vouliagmeni.
The cost of the room is from 5743 rubles. Rooms with balcony and sea view. 100 meters to the sandy beach, near the thermal lake, to Athens 20 minutes by taxi. The restaurant has Greek and international cuisine, a children's menu, lots of fruits. The hotel has Russian-speaking managers, helpful staff. Spacious and very clean rooms in light colors.
- As a luxury accommodation in Greece, we advise you to book the exclusive resort hotel Cape Sounio, Grecotel 5 * overlooking the sea and the Temple of Poseidon.
The cost of living is from 11,953 rubles for a bungalow with a garden view. The hotel is inscribed in a mountainous landscape, with good design and excellent service. There are children's animators and staff who speak Russian. Its own gorgeous beach and spa - salon. Gourmet cuisine, custom-made cooking possible. Pines, eucalyptus and olives grow on the territory, in the evenings live music sounds in the restaurant. Great kids club. You can rent not only a bungalow, but also a villa with a private pool and individual design.
Argosaronic Islands: Aegina. Angistari. Salamis. Poros
You can also rent a house in Athens by the sea on the islands. From the port of Piraeus, the islands can be reached by "rocket" and a cheaper but slower ferry. A one-way road to the island of Aegina will take about 40 minutes, but in the evening you can enjoy a calm and safe island holiday surrounded by almond and pistachio orchards.
Agistari is also connected to the port, but located a little further. The islands have their own beaches, hotels, apartments and even ancient temples. Of more than a hundred islands, 11 are inhabited, the rest can be taken on excursions. For example, on Mono Island near Aegina, the locals are deer, goats and peacocks. The islands are linked by water taxis.
Best housing offers:
- For those who like to save money when traveling to Greece on their own, an advantageous offer is suitable - the cost of living from 509 rubles per room in the New Aegli 4 * hotel on the island of Poros on the first line.
The hotel has its own beach. It is an hour and a half by rocket to Athens from Poros. Based on personal experience of accommodation for a few days of rest, we can confidently recommend the hotel to families with children. The guests gave the hotel rave reviews.
- In Athens, you can stay in boats (on a yacht).
To do this, you need to look for information on the sites of yacht clubs or local sites where residents rent their ships for a long time. We recommend considering such accommodation with a group of friends or several families, while studying all the nuances when signing a lease: insurance, deposits, meals, and other items.
In the north, there are areas where you can stay in Athens inexpensively by the sea for a few days. First of all, this is an area - a port Piraeus... It is especially convenient if you are planning excursions to the islands.
Where to stay near attractions?
Plaka
If you plan to get acquainted with the main monuments of Athens, then it is better to live in the area of Old Plaka. Then you can not only go around the Acropolis and the surrounding area on foot, but also admire them from the windows of the hotel or the roof of the hotel restaurant. The area itself is fairly clean and safe, although it can be hectic outside the area in the evening and at night. Nonetheless, Plaka is considered the best place to stay in Athens, both for a few days and for longer business trips. Here you can not only settle with a view of the Acropolis, but also dine in the best restaurants and taverns in the city. The prices are European.
- At the Dioskouros 1 * hostel you can rent a double room with a balcony for 1930 rubles, including breakfast.
Cleanliness, comfortable beds, spacious kitchen. There is a lot of greenery around and there is a garden. The Acropolis is 500 meters away, near the metro and the airport bus stop.
- Hotel Adrian 3 * with breakfast.
The cost of the room is from 5,827 rubles. Rooms with a view of the Acropolis Hill. Especially beautiful view in the evening. Unique style, quiet area and friendly staff characterize the hotel. The rooms have everything you need up to a coffee machine. Metro Monastiraki 150 meters from the hotel.
Apartments for two in Plaka can be rented from 3,437 rubles. We recommend taking a closer look at the expensive, but cozy and clean accommodation option in the Ampelos Resort Hotel.
- For your information:
- There is a program in Athens This is my Athenswhen volunteer guides give free guided tours. Information about the guides can be found on the website www.thisisathens.org... Among them there are Russian-speaking guides.
- Advice: if you live in the center, then you should not rent a car. All important places within walking distance. The streets are narrow, only suitable for a motorbike. In addition, in the center, the passage of vehicles with even and odd numbers alternates on days.
Areas for shopping and walking
Where is the best place to live in Athens depends on the purpose of your trip. If the goal is shopping, then it is worth settling in the District Monastiraki... On the one hand, it is a safe area in the center, on the other, there is the famous Athens market. For more expensive purchases, you should pay attention to the area Kolonaki, where expensive boutiques and offices of famous brands of clothing and footwear are located. Fashion shows, art exhibitions and concerts are often held. There is also a funicular to Mount Lycabettus, from the observation deck of which a panoramic view of Athens opens. The aforementioned area is also suitable for shopping. Glyfada.
- Apartment for two TONI'S Classy Home in Kolonaki, local's Gem.
Located near Kolonaki Square. The cost is 3,362 rubles. Modern apartment with everything you need and free Wi-Fi.The owners easily go for discounts when renting housing for a long period, but you need to communicate in person.
- Hotel Lozenge 4 * next to Syntagma Square, popular with tourists and a convenient transport interchange.
The cost for a room with breakfast is from 8 592 rubles. Stylish cozy hotel. Rooms with balconies, spacious bathrooms and comfortable beds. The hotel has good soundproofing and excellent service. The staff speaks Russian.
Map of districts in Athens
Bad areas for tourists
Where we do not recommend staying is in the area of u200b u200bthe square Omonia, Karasaki, Wartis and streets Sophoklios... There is an increase in street crime in the evening.
Accommodation with discounts:
How to save money on your trip?
These tips will help you plan your independent travel cheaper:
- The Sravni service will help you profitably insure your health and life while traveling, the search engine shows results from all major insurance companies, you just have to choose the most profitable option, but it is better not to save on health.
- Flights? Experiencedly, we advise you to use Aviasales, he is looking even among low-cost airlines.
