| there's also a laid-back bar and a homey lounge. this relaxed hotel on a tree-lined street is 2 km from the lively syntagma square, and 1 km from both the acropolis of athens hilltop ruins and the parthenon. family rooms add extra beds. down-to-earth rooms offer tvs, minifridges and complimentary wi-fi. free breakfast is served in a bright dining room or on a terrace offering views of the parthenon. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Athens International Airport 37 min
Mount Lycabettus (12 min)
This prominent limestone peak features a cable car, open-air concert venue & panoramic views. Temple of Olympian Zeus (9 min)
Vast temple begun in 6th century B.C. on the site of an ancient outdoor sanctuary dedicated to Zeus. Parthenon (8 min)
Restored, landmark temple ruins on archaeological site with iconic Doric columns built from 447 BC. Temple of Hephaestus (11 min)
Ancient Greek place of worship, built in the Doric style out of marble with bas relief friezes. Theatre of Dionysus (7 min)
Huge, tiered performance space seating around 15,000 people, dating from the 6th century B.C. Old Temple of Athena (12 min)
Honoring Athena & Poseidon, this famous, ancient Greek temple features a porch with 6 caryatids. Acropolis Museum (5 min)
Ultramodern glass & steel museum housing ancient artifacts from the Acropolis archaeological site. Odeon of Herodes Atticus (7 min)
Concerts & other performances are held at this restored stone theater constructed in 161 CE. Ancient Agora of Athens (15 min)
Famous landmark featuring the ruins of an ancient Greek gathering place & a museum with artifacts. National Archaeological Museum (12 min)
Neoclassical museum of Ancient Greek art & archaeology, with sculpture, metalwork, vases & jewelry. National Garden (5 min)
Big historic park with native & exotic plants, plus archeological remains & a children's library. Panathenaic Stadium (7 min)
Site of the first modern Olympic games in 1896, now hosting ceremonial events & live music concerts. Syntagma Square (6 min)
City square in front of the Old Royal Palace which has long been the symbolic heart of the city. Acropolis of Athens (8 min)
Ruins of iconic 5th-century B.C. temple complex on Athens' rocky hilltop undergoing restoration. Benaki Museum (10 min)
Former family mansion of an art collector, with displays on Greek culture from prehistory onwards. | 
