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Once known for smog, traffic and tacky architecture, Athens is a city reformed thanks to fortunes brought by the 2004 Summer Olympics. Spotless parks and streets, an ultra-modern subway, new freeways, an accessible airport and all signs in perfect English make the city easily negotiable. Meriting more than a stopover en route to the islands, sophisticated Athens sites include many pillars of Western history, from the Acropolis to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, as well as treasures in the National... more » Once known for smog, traffic and tacky architecture, Athens is a city reformed thanks to fortunes brought by the 2004 Summer Olympics. Spotless parks and streets, an ultra-modern subway, new freeways, an accessible airport and all signs in perfect English make the city easily negotiable. Meriting more than a stopover en route to the islands, sophisticated Athens sites include many pillars of Western history, from the Acropolis to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, as well as treasures in the National Archaeological Museum. « less

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352 Hotels & Accommodations

135 Things to Do

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Plaka Hotel

5 of 5 stars
Fullerton, CA
Jan 7, 2009

We stayed there with several members of my family, and we reserved four rooms. The Plaka Hotel is in a great location and the view of the Acropolis is nothing short of breathtaking. Get a room in the...more

Eridanus Hotel

Jan 6, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed here while combining a conference trip (on my part) with a leisurely weekend away. The hotel was beautiful. Our room was extremely comfortable, especially the bed - the bed...more

Sofitel Athens Airport

Jan 6, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We decided to stay here because we had an early flight out the next morning after almost three weeks of travelling around Greece. Check-in was a breeze and the rooms were very nice (especially the...more

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