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Athens City Breaks

Step back in time at ancient Athens

The beautiful Greek capital of Athens sees the modern and ancient worlds collide in the most spectacular way. Whether it’s the numerous ancient treasures or the golden sandy beaches you’re visiting, there’s plenty to see and do on a holiday to Athens. Home to some of the greatest artefacts of the ancient world, from the Parthenon Temple on the Acropolis hill to the Panathenaic Stadium, the world-class shopping and outstanding museums such as the National Archaeological Museum, there's something for everyone. And when it comes to refueling after a day of exploring, you'll be well served. The restaurants of Athens are elegant and picturesque, the estiatorion tend to be more expensive whilst the taverna are informal and usually, family run. Psistaria, on the other hand, specialise in seafood dishes and grilled meats. There's no doubt about it, a holiday to Athens should at the top everybody’s to-do-list.

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Your Athens City questions, answered

There's no bad time to visit, but the crowds thin out come October/November, meaning you’re able to explore Athens relatively undisturbed.
Don't leave without trying a koulouri sesame seed bread ring, a galaktoboureko custard-filled flaky pastry and a souvlaki kebab.
You'll be able to see a lot on foot but there's also the metro, bus and tram to help you get around.

Hotels in Athens City

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Airotel Parthenon
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Amalia Athens
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Andronis Athens
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Athenaeum InterContinental Athens
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Athens Capital Center Hotel MGallery
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Athens Cypria
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Athens Zafolia Hotel
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Athenswas Hotel
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Chic Hotel
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Crowne Plaza Athens
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Dave Red Athens
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Delphi Art Hotel
461 reviews
Divani Caravel
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Domotel Kastri
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Electra Metropolis
1,905 reviews

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Electra Palace Athens
4,303 reviews

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Evita Asty
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Gatsby Athens
207 reviews
Grande Bretagne A Luxury Collection Hotel
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Hilton Athens
4,738 reviews
Holiday Suites
231 reviews
King George A Luxury Collection Hotel
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Melia Athens
2,927 reviews
Met34 Athens
435 reviews
New
1,956 reviews
NJV Athens Plaza
1,466 reviews
NLH Monastiraki
92 reviews
Noble Suites
57 reviews
Novotel Athenes
3,056 reviews
Perianth Hotel
181 reviews

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