Athens’s runner-up accommodations

Athens’s runner-up accommodations

Hotel Achilleas
$$ Pláka This sister to the Hotel Pláka was renovated in 2001 and is a
nice 3-star property with modern minimalist lines, but what makes it really
stand out is the general friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. See map
p. 539. 21 Lekka St.%210-323-3197. Fax: 210-322-2412. www.achilleashotel.gr.

Hotel Hera
$$ Makriyánni This hotel really has some of the best Acropolis views
in town from the lush rooftop garden. Rooms are boring but have balconies.
The location is in a quiet part of town. See map p. 539. Odos Falirou 9
(between Odos Petmeza and Odos Donta).%210-923-6682. Fax: 210-924-7334.

Hotel Pláka
$ Pláka This place offers breezy, modern accommodations with comfy
amenities and balconies in the heart of the Pláka. Get a room on the fifth
or sixth floor on the back side for a great view of the Acropolis. See map
p. 539. 7 Odos Kapnikareas (at Mitropoleos). % 210-322-2096. Fax: 210-322-2412.
www.plakahotel.gr.

Jason Inn Hotel
$ Near Monastiráki On the north side of the Agora, this hotel is simple,
clean, comfortable, relatively quiet, and cheap. What more could you ask
for? Rates include breakfast, served on the rooftop garden terrace. See map
p. 539. 12 Odos Asomaton (a block off Ermou). %210-325-1106. Fax: 210-523-4786.

Parthenon
$$$ Pláka Literally steps from the Acropolis, this modern hotel on the
southern edge of the Pláka offers cut-rate prices. See map p. 539. Odos Makri
6 (just south of Odos Dionissiou Aeropagitou and Hadrian’s Arch). %210-923-4594.
Fax: 210-644-1084.