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Athens Up Close

boutique hotel in Athens near the Acropolis

DISCOVER THE CITY’S LANDMARKS, BUSTLING STREETS, AND VIBRANT NEIGHBOURHOODS JUST STEPS FROM YOUR DOOR

In the Heart of Athens

Celebrated for its world-famous ancient treasures, Athens has also become one of Europe’s most exciting cities to visit, filled with creativity, a vibrant food & drink scene and new neighbourhoods you’ll adore discovering.
An enduring symbol of democracy, philosophy and all those big-picture ideals of the ancients, Athens also has a unique way of living in the moment. It is versatile and inventive, alive with the power of possibility day and night and is a city filled with surprises.
Did you know that Athens has beaches less than half an hour from the city centre? And that alongside the museums displaying archaeological treasures are contemporary art galleries as well as parks and green spaces.

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Discover Athens on Foot

From here, everything is just a walk away:

Acropolis → 12–15 minutes
Monastiraki (metro & market) → 8–10 minutes
Plaka → 15 minutes
Syntagma Square → 12 minutes
Thissio → 15 minutes
Ermou shopping street → 7–8 minutes

Wander through lively streets, dive into history, and feel the pulse of Athens all around you.

Around the Acropolis

As you stroll through the heart of Athens, the city’s rich history unfolds all around you. Every street and square seems to tell a story, from the bustling Ancient Agora and the impressive Odeon of Herodes Atticus to the majestic temples of Olympian Zeus and Hephaestus. Further along, the philosophical grounds of Plato’s Academy and Aristotle’s Lyceum invite reflection, while the grand Panathenaic Stadium stands as a testament to ancient athletic traditions. Walking through central Athens is like stepping into a living museum, where monuments, hidden corners, and cultural treasures appear at every turn, revealing layer upon layer of the city’s remarkable past.