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Where to sleep during your stay in the Greek capital? Here is a presentation of the best areas to stay in Athens!

A philosophical, intellectual and cultural cliff in Europe during Antiquity, Greece is known for its Gallo-Roman remains, its paradise islands, its dream Mediterranean climate, mild winter and warm summer, among others. With an infinitely rich past and culture, Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world and its monuments are known worldwide. Between chic neighborhoods, tourist, cultural and popular neighborhoods, renting accommodation in Athens promises a wide variety of atmospheres, from the seaside to the heights of the city. Follow the guide, discovering the best places to stay in Athens.

The city centre of Athens

Located at the foot of the Acropolis, the old town is home to the most charming districts of the Greek capital. They are called Plaka, Monastiraki, Syntagma or Psiri and are all concentrated around the Parthenon. In the old city of Athens, the majority of bars and restaurants, shops of all kinds, and of course hotels. Cosmopolite and popular, the Monastiraki district attracts for its flea market while Plaka is the most popular tourist area: few Athenian people live there. But it is a good place to stay in Athens because it is very central, although crowded with visitors. So, as in all the tourist areas, station to the catchers! The city centre is a good option for shopping and visiting historical monuments, but the atmosphere is not very loud near bars and cafés. Many hotels are located in the area, but you can also rent an apartment ( via Airbnb for example) to no longer have to look for where to sleep in Athens.

Thissio, Popular Athens

Thissio or Thiseío is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the city, and it is also one of the most enjoyable, where there is a great social mix: couples on romantic walks, young noctambules aficionados terraces and alcoholic evenings, tourists hunters of the best memories, expatriated travellers gone to contemplate the Acropolis on the hills of Filopappos after a working day – yes, the district allows a splendid view overlooking the city: to stay in Thissio allows to be at once in contact with the Greeks, absent in the Plaka, all just two steps from the Agora.

Kolonaki, the chic district

It is in Kolonaki that the intellectual, cultural and economic elite of Athens is associated. Avenue V. Sofias is the main centre of the neighbourhood, which houses foreign embassies and luxury boutiques. It is not uncommon to meet people in a tie or in a tailor (for women) but there are small kiosks and cafés that keep the picturesque soul of Athens from the past. It will take a fairly comfortable budget to stay in Kolonaki.

Psiri, popular district

If, on the other hand, the ambiences "to the right franquette" define you more than the world-class aspects of a European city, then it is better to plan to rent an apartment or book a room at the hotel in the Psiri district (or Psyrí). Here there are many artisans, bars and restaurants. It is located north of the Monastiraki chip market and is very well served by the metro. To stay in Athens, it is an ideal area for shopping, gleaning memories and supporting local crafts, enjoying the terraces and visiting the city.