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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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Hotel Ideal

Oct 7, 2008

For a cheap clean hotel close to the ferryport parius look up the "ideal Hotel" e25 each a night, nice and clean. For getting around , the train is only e3 for a day ticket available at any...more

Economy Hotel

3 of 5 stars
New York
Oct 7, 2008

We only stayed in Athens for one night, but we didn't regret booking the Economy hotel. It was an inexpensive hotel, so all I was really asking for was a clean room with a comfortable bed, which I...more

Athens

5 of 5 stars
Perth, Australia
Oct 7, 2008

Greece is a definite "Must Do" for anyone thinking about a Europe trip sometime between May and October. Athens is a fantastic base to head to and move out from if you do. The city is big,...more

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