GETTING TO MILOS

A small hotel at the foot of the Acropolis
For those who like to explore!

If, during the course of your holiday you have a night's stay in Athens do not check into an hotel near the remote and noisy airport, take a taxi into the city as I did, and discover the "Acropolis View" hotel. Its name justifies its location, in fact it is beneath the Acropolis some 300m to the south. The hotel is simple, air-conditioned and very quiet, standing back from the road. It is a bit hard to find so it is best to mark its address on a map and show it to the taxi driver. From the hotel you are 5 minutes from the entrance to the Acropolis mount and only a 15 minute stroll to the old town of 'PLAKA' with its vibrant atmosphere. Around the hotel there are many good tavernas to suit any gastronomes. The hotel staff will give you some recommended adresses.

 The Acropolis View has 5 or 6 floors and many rooms have a view facing the Acropolis. The prices are, in my opinion, very reasonable considering the location, slightly more expensive than an hotel in Piraeus such as the Anita/Argos. But then there are the opportunities for sightseeing, music events (at the Acropolis open-air arena), shopping and eating etc.! A buffet style continental breakfast is included in the price. Should your visit fall in the high season it is highly recommended to book in advance by fax. Road journeys to and from the new airport at Spata are somewhat slow until the new motorway is opened so allow about 45 minutes for a taxi journey. The harbour at Piraeus is about 30 minutes by taxi.  

© 1999 Lapaire Jean-Marie  - last modif.: 13.04.2006