PIRAEUS
A brief guide to a bed and a good meal in Piraeus
On the map of Piraeus, to the centre right, you will find the hotel Anita/Argo. It is a simple hotel, reasonably priced and is about fifteen minutes walk from the port of Piraeus. If you are looking for somewhere not too noisy this is the right place where the staff are friendly and helpful. The complex consists of two hotels, the Anita and the Argo with a common entrance and reception. There are a total of 57 bedrooms on 4 or 5 floors some with air-conditioning. All rooms have shower/WC, television and telephone. There is a large welcoming air-conditioned lounge with a bar, cafeteria and television. At the side of the hotel there is a small private parking lot with video surveillance that is closed at night. If you arrive by boat a call to the hotel will bring a member of staff to greet you and collect you by minibus. For early departures, perhaps by air, there is an efficient wake-up service. The staff will be pleased to organise a taxi to help you to discover the sights of Athens. If you know your date of travel contact the hotel by E-Mail or fax. Because of its quiet location I have never had a problem finding a room at the Anita/Argo, even at busy periods.
A useful advice
You can book and buy your boat tickets to Milos directly in the port at
the travel agency
Filippis Tours. The office is only 150m away from the arriving point
of the X 96 bus from the airport and the taxis and next to the
cafe-restaurant FILOXENIA (see
red arrow on the map)
Mr Nikos Kiosoglou, a good friend who speaks many languages is always
very helpful. You can either book your tickets on line
http://www.filippistours.gr or send your request by mail and pick
up your tickets on arrival just before your ship departs. Working hours
06.00-22.00 daily.
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Hotel Anita - Argo E-Mail: argoanita@hotmail.com |
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SENSIBLY PRICED RESTAURANT
It's not easy to find a
non-touristy place to eat in Piraeus where one can get a snack at any time
of the day. At the right side of the port a short step from the ferryboats
you will find my favorite taverna, "The Old Bakers"
restaurant. It is clean, well-managed and besides international cuisine it
also serves many Greek specialties. The service is very easy for those who
can't speak the local language because at the back of the restaurant you
will see an imposing display of dishes to help you decide. You can take
your time before ordering and service is to your table. With a good 'open'
local wine and fresh bread daily what more could you wish for? And all
this without a knowledge of Greek!
Beer lovers will find Belgian and German specialties.
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OLD BAKER'S
19 Navarinou Str.
Piraeus
Tel. 0030 210 41 36 767 -
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© 1999 Lapaire Jean-Marie - last modif.: 11.06.2008