- The Parthenon is one of the most important momuments of ancient Greek civilization.parth??non d'ath?¡§nes sur fond de nuage image by S??bastien Closs from Fotolia.com
The Parthenon was built as a temple to the goddess Athena and sits on the hill of the Acropolis in Athens. It is built in the Doric style with Pentelic marble and would have housed a chryselephantine statue of the goddess herself. The Parthenon is an iconic symbol of Athens' history and Greek culture and as such it attracts visitors from across the globe. For visitors who want to stay near the Parthenon, there are several options available. - This mid-priced priced hotel is located moments from the Acropolis and Parthenon in the historic heart of Athens. The accommodation is available in single, double or triple configurations. All rooms come with free wireless Internet access and a satellite television. The hotel's Acropolis Restaurant serves traditional Greek cuisine in a relaxed setting, while the bar serves snacks and drinks throughout the day and features vibrant decor mixing classic and retro styles. As of 2010 the cost for a double room is around $143 a night.
Parthenon Hotel
6 Makri
11742 Athens
011-30-210-9234-594
airotel.gr - This family-run five-star hotel is situated in front of the Temple of Zeus, overlooked by the Acropolis. It offers a choice of elegantly furnished executive and de luxe rooms as well as suites and Athenian panorama rooms, all of which feature views of the Temple.
The hotel has two restaurants. The Ioannis Restaurant is located on the roof garden and serves traditional Greek cuisine with a modern twist, while the Abbey Restaurant has a cozy atmosphere and serves predominantly Mediterranean food. The hotel's rooftop and lounge bars remain open until late, serving drinks and snacks. As of 2010 prices started at around $179 for an executive room.
Royal Olympic
28-34 Diakou Street
11743 Athens
011-30-210-9288-400
royalolympic.com - This boutique hotel is located in a quiet street just off the Syntagma Square, considered to be the heart of downtown Athens. The Acropolis and Parthenon are a few minutes' walk away. The hotel offers 34 bright and spacious rooms decorated in neutral colors. Rooms are available as doubles, triples or quadruples, which might appeal to families or students. All rooms feature televisions and mini bars. This hotel does not have its own restaurant; however, all prices do include a buffet breakfast. As of 2010 the cost for a standard double room was $130, up to $197 for the quadruple rooms.
Hotel Achilleas
Lekka 21
10554 Athens
011-30-210-3233-197
achilleashotel.gr
