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WALKING THROUGH THE NEIGHBOURHOOD OF GODS

THE BEAUTY OF PLAKA

Your urban adventure in Athens begins right here. Relax, indulge and experience our hospitality and the tremendous energy of our surroundings. Plaka neighborhood will give you an unrelenting and inspiring feeling.

Prime Location

With it’s top location in Plaka, in the middle of the Historical centre, all the eternal monuments of the Greek Civilisation are easily reached on foot. As soon as you start walking around Plaka’s stone-paved, narrow streets, you will also be delighted by the beauty of the neo-classical colours of its houses, their architecture and their lovingly tended little gardens. Feel the unique ambiance of Plaka, with its traditional restaurants and its narrow cobbled alley ways.
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How to Reach AVA

Take the Express Bus No 95 to Syntagma Square (Terminal/last stop).
When you get off the bus, walk up towards Amalias Avenue (Parliament).
Then turn to the right and walk on Amalias Avenue for approx 500m/1500 ft.
Opposite Hadrian Arch (left hand side), turn right into Lysikratous street.
The AVA Hotel is on number 9-11. It’s an approximate 10 minute walk from Syntagma Square Terminal. Airport Express Bus fare = 6 euros per person.
Take the Metro Blue Line No 3 to Syntagma Square.
Change at Syntagma and take Red line No 2 to Akropolis Station (1 stop).
Take metro exit: ‘Makrigiani / Dionissiou Aeropagitou’.
Walk towards the Dionissou Areopagitou (pedestrian road to Acropolis).
Cross straight over into Vironos Street.
After 100m/300ft you see the Lyssikrates Monument on your left hand side.
Turn right to Lyssikratous Street (at the far end you’ll see Hadrian Arch).
The AVA Hotel is on number 9-11. Approx. 3 minute walk from the station.
Airport Metro fare = 10 euros per person.
Taxis are available at the Airport.
A taxi costs around 40-60 euros depending on luggages and the time of day.
Take the Metro Green Line No1 to Omonia Square.
Change at Omonia Sq. and take Red line No2 to Akropolis Station (3 stops).
Take the metro exit: ‘Makrigiani / Dionissiou Aeropagitou’.
Walk towards the Dionissou Areopagitou (pedestrian road to Acropolis) Cross straight over into Vironos Street.
After 100m/300ft you see the Lyssikrates Monument on you left hand side.
Turn right to Lyssikratous Street at the far end you’ll see Hadrian Arch).
The AVA Hotel is on number 9-11. Approx. 3 minute walk from the station.
Taxis are available at the port.
A taxi costs around 20-40 euros depending on luggages and the time of day.

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OUR LOCATION & HIGHLIGHTS

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  • Acropolis & Museum, 5 min
  • Roman Agora, 10 min
  • Zeus Temple, 10 min
  • National Gardens, 10 min
  • Syntagma, 10 min
  • Monastiraki, 15 min
  • Old Olympic Stadium, 15 min
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ABOUT ATHENS

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural history of Athens but also discover what else Plaka & Athens have to offer.
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TOURS

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Athens, or get a more personal experience with a walking tour by a private guide. Do you have time to see more than Athens, book one of the day tours to Delphi, Cape Sounion or take a one-day cruise.

There are many bus or walking tours available and most of them can be booked upon arrival.*

Bus tours: (most popular)
Athens Sightseeing
Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon
Cruise to Hydra, Poros and Aegina
Delphi / Meteora
*If you have only a specific day available, please let us know in advance in order to check and book for you.

Private guided tour:
You might also be interested in a private walking tour for your family/party, which will give you a unique and unforgettable experience. In your own time and pace, with the personal attention of a private guide, it will be worth it! Send us an e-mail with your request, info@avahotel.gr.

A private walking tour to the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum for 3-4 hours starts from 220 euros. This is inclusive of entrance tickets to the Acropolis and New Acropolis Museum!

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