6 wonderful hotels for a weekend near Athens

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Athens has many places in a close distance to it to spend a weekend and relax without having to drive more than 2 hours. These are the best hotels in these destinations, in which you will have amazing and unforgettable moments!

1.999 Luxury Hotel, Nafplion

Nafplion, the first capital of Greece, is a picturesque city with neoclassical architecture that you will adore. 999 Luxury Hotel is the perfect place to get rest and enjoy affordable luxury. It is elegantly decorated and offers excellent view of Nafplion Town.

2. Vathyskia Guesthouse, Trikala Korinthias

Vathyskia Guesthouse is located only 8 km from Ziria Ski Resort. Pleasantly decorated, with breathtaking view of the Corinthian Gulf and Mount Ziria, is a wonderful accommodation opportunity in the beautiful village of Trikala Korinthias.

3. Hotel Galaxidi, Galaxidi

Galaxidi is a beautiful seaside town with neoclassical buildings, taverns and bars in front of the sea. Hotel Galaxidi is located in one of these elegant, neoclassical houses in the heart of the picturesque centre of Galaxidi and only 100 m from the beach of the area.

4. Plaza Beach Hotel, Aegina

Only 50 m from the beach, near the harbour of Aegina, you will find a modern hotel with every facility you will need during your weekend. Aegina is a wonderful island with traditional architecture and beaches with crystal waters, only 1 hour by boat from Athens. It is the ideal place to feel that you spend your holidays on a real, authentic island, so close to Athens.

5. Filenia, Hydra

Another amazing island near Athens, only 1,5 hour by boat, is Hydra. The beauty of Hydra Chora is breathtaking with the neoclassical, impressive mansions climbing up to the hill. Filenia is conveniently located in the heart of Hydra Chora, offering you the possibility to walk around and relax in this beautiful Chora all day long.

6. Philoxenia Hotel Apartments, Chalkida Evias

Chalkida Evias is a small city only 1 hour drive from Athens Center. Full of restaurants and cafeterias by the sea, it offers you an excellent excuse to leave Athens for a couple of days and feel the relaxing aura in your heart. Philoxenia Hotel Apartments offers you comfort, peacefulness and cleanliness. Make yourself at home is its motto, and you can combine there family vacations with many activities.

Where to Stay

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Athens International Youth Hostel
16, Victor Hugo str., 10438 Athens, Greece

Athens International Youth Hostel is a friendly, budget hostel located in a quiet residential street, close to the historic center of Athens and just 3 minutes walk from the nearest metro station. The main square of Athens, Syntagma, is at 1.5 km, while the lively Monastiraki Square is at 1.3 km. Plaka, the historic and picturesque part of Athens with narrow cobblestone streets can be reached within a 18-minute walk.

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Elikon Hotel
3, Dorou str., 10431 Athens, Greece

Located in the centre of Athens, Elikon Hotel is just a 2-minute walk from Omonoia Metro station, making transport easy throughout Athens. Piraeus Port is only 20 minutes away using the metro.

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Student and Travellers Inn
16, Kidathinaion str., 10558 Athens, Greece

Student and Travellers Inn – the first hostel in Greece since 1977 is located in the heart of Plaka, right below the Acropolis. Traditional cobbled streets full of taverns, shops, cafes are right at our hostel's doorstep. The main square of Athens, Syntagma, is at 600 m, while the lively Monastiraki square is at 800 m. The nearest metro station and the bus stop for the X95 Airport Bus can be reached within a 7-minute walk.