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85.75.78.125: updated listing Hotel Dioskouros Athens

2012-12-02T05:04:25Z

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2012-02-06T15:13:52Z

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2011-11-17T12:05:26Z

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2011-11-17T11:58:44Z

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	* '''Zeus Xenios''' (pronounced and sometimes spelled ''Zefs'' in modern Greek), at the very top of Mnesikleous Street, literally in the shadow of the Acropolis, offers quieter and less expensive dining than the many touristy tavernas lining Mnesikleous whose touts will try to snare you as you walk up the hill. The view isn't as spectacular as you might expect, but the outdoor seating is very pleasant and the traditional Greek dishes include some unusual ones, like grilled peppers in yogurt sauce. The cover charge includes a bottle of water, an appetizer plate, and garlic bread.		* '''Zeus Xenios''' (pronounced and sometimes spelled ''Zefs'' in modern Greek), at the very top of Mnesikleous Street, literally in the shadow of the Acropolis, offers quieter and less expensive dining than the many touristy tavernas lining Mnesikleous whose touts will try to snare you as you walk up the hill. The view isn't as spectacular as you might expect, but the outdoor seating is very pleasant and the traditional Greek dishes include some unusual ones, like grilled peppers in yogurt sauce. The cover charge includes a bottle of water, an appetizer plate, and garlic bread.
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		+	* '''Avocado''' ([http://www.avocadoathens.com/]), an excellent vegetarian and vegan restaurant in the middle of downtown Athens. Try the Forest Burger!

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 *<eat name="Κωστας" alt="Kostas" address="5 Pentelis" directions="take Metropolis from Syntagma Square, turn left on Pentelis" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Kostas was recommend by a local as "the best Souvlaki in Athens."  We went twice while we were there, and the simplicity of the location let the quality of the food shine on its own.  It was delicious, and cheap compared even to other Souvlaki we had.</eat>
-At the end of Mitropoleos, just around the corner from the Metro station, is a trio of famous ''souvlaki'' shops &mdash; '''Thanasis''', '''Savvas''' and '''Bairaktaris''' (Μπαϊρακτάρης) &mdash; which are, depending on who you ask, the Mecca or the Hades of souvlaki lovers. At any of the three, if you take a seat and ask for a souvlaki, you'll be served a plate with meat, pita, and chips and expected to pay upwards of &euro;9 for the privilege.  On the other hand, if you just walk up to the cashier and order a ''pita-souvlaki'', you'll get the same stuff in a sandwich to take away and will pay only around &euro;1.70 for it. If you have to pick just one of the three, Thanasis probably has a slight edge: they spice up their meat with a secret house blend and use a mustard-based condiment instead of the usual tzatziki.
+At the end of Mitropoleos, just around the corner from the Metro station, is a trio of famous ''souvlaki'' shops &mdash; '''Thanasis''', '''Savvas''' and '''Bairaktaris''' (Μπαϊρακτάρης) &mdash; which are, depending on who you ask, the Mecca or the Hades of souvlaki lovers. At any of the three, if you take a seat and ask for a souvlaki, you'll be served a plate with meat, pita, and chips and expected to pay upwards of &euro;9 for the privilege.  On the other hand, if you just walk up to the cashier and order a ''pita-souvlaki'', you'll get the same stuff in a sandwich to take away and will pay only around &euro;2-3 for it. If you have to pick just one of the three, Thanasis probably has a slight edge: they spice up their meat with a secret house blend and use a mustard-based condiment instead of the usual tzatziki.
 Adrianou, which runs along the north side of the Acropolis from Thissio in the west to Plaka in the east, is packed with tavernas.  Many are touristy and a little on the pricy side, so try to pick one that also has locals as customers.  Expect to pay a little extra at any place that has views of the Acropolis!

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 *<sleep name="AthenStyle" alt="" address="Ag. Theklas 10 Monastiraki" directions="2 mins from Monastiraki metro station" phone="+302103225010" url="http://www.athenstyle.com" checkin="" checkout="" price="16 - 50 " lat="" long="info@athenstyle.com">Studios and hostel beds within walking distance of the metro. Each dorm has lockers. Artists have painted murals in the reception and some of the rooms, and there's a basement lounge with art exhibitions, pool table, home cimena and internet corner. The small rooftop bar is ideal for evening drinks. It produces a weekly art and culture guide. Yellow and green building!
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-* <sleep name="Hotel Dioskouros Athens" alt="" address="6 Pittakou Street, Plaka , Athens" directions="" phone="+30 210 3248 165" url="http://www.hoteldioskouros.com" checkin="" checkout="" price="Eur 15 - 20 per person in high season" lat="" long="" email="hoteldioskouros@gmail.com" fax="0030 210 3233359">Offers simple accommodation and clean in a central location.</sleep>
+* <sleep name="Hotel Dioskouros Athens" alt="" address="6 Pittakou Street, Plaka , Athens" directions="" phone="+30 210 3248 165" url="http://www.hoteldioskouros.com" checkin="" checkout="" price="Eur 15 - 20 per person in high season, 10 euros (both rooms & dorms) during low season" lat="" long="" email="hoteldioskouros@gmail.com" fax="0030 210 3233359">Offers simple and clean accommodation with communal garden in a central location, close to Syndagma square, Acropolis, Plaka, Zapio. Has a big kitchen with cookeries for guests. Breakfast and tea/coffee included in the price. Washing machine available. Bicycle friendly.</sleep>
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−	*<sleep name="AthenStyle" alt="" address="Ag. Theklas 10 Monastiraki" directions="2 mins from Monastiraki metro station" phone="+302103225010" url="www.athenstyle.com" checkin="" checkout="" price="16 - 50 " lat="" long="info@athenstyle.com">'The newest hostel in town, this bright and arty place has tasteful, well-equipped studios and hostel beds in a handy location within walking distance of the metro, major sights, restaurants and nightlife. Each dorm has lockers. Artists have painted murals in the reception and some of the rooms, and there's a cool basement lounge with art exhibitions, pool table, home cimena and internet corner. The small rooftop bar is ideal for evening drinks under the Acropolis. It produces a weekly art and culture guide.'
−	~~Getting to AthenStyle from either the Airport or Pireus port couldn't be easier:~~
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−	~~- from the Airport catch the new metro (blue line) straight to Monastiraki - no changes needed! It takes around 30 minutes.~~
−	~~- from Pireus port catch the green line straight to Monastiraki - no changes needed! It takes around 25 minutes.~~
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−	Upon arrival, take the exit on Monastiraki square, once you are in the square turn your back to the Acropolis hill: you will see an ice cream shop called 'Mattonella'. Cross Ermou street and walk downhill along Ermou st for just a few metres (around 20 steps!) we are on the second little street on your right (there is a Kodak shop at the corner): Agias Theklas. We are at number 10 - you won't miss the yellow and green building!
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−	By bus: if you arrive late at night at the airport, catch the bus to Syntagma square (it takes 20 minutes at night and runs 24-hours a day) and walk along Mitropoleos street (10 minutes) to Monastiraki square. You will know you are there when you smell good food and walk between the Gyros (Greek kebap!) once you are in the square turn your back to the Acropolis hill: you will see an ice cream shop called 'Mattonella'. Cross Ermou street and walk downhill along Ermou st for just a few metres (around 20 steps!) we are on the second little street on your right (there is a Kodak shop at the corner): Agias Theklas. We are at number 10 - you won't miss the yellow and green building!
−	~~</sleep>~~
	===Budget===		===Budget===
		+	*<sleep name="AthenStyle" alt="" address="Ag. Theklas 10 Monastiraki" directions="2 mins from Monastiraki metro station" phone="+302103225010" url="http://www.athenstyle.com" checkin="" checkout="" price="16 - 50 " lat="" long="info@athenstyle.com">Studios and hostel beds within walking distance of the metro. Each dorm has lockers. Artists have painted murals in the reception and some of the rooms, and there's a basement lounge with art exhibitions, pool table, home cimena and internet corner. The small rooftop bar is ideal for evening drinks. It produces a weekly art and culture guide. Yellow and green building!
		+	</sleep>
	* <sleep name="Hotel Dioskouros Athens" alt="" address="6 Pittakou Street, Plaka , Athens" directions="" phone="+30 210 3248 165" url="http://www.hoteldioskouros.com" checkin="" checkout="" price="Eur 15 - 20 per person in high season" lat="" long="" email="hoteldioskouros@gmail.com" fax="0030 210 3233359">Offers simple accommodation and clean in a central location.</sleep>		* <sleep name="Hotel Dioskouros Athens" alt="" address="6 Pittakou Street, Plaka , Athens" directions="" phone="+30 210 3248 165" url="http://www.hoteldioskouros.com" checkin="" checkout="" price="Eur 15 - 20 per person in high season" lat="" long="" email="hoteldioskouros@gmail.com" fax="0030 210 3233359">Offers simple accommodation and clean in a central location.</sleep>

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 Plaka proper has a dozen or so hotels -- fewer than might be expected, considering what a tourist center it is. The good value ones tend to be well known and therefore fill up well in advance. It should be noted that some hotel advertisements and web sites use a flexible definition of "in Plaka;" if you want to stay in the neighborhood itself, it would be useful to look at the Plaka boundaries described on this page under Understand in conjunction with a street map.
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 * <sleep name="Hotel Dioskouros Athens" alt="" address="6 Pittakou Street, Plaka , Athens" directions="" phone="+30 210 3248 165" url="http://www.hoteldioskouros.com" checkin="" checkout="" price="Eur 15 - 20 per person in high season" lat="" long="" email="hoteldioskouros@gmail.com" fax="0030 210 3233359">Offers simple accommodation and clean in a central location.</sleep>

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 * '''Athos''' Patrou 3,  tel: ''+30'' 210 3221977-9 [http://www.athoshotel.gr/english/profile.htm]. Nice hotel in Plaka with roof-garden with a view of the Acropolis.
 * <sleep name="Central Hotel" alt="" address="Apollonas St, Plaka, Athens" directions="" phone=" +30 210 32 25 891" email="" fax="" url="" checkin="" checkout="" price="">Designed by architect Stelios Demos, this hotel fuses modern art design with a classical Greek touch.  Restaurant, daily buffet breakfast. Priced from €128 for a standard room in the high season.</sleep>
 *'''O&B Athens Boutique Hotel''' [http://www.oandbhotel.com]. A small boutique hotel in the center of Athens, close to sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment.
 * <sleep name="Hotel Omiros Athens" alt="" address="15 Apollonos Str, Athens" directions="" phone="+30 210 32 25 891" email="" fax="" url="" checkin="" checkout="" price="">Totally renovated in 2004, each of the 40 rooms feature air conditioning, a television and a mini fridge.</sleep>
 ===Splurge===
-* The '''Electra Palace Hotel''' 18-20, N.Nikodimou Str 10557 Tel : +30 210 33 70 000 Fax: + 30 210 32 41 875 [http://www.electrahotels.gr] is in a restored neoclassical building in Plaka with 135 rooms and 20 suites, some with a superb view of the Acropolis and an amazing Roof Garden Restaurant.
+* The '''Electra Palace Hotel''' 18-20, N.Nikodimou Str 10557 Tel : +30 210 33 70 000 Fax: + 30 210 32 41 875 [http://www.electrahotels.gr] is in a restored neoclassical building in Plaka with 135 rooms and 20 suites, some with a superb view of the Acropolis.
 * <sleep name="Royal Olympic Hotel" alt="" address="28-34 Diakou Athanasiou" directions="" phone="210-928-8400" email="" fax="" url="http://www.royalolympic.com/" checkin="" checkout="" price=""> Situated right in front of the Temple of Zeus and just a few steps away from Plaka. Outdoor swimming pool, rooftop garden restaurant. Free wi fi  and conference room available.</sleep>

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