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Athenaeum Athens

An InterContinental City Hotel| Hotel Information
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Thomas Nikolaides

CONCIERGE GUIDE

Thomas Nikolaides

Head Concierge 302109206011

Welcome To Athens

Welcome to Athens and the Athenaeum InterContinental. My name is Thomas and my colleagues and I are here on a 24-hour basis to assist you with information about our exciting city.

The Concierge desk located at the hotel's lobby next to the reception desk, operates 24 hours a day. Their excellent knowledge of the local area will allow you to experience the unique local culture.

LOCAL ESSENTIALS

LOCAL
RECOMMENDATIONS

THE PERFECT DAY

MORNING

Take the hotel's complimentary shuttle bus to the imposing Syntagma Square. From there, enjoy a leisurely stroll along Panepistimiou Avenue, lined with beautiful neoclassical buildings that house the University of Athens, the Academy of Arts and the National Library. Cross Stadiou Avenue and reach Karagiorgi Servias Street to find the city's finest confiserie, Aristokratikon. This sweet shop is excellent - in addition to fine chocolates, its speciality is pistachio-nut sticks, perfect gifts to take home. At Ermou street, walk towards Eolou Street and stop at Krinos for a plate of traditional loukoumades (honey and cinnamon doughnuts). Potter around the famous Monastiraki fleamarket and nearby Plaka, Athens' oldest and mainly pedestrianised district, where you can find a large selection of traditional Greek restaurants for lunch.

AFTERNOON

Start at Kolonaki, Athens' most sophisticated fashion district packed with designer boutiques and famous galleries. In the cafes of the central square, Athenians enjoy coffee while people-watching. The most popular is Da Capo, where the hardest thing to find is an empty chair. Once you do, don't wait to be served by a waiter - head straight to the bar and place your order. After your coffee, browse the stylish boutiques and bars in the surrounding streets before heading to Mount Lycabetus for spectacular views of the city. It's a 45 minute climb to the top, but if you'd rather not walk there is a funicular that goes up to the summit. While you're there, visit the tiny chapel of St George and, upon descending, stop at the famous Benaki Museum.

EVENING

Start with a pleasant stroll along the pedestrian walkway of Dionysiou Areopagitou. As you walk towards the Thission area, admire the 150 metre high 'sacred rock' of the Acropolis, the most important site in the city. Enjoy a drink in one of its numerous buzzing bars. After this make your way to the Psyrri neighbourhood, which is teeming with bars, clubs and tavernas playing live Greek music. Personally I would recommend the taverna Methystanes - enjoy the vibrant atmosphere with the locals, who need little encouragement to start dancing till the early hours. To round off your evening perfectly, indulge in a mouthwatering gelato from Pagotomania.
INSIDER TIPS

LOCAL CULTURE

Expression

Greeks express themselves with hand gestures when they are talking and generally speak in a high tone of voice. Most Greeks speak a foreign language, usually English.


DINNER

In order to enjoy the full atmosphere of a restaurant, we suggest that the earliest you dine is 9.30pm.


Taxis

Taxi ranks are available in most central squares; however, you can flag down a taxi on the street and perhaps even share one with another passenger. Be sure that the meter is running when entering the taxi.


Tipping

Tipping is not mandatory, but is a gesture of satisfaction with services rendered. On average, 10 per cent on a restaurant or bar bill is offered.

DID YOU KNOW ?

Athens Metro

During the construction of the Metro, many ancient artefacts were discovered which are now on display in some stations. Syntagma Station has the most impressive collection of all.


Dionysos Theatre

This was the first theatre constructed of stone in Greece, built at the end of the 5th century BC. All the famous ancient writers had their plays performed in this theatre.


Panathinaiko Stadium

The Panathinaiko Stadium is the only stadium in the world built of pure white marble and is the official finish line of the classical marathon race.


The InterContinental art collection

The Athenaeum InterContinental Athens features an extensive collection of contemporary painting, sculpture and photography by Greek artists.

WHAT TO PACK

Non-slip walking shoes

Most of the ancient sites are accessed by marble steps. For your safety, be sure to wear non-slip walking shoes.


Sun protection

Be sure to pack sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses, which are necessary all year round.


Swimming

From April to October, the weather in Greece is very good and suitable for swimming. You will find a clean and sandy beach not only on the islands but near the city. So pack a swimsuit.
Athenaeum Athens
  • Syngrou Avenue 89-93
  • Athens , 11745
  • Greece
  • Front Desk +30-210-9206000

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Languages spoken by staff

German, Greek, English, French, Italian, Russian

Pet Policy

No dogs allowed except guide dogs.

Internet Options

  • Analog Dial-up
  • High-speed Internet Access
  • Wireless Data Connection

  • Local Time

    6:52 PM

    • CHECK-IN

      2:00 PM

    • CHECK-OUT

      12:00 PM Late Check out Available
    • Evening Reception Desk Open

    Currency

    • Euro € (EUR)

    Accessibility

    • Service Animals Allowed
    • 6 Room(s) with Accessibility Standards
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