Host: Sophia Drossopoulou
Local Information
Venue
Katakouzenos House Museum, right in the center, opposite Syntagma (the parliament).
Book Your Trip
If you’re coming by air, you would land at Athens International Airport, which is a highly awarded airport.
- Taxis to the center cost about €50.
- There is a direct train line to the center every 30 minutes for €10.
- Buses are also available.
If it were up to me, I would choose Aegean Airlines — also a highly awarded airline.
Hotels
I could not make a reasonable group booking. Instead, I am making a list of recommendations here:
| Name | Price (single/night) | Comments | Distance by Foot | Distance by Public Transport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amalia Hotel Athens | ~€200 | 4★, Very nice, availability fluctuates | 2 mins | — |
| Royal Olympic | ~€200 | 5★, Huge, perhaps impersonal, some spectacular views, swimming pool | 13 mins | — |
| Astor Hotel Athens | ~€150 | 4★, Good reviews, availability fluctuates | 7 mins | — |
| Carolina Hotel (since 1934) | ~€120 | 3★, Have not visited, good reviews, noise and bad WiFi | 8 mins | — |
| Zappeion Hotel | ~€80 | 2★, Have not visited, excellent reviews, but my husband did not like the area | 15 mins through park | No public transport |
| Airotel Stratos Vassilikos | ~€100 | 4★, Have not visited, OK area, larger rooms, good reviews | 38 mins | 15 mins on metro (runs every 5 mins) |
Areas to avoid when booking your hotel: Omonoia and Exarcheia. These areas are not unsafe, but not agreeable.
Attendance Costs
These will depend on the number of attendees. Costs will fluctuate between €250 and €320 for the week, covering:
- Room hire
- Coffees
- Lunch
The more we are, the cheaper it gets.
These costs will not cover dinner and breakfast.
- I will not organize breakfast; you are on your own
- I will organize dinners separately from Sunday to Friday, each in a different restaurant.