Monastiraki square in downtown Athens.
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Opinion

Failing to do my research,I headed to a city with no hotel rooms available

Recently,I found myself about to arrive in a major European city without any clue where I was going to stay.

  • byLee Tulloch
The busy port of Piraeus,Athens.

Port guide:Piraeus (Athens),Greece

Hot,crowded,chaotic Athens might well drive you mad,but you can’t beat 3400 years of recorded history and a civilisation that has influenced the world.

  • byBrian Johnston
Athens International Airport … time may pass slowly here.

Greece’s main airport is cramped,overcrowded and devoid of any graces

Considering Athens airport processes 25 million passengers annually,it’s efficient enough. Just don’t linger if you don’t have to.

  • byBrian Johnston
The central squares of Nea Smyrini are a popular gathering spot for locals.

Beyond tourist traps and ruins:Athens’ coolest neighbourhoods

It pays to stray from the most well-worn paths in this exciting cultural city.

  • bySteve McKenna
Acropolis now… GB Bar Athens.

Six of the best rooftop bars in Athens

No matter what happens in Athens,it’s really all about the Acropolis. And a rooftop bar – ideally at sunset ­– is where you see it at its magical best.

  • byMargaret Barca
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The humming district of Psiri (or Psyri).

North of Athens'touristy Plaka,a vibrant neighbourhood offers local flavour

Rocky fiscal times haven't dulled the party vibe in Athens'buzzing backstreets.

  • bySteve McKenna
A room at Ergon House hotel Athens.

Ergon House,Athens:City-centre hotel offers boutique stay in a modern-day agora

Ergon House has blossomed into that rarest of things you will find in Athens

  • byRob McFarland
At Hermion restaurant,try the kritharoto:orzo pasta with fresh seafood such as mussels,prawns,squid and cuttlefish ink.

Athens,Greece:Best places to eat - chef George Economidis'picks

Chef George Economidis knows where to get good traditional Greek cuisine,just like yia yia would make it.

  • byJulietta Jameson
The Theatre of Dionysus at the Acropolis in Athens.

Travel guide and things to do in Athens,Greece:Three-minute guide

There's a surprise around every corner in this ancient city with a very modern vibe.

  • byDavid Whitley
Some rooms at the New Hotel Athens have views of the Acropolis.

New Hotel review,Athens,Greece

For its central location,its sense of style and its overall vibe,the New Hotel is a winner.

  • byUte Junker