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toric building opposite the cathedral, has magnificent Acropolis views from the front
rooms and rooftop terrace. Each of the 12 individually decorated rooms with murals are
named after Greek islands, and offer excellent amenities, including comfortable mat-
tresses, DVD players and minibars. Staff are friendly and the hotel drips with character.
A for Athens
HOTEL $$$
( 210 324 4244;
http://aforathens.com
;
Miaouli 2, Monastiraki; d from €130; ; Monast-
iraki)
Modern but simple, A for Athens makes a good, central base right above Monast-
iraki's central square. The rooftop cafe-bar is grand, with sweeping 360-degree views
that take in the Acropolis (as do some of the rooms).
Plaka Hotel
HOTEL $$$
( 210 322 2096;
www.plakahotel.gr
; Kapnikareas 7, cnr Mitropoleos, Monastiraki; d incl breakfast
from €135; ; Monastiraki)
It's hard to beat the Acropolis views from the rooftop
garden, as well as those from top-floor rooms. Tidy rooms have light timber floors and
furniture, and satellite TV, though bathrooms are on the small side. Though called the
Plaka Hotel, it's actually closer to Monastiraki.
AIRPORT HOTELS
If you need to catch an early flight, there are only two hotels near the airport: the
shuttle ride away.
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Thisio
Phidias Hotel
HOTEL $
