Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Hotel Triton
HOTEL $
( 210 417 3457;
www.htriton.gr
;
Tsamadou 8; d/tr incl breakfast from €57/86; ; Pir-
aeus)
This simple, conveniently located hotel with helpful staff is a treat compared to the
usual run-down joints in Pireaus. Some rooms overlook the bustling market square.
There's one family suite (€132).
Pireaus Dream Hotel
HOTEL $
( 210 411 0555;
www.piraeusdream.gr
; Filonos 79-81; s/d/tr incl breakfast €55/60/90; ;
Piraeus)
With quiet rooms starting on the 4th floor, this renovated hotel is about 500m
from the metro.
Piraeus Theoxenia
LUXURY HOTEL $$$
( 210 411 2550;
www.theoxeniapalace.com
; Karaoli Dimitriou 23; d/tr incl breakfast from €110/
150; ; Piraeus)
Pireaus' swanky, central hotel with plump bathrobes and satel-
lite TV; get the best deals online.
Eating & Drinking
The Great Harbour is backed by lots of gritty cafes and fast-food joints; better food and
ambience hide away in the backstreets or further afield around Mikrolimano harbour, Zea
Marina and along the waterfront promenade at Freatida.
Mandragoras
DELI $
MAP
( 210 417 2961; Gounari 14; 7.30am-4pm Mon, Wed & Sat, to 8pm Tue, Thu & Fri; Piraeus)
This superb delicatessen offers a fine selection of gourmet cheeses, ready-made mezed-
hes, spices, olive oils and preserved foods.
Margaro
SEAFOOD $$$
( 210 451 4226; Hatzikiriakou 126; mains €6-21; noon-midnight Sep-Jul)
It's worth a taxi
ride to this long-time local favourite known for its fresh crayfish, eaten in a giant pile.
See what's fresh and indulge in this off-the- beaten-path, casual gem.
Rakadiko
TAVERNA $$$
