Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Festivals & Events
Winter Carnival
MUSIC, CULTURE
(
www.carnivalx.gr
)
This nationally famous pre-Lenten celebration features colourful floats
accompanied by music and masked merrymaking.
Xanthi Old Town Festival
PERFORMING ARTS, MUSIC
(
late Aug-early Sep)
Festival features theatre, music and art exhibits.
Sleeping
Hotel Paris
HOTEL $
( 25410 20531;
www.parishotel.gr
; Dimokritou 12; s/d €35/45; )
Near the bus station,
Paris has good firm beds and some large balconies. However, there's street noise and the
centre's a 15-minute uphill walk.
Hotel Xanthippion
HOTEL $
( 25410 77061; 28 Oktovriou 212; s/d/tr €50/60/70; )
Some 500m south of Plateia
Dimokratias, Xanthippion has well-kept, clean budget rooms near the old town. It's also
500m from the train station.
Hotel Dimokritos
HOTEL $
( 25410 25111;
www.hoteldimokritos.gr
; 28 Oktov- riou 41; s/d €40/55; )
About 100m
south of Plateia Dimokratias, Dimokritos has clean, but smallish rooms.
Hotel Elisso
BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$$
$$$
( 25410 84400;
www.hotelelisso.gr
; Vas Sofias 9; s/d/ste €80/120/160; )
This chic
old-town boutique hotel has double rooms (and two suites), some equipped for people
with a disability. Decor is minimalist yet bright and cheerful, characterised by geometric
patternwork and big comfy beds.
Eating & Drinking
Ermis
MEZEDHES $
