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Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens

Name: Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens
Address: 1 Vasileos Georgiou A' str., Syntagma Square, Athens, 105 64, Greece
Telephone: +30 21 0333 0000
Rating: 4.7

1 Vasileos Georgiou A' str., Syntagma Square, Athens 105 64 Greece

+30 21 0333 0000

4.7 937 Reviews

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Ancient Attractions

The history of the Hotel Grande Bretagne is entwined with Athens’ history and the state of modern Greece. It is a testimony of old world luxury and on occasion the country’s and city’s political, economic and social life did unfold and was developed in the venues that you are invited to explore. The hotel is located in the center of the old town, close to the Ancient Agora, the Parthenon, and the Acropolis. If you are looking for inspiration on what to do in Athens, contact our Concierge for recommendations and tours. Let us help you explore our city's rich history.

Sightseeing in Athens

Ancient Agora

The most famous Agora in Greece is placed right inside the renowned Stoa of Attalos, at the foot of the Acropolis. The spiritual sense of the place where ancient Athenians used to have their everyday commercial and social activities will fill you up with a deep desire to buy rare artifacts and miniature models of how the Acropolis and the Agora looked during ancient times.

Ancient Agora once had private housing, until it was reorganized by Peisistratus in the sixth century BC into the center of Athenian government

Lycabettus Hill

Approximately 300 meters high, this favorite spot among locals and visitors alike boasts superb views and a sense of tranquility amidst the sprawling Athenian cityscape. Intrepid travelers may ascend the hill on foot. The funicular provides an easier alternative.

Thission

One of the most intact temples of ancient Greece is located at one end of the Ancient Agora. First built in 450 BC, the Pnyx, the hill on the west side of the Acropolis, was the meeting and debating venue for the Athenians. Nowadays, Thission is one of the priority choices for an evening walk along its cobblestones and numerous elegant restaurants & bars that set the scene for the perfect city experience.

Plaka

Plaka is a pleasant walkway located on the north slope of the Acropolis. This enchanting neighborhood embraces archeological sites nestled next to small ouzerias and tavernas, colorful flower stands, and artisan shops for an authentic flavor of local Athens. The Sunday flea market at Monastiraki Square is well worth a visit. Some of the most renowned and worth-visiting sights are met while strolling under the sunny cobblestone of “Dionusiou Areopagitou”. One of them would be the well-know Tower of the Winds.