Author Topic: ATHENS - Where is everyone staying? (Read 9231 times)

the red rebel · « **Reply #40 on:** May 4, 2007, 04:30:34 PM »

just a small point about the greek weather it might not be as hot as people think, we often go greece end of may once the season finishes and it tends to rain a lot an weather variable.

3 weeks ago there was numerous hotels in athens an surrounding very cheap to, so if theyve sold out its very recent.

all_funkt_up · « **Reply #41 on:** May 4, 2007, 04:54:12 PM »

Bricking it here - any reds that have apartments or space in their rooms want to let to people doss down for cash?

andyjones68 · « **Reply #42 on:** May 4, 2007, 04:55:14 PM »

could you reply here all_funkt_up if you received my emails please . other wise i think there be a problem my end

youngie · « **Reply #43 on:** May 5, 2007, 11:17:13 AM »

Is piraeus a good place to stay does anyone know. Its 13km from Athens Central and there is lots of accomdation there on the internet

Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆ · « **Reply #44 on:** May 5, 2007, 11:19:31 AM »

Quote from: YOUNGIE on May 5, 2007, 11:17:13 AM

Is piraeus a good place to stay does anyone know. Its 13km from Athens Central and there is lots of accomdation there on the internet

Metro runs from Piraeus into central Athens in less than 30 mins.

youngie · « **Reply #45 on:** May 5, 2007, 11:21:22 AM »

thanks for that information jonothan

Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆ · « **Reply #46 on:** May 5, 2007, 11:22:39 AM »

And if you are flying into Athens airport, best bet is to get the Piraeus bus from the airport. Takes approx 1 hr, or the metro and change in Athens.

youngie · « **Reply #47 on:** May 5, 2007, 11:23:43 AM »

thanks again do you think it would be better to stay in central athens

Mr Mojo Risin' · « **Reply #48 on:** May 5, 2007, 11:26:45 AM »

mr hall, we are busing it from patras to athens weds morn. is it best to get off at athens itself or pireus? ta

Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆ · « **Reply #49 on:** May 5, 2007, 11:30:31 AM »

Youngie, if you can get somewhere in Athens then it'll be more convenient, but Piraeus is just down the road, and i doubt you'll be going home in the early hours of the morning so no need to get a taxi etc...

Marc, i'd assume you want to be in Athens for the festivities / drinking. If you want a quieter start then i can't see stopping in Piraeus being a bad call, however i only know a couple of bars at the actual port. I'm sure one of the Olympiakos fans can guide better in regards to any good bars down there.

Shazz · « **Reply #50 on:** May 5, 2007, 11:34:52 AM »

Looks like we'll be sleeping in the park in Piraeus.

kmo1969 · « **Reply #51 on:** May 5, 2007, 11:38:54 AM »

I don't recommend trying to find anywhere to stay in Athens - its really expensive at the best of times never mind when they're hosting a champions league final. Surrounding cities like Piraeus are ideal and very accessible to the stadium. Its a straight run to the stadium from Piraeus train station and takes about 30-40 mins depending on what train you end up on ie the newer ones or the rickety old ones (which are being phased out). Anyone need any help give us a shout. My family live out in Athens so am a regular visitor so know the area pretty well. Even if I didn't know the answer to your question I can always find out.

Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆ · « **Reply #52 on:** May 5, 2007, 11:41:17 AM »

Quote from: kmo1969 on May 5, 2007, 11:38:54 AM

I don't recommend trying to find anywhere to stay in Athens - its really expensive at the best of times never mind when they're hosting a champions league final. Surrounding cities like Piraeus are ideal and very accessible to the stadium. Its a straight run to the stadium from Piraeus train station and takes about 30-40 mins depending on what train you end up on ie the newer ones or the rickety old ones (which are being phased out). Anyone need any help give us a shout. My family live out in Athens so am a regular visitor so know the area pretty well. Even if I didn't know the answer to your question I can always find out.

Atehns has always been very cheap hotel wise for me when i've stayed there. Always stay just off Omonia Sq as it's on the metro from Piraeus.

Mr Mojo Risin' · « **Reply #53 on:** May 5, 2007, 11:42:45 AM »

Quote from: Jonathan Hall on May 5, 2007, 11:30:31 AM

Marc, i'd assume you want to be in Athens for the festivities / drinking. If you want a quieter start then i can't see stopping in Piraeus being a bad call, however i only know a couple of bars at the actual port.

ta JH.

Kipping on ferry tues night, god knows what we;re doing weds night, sleeping ferry again thurs night.

Lord_7 · « **Reply #54 on:** May 5, 2007, 12:43:26 PM »

Guys, Piraeus and Athens are two cities basically MERGED together over the centuries. Piraeus center is only half an hour drive (with traffic taken in concideration) from Omonoia the heart of Athens.

As for Bars and other interesting stuff?! Piraeus is the third biggest harbour after Rotterdam and Hamburg. A lot of sailors are getting their "pleasures" in Piraeus ....not only in the drinking department ....if you know what I mean.

Do you see in the right side of the picture the sea forming a "balloon"? That is MARINA ZEA (yachting harbour) with countless bars.

Mr Mojo Risin' · « **Reply #55 on:** May 5, 2007, 12:44:44 PM »

freeking hell lord 7, don't post that stuff, my mrs might read it.

Lord_7 · « **Reply #56 on:** May 5, 2007, 12:48:16 PM »

ROFL.

Ali J · « **Reply #57 on:** May 5, 2007, 01:11:12 PM »

Quote from: marc mendoza on May 5, 2007, 11:42:45 AM

ta JH.

Kipping on ferry tues night, god knows what we;re doing weds night, sleeping ferry again thurs night.

That's why we went took a flight back out early Thursday morning. Couldn't be arsed hanging around until Thursday evening for the ferry. Reckon I'll be back in bed in Rhodes by 8am. Assuming all those charter flights from the airport don't interfer with us locals

Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆ · « **Reply #58 on:** May 5, 2007, 01:22:11 PM »

Quote from: Lord_7 on May 5, 2007, 12:43:26 PM

Guys, Piraeus and Athens are two cities basically MERGED together over the centuries. Piraeus center is only half an hour drive (with traffic taken in concideration) from Omonoia the heart of Athens.

As for Bars and other interesting stuff?! Piraeus is the third biggest harbour after Rotterdam and Hamburg. A lot of sailors are getting their "pleasures" in Piraeus ....not only in the drinking department ....if you know what I mean.

Do you see in the right side of the picture the sea forming a "balloon"? That is MARINA ZEA (yachting harbour) with countless bars.

Been to Zea marina at 6am before. Once. It was dark and cold and we couldn't get on the Dolphin. Ended up going back to Piraeus and the slow ferry.

Lord_7 · « **Reply #59 on:** May 5, 2007, 01:31:55 PM »

That has changed. No more dolphins from Zea. Only from the main harbour. And thats what I wrote. 6am is closing time not opening time.

Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆ · « **Reply #60 on:** May 5, 2007, 01:34:11 PM »

Quote from: Lord_7 on May 5, 2007, 01:31:55 PM

That has changed. No more dolphins from Zea. Only from the main harbour. And thats what I wrote. 6am is closing time not opening time.

Yep i know. Travelling in and out of Piraeus to Poros on Sunday 20th coming back on the tuesday to test the alcohol in Athens...

Livbes · « **Reply #61 on:** May 5, 2007, 03:34:41 PM »

I managed to get in a hostel for the mon, wed , and thur nights. Dont know what im going to do for the tuesday ! Is the stadium within walking distance from the centre ?

docker · « **Reply #62 on:** May 5, 2007, 03:45:01 PM »

we cant find anything in athens, somethings not right about this place, didnt the olympics take place here or was that a film i was watching? whats going on, ooh i get it, lets cause a demand, =+high price, i see, well ill play my game?

Lord_7 · « **Reply #63 on:** May 5, 2007, 04:20:15 PM »

Quote from: Livbes on May 5, 2007, 03:34:41 PM

Is the stadium within walking distance from the centre ?

If you can walk for three hours in the sun yes!

Use the train for 80 cents. You ll be there in 20 min.

Mummy Spartacus (Mrs) · « **Reply #64 on:** May 5, 2007, 04:53:34 PM »

Quote from: Lord_7 on May 5, 2007, 04:20:15 PM

If you can walk for three hours in the sun yes! Use the train for 80 cents. You ll be there in 20 min.

Is there anything around the stadium?

youngnlfc · « **Reply #65 on:** May 5, 2007, 05:12:36 PM »

i think im goin to kos with me uncles don't no yet tho. lord7 do you no much about kos if so let me no the info.

Lord_7 · « **Reply #66 on:** May 5, 2007, 05:46:04 PM »

Quote from: youngnlfc on May 5, 2007, 05:12:36 PM

i think im goin to kos with me uncles don't no yet tho. lord7 do you no much about kos if so let me no the info.

Kos is among Rhodes Myconos Ios and Santorini one of the favourite tourist spots. It lies in the eastern part of the Aegean so it takes a while to get there by boat. I think 9-11 hours with low speed ferries. Calculate half that time if you use high speed boats but double the price. I spent my Summer there five years ago and had a great time. Lots of Swedish girls, nice nightlife and nice beaches.

Quote from: Spartacus on May 5, 2007, 04:53:34 PM

Is there anything around the stadium?

As said before, you won't find anything "usefull" to do in that area. Meybe uefa will organize something, don't know yet. Its the Olympic Complex so basically its a huge area of stadia, swimmingpools, tennis courts and so on. Plus the district is mostly a business district. But you can use public transportation to visit other areas ten minutes away.

rblfc · « **Reply #67 on:** May 5, 2007, 06:34:05 PM »

me and mates have booked a week in kos and return internal flights to athens all for 350 quid.

Redr0bb0 · « **Reply #68 on:** May 6, 2007, 09:38:30 AM »

I'm really getting worried now. Sent out numerous booking requests and payment details, all coming back "fully booked".

Do we really think the hoteliers are holding back OR have the Chelsea and mancs not cancelled their arrogant pre-bookings OR is Athens and surrounds genuinely full?

Arriving in Athens 01:00 on 22nd and leave 04:00 26th. Thats a lot of park bench sleeping. OMG this is getting really worrying.

Lord_7 · « **Reply #69 on:** May 6, 2007, 10:31:33 AM »

They are playing "hide and seek". It's common practice. They will eventually give in. Athens is full of hotels all of them beeing booked is a farce. Here are two government official sites which you can take them for serious.

Greek National Tourist Organization
http://www.gnto.gr/

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (search for "Central Greece")
http://www.grhotels.gr/index.asp?p=44&LG=1

lupus_Hegemonia · « **Reply #70 on:** May 6, 2007, 10:59:59 AM »

Indeed. Like this "OSFP" fellow-countryman of mine said, there are PLENTY of hotels in Athens. This is JUST (!) a football game. Remember the Olympic Games. THUSANDS of people around the whole globe came...
So, you better search in Google for hotels in Athens. There are hotels' sites in ENGLISH, with aplication's forms to fill.
Just a bit of search, that's all.

Razor™ · « **Reply #71 on:** May 6, 2007, 11:01:05 AM »

Staying at the Ionis hotel in Athens, booked a package through sportops.com

i think a lot of the hotels have been block booked by theese travel companies.

TheWalrus · « **Reply #72 on:** May 6, 2007, 12:06:07 PM »

If anyone still needs a room, I found a cracker (be quick though)

I googled and went straight to page 9 to avoid all 3rd parties. Rang the hotel direct, the guy was sound, spoke good english, and is a Red.

It's a 2 star right in Athens centre. Exarchion Hotel

The best thing is the rate. 90 euro a night for a family room with 3 beds in! We got 22nd and 23rd.

Phone number and other options are here.

Good luck

http://www.greekingreece.gr/accommodation/athens&samos.htm#Athens

EDIT: Exarchion is now full.

There is a list though of over 100 hotels and phone numbers in central athens if you follow the link.

arabian red · « **Reply #73 on:** May 6, 2007, 01:29:37 PM »

direct flights from Qatar to Athens for me and the lad - arrive 22nd, return on the 25th - 500 squid each - feckin' rip off

hotel booked for the three nights, 525 euro in total - looks ok on the web brochure, supposed to be quite central
check it out here

http://www.booking.com/hotel/gr/avatmentssites.html?aid=303948

they may still have some vacancies?

tickets

?

was well sorted before we went to Istanbul but do recall seeing a fair few spares knocking about - looking to pick up a couple in Athens, if not we'll still have a ball

FermanaghRed · « **Reply #74 on:** May 6, 2007, 01:39:15 PM »

Cheers thewalrus just booked myself into that hotel for me plus four others. I'll buy you a pint if i see you there!!

mgalllfc · « **Reply #75 on:** May 6, 2007, 01:52:19 PM »

just booked a single room for the 22nd here. got 3 of us who will try and get our heads down. hopefully will have a bigger room upon arrival. if not im sure they will let 3 sleep in there for a few extra €€€

http://www.booking.com/hotel/gr/miramare_voulaathens.html?aid=303948;sid=1f160fd4032c741424ea3b473a88a047

marko · « **Reply #76 on:** May 6, 2007, 02:12:11 PM »

Quote from: TheWalrus on May 6, 2007, 12:06:07 PM

If anyone still needs a room, I found a cracker (be quick though)

I googled and went straight to page 9 to avoid all 3rd parties. Rang the hotel direct, the guy was sound, spoke good english, and is a Red.

It's a 2 star right in Athens centre. Exarchion Hotel

The best thing is the rate. 90 euro a night for a family room with 3 beds in! We got 22nd and 23rd.

Phone number and other options are here.

Good luck

http://www.greekingreece.gr/accommodation/athens&samos.htm#Athens

cheers mate, this is sound, just booked 2 nights ourselves. seems all above board and the place is mentioned in lonelyplanet guide as well.

defo a beer coming your way in athens mate!

byrnetred · « **Reply #77 on:** May 6, 2007, 02:14:55 PM »

Quote from: TheWalrus on May 6, 2007, 12:06:07 PM

If anyone still needs a room, I found a cracker (be quick though)

I googled and went straight to page 9 to avoid all 3rd parties. Rang the hotel direct, the guy was sound, spoke good english, and is a Red.

It's a 2 star right in Athens centre. Exarchion Hotel

The best thing is the rate. 90 euro a night for a family room with 3 beds in! We got 22nd and 23rd.

Phone number and other options are here.

Good luck

http://www.greekingreece.gr/accommodation/athens&samos.htm#Athens

sound man got mesalf sorted from monday till thursday...ill pm ya and buy ya a few beers..

TheWalrus · « **Reply #78 on:** May 6, 2007, 03:14:36 PM »

Glad to help lads.

Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆ · « **Reply #79 on:** May 6, 2007, 03:17:15 PM »

Quote from: TheWalrus on May 6, 2007, 03:14:36 PM

Glad to help lads.

You'll be well pissed.