Athens - where to stay
 

Hi,

I'm expecting a short 2 night visit to Athens. I've been in the city centre (near Syntagma sq.) before so I'm thinking of staying in a more scenic location, for example, near a beach. However, I'm looking for a place which has mobile phone shops, groceries and bakeries, so no remote villages please. Easy access from the airport would be a plus.

Would appreciate suggestions.

Thanks

Glyfada is the first place that comes to mind, Vouliagmeni is more "scenic" but further away from the city centre if you want/need to go there and back (but closer to ATH). Some would say Rafina (closest to the airport) but I never liked this, even as a child (although many do). There are are also nice places inland, but I guess the sea is what everybody prefers.

Thanks, much appreciated ^

You can read my review on Hilton Athens.
https://www.flyertalk.com/hotel-revi...in-athens-3422

It is on the airport (East) side of the city center, close to train and express bus x95. There should be some grocery places nearly. For a short stay, this is perfect.

Nothing against the Athens Hilton, but I'd say that it is as far away from a nice beach (what the OP wishes) as one can get if one is allergic to the sea. ;)

Thanks ^
Will definitely keep this one on my list.

This time I'm aiming for a spot which is more waterfront-ish .