The Penthouse is located in Monastiraki Square near Aghias Irini’s Church Square, one of the most vibrant places of Athens, right in the middle of the Historic Center of the city, with beautiful neoclassical buildings and gastronomic trends. A lot of facilities are available as well as various shops, restaurants, bars, cafes and Hammam.
The area hosts a variety of choices such as: Greek art shops, museums, galleries, new designer’s studio, neoclassical homes and all ideal for walking around from the apartment.
DISTANCES
– Monastiraki sq. 1min walk – Ag.Irinis sq. (cafes, restaurants, bars) 1 min walk – Roman Agora, 5 mins walk – Thiseion 7 mins walk – Acropolis and the Parthenon 12-15 mins walk – Keramikos ancient Cemetary 12 mins walk – Syntagma Square (Parliament Square), 12 mins walk – Kolonaki 15 mins walk – Acropolis Museum, 15 mins walk – National Gardens, 15 mins walk
– Benaki Museum, 20 mins walk – Byzantine Museum, 20 mins walk – Odeon of Herodes Atticus, 20 mins walk – Filopappou Hill and pine forest, 20 mins walk – Temple of Olympian Zeus, 20 mins walk – National Contemporary Art Museum, 25 mins walk – National Archeological Museum, 25 mins walk – Bakery, restaurants, liqueur shops, bars, pharmacy are within 1-2 mins walking distance. A large Supermarket is located just next door to our building.
Getting around
The location is one of the most central of the city, thus access is very convenient, both by public transit, underground metro and taxis, Vans or cars. It is not far from Syntagma Square and the Parliament. It can be easily accessed with a direct line from the Airport by Metro which has a station just opposite of the apartment, at a rate of 10 euros per person, 45 minutes transportation time.
Parking for cars is provided just opposite the apartment at about 8 euros a day. A taxi may pick you up when you arrive at the Airport or other Port. The cost of the taxi from the Airport to the Apartment is 42 euros, daytime, the official flat rate that you pay to the driver, you do not have to wait at the queues and the driver knows exactly where the apartment is. He will wait for you with a sign with your name just after the customs. For more than 4 persons, a Van may be required at a rate of 80 euros, daytime. Travel time by taxi or Van from the Airport to the apartment is 35-40 mins.