Staying at hotel in Athens Greece near port vs downtown

[terrytallent1]

What are hotel options in Athens Greece near port vs downtown

[LindaD22]

The port will be Piraeus, not Athens, just FYI

[ontheweb]

1 hour ago, LindaD22 said:

The port will be Piraeus, not Athens, just FYI

Correct, which means there will be no hotel in Athens that is near the cruise port.

[cruisemom42]

Piraeus is really just a suburb of Athens. From the historic center of Athens, it is only about a 20-25 minute taxi ride to Piraeus, so I don't see any real reason to stay near the port when you could stay in Athens. (I've stayed in Athens multiple times and I enjoy the area much more in the evenings when it seems to become more charming somehow.....

 

[wheezedr]

I would stay in Athens city center. There are so many things to see and do as well as many restaurants.  If you can, book one of the many rooftop restaurants for a dinner which spans sunset.  It is awesome watching the sun go down over the Acropolis and watching the lights come up

[YourWorldWithBill]

Ditto what others have said: The area you'll want to visit in Athens is not that far from the port; it's really a pretty short drive. Now, it's a long, long way from the airport! You can't avoid that.

[terrytallent1]

Thanks for the advice. Since we had been to Athens overnight several times I may stay nearer the port. I did find a couple of hotel and dining recommendations on another forum. Have not pulled the trigger yet and May still reserve a hotel in downtown Athens.