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Athens Welcomes Carnival Season with Dozens of Free Events

The municipality of Athens invites residents and guests to experience Greek Carnival with 80 free events at 55 locations across the city.

Grecotel’s THE DOLLI Hotel in Athens Applauded by Condé Nast Traveler Readers

Conde Nast Traveller readers voted THE DOLLI by Grecotel as one of Europe’s 50 best hotels and the second best in Greece for 2023.

NEW Hotel’s Art Lounge Rooftop Unveils Modern Greek Menu

The Art Lounge Rooftop at NEW Hotel in Athens has a new menu with dishes that include a modern twist on traditional Greek cuisine.

Boutique Hotel ‘LOOM Athens’ Opens in Kerameikos Neighborhood

LOOM Athens, a new boutique hotel in Athens’ historic Kerameikos district, pays homage to the area’s rich history of arts and crafts.

Fresh Hotel in Athens Expands, Introduces New Lobby and More Rooms

The Fresh Hotel in Athens has expanded and now features a new reception, 15 new guest rooms and an additional roof garden.

Palamas House in Athens to be Restored as Cultural Center

Greek Culture Ministry to restore historic residence of Greek poet Kostis Palamas in Plaka.

Two English-language Theater Plays Showing in Athens

Athens is hosting two English-language theater performances giving audiences the opportunity to experience the art of Greek theater.

Odysseus Elytis Museum in Athens Almost Complete

The Odysseus Elytis Museum, a new cultural space that will honor the Nobel Prize-winning Greek poet, is expected to become a major attraction for visitors in Athens.

‘Griechenland’ Comedy Filmed on Milos Takes Austria by Storm

The movie ‘Griechenland’, which was filmed on Milos, has become a hit in Austria and also promotes the Greek island’s tourism potential.

Who Visits Athens: Study Identifies 10 Travel Persona Profiles

GBR Consulting has identified 10+1 types of people that visit Athens, the historic city and capital of Greece.

Athens Carnival Celebrations to Peak Over the Weekend

Everyone is invited to celebrate the end of Carnival and Kathara Deftera (Clean Monday) on Filopappou Hill in Athens.

Athens Carnival Kicks Off on February 16 with Free Events

Starting on February 16 and for twelve days, Athens will be holding its carnival celebrations with dozens of free events.

Woo Suites: Aria Opens New Boutique Hotel in Athens Center

Aria Hotels, the family–owned chain of boutique hotels and independent residences, has added Woo Suites in central Athens to its portfolio.

Crete to Host International Stand-up Paddling Competition

The town of Agios Nikolaos on the Greek island of Crete is preparing to host an international stand-up paddling (SUP) competition during September 24-25.

Modus & Amplio Adds ‘The Koukaki Residence’ to its Portfolio of Hotels

Modus & Amplio has partnered with The Koukaki Residence, a hospitality property located in the Athenian district of Koukaki, under the Acropolis.

Athens Zafolia Hotel is Open and Welcoming Guests

The Athens Zafolia Hotel has opened its doors and is once again providing top notch services to guests of the Greek capital.

Grecotel Pallas Athena Hotel Gets Ready to Reopen its Doors

The Grecotel Pallas Athena hotel, located near the center of Athens, is getting ready to reopen its doors on September 3.

Athens’ Plaka District Cleaned From Graffiti

The Municipality of Athens wrapped up a major cleanup operation and removed graffiti from the walls of buildings in the district of Plaka, near the Acropolis.

Athens Utopia Ermou Hotel Will Welcome Guests from May 14

The Athens Utopia Ermou Hotel, located in the center of the Greek capital, is ready to open and welcome its guests as of May 14.

Works of Greek Poet Odysseus Elytis Find a Home in Athens

The works of renowned Greek poet Odysseas Elytis will find a permanent home in the Athens’ central district of Plaka.