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Top 10 Athens Neighborhoods Highest in Demand for Airbnbs

Travelers looking for Airbnb-style accommodation in Athens are booking in these 10 areas.

Athens Hotel Blocking Acropolis View Gives No Timetable for Demolition of Top Floors

Ble Kedros, representing Coco-mat Hotels, will carry out a study before tearing down two floors of its hotel in Athens.

Greek Court Rules Athens Hotel Blocking Acropolis View Must Tear Down Top Floors

A hotel in Athens has three months to demolish its two top floors which are blocking views to the Acropolis.

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.

Greece’s Higher Court Approves Building Terms for Acropolis Area

Greece’s highest court has approved a set of special terms and building restrictions to apply around the Acropolis area in Athens and its neighborhoods.

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.

KAS Ruling: Hotel Blocking View to Acropolis Must Knock Down Top Floors

Greece's Central Archaeological Council (KAS) decided that a hotel constructed in the center of Athens, blocking the view to the Acropolis, will be required to demolish its two top floors.

‘Be My Guest’ Brand Expands in Athens Short-term Rental Property Market

Greek company NIMARIS IKE is expanding its activity in Athens' short-term rental market after first opening the "Be My Guest" boutique hotel in the Greek capital's Thissio district in 2017.

New Working Group to Examine Acropolis Area Building Limits

A new working group has been set up and tasked with re-examining building terms and limits applicable to the Acropolis area in Athens.

Long-term Rental Property Market in Athens Gaining Lost Ground

Athens' rental property market is picking up pace after the economic crisis and the onslaught of short-term rental options, says Eurobank Property Services.

Coco-mat Opens New Hotel in Athens

Greek company Coco-mat Hotels & Resorts has opened its new five-star Coco-Mat Athens BC Hotel at the foot of the Acropolis.

Outdated Acropolis Building Law Spurs More Reactions by Residents

Athens residents have appealed to the Council of State, claiming that zoning laws allowing permits for constructions in the immediate area of the Acropolis, are unconstitutional.

Greek Archaeological Council Revokes Decision for Building in the Acropolis Area

Greece’s Central Archaeological Council revoked a 2018 decision to allow the erection of a nine-storey building at the foot of the Acropolis after fierce reactions.

Acropolis Area Building Permits Shelved for Now

Greece's environment minister, Giorgos Stathakis, has temporarily suspended all new building permits for constructions in the area surrounding the Acropolis after a public uproar.

Europa Nostra Says Giant Buildings Blocking View to Acropolis ‘Inconceivable’

Europa Nostra, Europe’s federation for the protection of cultural heritage, is backing the public outcry in Athens over the construction of two multi-storey buildings in front of the Acropolis.

Greek Ministries at a Loss Over High-rise Building Permits Under the Acropolis

Greece’s environment ministry announced that it would temporarily halt the issuance of new licenses for the construction of buildings in the area around the Acropolis.

Big Buildings Blocking Acropolis View Cause Stir

The construction of two multi-storey buildings in the immediate surrounding area of the Acropolis in Athens, has spurred a strong reaction of locals.

Athens Revives Greek Customs for Carnival Season

Carnival festivities will kick off in Athens on Saturday, February 23, and last for 15 days, with more than 65 events scheduled to take place in the city center and neighborhoods.

Short-term Rentals a Boon for Greek Property Owners

Greek property owners have been making the best of the sharing economy with revenue from short-term rentals up by 105 percent over the last two years, an AirDNA study reveals.

The Guardian Explores Athens

Athens’ sites of interest, hotels, bars and restaurants are featured in an extensive article, recently published in the online edition of The Guardian.
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