NEARBY RECREATION, POINTS OF INTEREST
& HISTORICAL SITES
5 minutes:
- Jogging / Walking / Playground
- Shopping / Banking
- Marinas of Alimos and Trocadero
- From Trocadero:
departure of one day cruises for
Hydra, Poros, Aegina
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10 - 15 minutes (by car):
- Stadium of Peace and Friendship
- Downtown Athens, 6 kms/3.73 mil.
- Hadrian's Gate (Plaka area)
- Temple of Olympic Zeus
- Herodes Atticus Odeon
- St. Denis Roman Catholic Cathedral
- Metropolis Cathedral
- Sintagma (Constitution) Square
Approx. Taxi Fare: € 7,00.
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20 - 25 minutes (by car):
- Port of Pireas
- Acropolis of Athens and Museum
- Filopappou Hill, Pnyx The Hill of Democracy
- The Agora, Temple of Hephaistos
- Stoa of Attalus Museum, Keramikos
- Synagogue
- Monastiraki (flea market)
- Plaka (Old Town)
- National Archaeological Museum
- Golf (18 holes)
- Beaches
Approx. Taxi Fare: € 9,00
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50-60 minutes:
- Cape Sounion, Temple of Possidon
- Casino Mont Parnes
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Located right on the waterfront of Paleo Faliro, a seaside suburb of the city
of Athens, Best Western Premier Coral Hotel offers panoramic views of the Saronic
Gulf. The hotel is conveniently situated near the port of Pireas and downtown
Athens. Within walking distance from the hotel are the small craft Marinas of
Alimos and Trocadero, and across the street, a promenade walk by water's edge.
A wealth of historical sights and attractions are just a short taxi or bus ride
away.
Morning, afternoon, evening and full day tours can be arranged for you by our
concierge with hotel pick up and drop off. For your evening entertainment, your
options are unlimited. Let us recommend the right spot for you. Select from
our list of nearby cafes and restaurants, all night -to early morning- Greek
music clubs or discos. From May to October don't miss the outdoors (open air)
dining and entertainment. Our goal is to make your stay memorable and enjoyable.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
As of March 29, 2001, our city is proud to welcome you to Athens International
Airport, Eleftherios Venizelos. The distance from our hotel is approximately
25 kms. or 45 minutes. Taxi fare is approx. € 25,00.
Public transportation is provided by express airport bus connections
on a 24 hour basis.
Line E96 Pireas - Airport Express starts from the center of Pireas (Karaiskaki
Square) and via Possidonos Avenue, (Flisvos Bus Stop would be the station for
our hotel), Varis-Varkizas, and Varis-Koropiou roads, terminates at the airport.
The ticket for Express Line E96 costs € 2.93 and is valid for 24 hours
on all public transport means (buses, trolley-buses and metro).
Express Line E96 (24hour operation): Pireas - Airport
From Pireas
From the Airport
Every 20' (05:00-19:00)
Every 20' (07:00-20:45)
Every 30' (19:00-20:30)
Every 25' (20:45-22:05)
Every 40' (20:30-05:00)
Every 40' (22:05-06:00)
Every 30' (06:00-07:00)
For more information or to explore the airport site yourself,
please access the link below.
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