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President Hotel Athens

43 Kifissias Avenue, Athens, Attiki, 11523
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  • Deluxe Triple Room, City View (High Floor View)
    Deluxe Triple Room, City View (High Floor View)
    Deluxe Triple Room, City View (High Floor View)
    Deluxe Triple Room, City View (High Floor View)
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    Deluxe Triple Room, City View (High Floor View)

    3 Twin Beds, 280-sq-foot room with sea views

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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
    In Room Entertainment - 26-inch TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, espresso maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
    Bed Type and Features - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Safe, desk, and phone; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
    Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Cable/satellite TV service
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Coffee Espresso maker
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • doorways with Wheelchair width
    • Electric kettle
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room safe
    • Kids books
    • Local maps
    • No rollaway/extra beds
    • Non Smoking
    • Phone
    • Refrigerator
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower Or Bathtub
    • Slippers
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • Turndown service
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 26
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
    • Wireless internet access
  • Standard Triple Room, City View
    Standard Triple Room, City View
    Standard Triple Room, City View
    Standard Triple Room, City View
    Standard Triple Room, City View

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    Standard Triple Room, City View

    3 Twin Beds, 291-sq-foot room with city views

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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
    In Room Entertainment - 26-inch TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
    Bed Type and Features - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, slippers, and designer toiletries
    Extra Features - Safe, desk, and phone; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
    Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Cable/satellite TV service
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • doorways with Wheelchair width
    • Electric kettle
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room safe
    • Iron and ironing board - by request
    • Kids books
    • Local maps
    • No rollaway/extra beds
    • Non Smoking
    • Phone
    • Refrigerator
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower Or Bathtub
    • Slippers
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 26
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
    • Wireless internet access
  • Standard Single Room, City View
    Standard Single Room, City View
    Standard Single Room, City View
    Standard Single Room, City View
    Standard Single Room, City View

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    Standard Single Room, City View

    1 Large Twin Bed, 248-sq-foot room with city views

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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
    In Room Entertainment - 26-inch TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
    Bed Type and Features - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, slippers, and designer toiletries
    Extra Features - Safe, desk, and phone; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Cable/satellite TV service
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Electric kettle
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room safe
    • Iron and ironing board - by request
    • Kids books
    • Local maps
    • No rollaway/extra beds
    • Non Smoking
    • Phone
    • Refrigerator
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower Or Bathtub
    • Slippers
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 26
    • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
    • Wireless internet access
  • Deluxe Single Room, City View (High Floor View)
    Deluxe Single Room, City View (High Floor View)
    Deluxe Single Room, City View (High Floor View)
    Deluxe Single Room, City View (High Floor View)
    Deluxe Single Room, City View (High Floor View)

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    Deluxe Single Room, City View (High Floor View)

    1 Queen Bed, 248-sq-foot soundproofed room with sea and city views

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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
    In Room Entertainment - 26-inch TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, espresso maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
    Bed Type and Features - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Iron/ironing board, safe, and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Cable/satellite TV service
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Coffee Espresso maker
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Electric kettle
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room safe
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Kids books
    • Local maps
    • No rollaway/extra beds
    • Non Smoking
    • Phone
    • Refrigerator
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower Or Bathtub
    • Slippers
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • Turndown service
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 26
    • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
    • Wireless internet access
  • Classic Triple Room, City View
    Classic Triple Room, City View
    Classic Triple Room, City View
    Classic Triple Room, City View
    Classic Triple Room, City View

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    Classic Triple Room, City View

    3 Twin Beds, 290-sq-foot room with city views

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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
    In Room Entertainment - 26-inch TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
    Bed Type and Features - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Safe, desk, and phone; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
    Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Cable/satellite TV service
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • doorways with Wheelchair width
    • Electric kettle
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room safe
    • Iron and ironing board - by request
    • Kids books
    • Local maps
    • No rollaway/extra beds
    • Non Smoking
    • Phone
    • Refrigerator
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower Or Bathtub
    • Slippers
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 26
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
    • Wireless internet access
  • Classic Double or Twin Room, City View
    Classic Double or Twin Room, City View
    Classic Double or Twin Room, City View
    Classic Double or Twin Room, City View
    Classic Double or Twin Room, City View

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    Classic Double or Twin Room, City View

    1 Queen Bed or 2 Twin Beds, 284.7-sq-foot room with city views

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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
    In Room Entertainment - 26-inch TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
    Bed Type and Features - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Safe, desk, and phone; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Cable/satellite TV service
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • doorways with Wheelchair width
    • Electric kettle
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room safe
    • Iron and ironing board - by request
    • Kids books
    • Local maps
    • Non Smoking
    • Phone
    • Refrigerator
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower Or Bathtub
    • Slippers
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 26
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
    • Wireless internet access
  • Standard Double or Twin Room, City View
    Standard Double or Twin Room, City View
    Standard Double or Twin Room, City View
    Standard Double or Twin Room, City View
    Standard Double or Twin Room, City View

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    Standard Double or Twin Room, City View

    1 Double Bed or 2 Twin Beds, 280-sq-foot room with city views

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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
    In Room Entertainment - 26-inch TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
    Bed Type and Features - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, slippers, and designer toiletries
    Extra Features - Safe, desk, and phone; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Cable/satellite TV service
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • doorways with Wheelchair width
    • Electric kettle
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room safe
    • Iron and ironing board - by request
    • Kids books
    • Local maps
    • Non Smoking
    • Phone
    • Refrigerator
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower Or Bathtub
    • Slippers
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 26
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
    • Wireless internet access
  • Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View (High Floor View)
    Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View (High Floor View)
    Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View (High Floor View)
    Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View (High Floor View)
    Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View (High Floor View)

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    Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View (High Floor View)

    1 Queen Bed or 2 Twin Beds, 280-sq-foot soundproofed room with sea and city views

    Book Online OR Call to Book

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    Check savings and offers

    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
    In Room Entertainment - 26-inch TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, espresso maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
    Bed Type and Features - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Iron/ironing board, safe, and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
    Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Cable/satellite TV service
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Coffee Espresso maker
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • doorways with Wheelchair width
    • Electric kettle
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room safe
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Kids books
    • Local maps
    • No rollaway/extra beds
    • Non Smoking
    • Phone
    • Refrigerator
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower Or Bathtub
    • Slippers
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • Turndown service
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 26
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
    • Wireless internet access
  • Classic Single Room, City View
    Classic Single Room, City View
    Classic Single Room, City View
    Classic Single Room, City View
    Classic Single Room, City View

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    Classic Single Room, City View

    1 Queen Bed, 247-sq-foot room with city views

    Book Online OR Call to Book

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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
    In Room Entertainment - 26-inch TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
    Bed Type and Features - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Safe, desk, and phone; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Cable/satellite TV service
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Electric kettle
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room safe
    • Iron and ironing board - by request
    • Kids books
    • Local maps
    • No rollaway/extra beds
    • Non Smoking
    • Phone
    • Refrigerator
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower Or Bathtub
    • Slippers
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 26
    • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
    • Wireless internet access

ABOUT THE HOTEL

About President Hotel Athens Hotel

Hotel Location & Nearby Attractions

Located in Athens (Ambelokipi), President Hotel Athens is within a 5-minute drive of Hellenic Parliament and Temple of Olympian Zeus. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Monastiraki Flea Market and 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Acropolis Museum.

Popular Hotel Amenities and Features

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Business, Other Amenities

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Athens? This hotel has 4230 square feet (393 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 7 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Restaurants, Bars, Lounge & Dining options

Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Avenue, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Renovations

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 1 to June 15:
  • Swimming pool

Hotel Accommodations and Guest Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 513 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pet Policy for President Hotel Athens
If you are thinking of bringing your pet and want to know if pets are allowed at President Hotel Athens, please read the hotel pet policy. Sometimes the hotel may charge pet fees or have weight limit on pets. The pet policies of President Hotel Athens are listed below.

Pets not allowed

Service animals are allowed

Additional Hotel Details
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Essential workers only - NO

HOTEL LOCATION

Nearest airport and around President Hotel Athens
- Athens, Attiki Hotel

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

"Aghia Sofia" General Children's Hospital - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Mavili Square - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Athens Medical Group - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
U.S. Embassy - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Athens Concert Hall - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Mount Lycabettus - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Leto - Obstetrics & Gynecology Center - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Sotiria Thoracic Diseases Hospital of Athens - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
251 Air Force General Hospital - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Pedion Areos Park - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Chapel of St. George - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Lycabettus Hill Viewing Area - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Museum of Cycladic Art - 2.7 km / 1.6 mi
CAN - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Athens National Garden - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi

The preferred airport for President Hotel Athens is Athens Intl. Airport (ATH) - 31.4 km / 19.5 mi

EXPLORE NEARBY ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES AND LOCAL EXPERIENCES

Golden Hall
A high-end shopping mall featuring global brands, dining options, and entertainment facilities. (1.2 km from the hotel location)
Address: 37A Kifisias Avenue, Marousi, Athens, 15123
The Mall Athens
A major shopping center with a wide array of stores, movie theaters, and dining options. (1.5 km from the hotel location)
Address: 35 Andrea Papandreou Street, Marousi, Athens, 15122
Olympic Stadium
Historical sports complex known for hosting the 2004 Summer Olympics with various sports facilities. (2.0 km from the hotel location)
Address: 37 Kifisias Avenue, Marousi, Athens, 15123
Attiko Alsos Park
A large park offering walking trails, playgrounds, and panoramic views of Athens. (3.7 km from the hotel location)
Address: Erythron Dhiron, Galatsi, Athens, 11147
Goulandris Natural History Museum
Museum showcasing natural history exhibits, including flora and fauna from Greece. (5.2 km from the hotel location)
Address: 13 Levidou Street, Kifissia, Athens, 14562

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