The Panathinaiko Stadium is the only major stadium in the universe built out of white marble which is gotten from Mount Penteli. It is located in downtown Athens in Pangrati District. The stadium used to host athletics during Panathenaic Games in ancient Greece, and today important national games are played here as well. The Panathenaic games were held in honor of the goddess Athena. Initially the seats were wooden and marble was introduced circa 329 BC and after subsequent renovations, the stadium could host 50,000 by 140 AD. Here is the list of Athens Hotels near Kallimarmaro (Panathinaiko) Stadium:
Airotel Parthenon
This is a 4 star hotel found at the center of Athens. The hotel offers free breakfast and internet in its package. It has 79 rooms which are air conditioned and have modern facilities such as cable TV and refrigerators. They have single, double and tipple rooms which go for 108, 128 and 148 Euros respectively. The hotel offers room service, currency exchange, packed lunches and car rental services but does not offer parking services. They also have swimming and sauna for relaxation.
The Athenian Callirhoe Exclusive hotel
This is a 4 star hotel in the city center. Acropolis and Syntagne square are all walking distances from the hotel. It is also close to business and shopping districts. It has 84 rooms which are comfortable, stylish and luxurious. Single rooms go for 144 Euros, double rooms go for 160 Euros, and executive rooms go for185 Euros while the twin rooms go for the same 185 Euros. The hotel has a tour desk and free parking on the site they also have sauna, breakfast in bed, babysitting and laundry services.
Electra Palace Hotel Athens
This is a 5 star hotel located in Plaka facing the Acropolis. The hotel has 150 spacious rooms which come with slippers, bathrobes, internet and air conditioning. It has single, double, triple and superior double rooms which go for 205, 230, 255and 295 Euros respectively. The hotel offers personalized services with buffet breakfast included. It has a beautiful roof top pool and is within walking distance from main attractions in Athens. The hotel also has a wellness and fitness center Jacuzzi and steam baths.
Plaka Hotel
This is a 3 star hotel which is located within the beautiful plaka in the heart of Athens. It is walking distance from the Acropolis, museums and galleries. It has 67 rooms which are newly furnished and have a beautiful ambiance. The rooms have private bathrooms and some are connectable making it ideal for family. The rooms also have magnificent views of the surrounding areas. Single rooms go for110 Euros, double rooms go for 135 Euros while triple rooms go for 145 Euros. It doesn’t have parking but they offer car rental and baby sitting services. There is internet connection which goes for 4 Euros an hour.
Athens Cypria Hotel
This is a 3 star hotel which is located in the center of Athens and is close to major attractions in the area. The hotel has 115 comfy rooms which have balconies in them and offer great views of the Acropolis. It has single rooms, double rooms, tipple rooms, and family rooms which go for 93, 123, 158, Euros respectively. You pay the same prize for the triple and family rooms. The rooms are well air conditioned and heated. They also have deposit boxes. It does not have parking but they offer currency exchange services.