Location
In the center of Athens
Marble House Pension is located in the Athenian suburb of Koukaki, one of the adjoining neighborhoods that borders the southern section of the Acropolis, Philopappos Hill and the historical district of Plaka.
The neighborhood is calm, safe and residential. With easy walking distance you can reach most of the historical sites of Athens such as The Acropolis and the New museum of Acropolis at 10 minutes walking.
• Entrance of Acropolis: 0,8 Klm
• Acropolis Museum: 0,6 Klm
• Plaka district: 0,7 Klm
• New National Museum of Contemporary Art Athens: 0,15 Klm or 150 m
• Monastiraki district: 1,2 Klm
• Philopappos Hill: 0,3 Km
• Ancient Agora: 0,7 Klm
• Temple of Olympian Zeus & Handrian’s Arch: 0,8 Klm
• Theatre of Dionysus & Odeon of Herodes Atticus: 0,6 Km
• Parliament Building: 1 Klm
• National Gardens: 0,9 Klm
• Panathinaikon Stadium: 1,3 Klm
• National Archeological Museum: 3,5 Klm
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre (SNFCC) (4 Klm)
• Nearest Metro stop Syngrou-Fix 0,4 Klm
(4 min. on feet)
• Nearest bus stop to National Archeological Museum as well as other sites of the city by “Trolley – Electrical buses” 50 meters (1 min. on feet)
• Nearest bus stop to Cape Sounio beach and Temple of Poseidon 0,4 Km (4 min. on feet)
• Nearest Tram stop to south cost beaches of Attica 0,4 Km (4 min. on feet)
How to get here from Athens International Airport
Pick up services at extra charge arranged prior or arrival from the hotel
By Metro: Board the Athens Metro from the «Airport» station (Line 3 – Blue Line) which is the starting point of Line 3. Make your way to the city center and alight at «Syntagma» station. From there, change over to Line 2 – Red Line, travelling in the direction of “Elliniko” and alight after two stops at «Syngrou-Fix» station. Take the Drakou Street exit, from Syngrou avenue you walk downhill and on Sygrou No 100 (at the corner there is a bakery named “Bread Factory”) turn right on AN. ZINNI street, and then take a right turn again on the third street up which is a dead-end. You will find the hotel 30 meters further on your left-hand side.
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes
Cost: Single Metro tickets from airport cost €10.00 while return tickets cost €18.00 special discounts for kids.
By Bus: Board the express bus service X95 (Airport – Syntagma) from the airport’s bus terminal to its end stop at Syntagma Square where you will join the metro system. From «Syntagma» station, take Line 2 – Red Line, travelling in the direction of Elliniko and alight after two stops at «Syngrou-Fix» station. Take the Drakou Street exit, from Syngrou avenue you walk downhill and on Sygrou No 100 (at the corner there is a bakery named “Bread Factory”) turn right on AN. ZINNI street, and then take a right turn again on the third street up which is a dead-end. You will find the hotel 30 meters further on your left-hand side.
Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes
Cost: Single Airport X-press bus tickets cost €6.00. Single Metro tickets from Syntagma cost €1.40
By Taxi: Take a taxi from the stand located outside the airport’s arrivals’ exit. Inform the driver of the hotel’s name and address details. In case you encounter problems with the hotel location, mention the names of the nearby metro stations.
Duration: Approximately 35-50 minutes depending on traffic
Cost: Travelling from the airport to the hotel under Tariff 1* costs a flat fee of €38.00, while under Tariff 2* the cost is €55.00.
*There are two tariff types for taxis. Tariff 1 is the regular fare used between 5am – 12am and Tariff 2 is the double-charge fare used between 12am – 5am.
By Metro: Board the Athens Metro from «Piraeus» station (Line 1 – Green Line) which is the starting point of Line 1. Head northbound to the city center and alight at «Omonia» station. From there, switch to Line 2 – Red Line, travelling in the direction of Elliniko and alight after four stops at «Syngrou-Fix» station. Take the Drakou Street exit, from Syngrou avenue you walk downhill and on Sygrou No 100 (at the corner there is a bakery named “Bread Factory”) turn right on AN. ZINNI street, and then take a right turn again on the third street up which is a dead-end. You will find the hotel 30 meters further on your left-hand side.
Duration: Approximately 30 minutes
Cost: Single Metro tickets from the port cost €1.40
By Taxi: Take a taxi from outside the port area and inform the driver of the hotel’s name and address details. In case you encounter problems with the hotel location, mention the names of the nearby metro stations.
Duration: Approximately 10-15 minutes depending on traffic
Cost: Travelling from the port to the hotel under Tariff 1* costs around €10.00, while under Tariff 2* the cost is around €20.00.
*There are two tariff types for taxis. Tariff 1 is the regular fare used between 5am – 12am and Tariff 2 is the double-charge fare used between 12am – 5am.
• Easy walking distance (10 minutes) to Plaka, Acropolis and it’s museum.
• Walking distance to Metro station and public transportation.
• Marble House is located in a dead-end street at a quite, safe and residential area of Athens.
• Simple & Budget accommodation with the lowest hotel rates south of Acropolis. Excellent ratio quality versus price.
• Recommended from most well known guidebooks worldwide such as Le Quide du Routard, Lonely Planet, Frommers, Eye witness, Petit Fute, Michelin, Fodors, and Rough Guides.
• Certificates & awards of excellence from guests reviews on Tripadvisor for 12 continuous years. (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015,2 016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021).
Koukaki is one of the most authentic neighborhoods of the city, just a few steps from the Acropolis and its Museum, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Philopappos Hill, the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST), but also very close to the subway stations “Acropolis” And “Syngrou-Fix”. This popular area is considered a real “jewel” and is quite safe, has two pedestrian streets (Drakou & Olympiou) and offers countless options for coffee, food or drink that will amaze every visitor and make them feel like a local!
