Hotels in Paianía

Paianía sits east of central Athens, close enough to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport that most travellers pass through without stopping, let alone staying. It's a genuine Attica town rather than a resort, with a small-town feel, some good tavernas, and the Vorres Museum for those who wander off the airport road.

Be honest: there's little reason to base yourself here for the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Erechtheion or the Platonic Academy, all of which sit well into the city and are a proper drive or metro-and-bus combination away. What Paianía does well is proximity to the airport for early flights or late arrivals, and a quieter, cheaper alternative to central Athens hotels if you don't mind the commute. Stay in Paianía only if your priority is the airport; for sightseeing, you're better off closer to central Athens.