VENUE: HAROKOPIO UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS, Greece El. Venizelou Ave. 70, 17676, Kallithea – Attica, GR
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Please note that ticket and room availability is expected to be limited if arrangements are not made well in advance.
One can reach Athens by plane, by train, by bus and by car, depending on the distance.
Many airlines fly to Athens from all over large cities in the world. There are major airlines and also low-cost airlines. We are sure one flying will suit your trip.
You can see the GUIDE: How to reach the venue and general information for the travellers here: GUIDE-How to reach the venue-General information for the travellers
ACCOMODATION
The registration fee does not cover accommodation. Participants are responsible for their travel and accommodation arrangements. There are plenty of accommodation options to select depending on your budget or preferable location.
We advice you to book your conference accommodation in advance to secure the best available rates.
Where to find the accommodation deals:
www.booking.com
www.airbnb.com
www.kayak.com
In addition, the Organizing Committee has arranged for the conference participants a pre-booking of rooms in hotels close to Harokopio University of Athens:
Ilissos Hotel 4*
Ilissos Hotel is located on Kalirois str, one of the main streets of Koukaki (Athens) (Kalirois str 72 & Syngrou Av, koukaki Athens, 11741, Greece).
Please see the hotel’s website: https://www.ilissos.gr/
Participants should contact the reservations department directly at the email: reservations@ilissos.gr and mention the name of the conference (2nd OpenAirCities Conference) in order to get the special rates.
Reservations will be confirmed upon request and based on availability in the standard room type.
Offer prices per night for the conference participants
70€ Single room: Including breakfast
80€ double room : Including breakfast
105€ triple room: Including breakfast
+ 3€ tax per room/per night
Athens Hill Luxury Appartments 4*
Athens Hill Luxury Appartments is located on Alexandrou Pantou str (Kallithea, Athens) (Alexandrou Pantou Str. 40, Kalithea, 176 71 Athens, Greece).
Please see the hotel’s website: https://www.athenshill.com/
Participants should contact the reservations department directly at the email: reservations@athenshill.com and mention the name of the conference (2nd OpenAirCities Conference) in order to get the special rates.
Reservations will be confirmed upon request and based on availability in the standard room type.
Offer prices per night for the conference participants
76,50€ Deluxe double room
85,50€ Superior, Executive double room
100,50€ Superior, Executive triple room
Athens Avenue Hotel 4*
Athens Avenue Hotel is located on Syngrou Avenue, one of the main streets of Athens (Syngrou Avenue 182, Kallithea, Athens, 17671, Greece).
Please see the hotel’s website: https://www.athensavenuehotel.gr/
Participants should contact the reservations department directly at the email: book@AthensAvenueHotel.gr and mention the name of the conference (1st OpenAirCities Conference) in order to get the special rates.
Reservations will be confirmed upon request and based on availability in the standard room type.
Offer prices per night for the conference participants
100€ Single room: Including breakfast
110€ double room : Including breakfast
135€ triple room : Including breakfast
+ 3€ tax per room/per night
Grand Hyatt Athens 5*
115, Syngrou Avenue, 11745, Athens, Greece
Please see the hotel’s website: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/greece/grand-hyatt-athens/athgh
Participants should contact the reservations department directly at the email: athens.grand@hyatt.com and mention the name of the conference (1st OpenAirCities Conference) in order to get the special rates.
Reservations will be confirmed upon request and based on availability.
Offer prices per night for the conference participants
150€ Deluxe single room (king bed): Including breakfast
170€ Deluxe double room (king bed): Including breakfast
200€ Deluxe triple room: Including breakfast
+ 4€ tax per room/per night
SOCIAL EVENTS
ΟΝE-DAY TOUR TO NAFPLIO
Sunday, 6th of December 2026
Cost: 59 euros
Nafplio is one of the most beautiful cities in Greece. It was the first capital of the newly founded Greek state from 1823 to 1834. It dates back to prehistoric times, it participated in the Argonautic Expedition and the Trojan War, declined in Roman times and recovered in the Byzantine; Franks, Venetians and Turks have all left their mark on the city. Ancient walls, medieval castles, monuments, statues, Ottoman fountains, Venetian and neoclassical buildings – all charming historical and architectural jewels – offer a magnificent welcome for the visitor.
With our visit to Nafplio we will have the opportunity to discover the city’s centuries-old history and culture and enjoy its unique natural beauty. Our “cultural journey” will begin from the castle of Palamidi where we will admire the view of the city and the castle island of Bourtzi.
Then we will be transferred to the port of Nafplio to take the City Tour Happy Train. During the 20-minute trip we will get to know all the important points of the city of Nafplio, passing through the picturesque neighborhood of the Old Town, the Cathedral of Saint George, the War Museum, the Great Road, the Land Gate, the Lion of the Bavarians and many more.
Next, we will visit the Archaeological Museum of Nafplio, which is located in Syntagma Square and is housed in one of the most important Venetian buildings of the city. In the museum we will admire exhibits of rare value from the Prehistoric and Mycenaean periods
After the museum there will be free time to wander the romantic streets of the city, the market and the famous Arvanitia Walk.
A light lunch will be offered in a special bag at the beginning of the excursion.
The cost of the one-day tour (59 euro) includes transport from Harokopio University to Nafplio and back, the guided tour, the tickets for the City Tour Happy Train, the Archaeological Museum and the light lunch in a special conference cooler bag.
A special visit at ‘THE ELLINIKON EXCIBITION CENTRE’ and ‘THE ELLINIKON EXPERIENCE PARK’
Sunday, 6th of December 2026
Cost: (free) 0 euros
As part of the social events of the 4th Open Air Cities International Conference, a special visit is scheduled for Saturday, December 5th from 12:00 to 16:00, at ‘The Ellinikon Excibition Centre’ and ‘The Ellinikon Experience Park’.
We will visit the site of the historic Athens International Airport, the area where a new world-class destination is being created today. A new “smart” and “green” city on the Athenian Riviera, where it composes the largest urban regeneration project in Europe.
At The Ellinikon Experience Centre we will experience an interactive tour that reveals the world of ‘The Ellinikon’. It is an educational and entertaining destination at the same time. We will travel to the future of urban regeneration, today.
