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
77€ double room : Including breakfast
89€ 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
105,50€ 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
95€ Single room: Including breakfast
105€ double 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
The Conference will organize for participants a cultural route to the Roman and Byzantine monuments of the center of Athens.
The cultural route is directed by Joseph Stefanou, Em. Professor at, National Technical University of Athens
The cultural route lasts 2,5 hours, it will be held in two languages, Greek and English and includes monuments such as:
A. The Roman Agora, B. The Tower of the Winds, C. Filopappos Monument, D. Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Ε. The Panathenaic Stadium
1. The old Metropolis of Athens, 2. Church of Panagia Kapnuikarea, 3. Pantanassas Church of the Death of Virgin Mary, 4. Church of Saint Theodoroi, 5. Holy Church of Saint Nicolas Rangavas, 6. Holy Church of the Savior of Lykodemos, 7. Holy Church of the Holy Apostles of Solakis, 8. Holy Church of Saint John the Column, 9. Holy Church of Saint John the Theologian, 10. The Office of the Holly Tomb, 11. Holy Church of Transfiguration of the Saviour – Soteira of Kottakis, 12. Holy Church of the Incorporeal Angels at Theseion, 13. Holy Church of Saint Catherine.
The cultural route is directed by Joseph Stefanou, Em. Professor at, National Technical University of Athens
