Faros Hotel, Piraeus

Advantages: friendly, clean, good price, good facilities, excellent all round
Disadvantages: none

...if you're thinking of staying in piraeus, then we would thoroughly recommend the acropole. we were made to feel very welcome and felt at home straight away. the staff offered us useful information and we were delighted with every aspect of our stay! it is just a 3-minute walk from the bus station which has a direct bus to the airport. also, it is a 2-minute walk from the subway which we used to get around athens (very cheap and easy to use). finally, it is 100-metres from the port itself, making it perfect if you, like us, want to visit the beautiful surrounding islands. so if you want somewhere very friendly, clean and incredibly well-priced, then we can honestly recommend it. we cant wait to return. good luck!... Read review

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Advantages: Long sandy beach, village feel, friendly locals, good base to explore
Disadvantages: Mosquitos can be a nuisance, maybe too quiet for teenagers

...loud music late into the night. A small "road-train" runs daily excursions to nearby Lake Kournas (the only fresh water lake on Crete), and the pretty mountain village of Argiropolis. Local travel agencies offer a good choice of excursions further afield, and car and bike hire is inexpensive. A good choice for relaxing holidays and exploring the area - but don't expect wild nightlife. Flights are available through most major tour operators to Chania or Heraklion - a taxi from Chania is around 35 Euro - from Heraklion expect to pay around 50 Euro minimum. Overnight ferries operate from Piraeus to Chania (Souda Bay) and also to nearby Rethymnon. Outside of peak season there is a good selection of rent rooms available around the village.... Read review

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Advantages: close to airport and inexpensive
Disadvantages: some aircraft noise

...The Monaco is situated in the Montenegro district of Faro only a stones throw from the airport. It is an ideal location if you have an early morning flight and would like a nights sleep before traveling. The hotel runs a regular shuttle to the airport for no extra charge and it is possible when checking in to arrange your own personal time if the timetable does not suit. The hotel is very comfortable and not very expensive. All rooms are pleasantly furnished and ensuite with tv and telephone plus mini bar and many have balconies. The outdoor pool is situated in pleasant gardens and enjoys sun most of the day. There is also an indoor pool and health spa open to residents. The dining room was being refurbished on my last visit in May 2007 so it was not possible to dine but on previous visits I have enjoyed some excellent meals at very... Read review

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