How to Find the Best Greece Hotels with Hotels.com

The cradle of classic civilisation, Greece cultivated the ideas and philosophies that still influence the Western world. As a destination it combines some of Europe's most remarkable ancient remains with a network of countless idyllic island escapes. For hedonists and the studious alike, Greece offers endless attractions. Its capital Athens is a hectic and vibrant metropolis, but you are only a ferry ride away from a tranquil, sun-dappled beach and the sun setting into the Aegean. No wonder Greece has been attracting tourists for millennia. Online accommodation specialist Hotels.com has partnered with a great range of Greece hotels to offer travellers the best value accommodation for their holiday, whatever their budget or preferred location. Booking in advance at Hotels.com ensures a stress-free break in Greece.

What's Greece Like?

Athens is the starting point for many Greek adventures. The city is easy to negotiate since the infrastructure was improved for the 2004 Olympics. The Acropolis and the Parthenon are the sightseeing standouts, but many visitors adore the tavernas, bars and museums of the 19th-century Plaka area. Piraeus, the port of Athens, is the hub for Greece's fleet of ferries and hydrofoils heading out to the islands. Every visitor finds their own favourite Greek island, but Crete, with its Minoan sites and elegant resorts, and Rhodes with its striking fortifications built by the Knights of St. John are significant destinations. Greece has a vast number of classical archaeological sites. The most significant on the mainland are located at Corinth, Olympia and Delphi. The mountain regions of Greece are unjustly neglected, offering great opportunities for climbing, hiking and rafting. There are Greece hotels suitable as a base to explore whichever regions are most of interest.

Tips for Getting Along with Locals in Greece

English is widely understood in Athens and some of the more developed island resorts, but elsewhere it's worth having a handful of Greek phrases to negotiate conversations in restaurants or transport hubs. There are a few etiquette rules. Even in beach resorts, it's customary to dress up to go out to a restaurant. You shouldn't wear shorts to visit a church. Tipping is not mandatory and many restaurants include a service charge in the bill, but waiters have come to expect a small tip in major resorts. Hotels.com provides a wealth of information to help you identify the Greece hotels that best suit your needs. Our site uses detailed reviews from past guests, photo galleries, sample room descriptions and maps indicating major sights to build up a precise picture of what to expect from Greece accommodation.