Guide to transportation in Athens
Whether you are coming in Greece from Europe or beyond, the most convenient and quick way to get to Athens is by plane.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens and is easily accessible by bus, metro, taxi, or Uber.
By bus: A single ticket from the airport to the city center costs €5.50. You can take the bus line X95 to Syntagma Square, which runs all day and night.
Bus or metro tickets can be purchased on several points of sale. When boarding the vehicle, you can also make a contactless payment with a credit card or your phone.
By metro: Metro line n.3 (blue line) may be reached immediately after exiting the airport. The trip to the city center (Syntagma Square) costs €9 and takes approximately 35-40 minutes. In case you need it, the metro station "Syntagma Square" connects to metro line n.2 (red line) towards the Acropolis, Koukaki area, or the South of Athens (near the beach).
By taxi/Uber: In Athens, yellow vehicles are available for personal journeys. These yellow vans known as "Taxi" can be found throughout the city and at the airport. It may be more expensive as an option, but it is beneficial if you travel in groups of three or four. The Uber app is also available.
Exploring Athens is simple. You could walk around the city center, take the bus or the metro. Check the stations on the metro line map below and choose between a single ticket, a 24-hour ticket, a 3-day ticket, or a 5-day ticket. For further information, see the OASA website: Prices of Products – OASA
Guide to Accommodation in Athens
To be close to the venue (School of Philosophy - Filosofiki), it is best to stay in the center of Athens, in places such as Koukaki, Kolonaki, Ampelokipi, Pagrati, or Zografou and Kaisariani, which are nearby.
Please note that this is a particularly touristic period for Greece and, therefore, bookings will be subject to availability.
Special rates are valid for the period from July 15th-July 18th 2026. However, as noted in some offers below prices are dynamic, therefore in case of delayed booking there is a tendency for increased rates, when occupancy increases.
The climate resilience tax rate depends on the hotel category.
Please click below to explore accommodation options and special rates for ISCHE 47 Athens participants: List of Hotels