Bpesta

Hi Folks,

Hoping someone can offer some insight as to the best way to get from Pireaus to our hotel, Athens Marriott. Not sure if we should arrange for a transfer or take a taxi. Please let me know your thoughts & opinions.

Thank you in advance. Your help is truly appreciated.

abram

Does best mean fastest, cheapest, easiest, or most luxurious?

Intrepid1

If you are coming off a cruise ship as we just did this past Sunday you'll find there are limited numbers of taxis; if you are coming off an ordinary ferry there may not be such a problem.

We arranged a transfer with George the Taxi driver and he was there, prompt, smooth, and capable.

abram

We used Spiros fromn athenstaxi to pick us up at a cruise ship at 8AM, give us a tour of Athens, and drop us at the hotel at 1PM.

Eleni

Depends on how much you want to spend, and if you mind walking. The metro (subway) is a pretty easy way to go. The nearest stop to the Athens-Marriott is, I believe, Syngrou-Fix. So you could take the green line metro from Piraeus to Omonia, and switch to the red line, getting off at Syngrou-Fix. The metro is clean, fast, and very convenient, at least for me!

Here's the main metro website, if you want to look into this option further:
http://www.ametro.gr/#

Bpesta

Thanks for your replies. By best, I basically meant easiest once coming in from the ferry. Didn't know if there would be ample taxis or if arranging for a transfer would be the best idea. I don't mind the subway, however, am not sure how much luggage we'll have so it may be an option.

Abram, how did you get a hold of athenstaxi? Was the transfer/tour reasonably priced?