travelerjan

PS. About the argolis trip, before twisting yourself in knots, go look at the website, I think it is only offered on certain days, that should help you decide.

donnaandspence

Yes I've looked at the website and they only offer on tues, and weds. We'll be in Athens for both of those days so its fine. I just wasn't sure if there were any cons/pros to either leaving the Argolis trip to the end of our stay (going Weds and coming back Thurs) or going in the middle (Tues/Weds) and spending last night in Athens again. I'm sure its not a big difference either way but just wanted to see if I was missing something.

charlotte_rot

For staying in paros island i cannot look beyond
Apollon Hotel
http://www.hotelapollon.gr
Tel(0030) 22840 22364
Parikia, Paros
I have stayed there several times... Walking distance to everything and very helpful staff

donnaandspence

Thank you for replying! I will look into that.

On another note: PLEASE, recommendations for hotels/hostels in Athens for June 5/6 and 8th. We are currently booked at the Marble House Pension (50 Euro a night for double room, with ensuite) BUT they do not have luggage storage which is a huge downfall since we'll be going on a 2 day CHAT tour as well as hanging around Athens on the 9th till the wee hours of the morning before our flight...
I've been on tripadvisor, hostelworld and just searching the internet and I haven't found anything cheap with good reviews. (hmm I can put two and two together) Just thought some of you might know some hidden gems...looking to spend as LOW as possible, 50-75 Euro. We are still considering looking into a nicer hotel for our last night but that still doesn't help us with our luggage problem for the 7th, and hey if we can get decent for a reasonable price I'll take that instead!

Thanks in advance!

travelerjan

Donna, when you go that cheap you have to use your ingenuity... Consider offering the desk clerk at Marble House 5€ a day to stash your 2 bags -- after all, the bags will mainly be full of dirty laundry anyway!! You're taking all your papers, tickets, money, camera etc in your daybags. If that doesn't solve your prob, walk down the street to the nearest travel agency, and ask the same thing. ANd if they won't do it, try a respectable retailer that looks in need of customers (bookshop, antiques). Be resourceful.