Book early, limited availability. Moderately priced hotels located in the vicinity. E mail the Centre for information on availability, costs and bookings. Apartments are located five minuets walk from the Athens Centre. Downtown Athens, Plaka, Syntagma, also walking distance.
Taxis are inexpensive.
A new Metro system links Omonia, Syntagma, the Megaron Concert Hall and Pireaus. GSM system only. But one can rent a mobile GSM system by the week for basic rates. 220 Volts, US appliances need a transformer and an adapter plug. Internet cafes in the neighborhood.