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Athens is a historic city and the capital of Greece. Apart from the several iconic landmarks, this oldest city in the world is a vibrant metropolis today with plenty of museums, shopping centres, and luxurious hotels, etc.
Places to visit and things to do

• Plaka is one of the oldest localities in Athens. This neighbourhood in Athens retains the old world charm and is spread out with beautiful narrow lanes and several museums. There are several 3-star and budget hotels that are located around Plaka and are close to the Ancient Agora, Acropolis Museum and the Hellenic Parliament. Some of the best resorts in Athens are near Plaka that provides plenty of recreational amenities and sightseeing around the city.
• Psiri is another old neighbourhood in Athens that is popular for its nightlife. There are plenty of art galleries such the Pandora Art Gallery and ‘A.Antonopolou.Art’. Some of the best 3-star and 5-star hotels in Athens are located around Psiri. The Monastiraki Flea Market is close to some of these hotels.
• The Olympos Naoussa and Makaloare some of the affordable dine-outs that serve the most popular food in Athens known as moussaka and soutzoukakia. The Namaste Indian Restaurant and Indian Chefare are some of the best cheap Indian/veg-friendly restaurants in Athens that serve authentic dishes such as dal makhani, chana masala, chhole bhature and aloo paratha, among others.

Set on the banks of the Hooghly River, the City of Joy, Kolkata is one amongst India’s significant metropolitan cities. Immersed in authentic Bengali culture and rich colonial history of the country, the city holds a distinctive splendor. The city balances its glorious past and modern day urbanization flawlessly. Against the backdrop of the calm river, the city showcases beautiful sunrise and sunset views that are worth experiencing. Kolkata has been home to revered artists and revolutionaries whose brilliant works are explicitly highlighted in the various art galleries.
 
Best Time to Visit
The months between October-March are ideal to visit the city, as the climate remains pleasant allowing travelers to explore the city comfortably. Search and book best Kolkata hotels at cheap price from Goibibo.
 
Places to Visit
Howrah Bridge is one of the largest and busiest bridges of the world and is a star attraction of the city. Victoria Memorial, Fort William Kolkata and Birla Planetarium are some of the famous historical sites that portray excellent architecture of ancient times and also give deep insights about the vast history. The Indian Museum, Marble Palace Mansion, Birla Temple and Prinsep Ghat are some of the other important tourist spots of the city. From local markets to malls, the city has plenty of shopping destinations that will offer you a good shopping experience. New Market, Gariahat Market and Bara Bazaar are some of the famous markets while South City Mall and Quest Mall are popular malls.
 
Hotels and Restaurants
The authentic Bengali cuisine of the city is a must-try. Some of the local delicacies that you must savour are Fish Curry, Alu Dum and Luchi, Puchka and Kathi Rolls. For all the dessert lovers, the city offers some amazing sweets like Rasgullas, Mishti Doi and Sondesh.

Kolkata offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Kolkata to Luxury Hotels in Kolkata/ Resorts in Kolkata, from 5 star Kolkata hotels to service apartments, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. One can easily find various collection of hotels as well on Goibibo, like couple friendly hotels in Kolkata to hotels preferred by Business travellers in Kolkata, similarly hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Kolkata for stay are near Kolkata Airport, Salt Lake, Rajarhat, Park Street and New Town. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.
 
Transportation
The city has a well-planned and systematic transportation network that makes intercity and intracity travel convenient. Located in Dum Dum, 17 km away from the main city, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) caters to domestic flights as well as international flights. The airport serves as a major hub for flights to international locations such as Bhutan, Bangladesh and China. Airlines such as Asia, Air India, Indigo and GoAir fly maximum number of regular domestic routes. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. The city has four railway stations in and around Howrah, Sealdah, Chitpur and Shalimar. The state run Kolkata buses connect the city with the neighboring cities of Siliguri, Digha and Bakkhali.
Within the city, public transport includes metro services, trams, local trains, private cabs and auto rickshaws.