Where to stay in Greece?

Makri Street, in the Makrygianni district, 1.7 km from the centre, just below the Acropolis. A hostel for those who want the Acropolis Museum a stone's throw away and Plaka on foot.

Sarri Street, in Psyrri, 600 m from the centre. A hostel in the district of bars and tavernas, for those who want Monastiraki and the Ancient Agora on foot and a night out.

Athinas Street, in Psyrri, 600 m from the centre, between Omonia and Monastiraki. A simple hotel with a rooftop for those who want the central market at the door and the Acropolis opposite in the evening.

Navarchou Nikodimou Street, on the edge of Plaka, 1.2 km from the centre. For those who want the lanes of Plaka at the door, the Acropolis from the rooftop pool and Syntagma five minutes away.

On Syngrou Avenue, in Kallithea, south of the centre of Athens: a major road that runs down to the sea. For those who get around by taxi and want a large modern hotel, between the Acropolis and the coast.

Parthenonos street, at the foot of the Acropolis and facing its museum: Plaka and the Ancient Agora are within walking distance. For those who want the ancient heart of Athens at the door and a large classic hotel.

In the basement, a section of the Themistoclean Wall, uncovered during the building works, is still visible.

Florou Zouganeli Street, in Gialos, right in the centre of Chora, a stone's throw from the old port. A simple hotel for those arriving by ferry, leaving for Delos in the morning and heading out into the lanes at night.

A small hotel with a garden in the centre of Chora: the white lanes, Little Venice and the windmills are all on foot. For those who want to sleep in town without aiming for the sea-view addresses.

In Platis Gialos, on the south coast, away from the bustle of Chora: the beach is just below and the boats leave for Paradise. For those who come for the sea and take the bus into town in the evening.

Agiou Athanasiou Street, in Fira. A hostel for small budgets who want the trail to Oia starting at the door and the island's buses close by.

In Karterados, on the road from Fira to Messaria: an inland village, quieter than the caldera. For small budgets who walk or take the bus to Fira and come back to enjoy the pool.

In Perissa, on the south-east coast, near the black sand beach, away from the caldera. A family guesthouse for those who prefer swimming in the sea to sunsets and take the bus to Fira.

In Fira, a few streets from the caldera, with a pool. For those who want the village, the buses and the restaurants on foot without the cliff steps.

In Oia, at the northern tip of the island, on the caldera cliff: Santorini's most sought-after sunset happens a few steps away. For a special occasion, with Fira a bus or taxi ride away.

Machimou Margouniou Street, in Nea Chora, 400 m from the centre. A hostel for those who want the old harbour on foot, Nea Chora beach next door and the buses to Samaria and Balos.

Theotokopoulou street, in Topanas, in the old town: the Venetian harbour is at the end of the lanes. For those who want to sleep inside the walls on a simple budget and go out on the quays in the evening.

In the former Jewish quarter, Zambeliou street, a lane of tavernas and Venetian houses a step away from the old harbour. For those who want the harbour at the door and don't mind the evening bustle.

Apteron Street, 2 km from the centre, on the seafront away from the old town. A resort for those who want the beach and the pool, and the old harbour by taxi in the evening.

Strati Pantelaki Street, in Agii Apostoli, on the beaches to the west. An adults-only hotel for those who want the sea and peace, and the old town by bus.

Petrof Street, in Nea Chora, 800 m from the centre, between the neighbourhood beach and the old harbour. An adults-only boutique address for those who want the sea and the old town on foot.