Our favourite hotels near Ancient State Prison

Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Adrian Hotel Athens

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

$ 133 Price from:
Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Plaka Hotel Athens

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$ 119 Price from:
Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

A for Athens

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Kimon Athens Hotel

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AthenStyle

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Guest rating: Great, 3.5

Metropolis Hotel Athens

$ 85 Price from:
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Central Athens Hotel

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Hermes Hotel Athens

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Guest rating: Great, 3.5

Athos Athens

$ 60 Price from:
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Carolina Hotel Athens

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Attalos Hotel Athens

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Nefeli Hotel Athens

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Best Western Amazon Hotel Athens

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Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Electra Palace Hotel Athens

The hotel lies six kilometres from the Apollon Coast, which stretches from Piraeus to Cape Sounio...

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Athens Cypria Hotel

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The Ancient State Prison of Athens that can be found in the Agora may have just been recently identified, but it is already considered one of the most fascinating attractions in the city. As such, this ancient prison is considered a great contributor to the tourism of Athens.

Located in the southwestern area of the Agora, the building that houses the prison is said to date way back to the middle part of the 5th century BC. The prison has a clear passage in the middle that features roomy cells on both sides. The first two cells to the right of the prison's entryway, which were described by Plato as the rooms that speak with one another, were the spaces where Socrates spent the last days of his life, accompanied by his pupils. These rooms, where the famous philosopher also ended his life with a deadly hemlock dosage, are the reasons why the prison is flocked by visitors, and they are considered a major contributor to the tourism of Athens.