Anything to actually do in Piraeus?

[cubrinj]

I am traveling to Greece this summer and flying into Athens. I will spend a few days there, then head out for a cruise. I am trying to figure out where to stay. When I ask, no one tells me to stay in Piraeus, which would be the most convenient option. Is there a reason no one is stying near Piraeus? Or am I missing something?

So far, I am thinking of booking a hotel by the Acropolis - but I want to consider all my options.

 

[k_tsoukalas]

I am traveling to Greece this summer and flying into Athens. I will spend a few days there, then head out for a cruise. I am trying to figure out where to stay. When I ask, no one tells me to stay in Piraeus, which would be the most convenient option. Is there a reason no one is stying near Piraeus? Or am I missing something?

So far, I am thinking of booking a hotel by the Acropolis - but I want to consider all my options.

I have heard very, very good things about a three island cruise that you can do that goes to Aegina, Poros, and Hydra - it's a one day thing. I would stay near Piraeus- there are some lovely hotels! Also, I would recommend going to the temple of Poseidon at sunset - that was one of the highlights for me on one of my last trips to Greece.