Decentralized Administration of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian Islands · Greece
Where to stay in Patras
Patras is a city in Decentralized Administration of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian Islands, Greece, home to about 174,000 people.
- Best months
- April to June, September and October
- Nearest airport
- GPA29 km · Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport
- Currency
- EUReuro
- Time zone
- Europe/Athens
- Language
- Greek
Things to do
What to see and do in Patras
See
- Rio-Antirio bridge
- Archaeological Museum
- Roman Odeon
- Achaia Clauss wine factory
- St. Andrew's Church
- Patras Castle
- The Lighthouse
- Turkish Baths
- King George I Square
- The Municipal Gallery
- Apollon Theatre
Do
The wide array of special events, exhibits, festivals, and various ongoing presentations, continue to delight large numbers of travelers annually, all of which have been designed to show the city of Patras at its best. For those who have never experienced the city, it is one of the best examples of a true Greek city. In addition to its tourist industry, Patras relies heavily on agriculture, its prolific wine country, and its busy shipping industry. However, it is also renowned for its colorful Carnival Season and how it has preserved the performances of ancient Greek theatre, held every year in February–March.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Patras
18 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Airotel Achaia Beach | 5.8 km | |
| Airotel Patras Smart Hotel | 1.0 km | |
| Apollon Library Suites | 18.1 km | |
| Arhontiko Pepos | 18.3 km | |
| Astir | 0.5 km | |
| Castello City | 0.3 km | |
| Castello Hotel | 7.2 km | |
| City Loft Hotel | 0.7 km | |
| Galaxy City Center Hotel | 0.2 km | |
| Guesthouse Gerofoti | 21.8 km | |
| Hotel Nafpaktos | 18.6 km | |
| Moxy Patra Marina | 1.6 km | |
| Nafs Hotel | 18.0 km | |
| Palaiologos Luxury City Hotel | 0.1 km | |
| Patras Palace Hotel | 0.6 km | |
| Porto Rio Hotel | 6.7 km | |
| Poseidon Palace | 13.9 km | |
| The Bold Type Hotel | 0.4 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Patras
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Patras are April to June, September and October. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C; December is the wettest, with about 120 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Patras: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport (GPA), about 29 km from the city centre in a straight line; Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos (ZTH, 93 km) and Kefallinia Airport (EFL, 109 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
The moovit app has accurate information and itineraries regarding urban (and some suburban) transport in Patras. There is a city bus service in Patras consisting of 10 different lines connecting most of the city and also offering connections to places outside of Patras such as the Rio Hospital, the University of Patras, the Rio Docks (useful as many intercity buses from Athens stop there) and several villages. Tickets are available at many shops and kiosks throughout the city.
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GPA · Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport
ZTH · Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos
EFL · Kefallinia Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Patras
Drink
Patras is well known for the wines produced by the Achaia Clauss wine factory and especially for a variety called Mavrodafni. Visitors should also taste the local liqueur called Tentoura, which is usually served as a digestive. Some of the best places to get a drink, especially in the warm summer months, are on the beach road in Rio. This strip of land is lined with bars and cafeterias catering to mostly Greeks. The clubs can get pretty packed, and usually European-style music is played rather than Greek. Enjoy the views of the ocean and the Rio-Antirrio Bridge, which is magnificently lit up on the weekends.
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Questions
Patras: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Patras?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Patras are April to June, September and October. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C; December is the wettest, with about 120 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Patras?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport (GPA), about 29 km from the city centre in a straight line; Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos (ZTH, 93 km) and Kefallinia Airport (EFL, 109 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Patras?
euro (EUR).
Nearby
Destinations near Patras
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.