The BritishSchool at Athens provides on-site accommodation for Members studying in Athens and Knossos. The School's Athens premises are set in a large, secluded garden adjoining the AmericanSchool of Classical Studies at Athens in the central Kolonaki district, close to the Evangelismos Metro station and a 10 minute walk to Syntagma Square. Up to 20 Members can be accommodated in 10 single and 5 twin rooms. Breakfast is provided each morning, and tea and coffee are also available throughout the day. Residents have access to the Finlay common room, a large self-catering kitchen, and a laundry room.
Accommodation is generally available from the first week of October to the last week of August; the School is closed to members in September for the undergraduate summer school and annual maintenance work . To check on availability, contact the Accommodation Secretary. You are advised to book well in advance since demand is often high.
Accommodation is also available at Knossos for members whose research takes them to Crete. The Taverna, situated in its own gardens close to the Villa Ariadne, contains 6 bedrooms (4 double and 2 single), a self-catering kitchen, and a comfortable saloni. Bathroom facilities are sited in an adjoining block. Contact the Knossos Curator for further information and bookings.
