🇬🇷 Zakynthos, Greece
King Jason Zante
📍 Zakynthos, 29100
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Your stay — King Jason Zante
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Άγιος Νικόλαος (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: Εκκλησια Αι Γιαννισ (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: St. Denis (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
- Church: Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου (1.8 km · ~23 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Maritime Museum — 840 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Pireus Bank — 962 m · ~12 min walk
Margaris — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
ATMs are everywhere; avoid airport and tourist bureau exchange kiosks — terrible rates. Use bank ATMs in town.
Cards accepted in most hotels, restaurants, and shops; cash still needed for small tavernas, taxis, and market stalls.
Restaurants: 5-10% if service not included. Taxis: round up. Hotel staff: €1-2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Frappé or freddo espresso from a bakery or kiosk: about €2.50-3.00.
Gyros pita from a grill house: €4-5.
Moussaka or spaghetti at a family taverna: main dish €8-12.
Laganas strip and Argostoli harbour have clusters of cheap souvlaki and crepe stands.
AB Vassilopoulos, Sklavenitis, and Lidl in Zakynthos town.
Zakynthos town main street has affordable chain stores like H&M, C&A; markets for cheap beachwear.
Local bus from airport to Zakynthos town €1.80; town bus day pass ~€4. Scooter rental around €20/day.
Eat at tavernas off the tourist strip; buy bottled water and snacks from supermarkets; fill up on lunch gyros instead of dinner mains.
Good to know — Zakynthos
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
Zakynthos112 is the pan-European emergency number; in Zakynthos dial 100 for police, 166 for ambulance, 199 for fire. For non-urgent tourist police call +30 26950 28500. Keep your hotel address and nearest landmark handy.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Zakynthos, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at King Jason Zante
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Pireus Bank — 962 m · ~12 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Zakynthos Town Bus Station → Plaka Beach (Tsilivi stop)
💡 Buses are limited on Sundays—check the KTEL Zakynthos app for live times. Get off at the Tsilivi stop near Romas Taverna; it's a 10-minute walk to Plaka.
Plaka Beach Resort → Zakynthos Town Centre
💡 Flag down a taxi on Tsilivi's main strip or call +30 26950 48500. Rates are metered but confirm before departure; trips within Tsilivi are flat €5–€7.
Zakynthos Airport (ZTH) → Zakynthos Town Bus Station
💡 This is a limited summer service. From the town station, switch to the Tsilivi bus (€1.80, 25 mins). Avoid for late flights—last bus leaves at 20:00.
Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) → Plaka Beach Resort (near Tsilivi)
💡 Pre-book through the hotel or a local company like Zakynthos Transfers to avoid airport surcharges. Drivers typically meet you at arrivals with a name board.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at King Jason Zante?
Check-in at King Jason Zante is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near King Jason Zante?
Gyros pita from a grill house: €4-5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from King Jason Zante?
Local bus from airport to Zakynthos town €1.80; town bus day pass ~€4. Scooter rental around €20/day.
Top Attractions in Zakynthos
💡 Grab a coffee from a kiosk (€2) and sit on the steps by the church. The free municipal museum nearby has brilliant earthquake photos.
💡 Park at the Anafonitria monastery car park (free) then walk 15 mins. Avoid midday when tour buses jam the spot.
💡 Park near the 'Sunset Taverna' and follow the dirt track 200m. Arrive 30 mins before sunset for a bench on the rocks. No facilities.
💡 Bring water shoes. The path is rocky. Go before 10am to beat the boat crowds.
💡 Entry is €4 (cheap for the quality). On the first Sunday of each month it’s free. Photos without flash allowed. Allow 45 mins.