Athens City Centre Travel Guide

Athens
Academy of Athens showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and an administrative building
Athens which includes a city, night scenes and heritage elements
Athens which includes heritage elements, heritage architecture and building ruins
Athens City Centre
Athens City Centre

Popular places to visit

Acropolis showing landscape views, mountains and forests

Acropolis

4.5/5(314 reviews)

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

Acropolis
Parthenon

Parthenon

4.5/5(410 reviews)

Step back in time and explore the ancient myths etched into the walls of the largest Doric temple in Greece, originally dedicated to the warrior goddess Athena.

Parthenon
Syntagma Square showing street scenes, an administrative building and a city

Syntagma Square

4/5(261 reviews)

This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens.

Syntagma Square
Acropolis Museum which includes a city

Acropolis Museum

4.5/5(331 reviews)

This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.

Acropolis Museum
Temple of Olympian Zeus showing heritage architecture and building ruins

Temple of Olympian Zeus

4.5/5(388 reviews)

Stand at the foot of towering columns which honor the father of all Olympic gods at this 1st Century temple.

Temple of Olympian Zeus
Ermou Street

Ermou Street

4/5(14 reviews)

During your trip to Athens, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Ermou Street. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Ermou Street

Things to do

Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Rp334.612
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Full Day Tour in Meteora with Hotel Pickup and Honey Tasting

Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch

Rp1.338.449
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch
Skip-the-Line Acropolis & Athens Sightseeing & Museum Tour

Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum

Rp920.183
Per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum
Buckets of spices on Athens food tour

The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens

Rp1.204.604
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

Rp818.963
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option

Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option

Rp1.606.138
Per adult
Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option
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Top hotels in Athens City Centre

The Stanley
The Stanley
4 out of 5
1 Odisseos Str., Athens, Attiki
The price is Rp1.296.084 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
Rp1.296.084
Rp1.521.513 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,568 reviews)
"I enjoyed every bit of my stay. Metro was just around the corner and the hotel was just right there at the centre so it was easy to explore the city of Athens. The staff were so amazing! I highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2024

The Stanley
Titania Hotel
Titania Hotel
4 out of 5
52 Panepistimiou Avenue, Athens, Attiki
The price is Rp1.309.696 per night from 20 Dec to 21 Dec
Rp1.309.696
Rp1.536.971 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (796 reviews)
"Overall was a good stay. Hotel and room was in good condition. I was upgraded to a better room which was appreciated. Breakfast was good. Only negative was that when we asked for few hours of late check in as our flight was in the afternoon we were asked to pay extra 40 EUR although room was available ..."

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2024

Titania Hotel
Athens Gate Hotel
Athens Gate Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Syngrou Avenue, Athens, Attiki
The price is Rp2.031.503 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
Rp2.031.503
Rp2.356.691 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 coffee shops/cafes and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,643 reviews)
"Great room overlooking the back street. Loved it!"

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024

Athens Gate Hotel
Wyndham Grand Athens
Wyndham Grand Athens
5 out of 5
2, Megalou Alexandrou St., Athens
The price is Rp1.791.085 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
Rp1.791.085
Rp2.100.184 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,148 reviews)
"Staff was amazing and made are stay wonderful!!"

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2024

Wyndham Grand Athens
Electra Metropolis Athens
Electra Metropolis Athens
5 out of 5
15 Mitropoleos Street, Athens, Attiki
The price is Rp2.956.237 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
Rp2.956.237
Rp3.423.404 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
Great hotel!
"The hotel is very clean, modern, and in a great location. The views are magnificent and the restaurant and bar was beautiful. The staff are professional and courteous, and we had the best message at the spa. We definitely plan on returning!"

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2024

Electra Metropolis Athens
Novotel Athenes
Novotel Athenes
4 out of 5
4-6 Michail Voda Street, Athens, Attiki
The price is Rp1.208.708 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
Rp1.208.708
Rp1.422.285 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (994 reviews)
Great hotel but not a great location
"The hotel is very good. Staff very friendly especially in the bar and cleaners. Breakfast was excellent with lots of variety . The pool area was good . The actual location of the hotel isnt that great and can be a bit intimidating which is a real shame. However Taxis and uber are cheap and plentiful ..."

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2024

Novotel Athenes
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Other neighbourhoods around Athens City Centre

Syntagma Square which includes a city

Syntagma

While you're in Syntagma, take in top sights like Syntagma Square and jump on the metro at Syntagma Station to see more of the city.

Syntagma
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Psirri

3.5/5(67 area reviews)

Psirri is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Athens Central Market or Omonoia Square.

Psirri
Athens which includes heritage elements, heritage architecture and building ruins

Monastiraki

4.5/5(90 area reviews)

Monastiraki is popular for its fantastic nightlife. Explore top sights like Ermou Street and Monastiraki Flea Market, and you can get around town on the metro at Monastiraki Station.

Monastiraki
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Exarcheia

3.5/5(37 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Exarcheia. A stop by National Archaeological Museum or Epigraphical Museum might round out your trip.

Exarcheia
Mount Lycabettus which includes mountains and a city

Kolonaki

4.5/5(71 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Benaki Museum while getting to know Kolonaki, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Aristippou Station or Evangelismos Station to see more of the area.

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Omonoia

3/5(97 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and interesting museums are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Omonoia Square or National Theatre of Greece while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Omonoia Station to get around town.

Omonoia

Athens City Centre Travel Guide