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

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 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
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
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
Monastiraki Flea Market which includes street scenes, markets and food

Monastiraki Flea Market

4/5(352 reviews)

Find souvenirs, collectables, and one-of-a-kind trinkets at this eclectic group of antique shops, tavernas and outdoor vendors.

Monastiraki Flea Market
Ancient Agora showing a ruin

Ancient Agora of Athens

4.5/5(307 reviews)

Walk along the covered promenades where affluent Athenians exchanged gossip, political news, and wares.

Ancient Agora of Athens

Things to do

Full Day Tour in Meteora with Hotel Pickup and Honey Tasting

Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch

Rp1.222.194
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

Rp841.277
per adult
94% 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

Rp763.871
per adult
Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option
Buckets of spices on Athens food tour

The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens

Rp1.222.194
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Rp339.498
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
From Athens: Bus Trip to Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio

From Athens: Bus Trip to Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio

Rp475.298
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Athens: Bus Trip to Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio
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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 Rp1.473.163 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
Rp1.473.163
Rp1.723.788 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
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! (1,680 reviews)
"1. I liked the convenient location. Steps to subway. 2. I did not like the seasonal heating/AC. I like to be able to turn on AC."

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2025

The Stanley
Athens Gate Hotel
Athens Gate Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Syngrou Avenue, Athens, Attiki
The price is Rp2.142.899 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
Rp2.142.899
Rp2.484.283 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (1,689 reviews)
"This is a lovely hotel n an excellent location just opposite the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Walk around the corner and you are at the Akropolis metro station, new museum and the entrance to the Plaka shopping streets! Excellent restaurant on the roof with panaramic view of the Akropolis and the whole ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2025

Athens Gate Hotel
Elia Ermou Athens Hotel
Elia Ermou Athens Hotel
4 out of 5
15-17 Ermou, Athens, Atikki
The price is Rp2.233.418 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
Rp2.233.418
Rp2.587.108 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Excellent location but very noisy at night
"A hotel in an excellent location and a very helpful staff, but there was a terrible noise at night, probably from the Sm Tavern or street singers from across the street that are heard inside the room and really interfere with the application even when the windows are closed"

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2025

Elia Ermou Athens Hotel
The Pinnacle Athens
The Pinnacle Athens
5 out of 5
75 Aiolou, Athens, 10551, Greece, Athens
The price is Rp1.735.370 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
Rp1.735.370
Rp2.038.410 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,037 reviews)
"This was an excellent property. Near everything. Staff were wonderful"

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2025

The Pinnacle Athens
Acropolis Magenta
Acropolis Magenta
Syggrou Avenue 56, Athens, Attica
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.205.381 per night from 14 Feb to 15 Feb
Rp1.205.381
Rp1.377.342 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Feb - 15 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (505 reviews)
"The hotel is nice. The only thing is that the hotel booked me a taxi for 50 Euro. But the driver charged us 65 at the airport."

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2025

Acropolis Magenta
Athens Tower
Athens Tower
4 out of 5
Athinas 2, Ermou 78, Athens, Attiki
The price is Rp1.407.053 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
Rp1.407.053
Rp1.648.648 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 coffee shops/cafes and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,180 reviews)
"we came after midnight the reception was available with a great smile waiting for us. the breakfast was good"

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2025

Athens Tower
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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.

Kolonaki
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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 National Theatre of Greece or Omonoia Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Omonoia Station to get around town.

Omonoia

Athens City Centre Travel Guide