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
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

Things to do

Full Day Tour in Meteora with Hotel Pickup and Honey Tasting

Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch

Rp1.194.217
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

Rp845.505
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Rp341.205
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Buckets of spices on Athens food tour

The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens

Rp1.228.337
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens
Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option

Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option

Rp767.711
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option
Acropolis

Athens & Acropolis Highlights: a Mythological Tour

Rp1.143.036
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Athens & Acropolis Highlights: a Mythological Tour
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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 Rp1.799.865 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
Rp1.799.865
Rp2.100.760 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
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! (1,718 reviews)
"The hotel is very nice and staff are friendly. The location has great access to metro line, but it's not the cleanest part of the city which would affect your first impression. But in our next attempts to explore the area we found some nice local shops and restaurants. Overa we had a pleasant ..."

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2025

The Stanley
Athens Gate Hotel
Athens Gate Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Syngrou Avenue, Athens, Attiki
The price is Rp2.572.748 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
Rp2.572.748
Rp2.980.667 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
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! (1,708 reviews)
"It was incredible staying at Athens Gate...we had breakfast every morning at the rooftop restaurant with a view of the Acropolis... the food was fresh and even dinner at the restaurant at night was incredible. The rooms were always spotless. It was a perfect stay!"

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2025

Athens Gate Hotel
Acropolis Magenta
Acropolis Magenta
Syggrou Avenue 56, Athens, Attica
The price is Rp1.225.119 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
Rp1.225.119
Rp1.403.378 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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! (531 reviews)
"Great hotel, within walking distance of Acropolis. Easy walk to hotel from Syngrou-Fix metro station (coming from airport). Room was large, well equipped and very clean. Nice restaurants close to hotel. We were also able to take a bus directly to the cruise port from the hotel. Would definitely stay ..."

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2025

Acropolis Magenta
Athens Tower
Athens Tower
4 out of 5
Athinas 2, Ermou 78, Athens, Attiki
The price is Rp1.701.553 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
Rp1.701.553
Rp1.988.834 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
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! (1,209 reviews)
"Located right in Monastiraki square. Rooftop restaurant with amazing Acropolis views. They were a bit stingy with the towels and the reception staff was impersonal. Overall a good experience and worked fine for the purpose of walking to the major attracions."

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2025

Athens Tower
The Pinnacle Athens
The Pinnacle Athens
5 out of 5
75 Aiolou, Athens, 10551, Greece, Athens
The price is Rp2.420.728 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
Rp2.420.728
Rp2.824.815 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
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! (1,063 reviews)
"The staff were great and couldn't do enough for you. Had a little trouble with getting the shower to work and could have done with instructions though should have asked for help really. Otherwise, a comfortable room and nice little in-house restaurant with plenty of alternative hospitality within ..."

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2025

The Pinnacle Athens
Elia Ermou Athens Hotel
Elia Ermou Athens Hotel
4 out of 5
15-17 Ermou, Athens, Atikki
The price is Rp2.495.611 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
Rp2.495.611
Rp2.892.848 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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! (1,002 reviews)
A great hotel, well maintained, central location
"A great hotel with stunning view and a central location. Good, clear rooms. Breakfast area a bit packed, and central location may mean more noise. Overall, highly recommended."

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2025

Elia Ermou Athens Hotel
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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 shopping and markets

Neapoli

If you're spending some time in Neapoli, Museum and Study Centre of Greek Theatre and Olympia Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Neapoli
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

Athens City Centre Travel Guide