Athens City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Acropolis
The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.
Parthenon
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.
Syntagma Square
This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Stand at the foot of towering columns which honor the father of all Olympic gods at this 1st Century temple.
Acropolis Museum
This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.
Ermou Street
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.
Things to do
Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
Riviera of Athens *Poseidon Temple* Springs & Lake Vouliagmeni
Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip
Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option
The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens
Top hotels in Athens City Centre
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Other neighbourhoods around Athens City Centre
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.
Psirri
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.
Monastiraki
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.
Exarcheia
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.
Kolonaki
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.
Omonoia
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.
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Hotels Near Athens City Centre, Athens
- Plaka Hotels
- Monastiraki Hotels
- Koukaki Hotels
- Kolonaki Hotels
- Psirri Hotels
- Syntagma Hotels
- Thissio Hotels
- Makrigianni Hotels
- Neos Kosmos Hotels
- Hilton Hotels
- Omonoia Hotels
- Exarcheia Hotels
- Pangrati Hotels
- Petralona Hotels
- Anafiotika Hotels
- Kynosargous Hotels
- Metaxourgeio Hotels
- Neapoli Hotels
- Kypseli Hotels
- Gazi Hotels