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
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
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
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
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

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

฿1,903
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
Full Day Tour in Meteora with Hotel Pickup and Honey Tasting

Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch

฿2,436
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

฿670
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Athens: Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Sunset Day Trip

Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

฿757
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip
Buckets of spices on Athens food tour

The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens

฿2,741
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

฿1,713
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
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 ฿6,533 per night from 19 May to 20 May
฿6,533
฿7,812 total
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
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! (1,802 reviews)
Awesome Stanley
"The Stanley is an amazing hotel full of courteous and service oriented employees. Clean, comfortable, and modern. The rooms are excellent. The highlight was the outstanding breakfast and beautiful view from the 9th floor."

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2025

The Stanley
Titania Hotel
Titania Hotel
4 out of 5
52 Panepistimiou Avenue, Athens, Attiki
The price is ฿3,546 per night from 11 May to 12 May
฿3,546
฿4,411 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
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! (825 reviews)
"We stayed here a night meanwhile we waited for our flight the next day. Hotel staff at concierge was helpful arranging transportation! It was an easy check in and check out! Breakfast was included. The restaurant on the 11th floor has a great view for the acropolis at night! Would recommend."

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025

Titania Hotel
Novotel Athenes
Novotel Athenes
4 out of 5
4-6 Michail Voda Street, Athens, Attiki
The price is ฿4,360 per night from 24 May to 25 May
฿4,360
฿5,338 total
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
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! (1,002 reviews)
Nice hotel, ok area
"Reception staff was very nice and accommodating. The hotel is nice but the area isn’t as nice but it’s ok, still walkable to the metro station."

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2025

Novotel Athenes
Divani Palace Acropolis
Divani Palace Acropolis
5 out of 5
19 25 Parthenonos St, Athens, Attiki
The price is ฿10,506 per night from 21 May to 22 May
฿10,506
฿12,522 total
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location. Very nice included breakfast. Awesome view of the Parthenon."

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2025

Divani Palace Acropolis
Electra Rhythm Athens
Electra Rhythm Athens
4 out of 5
5 Ermou Street, Athens, Attiki
The price is ฿8,392 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
฿8,392
฿9,928 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (731 reviews)
"Nice hotel with amazing views"

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2024

Electra Rhythm Athens
Electra Metropolis Athens
Electra Metropolis Athens
5 out of 5
15 Mitropoleos Street, Athens, Attiki
The price is ฿13,592 per night from 11 May to 12 May
฿13,592
฿16,035 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great hotel in the center of Athens. Terrific service and a fantastic breakfast!"

Reviewed on 1 May 2025

Electra Metropolis Athens
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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, Olympia Theatre and Museum and Study Centre of Greek 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 Monastiraki Square and Ermou Street, 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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