Exarcheia Travel Guide
Athens
Popular places to visit
National Archaeological Museum
You can browse the exhibits at National Archaeological Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Athens. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Port of Piraeus
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Acropolis
The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.
Syntagma Square
This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens.
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.
Acropolis Museum
This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.
Things to do
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
Athens to Meteora: Monasteries, Caves & Seaside Stopovers
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon: Small Group Tour
Athens: Acropolis Museum Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide
Top hotels in Exarcheia
Zeus Essence Athens Central, former Athens Key
Walkable to train and local transportation buses
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Trendy Hotel by Athens Prime Hotels
Our stay, for the most part, was quite satisfactory. Service was efficient and staff pleasant and courteous. The interior of the hotel was very clean. Our only issues was with the inconvenience of the location i.e. inaccessibility of transport vehicles to the hotel's entrance and the unattractiveness ...
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
The Stanley
The room was spotless and the housekeepers were so friendly and polite. Always available to accommodate our needs.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Grand Hyatt Athens
Everything was great
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Athens Gate Hotel
I can’t speak highly enough about the staff, location, and comfort of the Athens Gate Hotel!! I will absolutely return for a longer stay! Thank you Athens Gate!!
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Exarcheia
Neapoli
If you're spending some time in Neapoli, Olympia Theatre and Museum and Study Centre of Greek Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Athens City Centre
Known for its fascinating museums, charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Athens City Centre. Top attractions like Acropolis and Syntagma Square are major draws. Catch the metro at Panepistimio Station or Syntagma Station to see more of the city.
Omonoia
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.
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.
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.
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.
