Gazi Travel Guide
Athens
Popular places to visit
Port of Piraeus
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the lively bars 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.
Lavrio Port
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Lavrio Port. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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 All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Meteora Day Trip with Audio Guide and Lunch Option
Athens & Acropolis Highlights: Greek Mythology Small-Group Tour
Top hotels in Gazi
The Stanley
Only the rooftop pool looks nice. The room is old. The mattress is very worn down, broken tiles, tiny shower with loose cover. The surrounding area is old, with broken buildings, unsafe to walk at night.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Sofitel Athens Airport
Front desk staff and bellhops were very helpful. This is our second time staying at this sofitel hotel. We stayed the night before our flight, hotel is directly across from airport and very easy to navigate hotel to airport. Staff from hotel loaded our luggage on a cart from our room (even though ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Athens
I am beyond disappointed with my recent stay at this hotel. What should have been a relaxing trip was ruined by the sheer lack of basic hospitality and professionalism. Upon arrival, I wasn’t even greeted. The front desk clerk acted as if my check-in was a massive inconvenience. We already checked ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Electra Metropolis Athens
Breakfast was amazing and it had a wide variety to choose from. It was a great start to the day. Hotel is within walking distance to everything. Very happy we stayed there.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Astor Hotel Athens
Location is great and convenient in the central square of Athens (Syntagma). Everything is only a 5 to 10 minute walk from the hotel. Great Parthenon breakfast views. Good quality breakfast food. Friendly and attentive staff. It's close to everything you want to see in town. Almost all of the major ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Athens Gate Hotel
Clean room, great breakfast, and extremely helpful staff
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gazi
Thissio
Visitors often come to Thissio for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Temple of Hephaestos and Ancient Agora of Athens. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Thissio Station.
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.
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.
Anafiotika
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Anafiotika. A stop by Acropolis Museum or Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum might round out your trip.
Makrigianni
While you're in Makrigianni, take in top sights like Acropolis Museum and jump on the metro at Akropoli Station to see more of the city.
