Lavrio Travel Guide
Athens
Popular places to visit
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.
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 walkable area.
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 Half-Day Trip from Athens
Eating Athens: Our Big, Fat, Greek Food Tour
Meteora Day Trip with Audio Guide and Lunch Option
Top hotels in Lavrio
Nikolakakis Rooms Lavrio
Room was good, bed was a little hard for my tastes. But clean and functional of not small.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Sofitel Athens Airport
Convenient location.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Zeus Dolce by Wyndham Athens
Excellent
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Comfort Stay Athens Airport Hotel - FREE shuttle from and to the airport
Very friendly staff, room very clean
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
Overall amazing
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
The Margi
Beautiful property, wonderful team, every part of our stay was great. The bar was great for a pre dinner drink and the breakfast is a fantastic array of fresh quality food.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lavrio
Porto Rafti
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Porto Rafti. You might want to make time for a stop at Erotospiliá or Agios Spyridonas Beach.
Pangrati
You'll enjoy the cafes and gardens in Pangrati. You might want to make time for a stop at Goulandris Museum of Modern Art or Museum of Greek Scouting.
Kynosargous
Even though there aren't top sights in Kynosargous, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Acropolis. Jump on the metro at Leoforos Vouliagmenis Station to see more of the city.
Neos Kosmos
The restaurants and shopping are a few things visitors like about Neos Kosmos. Check out Onassis Cultural Centre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Neos Kosmos Station or Kasomouli 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.
Koukaki
Visitors to Koukaki love its fascinating museums, and you can check out Acropolis Museum and Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Akropoli Station.
