Peiraiki 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.
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
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Athens Full Day Tour, Acropolis, Museum & Cape Sounion
Athens & Acropolis Highlights: a Mythological Tour
Top hotels in Peiraiki
Grand Hyatt Athens
Hyatt stay was superb!! Break fast details & varieties, superb coffee, all plus fine staff, great city views of Athens, stole my heart!!
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
The Stanley
Yes. Nice choices at breakfast. The pool is lovely! You can see the Acropolis from the pool on top!!
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Athenaeum InterContinental by IHG
Professional and friendly staff. Breakfast is great. Clean rooms.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Ermass Modern Living Apartments
Lovely modern clean room. Staff went above and beyond and were always friendly. Roof terrace nice touch. Room had everything we needed. I don’t normally leave reviews but this hotel was 10/10.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Sofitel Athens Airport
Very convenient
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
President Hotel Athens
Great hotel!
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Peiraiki
Petralona
Be sure to check out the monuments and historical sites while you're strolling through Petralona, and hop on the metro at Petralona Station to see more of the surrounding area.
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.
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.
Koukaki
Visitors to Koukaki love its fascinating museums, and you can check out Acropolis Museum and Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Akropoli Station.
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.
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.
