Peristeria Travel Guide
Athens
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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
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Athens & Acropolis Highlights: Greek Mythology Small-Group Tour
Athens Shore Excursion: Acropolis & City Tour from Piraeus Port
Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip
Top hotels in Peristeria
The Stanley
Breakfast buffet was fabulous. Staff excellent. Executive lounge was a great perk.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Grand Hyatt Athens
Great launch point hotel for a stay in Athens! Clean, functional, quiet and comfortable. Especially appreciated is the second floor (mezzanine level) welcome area where breakfast and afternoon meal buffets are presented (no fee). Would return.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Titania Hotel
Great breakfast. Clean rooms. Helpful staff.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Astor Hotel Athens
The roof top terrrace is a beautiful place for breakfast and night viewing. The staff were particularly helpful. Coffee at breakfast was the only disappointment.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
President Hotel Athens
Super clean,very friendly and helpfull staf,delicious breckfast
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Electra Metropolis Athens
Incredible location & views of the iconic Acropolis 🎉✨🍾 Beautiful suites-fabulous over the top breakfast-incredible staff👊👊👊
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Peristeria
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.
Elliniko
If you're spending time in Elliniko, check out sights like The Ellinikon Experience Park or Agiou Alexandrou Beach and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Agios Alexandros Station or Ellinon Olympionikon Station.
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.
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.
