Petralona 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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Private Mykonos Tour Tailor-Made | Choice of the guest
The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
Top hotels in Petralona
The Stanley
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Grand Hyatt Athens
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Sofitel Athens Airport
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Electra Metropolis Athens
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Ramada by Wyndham , Athens Club Attica Riviera
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
NLH MATI Seafront - Neighborhood Lifestyle Hotels
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Petralona
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.
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.
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.
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.
Plaka
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Plaka. Check out Adrianou Street or Roman Agora while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Akropoli Station to get around town.