Sounio 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
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience
Top hotels in Sounio
Cape Sounio, A Grecotel Resort to Live
Not relevant Pool was closrd due to wheather
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
Excelente hotel, de los mejores en los que me he quedado, personal muy capacitado y con la mejor atención, desayuno muy variado y con opciones veganas y orgánicas. Actividades dentro del resort excelentes. Espero el próximo año regresar!!
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Aethon Airport Project Hotel-Free Shuttle by GK Hospitality Group
Airport shuttle was great. Staff member was super rude. Front desk staffer was not helpful. The property was great new and rooms were renovated. But the staffer if you can deal with her you be good
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Zeus Dolce by Wyndham Athens
Room was dirty, multiple items in need of repair. Someone entered our room one evening after we were in bed sleeping…broken dead bolt on room door!
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
GK Airport Suites - Free Shuttle by GK Hospitality Group
There was no staff. Only messages and they were very late and not informative. It took a long tome to get any information on how to get in to the place. Ot didnt artive ultil we were already at the place 5 minutes. They had us us panicking because they wouldn't commit to times for oir airpoorr shuttles ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso
Staff was amazing, phenomenal stay I would definitely come back. I appreciate the attentiveness they showed me. Very clean, amenities were great and the view was perfect.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sounio
Porto Rafti
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Porto Rafti. You might want to make time for a stop at Avláki or Agios Spyridonas Beach.
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.
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.
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.
Hilton
While visiting Hilton, you might make a stop by sights like Athens National Gallery and Athens War Museum.
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.
