Kolonaki Travel Guide
Athens
Popular places to visit
Benaki Museum
Explore a smorgasbord of artifacts and artwork,from all of the important Greek eras, in this exquisitely restored mansion.
CAN
You can browse the exhibits at CAN, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Athens. Make time to visit the area's temples or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Museum of Cycladic Art
You can browse the exhibits at Museum of Cycladic Art, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Athens. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Dexameni Square
You can find out about the history of Athens with a trip to Dexameni Square. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Museum of the History of the Greek Costume of the Lyceum Club of Greek Women
You can browse the exhibits at Museum of the History of the Greek Costume of the Lyceum Club of Greek Women, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Athens. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
Petraki Monastery
Find out about the history of Athens when you spend time at Petraki Monastery. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
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: Small Group Tour
Athens: Acropolis Museum Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide
Top hotels in Kolonaki
St. George Lycabettus Lifestyle Hotel
It's a lovely hotel. The staff are great. We particularly enjoyed the bottle of wine and the great coffee that was provided in the room. The view from rooftop restaurant is stunning.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
The Stanley
The room was spotless and the housekeepers were so friendly and polite. Always available to accommodate our needs.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Grand Hyatt Athens
We loved Grand Hayat. The facility was beautiful, clean, and staff were friendly and professional. The breakfast was great and we loved the rooftop restaurant. We very much enjoyed our stay in 5 nights we spent in Athens.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Athens Gate Hotel
The staff were all very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. The rooms were perfect each day. And the breakfast had a lot of variety and was delicious.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Acropolis Magenta
Beautifully designed rooms, excellent cleanliness, and thoughtful welcome details that made us feel very well looked after. Fantastic location, within walking distance to restaurants and main attractions. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
President Hotel Athens
Room was excellent the staff worked to get us checked in early.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kolonaki
Hilton
While visiting Hilton, you might make a stop by sights like Athens War Museum and Athens National Gallery.
Neapoli
If you're spending some time in Neapoli, Olympia Theatre and Museum and Study Centre of Greek Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Athens City Centre
Known for its fascinating museums, charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Athens City Centre. Top attractions like Acropolis and Syntagma Square are major draws. Catch the metro at Panepistimio Station or Syntagma Station to see more of the city.
Syntagma
While you're in Syntagma, take in top sights like Syntagma Square and jump on the metro at Syntagma Station to see more of the city.
Exarcheia
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Exarcheia. A stop by National Archaeological Museum or Epigraphical Museum might round out your trip.
