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
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
Athens: Acropolis Museum Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide
Athens Full Day Tour, Acropolis, Museum & Cape Sounion
Athens & Acropolis Highlights: a Mythological Tour
Delphi Full-Day trip guided group Tour from Athens
Top hotels in Mets
Grand Hyatt Athens
The hotel itself is beautiful, and the rooms are super clean with daily housekeeping. the on-site restaurant is pricey and the food isn’t great—definitely better to try one of the many restaurants nearby.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
The Stanley
The staff were great Room was nice and clean
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Ermass Modern Living Apartments
Very swanky, quaint place, plenty of perks. Very clean with nice helpful staff. The breakfast you can order is quite tasty as well. Normally they even have a laundry facility, but sadly it was being renovated when I visited in November 2025 (so I just walked about 2 blocks to a local laundromat, ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
President Hotel Athens
Room was clean - still think the experience is marred by the fact the hotel charges for bottled water in the room after the first night … bizarre policy.. never seen that in a decent business hotel
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Zeus Essence Ramada by Wyndham Athens
great location - clean rooms, awesome pool aras
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Sofitel Athens Airport
Really like the bathroom layout
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mets
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.
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.
Koukaki
Visitors to Koukaki love its fascinating museums, and you can check out Acropolis Museum and Emotions Museum of Childhood. 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.
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.
