Monastiraki Travel Guide
Athens
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Popular places to visit
Monastiraki Square
You can find out about the history of Athens with a trip to Monastiraki Square. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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 Full Day Tour, Acropolis, Museum & Cape Sounion
Athens & Acropolis Highlights: a Mythological Tour
Top hotels in Monastiraki
Athens Tower
Service was fantastic!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
NLH MONASTIRAKI - Neighborhood Lifestyle Hotels
Clean, modern hotel with an excellent location and wonderful staff.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Pure Hotel by Athens Prime Hotels
We had a great stay at the Pure Hotel. It was in a great spot giving us the ability to walk to all the places we wanted to go. It is close to the Plaka, Acropolis, and other key locations in Athens. The breakfast was great, lots of variety. The staff were exceptional, really friendly and helpful. ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Eternity
We had the most amazing stay at Eternity Athens. The rooms were wonderful and had every amenity you would require, the staff were extremely friendly, the breakfast was AMAZING!!! The hotel is centrally located in Athens and is within walking distance to lots of main attractions and restaurants. We ...
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
A for Athens
Loved my stay at A for Athen!!! Great staff and a wonderful location. Would stay there again.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Attalos Hotel
Great rooftop area with the voew of the accropolis, location is really nice as well
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Monastiraki
Psirri
Psirri is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Athens Central Market or Omonoia Square.
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.
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 Syntagma Square and Acropolis are major draws. Catch the metro at Panepistimio Station or Syntagma 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.
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.
Omonoia
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Omonoia Square or National Theatre of Greece while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Omonoia Station to get around town.
