Peiraiki Travel Guide
Athens
Popular places to visit
Port of Piraeus
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the top-notch restaurants 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
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 Peiraiki
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
Electra Palace Athens
Big room and beautiful views
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Peiraiki
Petralona
Be sure to check out the monuments and historical sites while you're strolling through Petralona, and hop on the metro at Petralona Station to see more of the surrounding area.
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.
Gazi
Well liked for its restaurants and museums, Gazi is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Technopolis and Synchrono Theater, and jump on the metro at Kerameikos Station to get around the city.
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.
Thissio
Visitors often come to Thissio for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Ancient Agora of Athens and Stoa of Attalos. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Thissio 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.
