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 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.
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.
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
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip
Athens & Acropolis Highlights: Greek Mythology Small-Group Tour
Top hotels in Peiraiki
The Stanley
"Very happy with this hotel"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Sofitel Athens Airport
"Extremely convenient. While this property is not attached to the airport it is literally a 2 minute walk from the airport entrance to the hotel entrance. Most of it is even covered. Stay here as it is a lovely hotel, the staff is wonderful and you can’t get a more comfortable convenient stay over ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Grand Hyatt Athens
"Very nice hotel"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Titania Hotel
"Helpful staff. Clean basic rooms. Nice rooftop bar and restaurant."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Astor Hotel Athens
"Very clean. Staff very accommodating. Centrally located."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Electra Metropolis Athens
"This was a wonderful property, close to everything"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Peiraiki
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
