Peristeria Travel Guide
Athens
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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.

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.

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 Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour

Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket

Meteora Day Trip with Audio Guide and Lunch Option

Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens

Eating Athens: Our Big, Fat, Greek Food Tour
Top hotels in Peristeria

Grand Hyatt Athens
Hotel was great--very easy access to everything you want to visit in athens. Meals were good, drinks fine, coffee nice! Rooms were tidy, the hotel was so quiet on a busy street--almost oddly quiet. Good place to stay
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

The Stanley
Everything at The Stanley was excellent. Very friendly and helpful staff. The room was clean on arrival and daily housekeeping kept up the standards. Buffet breakfast had great variety of foods. The rooftop bar, restaurant and pool has an amazing view of the city and Acropolis. There are also great ...
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Acropolis Magenta
Room was perfect. Excellent bathroom, comfortable bed, tea and coffee facilities (and you could go downstairs to grab more if you needed). Warm, welcoming and friendly staff. 10/10 would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Electra Metropolis Athens
Great location. Best view of the Acropolis in Athens from the rooftop restaurant. Clean room. Nice bathroom. Courteous staff.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Athens Gate Hotel
Spotless room, amazing staff and location.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Electra Palace Athens
The Best
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Peristeria

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.

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.

Elliniko
If you're spending time in Elliniko, check out sights like The Ellinikon Experience Park or Agiou Alexandrou Beach and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Agios Alexandros Station or Ellinon Olympionikon Station.

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.

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.
