Petralona 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 Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Athens & Acropolis Highlights: Greek Mythology Small-Group Tour
Athens Shore Excursion: Acropolis & City Tour from Piraeus Port
Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip
Top hotels in Petralona
The Stanley
High-class hotel. Well placed in city center for transportation. Excellent attentive and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Sofitel Athens Airport
Welcome was poor, actually felt discriminated and disappointed. The person went beyond me to take the other people's luggage and welcomed them to the hotel and i was ignored. At the reception desk, the first statement when i announced i was there to check in, was "is this your first stay with us?" ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Grand Hyatt Athens
Ok
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Titania Hotel
Very nice hotel. Friendly staff. Breakfast was quite good. Rooftop dining was lovely. hotel was well located. Our room was a good size and clean and well appointed. Just dark as the only window faced an interior courtyard. But overall met our needs. Great value for the room rate.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Astor Hotel Athens
Very nice hotel, staff was fantastic, helpful in so many ways. We didn’t have time for breakfast the last day we were there and they didn’t have “take away boxes” but other than that I would highly recommend this property
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Electra Metropolis Athens
Friendly staff and always very helpful. Clean rooms and quiet rooms.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Petralona
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.
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.
Monastiraki
Monastiraki is popular for its fantastic nightlife. Explore top sights like Monastiraki Square and Ermou Street, and you can get around town on the metro at Monastiraki Station.
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.
