Athens City Centre Travel Guide

Athens

Academy of Athens showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and an administrative building
Athens which includes a city, night scenes and heritage elements
Athens which includes heritage elements, heritage architecture and building ruins
Athens City Centre
Athens City Centre

Popular places to visit

Acropolis showing landscape views, mountains and forests

Acropolis

4.5/5(314 reviews)

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

Acropolis
Syntagma Square showing street scenes, an administrative building and a city

Syntagma Square

4/5(261 reviews)

This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens.

Syntagma Square
Parthenon

Parthenon

4.5/5(410 reviews)

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.

Parthenon
Acropolis Museum which includes a city

Acropolis Museum

4.5/5(331 reviews)

This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.

Acropolis Museum
Ermou Street

Ermou Street

4/5(14 reviews)

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.

Ermou Street
Monastiraki Flea Market which includes street scenes, markets and food

Monastiraki Flea Market

4/5(352 reviews)

Find souvenirs, collectables, and one-of-a-kind trinkets at this eclectic group of antique shops, tavernas and outdoor vendors.

Monastiraki Flea Market

Things to do

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

Rp956.610
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
Full Day Tour in Meteora with Hotel Pickup and Honey Tasting

Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch

Rp1.118.851
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Rp324.099
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

Rp535.702
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
Buckets of spices on Athens food tour

The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens

Rp1.170.891
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens
Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option

Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option

Rp669.627
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option
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Top hotels in Athens City Centre

The Stanley

The Stanley

4 out of 5
1 Odisseos Str., Athens, Attiki
The price is Rp2.642.885 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
Rp2.642.885
Rp3.198.295 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,944 reviews)
"This hotel is all about location and views. Perfectly situated, it’s easy to explore the area on foot, but the real gem is the rooftop — absolutely spectacular and the best place to unwind, soak in the atmosphere, and enjoy the city from above. The rooms were fine: comfortable enough, though nothing ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

The Stanley
Electra Metropolis Athens

Electra Metropolis Athens

5 out of 5
15 Mitropoleos Street, Athens, Attiki
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp5.528.424 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp5.528.424
Rp6.577.485 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,050 reviews)
"The hotel was beyond awesome! The location, staff, service and breakfast buffet was above and beyond expectations! The location is fabulous! The PLAKA is steps from the hotel making your stay perfect!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Electra Metropolis Athens
Divani Palace Acropolis

Divani Palace Acropolis

5 out of 5
19 25 Parthenonos St, Athens, Attiki
The price is Rp2.822.318 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp2.822.318
Rp3.496.650 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"The property was great. Convenient location and access"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Divani Palace Acropolis
Wyndham Grand Athens

Wyndham Grand Athens

5 out of 5
2, Megalou Alexandrou St., Athens
The price is Rp2.403.951 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp2.403.951
Rp3.020.350 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,237 reviews)
"The room was the right size and quiet we enjoyed our stay and will be staying again in the near future"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Wyndham Grand Athens
Apollo Palm Hotel

Apollo Palm Hotel

3 Kranaou, Athens
The price is Rp2.836.071 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp2.836.071
Rp3.323.299 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (548 reviews)
"The super friendly stuff very welcoming The roof top area Enjoyed the view of the acropolis"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Apollo Palm Hotel
PLAY Theatrou Athens

PLAY Theatrou Athens

5 Theatrou, Athens
The price is Rp1.624.536 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
Rp1.624.536
Rp1.887.296 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (255 reviews)
"The staff here couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful! We would stay here again, but not in the middle of summer, without a pool the heat was unbearable and we had pay to use the pool at another hotel nearby. Just a plunge pool would have been great (but the plunge pool is now unused)."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

PLAY Theatrou Athens
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Other neighbourhoods around Athens City Centre

Syntagma Square which includes a city

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.

Syntagma
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Psirri

3.5/5(67 area reviews)

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.

Psirri
Athens which includes shopping and markets

Neapoli

If you're spending some time in Neapoli, Olympia Theatre and Museum and Study Centre of Greek Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Neapoli
Athens which includes heritage elements, heritage architecture and building ruins

Monastiraki

4.5/5(90 area reviews)

Monastiraki is popular for its fantastic nightlife. Explore top sights like Ermou Street and Monastiraki Flea Market, and you can get around town on the metro at Monastiraki Station.

Monastiraki
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Exarcheia

3.5/5(37 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Exarcheia. A stop by National Archaeological Museum or Epigraphical Museum might round out your trip.

Exarcheia
Mount Lycabettus which includes mountains and a city

Kolonaki

4.5/5(71 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Benaki Museum while getting to know Kolonaki, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Aristippou Station or Evangelismos Station to see more of the area.

Kolonaki

Athens City Centre Travel Guide