Mets 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
Learn about the history of Acropolis, one of the top monuments in Athens. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Syntagma Square
Learn about the history of Syntagma Square, one of the top monuments in Athens. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Parthenon
Find out about the history of Parthenon, a well-known monument in Athens. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and temples in this culturally rich area.

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
You can browse the exhibits at Acropolis Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Athens. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.
Top hotels in Mets

The Stanley
Excellent service
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Grand Hyatt Athens
We stayed 2/13 to 2/17. We were upgraded to a higher floor. We had a club room with Acropolis view.We paid for room with breakfast buffet. The first breakfast was good. We were seated in the middle of the room. We had a view of the Acropolis from the 9th floor. The outdoor pool was closed. It is ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Sofitel Athens Airport
Very clean, great staff
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Electra Metropolis Athens
Clean room, lovely staff, excellent location!
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Astor Hotel Athens
Very friendly from get go
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Electra Palace Athens
Excellent option for Athens stay. Hotel was close to many of the major activities, staffs were very friendly. You can't say enough good things about rooftop restaurant. Breakfast was excellent with a million dollar view!!! We also had a dinner and night view was also great. Room was clean and just ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mets

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
