Plaka Travel Guide

Athens

A traditional cafe with outdoor seating, a signboard, and a street with pedestrians.
Ancient ruins with columns and a stone building with a dome, surrounded by modern buildings and a crowd of visitors.
A bustling outdoor cafΓ© with patrons seated under large umbrellas, surrounded by historic buildings and a tree-lined street.
Ancient ruins with columns, a large stone structure, and a modern building in the background.
Ancient ruins with a large column and an archway.

Stay near popular Plaka attractions

An ancient Greek temple with columns and a partially intact roof.

Roman Agora

9.0/10 (2,880 reviews)
Find out about the history of Athens when you spend time at Roman Agora. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
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Top hotels in Plaka

Electra Metropolis Athens

Electra Metropolis Athens

5 out of 5
15 Mitropoleos Street Athens Attiki
The price is 9.429.724Β β‚« per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
9.429.724Β β‚«
11.185.316Β β‚« total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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! (1,200 reviews)
"Tout est parfait Γ  cet hΓ΄tel ."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Electra Metropolis Athens
Electra Palace Athens

Electra Palace Athens

5 out of 5
18 - 20 N Nikodimou Street Athens Attiki
The price is 9.798.397Β β‚« per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
9.798.397Β β‚«
11.605.141Β β‚« total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,011 reviews)
"Excellent hotel in a fantastic location in Athens. Use the pool every day and the breakfasts, staff and all services were fantastic."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Electra Palace Athens
Athens Gate Hotel

Athens Gate Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Syngrou Avenue Athens Attiki
The price is 4.836.026Β β‚« per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
4.836.026Β β‚«
5.805.569Β β‚« total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 coffee shops/cafes and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,034 reviews)
"Very well maintained property and very centrally located."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Athens Gate Hotel
Airotel Parthenon

Airotel Parthenon

4 out of 5
6 Makri Street Athens Attiki
The price is 3.386.734Β β‚« per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
3.386.734Β β‚«
4.156.352Β β‚« total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
"INHO, this hotel was awful. The lobby had a leaking ceiling when we came in. The elevator smelled of mold. When we got into the room, the bathroom smelled of mold and we found cut fingernails on the bed. We called the front desk and asked them to clean the room one more time, he said there was no ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Airotel Parthenon
Plaka Hotel

Plaka Hotel

3 out of 5
7, Kapnikareas & Mitropoleos St Athens Attiki
The price is 4.064.055Β β‚« per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
4.064.055Β β‚«
4.776.873Β β‚« total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,012 reviews)
"The hotel is well situated near transportation and the main attractions in Athens. Some rooms have great views of the Acropolis. Also roof top bar and restaurant have fantastic views of the Acropolis. Breakfast could be a bit better with healthy selections and better coffee. Staff is very nice and ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

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Central Athens Hotel

Central Athens Hotel

3 out of 5
Apollonos 21 Athens Attiki
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.555.901Β β‚« per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
3.555.901Β β‚«
4.198.242Β β‚« total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Very convenient right next to the airport 5 minutes walk. Plus it’s right beside the metro line to downtown"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Central Athens Hotel
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Where to stay in Plaka

Find the best Plaka areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A classical building with columns and statues, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and a clear blue sky.

Athens City Centre

Known for its fascinating museums, charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Athens City Centre. Top attractions like Syntagma Square and Acropolis are major draws. Catch the metro at Panepistimio Station or Syntagma Station to see more of the city.

Ancient ruins with columns and stone structures.

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.

The Acropolis of Athens, including the Parthenon and other ancient ruins.

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.

A grand building with classical architecture, a wide open plaza, and a busy street with light trails indicating movement.

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.

A cityscape with a prominent hill and a white building with columns in the foreground.

Kolonaki

Spend some time visiting places like Mount Lycabettus 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.

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