Thissio Travel Guide
Athens
Popular places to visit
Stoa of Attalos
Find out about the history of Athens when you spend time at Stoa of Attalos. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Temple of Hephaestos
Find out about the history of Athens when you take a trip to Temple of Hephaestos. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
Pnyx
You can find out about the history of Athens with a trip to Pnyx. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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.
Top hotels in Thissio
The Stanley
Hervorragendes Hotel mit freundlichem Personal und guter Lage in der Innenstadt. Super Aussicht auf Akropolis. Immer wieder gerne.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Sofitel Athens Airport
Clean room with nice dining options. A bit pricey but location was perfect for our early morning flight to Amsterdam as it sits on the airport grounds a short 100 yard walk to check in counter. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Athens
Not a 5 star experience
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Electra Metropolis Athens
Great stay, central to all of the best sites
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Astor Hotel Athens
We really enjoyed our stay at the Astor Hotel. The staff were wonderful, and the family room perfect for our needs. The breakfast buffet was lovely, and the setting exceptional, with a fabulous view of the Acropolis. The location is excellent for all of the archeological sites and to feel part of ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Electra Palace Athens
It was a pleasure to stay there.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Thissio
Monastiraki
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.
Psirri
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.
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.
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.
Petralona
Be sure to check out the monuments and historical sites while you're strolling through Petralona, and hop on the metro at Petralona Station to see more of the surrounding area.
