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 top-notch restaurants 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 temples 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

Be My Guest Athens
The staff are really nice, location is great and the breakfast is good.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

The Stanley
Good hotel
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Grand Hyatt Athens
All perfect!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Athens Gate Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Acropolis Magenta
Very clean facilities. Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Good location - all major sites within walking distance.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Electra Palace Athens
Big room and beautiful views
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Thissio

Gazi
Well liked for its restaurants and museums, Gazi is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Technopolis and Synchrono Theater, and jump on the metro at Kerameikos Station to get around 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.

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.
