Athens City Centre Travel Guide
Athens
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Popular places to visit
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 fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
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.
Ermou Street
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.
Monastiraki Flea Market
You can enjoy retail therapy at Monastiraki Flea Market during your stay in Athens. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
Top hotels in Athens City Centre
The Stanley
High-class hotel. Well placed in city center for transportation. Excellent attentive and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Titania Hotel
Very nice hotel. Friendly staff. Breakfast was quite good. Rooftop dining was lovely. hotel was well located. Our room was a good size and clean and well appointed. Just dark as the only window faced an interior courtyard. But overall met our needs. Great value for the room rate.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Astor Hotel Athens
Very nice hotel, staff was fantastic, helpful in so many ways. We didn’t have time for breakfast the last day we were there and they didn’t have “take away boxes” but other than that I would highly recommend this property
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Electra Metropolis Athens
Hotel was in an amazing location. View from the breakfast / dining room was unbelievable. Breakfast was delicious with lots of choices for most diets. Staff was very pleasant. Only downside, the rooms were not 5 star standards, more like 3 stars, not worth the money we paid for the rooms. You pay ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
COCO-MAT Athens BC
We spent two nights at the COCO-MAT hotel near the Acropolis. Service was excellent from time of check in through to our departure. Room and amenities were first rate, great bath towels. The hotel’s breakfast was the best we’ve experienced in Europe. It was included in our room rate and had a wide ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
ERMASS Athens
The area was slightly questionable but in hindsight it was five. The location was very central with shoppes a short walk away. Tonsssssssssss of places to eat especially late night! The room was exceptionally clean. I had a king bed, tv, microwave, mini fridge. The bathroom was clean. The housekeepers ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Athens City Centre
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.
Neapoli
If you're spending some time in Neapoli, Museum and Study Centre of Greek Theatre and Olympia Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Exarcheia
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.
Kolonaki
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.
