Gerakas 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
You can find out about the history of Athens with a trip to Parthenon. Discover the fascinating museums 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 fascinating museums.
Top hotels in Gerakas
The Stanley
Only the rooftop pool looks nice. The room is old. The mattress is very worn down, broken tiles, tiny shower with loose cover. The surrounding area is old, with broken buildings, unsafe to walk at night.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Sofitel Athens Airport
Front desk staff and bellhops were very helpful. This is our second time staying at this sofitel hotel. We stayed the night before our flight, hotel is directly across from airport and very easy to navigate hotel to airport. Staff from hotel loaded our luggage on a cart from our room (even though ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Athens
Beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Electra Metropolis Athens
Breakfast great! Staff and room very nice.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Astor Hotel Athens
Location is great and convenient in the central square of Athens (Syntagma). Everything is only a 5 to 10 minute walk from the hotel. Great Parthenon breakfast views. Good quality breakfast food. Friendly and attentive staff. It's close to everything you want to see in town. Almost all of the major ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Athens Gate Hotel
Clean room, great breakfast, and extremely helpful staff
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gerakas
Hilton
While visiting Hilton, you might make a stop by sights like Athens National Gallery and Athens War Museum.
Pangrati
You'll enjoy the cafes and gardens in Pangrati. You might want to make time for a stop at Goulandris Museum of Modern Art or Museum of Greek Scouting.
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.
Neapoli
If you're spending some time in Neapoli, Museum and Study Centre of Greek Theatre and Olympia Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Acropolis and Syntagma Square are major draws. Catch the metro at Panepistimio Station or Syntagma Station to see more of the city.
