Petralona 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
Find out about the history of Parthenon, a well-known monument in Athens. 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 Petralona

Sofitel Athens Airport
I was hoping for a world class gym, and it's one small room very disappointing.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

The Stanley
Staff reluctantly helpful.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Grand Hyatt Athens
The room was clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Astor Hotel Athens
Amazing stuff the people at reception very nice and helpful location. Great close to many things clean and safety.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Electra Metropolis Athens
Outstanding location .
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

President Hotel Athens
Average
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Petralona

Thissio
Visitors often come to Thissio for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Temple of Hephaestos and Ancient Agora of Athens. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Thissio Station.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
