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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Petralona
The Stanley
High-class hotel. Well placed in city center for transportation. Excellent attentive and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Sofitel Athens Airport
Check-in was easy and staff nice. Dinner at restaurant was good. Room was nice and clean, but the sink drain was very slow to drain water. The hairdryer is low quality, and considering the cost of the hotel room it should definitely be a better quality.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Grand Hyatt Athens
Ok
Reviewed on 14 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
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 Monastiraki Square and Ermou Street, 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.
