Plaka Travel Guide
Athens
Popular places to visit
Roman Agora
Find out about the history of Athens when you spend time at Roman Agora. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Adrianou Street
During your trip to Athens, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Adrianou Street. While in this walkable area, you can savour the restaurants and cafes.
Tower of the Winds
You can find out about the history of Athens when you stop by Tower of the Winds. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens is just one of the places to see in Athens, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's temples or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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 temples in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Plaka
Electra Palace Athens
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Metropolis Hotel
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Plaka Hotel
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Airotel Parthenon
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Central Athens Hotel
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The Dolli at Acropolis, A Hotel to Live
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Other neighbourhoods around Plaka
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.
Koukaki
Visitors to Koukaki love its fascinating museums, and you can check out Acropolis Museum and Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Akropoli Station.
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.
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.
Kynosargous
Even though there aren't top sights in Kynosargous, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Acropolis. Jump on the metro at Leoforos Vouliagmenis Station to see more of the city.
Plaka Travel Guide
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- Roman Agora
- Adrianou Street
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens
- Church of Saint Catherine
- Hellenic Children’s Museum
- Choragic Monument of Lysicrates
- Museum of Greek Children's Art
- Museum of Greek Folk Art
- Institute for Research on Music and Acoustics
- Dora Stratou Greek Dances Theater
- Church of Saint Nikolaos Rangavas
- Philomousou Etairias Square
- Technis Theater
- Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments
- Benizelos Mansion
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