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 fascinating museums 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 shops in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Plaka
Athens Gate Hotel
Staff was wonderful. Very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Electra Metropolis Athens
Good staff; very courteous. We’ve stayed here before 8 years ago and loved it. The street facing rooms at the side can be a bit noisy - especially if you need to open the window to cool down, as the air conditioning only heats the air in February; it’s the same elsewhere too in Athens. We love the ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Electra Palace Athens
Breakfast, beds and view from the rooftop terrace was lovely. Staff were great as well. Room noise from being close to the elevator and stairs was a challenge for a restful sleep. Constantly sounded like someone was scratching at the door.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Airotel Parthenon
Very noisy air con and washroom exhaust fans
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Palladian Home
Clean cute room, friendly staff, great location, amazing breakfast! They do bring you across the street to a restaurant for the breakfast but totally worth it. Would recommend and stay again!
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Plaka Hotel
Extra clean room, very comfortable bed, delicious breakfast buffet with more items than one could eat - a banquet! OH, and a view of the Acropolis to the south. Lit at night. Wonderful!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Plaka
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mets
Though Mets may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Acropolis and Parthenon.
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.
