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.
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.
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.
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
Electra Metropolis Athens
Great stay, central to all of the best sites
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Electra Palace Athens
It was a pleasure to stay there.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Athens Gate Hotel
friendly staffs, nice breakfast
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Airotel Parthenon
Very good breakfast and convenient location Also nice to have a bathtub in the room
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Palladian Home
The staff is very friendly and helpful. The location is very convenient, with many restaurants and shops nearby.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Plaka Hotel
The property is in a great location! The restaurant is amazing!!! The entire staff is outstanding! The breakfast at the restaurant was great. The eggs were very good, which is surprising for a buffet. The room was adequate. At least we had a balcony. The afternoon check in staff was okay. The morning ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 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.
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.
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.
