Athens Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The Parthenon in Athens, Greece, illuminated at night.
A narrow street with shops on both sides, including a store with bags and accessories.
Ancient columns of a historical building with intricate carvings.
A street with a gelato shop and a gallery.
A market with colorful clothing and signs for 'NIK' and 'APHRODITE'.

Where to stay in Athens

Find the best Athens areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Plaka

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Plaka. Check out Adrianou Street or Tower of the Winds while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Akropoli Station to get around town.

Ancient ruins with columns and stone structures.

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.

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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.

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Kolonaki

Spend some time visiting places like Mount Lycabettus while getting to know Kolonaki, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Aristippou Station or Evangelismos Station to see more of the area.

The Acropolis of Athens, including the Parthenon and other ancient ruins.

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.

The Stanley

The Stanley

4 out of 5
1 Odisseos Str. Athens Attiki
The price is 5.505.902Β β‚« per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
5.505.902Β β‚«
6.568.251Β β‚« total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,290 reviews)
"The hotel was perfect. Great location, food, and the pool view was great."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

The Stanley
Sofitel Athens Airport

Sofitel Athens Airport

5 out of 5
Athens International Airport Spata-Artemida Attiki
The price is 10.827.919Β β‚« per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
10.827.919Β β‚«
12.746.606Β β‚« total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Spata-Artemida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,633 reviews)
"Lose to the airport after a long flight. Restaurant food was exceptional and so were the staff. Beautiful cocktails at the rooftop bar to finish off the evening’s"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Sofitel Athens Airport
Grand Hyatt Athens

Grand Hyatt Athens

5 out of 5
115, Syngrou Avenue Athens Attica
The price is 5.038.295Β β‚« per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
5.038.295Β β‚«
6.185.852Β β‚« total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,303 reviews)
"Stay there when in Athens"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Grand Hyatt Athens
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Athens Studios

Athens Studios

3A Veikou St Athens Attiki
Stay at this aparthotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,460 reviews)
"Great location! Easily walkable to main attractions and subway. Breakfast was included which was a nice bonus! They were able to hold our luggage until it was time to leave which was very convenient. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Room was quite small but it had everything we needed."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Athens Studios
DOMIOS Suites Athens

DOMIOS Suites Athens

4 Sofokleous Athens
Stay at this aparthotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, slippers and climate control. Popular attractions Ermou Street and Syntagma Square are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
"Nice rooms and clean. No front desk but staff was helpful"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

DOMIOS Suites Athens
Peri's Hotel

Peri's Hotel

2 out of 5
Sarantaporou St. & Vas. Margeti St. Spata-Artemida Attica
Stay at this aparthotel in Spata-Artemida. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,132 reviews)
"Très belle petite hôtel! Personnel très gentil et les chambres sont très propres et douilletttes. Wow je recommande sans hésiter."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

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Port of Piraeus

8.4/10 (1,997 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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