Athens Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Acropolis featuring heritage elements, a ruin and heritage architecture
Monastiraki Flea Market featuring street scenes, a square or plaza and a city
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Athens which includes street scenes, shopping and markets

Where to stay in Athens

Academy of Athens showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and an administrative building

Athens City Centre

4.5/5(483 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Athens City Centre. Top attractions like Syntagma Square and Acropolis are major draws. Catch the metro at Panepistimio Station or Syntagma Station to see more of the city.

Athens City Centre
Plaka featuring street scenes, night scenes and dining out

Plaka

4.5/5(120 area reviews)

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.

Plaka
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Monastiraki

4.5/5(90 area reviews)

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.

Monastiraki
Syntagma Square which includes a city

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.

Syntagma
Mount Lycabettus which includes mountains and a city

Kolonaki

4.5/5(71 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Benaki Museum 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.

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Psirri

3.5/5(67 area reviews)

Psirri is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Athens Central Market or Omonoia Square.

Psirri
The Stanley
The Stanley
4 out of 5
1 Odisseos Str., Athens, Attiki
The price is 5.076.202 ₫ per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
5.076.202 ₫
6.084.960 ₫ total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,868 reviews)
"Nice area"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

The Stanley
Grand Hyatt Athens
Grand Hyatt Athens
5 out of 5
115, Syngrou Avenue, Athens, Attica
The price is 4.915.099 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
4.915.099 ₫
6.054.382 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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! (625 reviews)
"The views of Athens and the Apocalypse and Parthenon were breathtaking! The staff were very professional and friendly! The breakfast buffet had everything you could possibly ask for!"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Grand Hyatt Athens
Sofitel Athens Airport
Sofitel Athens Airport
5 out of 5
Athens International Airport, Spata-Artemida, Attiki
The price is 9.558.473 ₫ per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
9.558.473 ₫
11.313.744 ₫ total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,603 reviews)
"Room was clean and nice. Very kind staff"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Sofitel Athens Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Athens Studios
Athens Studios
3A Veikou St, Makrigyianni, 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,125 reviews)
"This property is located in a great area close to the Acropolis and more. When I emailed with questions before our stay, they were very responsive. Their breakfast was very nice!"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Athens Studios
Athens Manor Houses Suites Apartments
Athens Manor Houses Suites Apartments
Athinaidos 2 & Evaggelistrias, Athens
Stay at this aparthotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (386 reviews)
"Wonderful all around. Central location!"

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2025

Athens Manor Houses Suites Apartments
The Omnia Collection Pagrati
The Omnia Collection Pagrati
30 Chremonidou, Athens, Attica, Athens
Stay at this apartment in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Syntagma Square and Parthenon are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (106 reviews)
"The Hotel was in a great location, super clean, had great amenities and was beautiful. The staff - especially Nadia, Niko and Ivan were so helpful and welcoming. They helped me so much on city information and they went above and beyond when I accidentally left a personal item at the hotel - they ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

The Omnia Collection Pagrati
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Athens

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
436
5 - Excellent 56%
4 - Good
281
4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
51
3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
12
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Athens is a beautiful city with lots to see and do and the people are warm and welcoming!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great city to feel welcome by its citizens. Just amazing!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great city. Lovely hosts.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I love Athens. It has friendly and laidback feel and lots of personality. Things just happen: religious processions, street music, etc.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

There is a lot to see in Athens. You turn a corner and there is another interesting historical something to explore. The people are friendly and the food is amazing. Nothing was expensive. Like all big cities, it's really busy even in winter.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

The only reason to go to Athens is to see the ancient ruins. Modern Athens is an ugly city blighted by traffic.

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