Greek Mainland Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Greek Mainland
Athens City Centre
Known for its fascinating museums, charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Athens City Centre. Top attractions like Acropolis and Syntagma Square are major draws. Catch the metro at Panepistimio Station or Syntagma Station to see more of the city.
Plaka
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.
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.
Thessaloniki City Centre
If you're spending time in Thessaloniki City Centre, check out sights like Tsimiski Street or Nikis Avenue and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Agias Sofias Metro Station or Venizelou Metro 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.
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.
Grand Hyatt Athens
Great breakfast and SPA facilities
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
The Stanley
Really nice hotel. Clean, friendly and helpful staff, good food, nice rooftop bar
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Athens Gate Hotel
Room was very comfortable, the staff were very helpful and greeted me on every ingress and egress.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Athens Manor Houses Suites Apartments
Very nice large room. Good breakfast, Wonderful staff.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Athens Studios
Great location, clean room, very nice staff.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Holiday Suites
The Holiday Suites provide high quality accommodation in a lovely quiet area, near to the centre of Athens Thoroughly recommended
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Popular places to visit
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.
Syntagma Square
Learn about the history of Syntagma Square, one of the top monuments in Athens. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Meteora
Learn about the history of Meteora, a well-known monument in Kalabaka. Discover the mountain views and temples in this quaint area.
Parthenon
Find out about the history of Parthenon, a well-known monument in Athens. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
Lavrio Port
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Lavrio Port. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
- Port of Piraeus
- Acropolis
- Syntagma Square
- Meteora
- Parthenon
- Lavrio Port
- Acropolis Museum
- Rafina Port
- Monastiraki Flea Market
- Ermou Street
- Glyfada's Second Beach
- Port of Igoumenitsa
- Alimos Marina
- Kavos Beach
- Panathenaic Stadium
- Koukounaries Beach
- Temple of Poseidon
- Astir Beach
- Archaeological Site of Olympia
- Tsimiski Street
- Nikiti Beach
- Port of Patras
- Varkiza Beach
- Port of Nafplio
- Kalogria Beach
- Voidokilia Beach
- Mycenae
- Volos Port
