Peiraiki Travel Guide
Athens
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
The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.
Syntagma Square
This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens.
Parthenon
Step back in time and explore the ancient myths etched into the walls of the largest Doric temple in Greece, originally dedicated to the warrior goddess Athena.
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.
Acropolis Museum
This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.
Things to do
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
Athens: Acropolis Museum Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide
Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip
Hard Rock Cafe Athens Dining Experience
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
Top hotels in Peiraiki
The Stanley
I loved everything. I was told it was a bad area to live by my tour guide, but I loved the area and the view and my hotel room. The electricity was confusing and the floors weren’t fully clean and I saw like 3 black dots I had to swipe off my bed, but besides that the room had heating and a balcony ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt Athens
We stayed 2/13 to 2/17. We were upgraded to a higher floor. We had a club room with Acropolis view.We paid for room with breakfast buffet. The first breakfast was good. We were seated in the middle of the room. We had a view of the Acropolis from the 9th floor. The outdoor pool was closed. It is ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Sofitel Athens Airport
Very convenient location
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Electra Metropolis Athens
Clean room, lovely staff, excellent location!
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Athens Gate Hotel
Perfect location
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Acropolis Magenta
The hotel is in a nice and quiet location; near Acropolis and short walking distance to everywhere. Few authentic restaurants and bakery near by, like Opos Palia and Takis. Hotel staff is super nice and friendly. Customer were well taken care of. Special thanks Paul, a super nice gentleman. Room ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Peiraiki
Neos Kosmos
The restaurants and shopping are a few things visitors like about Neos Kosmos. Check out Onassis Cultural Centre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Neos Kosmos Station or Kasomouli Station to get around town.
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.
Thissio
Visitors often come to Thissio for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Temple of Hephaestos and Ancient Agora of Athens. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Thissio Station.
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.
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.
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.
