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.
Acropolis Museum
This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.
Ermou Street
During your trip to Athens, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Ermou Street. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
Top hotels in Sounio
Cape Sounio, A Grecotel Resort to Live
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
Dolce by Wyndham Athens Attica Riviera
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025
Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025
Aethon Airport Project Hotel-Free Shuttle
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025
Hotel Vincci EverEden
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sounio
Porto Rafti
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Porto Rafti. You might want to make time for a stop at Agios Spyridonas Beach or Erotospiliá.
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.
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.
Pangrati
You'll enjoy the cafes and gardens in Pangrati. You might want to make time for a stop at Goulandris Museum of Modern Art or Museum of Greek Scouting.
Hilton
While visiting Hilton, you might make a stop by sights like Athens National Gallery and Athens War Museum.
Koukaki
Visitors to Koukaki love its fascinating museums, and you can check out Acropolis Museum and Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Akropoli Station.