Athens City Centre Travel Guide

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A classical building with columns and statues, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and a clear blue sky.
Ancient ruins with columns, a bicycle, and people walking.
Ancient ruins with columns and stone structures.
A narrow street with shops on both sides, including a store with bags and accessories.
The Parthenon in Athens, Greece, with its iconic columns and ruins.

Stay near popular Athens City Centre attractions

A historic city on a hill with ancient ruins and modern buildings.

Acropolis

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The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.
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Things to do

Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour

Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour

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per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

ΰΈΏ1,070
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
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Athens Walks Food Tour: Markets, Tastings & Meals

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per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Athens Walks Food Tour: Markets, Tastings & Meals
Athens: Hop-on-Hop-off Bus & Cape Sounion Sunset Combo Tour

Athens: Hop-on-Hop-off Bus & Cape Sounion Sunset Combo Tour

ΰΈΏ1,720
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Athens: Hop-on-Hop-off Bus & Cape Sounion Sunset Combo Tour
Athens: Acropolis Museum Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide

Athens: Acropolis Museum Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide

ΰΈΏ994
per adult
Athens: Acropolis Museum Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide
Hard Rock Cafe Dining with Priority Seating

Hard Rock Cafe Athens Dining Experience

ΰΈΏ952
per traveller
82% of travellers recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Athens Dining Experience
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Where to stay in Athens City Centre

Find the best Athens City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional cafe with outdoor seating, a signboard, and a street with pedestrians.

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.

Ancient ruins with columns and stone structures.

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.

A grand building with classical architecture, a wide open plaza, and a busy street with light trails indicating movement.

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.

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 Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Akropoli Station.

A historic town with ancient ruins, a prominent castle on a hill, and a sunset sky.

Psirri

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.

Athens City Centre Travel Guide