Athens City Centre Travel Guide

Athens

Academy of Athens showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and an administrative building
Athens which includes a city, night scenes and heritage elements
Athens which includes heritage elements, heritage architecture and building ruins
Athens City Centre
Athens City Centre

Popular places to visit

Acropolis showing landscape views, mountains and forests

Acropolis

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

Acropolis
Syntagma Square showing street scenes, an administrative building and a city

Syntagma Square

This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens.

Syntagma Square
Parthenon

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.

Parthenon
Acropolis Museum which includes a city

Acropolis Museum

This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.

Acropolis Museum
Ermou Street

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.

Ermou Street
Monastiraki Flea Market which includes street scenes, markets and food

Monastiraki Flea Market

Find souvenirs, collectables, and one-of-a-kind trinkets at this eclectic group of antique shops, tavernas and outdoor vendors.

Monastiraki Flea Market

Things to do

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

฿1,870
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
Full Day Tour in Meteora with Hotel Pickup and Honey Tasting

Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch

฿2,187
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

฿633
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Athens: Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Sunset Day Trip

Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

฿744
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip
Poros, Hydra & Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

฿4,007
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

฿1,047
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
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Top hotels in Athens City Centre

The Stanley

The Stanley

4 out of 5
1 Odisseos Str., Athens, Attiki
The price is ฿4,596 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿4,596
฿5,609 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,922 reviews)
"The hotel is nice with great roof top pool and restaurant. The only negative is the location of the hotel."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

The Stanley
Divani Palace Acropolis

Divani Palace Acropolis

5 out of 5
19 25 Parthenonos St, Athens, Attiki
The price is ฿5,059 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿5,059
฿6,324 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"The staff at the Hotel are unbelievable. Super efficient, knowledgeable and kind."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Divani Palace Acropolis
Electra Metropolis Athens

Electra Metropolis Athens

5 out of 5
15 Mitropoleos Street, Athens, Attiki
The price is ฿10,283 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿10,283
฿12,272 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,032 reviews)
"Excellent experience in the heart of Athens. Easy to walk to touristy areas if you want. Very accommodating staff. Would love to return!"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Electra Metropolis Athens
Novotel Athenes

Novotel Athenes

4 out of 5
4-6 Michail Voda Street, Athens, Attiki
The price is ฿4,528 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿4,528
฿5,532 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"It was a great choice for touring Athens"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Novotel Athenes
Athens Tiare by Mage Hotels

Athens Tiare by Mage Hotels

4 out of 5
2 Pireos Street, Athens, Attiki
The price is ฿4,581 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿4,581
฿5,592 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"The staff were great and location of hotel was ideal. I recommend Tiare Athens!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Athens Tiare by Mage Hotels
Wyndham Grand Athens

Wyndham Grand Athens

5 out of 5
2, Megalou Alexandrou St., Athens
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,735 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿4,735
฿5,955 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,234 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, extremely helpful! Rooftop restaurant was very good with a great view of the Acropolis."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Wyndham Grand Athens
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Other neighbourhoods around Athens City Centre

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
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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
Athens which includes shopping and markets

Neapoli

If you're spending some time in Neapoli, Museum and Study Centre of Greek Theatre and Olympia Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Neapoli
Athens which includes heritage elements, heritage architecture and building ruins

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
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Exarcheia

3.5/5(37 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Exarcheia. A stop by National Archaeological Museum or Epigraphical Museum might round out your trip.

Exarcheia
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.

Kolonaki

Athens City Centre Travel Guide