Kastella Travel Guide
Athens
Popular places to visit
Port of Piraeus
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the top-notch restaurants 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 Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
Athens: Acropolis Museum Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
Hard Rock Cafe Athens Dining Experience
Top hotels in Kastella
Grand Hyatt Athens
Very clean and North American like if you like that familiar vibe. Front desk staff was excellent and the room was very clean modern and comfortable.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
The Stanley
Great service amazing people close to Metro and a lot of good places
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
President Hotel Athens
Spotlessly clean and super comfortable bed, silky soft bedsheets and duvet cover, recently renovated with a large tv and modern furnishings . Great location just 10 min walk from the metro and 5 minutes from bus stops . Several Bakeries and cafes within short distance, but the hotel breakfast buffet ...
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Sofitel Athens Airport
Worth the added expense!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Athens Gate Hotel
Everything about the Athens gate hotel was great! All the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Easy walk to plaka, the acropolis, all types of food, the city for buses stop very close. The breakfast buffet is fantastic. Room 501 has perfect view of the temple of Zeus and from the corner of ...
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Electra Rhythm Athens
Great hotel to stay.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kastella
Petralona
Be sure to check out the monuments and historical sites while you're strolling through Petralona, and hop on the metro at Petralona Station to see more of the surrounding area.
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.
Gazi
Well liked for its restaurants and museums, Gazi is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Technopolis and Synchrono Theater, and jump on the metro at Kerameikos Station to get around the city.
Thissio
Visitors often come to Thissio for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Ancient Agora of Athens and Monastiraki Flea Market. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Thissio Station.
Koukaki
Visitors to Koukaki love its fascinating museums, and you can check out Acropolis Museum and Emotions Museum of Childhood. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Akropoli Station.
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.
