Monastiraki Travel Guide

Athens

Athens which includes heritage elements, heritage architecture and building ruins
Athens which includes heritage architecture, a ruin and heritage elements
Athens showing heritage architecture and heritage elements
Athens featuring a ruin, heritage elements and heritage architecture
Athens which includes a city, night scenes and heritage elements

Popular places to visit

Monastiraki Square

Monastiraki Square

You can find out about the history of Athens with a trip to Monastiraki Square. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.

Monastiraki Square
Port of Piraeus

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.

Port of Piraeus
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

Things to do

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
Buckets of spices on Athens food tour

The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens

฿2,289
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens
Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Tour from Athens

Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Tour

฿6,357
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Tour
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour

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

฿731
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
From Athens: Daily Tour to Mykonos

From Athens: Day Tour to Mykonos

฿7,853
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
From Athens: Day Tour to Mykonos
Athens Evening Food Tour

Athens Evening Food Tour

฿2,730
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Athens Evening Food Tour
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Top hotels in Monastiraki

Athens Tower

Athens Tower

4 out of 5
Athinas 2, Ermou 78, Athens, Attiki
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 coffee shops/cafes and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,376 reviews)
"Great staff. Rooftop is best in area. For the price it was amazing. Highly recomend !"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

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Athens Tower
The Residence - Christokopidou Hotel & SPA

The Residence - Christokopidou Hotel & SPA

2 out of 5
Christokopidou 19, Psiri., Athens
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (272 reviews)
"Great service and location."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

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The Residence - Christokopidou Hotel & SPA
The Editor Hotel Athens

The Editor Hotel Athens

4 out of 5
5-7 Voreou, Athens
The price is ฿4,750 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿4,750
฿5,787 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (352 reviews)
"Great location, wonderful staff!"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

The Editor Hotel Athens
ATHENS RETRO

ATHENS RETRO

11 Vissis, Athens
The price is ฿4,306 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿4,306
฿4,978 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Syntagma Square and Acropolis are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
"The staff were awesome, friendly, helpful- arranged transfers as needed. Breakfast options were amazing. The building was clean and located in a great place for walking around."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

ATHENS RETRO
Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel

Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel

5 out of 5
7 Agias Irinis, Athens
The price is ฿5,049 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿5,049
฿6,318 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (455 reviews)
"Great Service, clean rooms, great shower, great location"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

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Pella Inn Hostel

Pella Inn Hostel

1 out of 5
104 Ermou & 1 Karaiskaki, Athens
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (205 reviews)
"The rooms were great and the staff was pleasant. The view really makes the hostel great. Showers are a bit old and outdated, feels like an outdoor shower."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

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Pella Inn Hostel
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Other neighbourhoods around Monastiraki

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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
Temple of Hephaestos featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship

Thissio

4/5(24 area reviews)

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.

Thissio
Academy of Athens showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and an administrative building

Athens City Centre

4.5/5(483 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Athens City Centre. Top attractions like Syntagma Square and Acropolis are major draws. Catch the metro at Panepistimio Station or Syntagma Station to see more of the city.

Athens City Centre
Plaka featuring street scenes, night scenes and dining out

Plaka

4.5/5(120 area reviews)

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.

Plaka
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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Omonoia

3/5(97 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and interesting museums are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Omonoia Square or National Theatre of Greece while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Omonoia Station to get around town.

Omonoia

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