Monastiraki Travel Guide

Athens

Ancient ruins with columns and stone structures.
Ancient stone columns and ruins with a clear blue sky and distant mountains.
Ancient stone columns with intricate carvings against a clear blue sky.
Ancient stone columns and steps of a historical site.
Ancient ruins with columns, a bicycle, and people walking.

Stay near popular Monastiraki attractions

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.
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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

ΰΈΏ780
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
Buckets of spices on Athens food tour

Athens Walks Food Tour: Markets, Tastings & Meals

ΰΈΏ2,790
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
Skip-the-line Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Tour

Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Tour

ΰΈΏ1,592
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Tour
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Where to stay in Monastiraki

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A classical building with columns and statues, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and a clear blue sky.

Athens City Centre

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.

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 Tower of the Winds while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Akropoli Station to get around town.

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 Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Akropoli 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.

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.

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