Neos Kosmos Travel Guide
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Visit Neos Kosmos
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.

Lavrio Port
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Lavrio Port. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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

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

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

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

Skip the Line Ticket to Athens Acropolis Museum
Top hotels in Neos Kosmos

Grand Hyatt Athens
Hotel was great--very easy access to everything you want to visit in athens. Meals were good, drinks fine, coffee nice! Rooms were tidy, the hotel was so quiet on a busy street--almost oddly quiet. Good place to stay
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

B4B Athens Signature Hotel
Clean and comfortable hotel. Close to point of interest in Athens. Staff are courteous and helpful.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Athenaeum InterContinental by IHG
Food at the restaurant was great. Rooms are clean and fresh. Nice peaceful tones.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

The Stanley
Everything at The Stanley was excellent. Very friendly and helpful staff. The room was clean on arrival and daily housekeeping kept up the standards. Buffet breakfast had great variety of foods. The rooftop bar, restaurant and pool has an amazing view of the city and Acropolis. There are also great ...
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Acropolis Magenta
Room was perfect. Excellent bathroom, comfortable bed, tea and coffee facilities (and you could go downstairs to grab more if you needed). Warm, welcoming and friendly staff. 10/10 would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Sofitel Athens Airport
Great location, very convenient for a late oversea arrival. 2 minutes walk directly across from luggage claim. City tram station is next to hotel.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Neos Kosmos

Kynosargous
Even though there aren't top sights in Kynosargous, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Acropolis. Jump on the metro at Leoforos Vouliagmenis Station to see more of the city.

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.

Anafiotika
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Anafiotika. A stop by Acropolis Museum or Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum might round out your trip.

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.

Mets
Though Mets may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Acropolis and Syntagma Square.

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.
