Palaio Psychiko Travel Guide
Athens


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Popular places to visit

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.

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

Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

Athens: Acropolis Museum Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide

Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip

Hard Rock Cafe Athens Dining Experience

From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
Top hotels in Palaio Psychiko

Grand Hyatt Athens
Amazing hotel, spa and gym were elegant and comfy.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

The Stanley
Katerina and Kleopatra were amazing ! They made our stay exceptional . Attentive and respectful and friendly . Provided great recommendations as well . Looking forward to returning in the future . The hotel was clean and comfortable and had great food and bar service . Pool rooftop was beautiful ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Athens Gate Hotel
El hotel estuvo excelente, con una ubicación privilegiada muy cerca de la acropolis y las vistas desde el restaurante perfectas. La comida estuvo genial en el desayuno y el cuarto tenía todas sus amenidades. El personal fue muy atento siempre. Lo único que podría mejorar son los elevadores que aunque ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Acropolis Magenta
4.5 stars!! They were great at accommodating 2 extra nights because of flight cancellations. In such a good location and only about a 10 min walk to plaka.Check in process was very smooth. Full sized shower products & you can request cleaning every other day. Nice roof top seating area where you ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Sofitel Athens Airport
Clean and well equipped. Friendly staff. Best location for travellers
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Electra Metropolis Athens
Good rooms, fantastic rooftop breakfast with an amazing view. Super central location Well worth it
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Palaio Psychiko

Exarcheia
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.

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

Kolonaki
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.

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 Acropolis and Syntagma Square are major draws. Catch the metro at Panepistimio Station or Syntagma Station to see more of the city.

Omonoia
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.

Pangrati
You'll enjoy the cafes and gardens in Pangrati. You might want to make time for a stop at Goulandris Museum of Modern Art or Museum of Greek Scouting.
