Peiraiki Travel Guide
Athens
Visit Peiraiki
Things to do
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip
Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
Athens: Acropolis Museum Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
Top hotels in Peiraiki
The Stanley
"Good sized room with a big bed which was quite comfy as hotel beds go. Mostly clean, there were some hairs on the tiles in the shower on first use, broken holder for complimentary body wash. Otherwise cleaned every day to a high standard. Slippers and bottled water in the room with a coffee machine, ..."
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026
Grand Hyatt Athens
Sofitel Athens Airport
"We had a quick overnight before an early morning flight out of Athens, and everything was so clean and easy to organize. We were able to eat on the property and make an early morning coffee in our room before we had to take off. So easy and convenient!"
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026
Athens Gate Hotel
Athenaeum InterContinental by IHG
Novotel Athenes
"If you are a family with young kids I would probably recommend avoiding this hotel. The area is a little sketchy and we certainly were not going to venture out after dark! It's also a 20-25 minute walk to get to the Acropolis and the heart of Athens. They do a free bus shuttle which is a great addition. ..."
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Peiraiki
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.
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.
Monastiraki
Monastiraki is popular for its fantastic nightlife. Explore top sights like Monastiraki Square and Ermou Street, and you can get around town on the metro at Monastiraki Station.
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.
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.
