Athens City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Acropolis
The crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.
Syntagma Square
This ancient square is the beating heart of modern-day Athens as well as the city’s main transport hub.
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.
Acropolis Museum
This stunning new museum on Athens’ ancient hill has become one of the city’s most visited attractions.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Pay homage to the father of the gods at this famous Athens landmark which took seven hundred years to build.
Monastiraki Flea Market
This lively area of shops, stalls and eateries is a dream come true for lovers of fun, food and fashion.
Activities
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Athens Scenic Bike Tour with an Electric or a Regular Bike
Our pick of the best Athens City Centre Hotel Deals
![Novotel Athenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/190000/186400/186388/e66d1346_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2024
![Royal Olympic Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6700/6670/b0652d4d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2024
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Other neighbourhoods around Athens City Centre
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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.
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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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Monastiraki
Monastiraki is popular for its fantastic nightlife. Explore top sights like Ermou Street and Monastiraki Flea Market, and you can get around town on the metro at Monastiraki Station.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Are there hotels near Athens City Centre?
- Plaka Hotels
- Monastiraki Hotels
- Koukaki Hotels
- Kolonaki Hotels
- Syntagma Hotels
- Psirri Hotels
- Thissio Hotels
- Neos Kosmos Hotels
- Makrigianni Hotels
- Omonoia Hotels
- Pangrati Hotels
- Hilton Hotels
- Exarcheia Hotels
- Petralona Hotels
- Ilisia Hotels
- Anafiotika Hotels
- Metaxourgeio Hotels
- Ambelokipi Hotels
- Neapoli Hotels
- Kynosargous Hotels