Athens City Centre Travel Guide

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Athens featuring a city, heritage elements and night scenes

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Acropolis

4.5/5(113 reviews)

The crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.

Acropolis
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Syntagma Square

4/5(97 reviews)

This ancient square is the beating heart of modern-day Athens as well as the city’s main transport hub.

Syntagma Square
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Parthenon

4.5/5(174 reviews)

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.

Parthenon
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Acropolis Museum

4.5/5(144 reviews)

This stunning new museum on Athens’ ancient hill has become one of the city’s most visited attractions.

Acropolis Museum
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Temple of Olympian Zeus

4.5/5(150 reviews)

Pay homage to the father of the gods at this famous Athens landmark which took seven hundred years to build.

Temple of Olympian Zeus
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Monastiraki Flea Market

4/5(227 reviews)

This lively area of shops, stalls and eateries is a dream come true for lovers of fun, food and fashion.

Monastiraki Flea Market

Activities

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City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$38
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Skip-the-Line Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum

AU$102
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum
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Our pick of the best Athens City Centre Hotel Deals

Novotel Athenes
Novotel Athenes
4 out of 5
4-6 Michail Voda Street, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$200 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
AU$200
per night
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (994 reviews)
"The pool."

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Novotel Athenes
The Stanley
The Stanley
4 out of 5
1 Odisseos Str., Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$275 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$275
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,121 reviews)
"Seamless check in, excellent service, even though we got there a little early, there was a secure place within to leave our luggage. Friendly staff and always ready to help, the views from the rooftop amazing,if you get the breakfast buffet is very varied and will suit anybody....Only thing for me ..."

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

The Stanley
Wyndham Grand Athens
Wyndham Grand Athens
5 out of 5
2, Megalou Alexandrou St., Athens
The price is AU$339 per night from 30 May to 31 May
AU$339
per night
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Great spacious rooms."

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Wyndham Grand Athens
Electra Hotel Athens
Electra Hotel Athens
4 out of 5
5 Ermou Street, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$381 per night from 12 Jun to 13 Jun
AU$381
per night
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (589 reviews)
"Very central"

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Electra Hotel Athens
Royal Olympic Hotel
Royal Olympic Hotel
5 out of 5
28-34 Athanasiou Diakou Str, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$334 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$334
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"Loved the rooftop restaurant, inside room with no window was very dated in decor"

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

Royal Olympic Hotel
Divani Palace Acropolis
Divani Palace Acropolis
5 out of 5
19 25 Parthenonos St, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$456 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$456
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"We loved The Divani. Breakfast was yummy with a large selection. View of the Acropolis was amazing. Walkable to bus, shopping and restaurants. The hotel was truly beautiful!"

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Divani Palace Acropolis
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Other neighbourhoods around Athens City Centre

Syntagma Square which includes a city

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

3.5/5(35 area reviews)

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.

Psirri
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Monastiraki

4.5/5(86 area reviews)

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

3.5/5(11 area reviews)

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.

Exarcheia
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Kolonaki

5/5(27 area reviews)

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

3/5(30 area reviews)

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.

Omonoia

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