Monastiraki Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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Port of Piraeus

4/5(40 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Port of Piraeus
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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

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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The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens

AU$113
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens
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Cape Sounion Majestic Sunset Tour from Athens

AU$98
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Cape Sounion Majestic Sunset Tour from Athens
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Explore the Acropolis & Museum Private Tour with a Local Guide

AU$470
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Explore the Acropolis & Museum Private Tour with a Local Guide
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Athens Evening Food Tour

AU$111
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Athens Evening Food Tour
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Athens Street Food Tour: Taste the best streed food

AU$111
Per adult
Athens Street Food Tour: Taste the best streed food
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Our pick of the best Monastiraki Hotel Deals

NLH MONASTIRAKI - Neighborhood Lifestyle Hotels
NLH MONASTIRAKI - Neighborhood Lifestyle Hotels
4 out of 5
35 Athinas, Athens
The price is AU$224 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
AU$224
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (241 reviews)
"Great location, modern and quiet"

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

NLH MONASTIRAKI - Neighborhood Lifestyle Hotels
Athens Tower Hotel by Palladian Hotels
Athens Tower Hotel by Palladian Hotels
4 out of 5
Athinas 2, Ermou 78, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$315 per night from 13 Jun to 14 Jun
AU$315
per night
13 Jun - 14 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (729 reviews)
"Clean and spacious room. Hotel is in the heart of city activity directly across from Monastriaki Square and the train station. Excellent location to the sights of Athens"

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

Athens Tower Hotel by Palladian Hotels
Attalos Hotel
Attalos Hotel
3 out of 5
Athinas Street 29, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$242 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
AU$242
per night
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Close to major sites for visitors to Athens. Rooms are a bit small, but breakfast is ample and rooftop bar offers great views of the Acropolis. Staff is quite friendly."

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Attalos Hotel
The Residence Aiolou Hotel & Spa
The Residence Aiolou Hotel & Spa
3 out of 5
39 Aiolou, Athens
The price is AU$386 per night from 29 May to 30 May
AU$386
per night
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (164 reviews)
"The staff is exceptionally hospitable and go above and beyond to help."

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

The Residence Aiolou Hotel & Spa
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3.5 out of 5
Polykleitou 4, Athens
The price is AU$270 per night from 28 May to 29 May
AU$270
per night
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (605 reviews)
"Breakfast was only offered starting at 8 am But not convenient for travellers with an early Morning flight"

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

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L'Avventura Athens
L'Avventura Athens
4 out of 5
6 Avliton, Athens
The price is AU$298 per night from 28 May to 29 May
AU$298
per night
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this 4-star spa B&B in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (241 reviews)
"This was a beautiful little hotel. Very modern and charming. The bed was comfortable, bathroom very nice, air conditioning worked wonderfully. The staff was friendly and helpful. And the location was great, close to some good restaurants and lots of shops. I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

L'Avventura Athens
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Other neighbourhoods around Monastiraki

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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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Thissio

4/5(6 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Thissio for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Temple of Hephaestos and Ancient Agora of Athens. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Thissio Station.

Thissio
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Athens City Centre

4.5/5(261 area reviews)

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.

Athens City Centre
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Plaka

4.5/5(82 area reviews)

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.

Plaka
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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.

Syntagma
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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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