Monastiraki Travel 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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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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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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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 Poseidon

4.5/5(15 reviews)

High on a rocky hillside overlooking the sea is one of Greece’s most recognizable temples, which pays homage to Poseidon, God of the Sea.

Temple of Poseidon

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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Athens City Tour & Cape Sounion Excursion with Lunch

AU$224
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Athens City Tour & Cape Sounion Excursion with Lunch
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Athens Cooking Class with Acropolis Views rooftop dinner

AU$152
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Athens Cooking Class with Acropolis Views rooftop dinner
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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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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$242 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
AU$242
per night
16 Jul - 17 Jul
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! (268 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 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$264 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
AU$264
per night
18 Jun - 19 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! (771 reviews)
"Best view in the city!"

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2024

Athens Tower Hotel by Palladian Hotels
Attalos Hotel
Attalos Hotel
3 out of 5
Athinas Street 29, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$251 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
AU$251
per night
24 Jun - 25 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! (1,004 reviews)
"It was within walking distance to many attractions and places to eat. The rooftop view of Acropolis was amazing. The room was small, and door to bathroom, sliding thick glass, offered little privacy. The facility and our room was kept very clean. Our one window offered only the view to another building, ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2024

Attalos Hotel
The Residence Aiolou Hotel & Spa
The Residence Aiolou Hotel & Spa
3 out of 5
39 Aiolou, Athens
The price is AU$445 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
AU$445
per night
18 Jun - 19 Jun
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (194 reviews)
Great location
"Staff are amazing, catered to our every need."

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2024

The Residence Aiolou Hotel & Spa
Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel
Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel
5 out of 5
7 Agias Irinis, Athens
The price is AU$319 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
AU$319
per night
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (212 reviews)
"Very modern hotel in a great area with access to lots of shopping, restaurants and the Acropolis. The breakfast is unbelievable, we didn't find a better one across our 5 hotels over 14 days touring Greece."

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2024

Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel
L'Avventura Athens
L'Avventura Athens
4 out of 5
6 Avliton, Athens
The price is AU$337 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
AU$337
per night
28 Jun - 29 Jun
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! (282 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms. Don’t let the location sway you"

Reviewed on 11 Jun. 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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