Athens City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A classical building with columns and statues, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and a clear blue sky.
Ancient ruins with columns, a bicycle, and people walking.
Ancient ruins with columns and stone structures.
A narrow street with shops on both sides, including a store with bags and accessories.
The Parthenon in Athens, Greece, with its iconic columns and ruins.

Stay near popular Athens City Centre attractions

A historic city on a hill with ancient ruins and modern buildings.

Acropolis

9.8/10 (19,146 reviews)
The crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.
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Activities

Buckets of spices on Athens food tour

Athens Walks Food Tour: Markets, Tastings & Meals

AU$119
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Athens Walks Food Tour: Markets, Tastings & Meals
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

AU$55
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
Picture 1 for Activity Athens to Meteora: Monasteries, Caves & Seaside Stopovers

Meteora Monasteries Tour, Caves, Beachfront Stops & Lunch

AU$137
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Meteora Monasteries Tour, Caves, Beachfront Stops & Lunch
From Athens: Small-Group Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Trip

From Athens: Small-Group Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Trip

AU$75
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Athens: Small-Group Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Trip
Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum

Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum

AU$130
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum
Athens: Ancient Greek Theater Performance

Athens: Ancient Greek Theater Performance

AU$49
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Athens: Ancient Greek Theater Performance
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Our pick of the best Athens City Centre Hotel Deals

The Stanley

The Stanley

4 out of 5
1 Odisseos Str. Athens Attiki
The price is AU$260 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$260
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Stanley
Divani Palace Acropolis

Divani Palace Acropolis

5 out of 5
19 25 Parthenonos St Athens Attiki
The price is AU$438 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$438
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Divani Palace Acropolis
ERMASS Athens

ERMASS Athens

31 Chalkokondili Athens Athens
Fully refundable
The price is AU$161 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$161
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Syntagma Square and Acropolis are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (484 reviews)
"Great staff, excellent room. Exceeded our expectation."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

ERMASS Athens
Novotel Athenes

Novotel Athenes

4 out of 5
4-6 Michail Voda Street Athens Attiki
The price is AU$180 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$180
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Novotel Athenes
Electra Metropolis Athens

Electra Metropolis Athens

5 out of 5
15 Mitropoleos Street Athens Attiki
The price is AU$856 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$856
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Electra Metropolis Athens
Eternity Athens

Eternity Athens

5 out of 5
62 Mitropoleos Athens
The price is AU$301 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$301
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Syntagma Square and Acropolis are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (378 reviews)
"Seemed like a brand new hotel, finished very well. Centrally located."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Eternity Athens
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Our guide on where to stay in Athens City Centre

Find the best Athens City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Athens City Centre
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A traditional cafe with outdoor seating, a signboard, and a street with pedestrians.

Plaka

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Plaka. Check out Adrianou Street or Tower of the Winds while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Akropoli Station to get around town.

Ancient ruins with columns and stone structures.

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.

The Acropolis of Athens, including the Parthenon and other ancient ruins.

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.

A grand building with classical architecture, a wide open plaza, and a busy street with light trails indicating movement.

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.

A historic town with ancient ruins, a prominent castle on a hill, and a sunset sky.

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.

Athens City Centre Travel Guide

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