Athens City Centre Travel Guide

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Athens featuring a city, heritage elements and night scenes

Popular places to visit

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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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Athens Electric/Regular Bike Tour+Optional Acropolis Guided Visit

AU$57
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Athens Electric/Regular Bike Tour+Optional Acropolis Guided Visit
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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$227 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$227
per night
6 May - 7 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! (1,067 reviews)
"The entire staff is outstanding. They were personable and explained the fees, check and check out processs and dining options very well. Gave great recommendations for anything by I asked about. Roof top dining and pool areas were comfortable. Would definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 27 Apr. 2024

The Stanley
Wyndham Grand Athens
Wyndham Grand Athens
5 out of 5
2, Megalou Alexandrou St., Athens
The price is AU$251 per night from 20 May to 21 May
AU$251
per night
20 May - 21 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel with a top notch bar. The view from bar is spectacular."

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

Wyndham Grand Athens
Electra Hotel Athens
Electra Hotel Athens
4 out of 5
5 Ermou Street, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$353 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$353
per night
5 May - 6 May
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! (580 reviews)
"Great location, nice view from the rooftop restaurant. Walkable to many tourists locations."

Reviewed on 3 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$335 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$335
per night
6 May - 7 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)
Family trip to Athens.
"Very pleasant hotel with a fantastic location. Very close to the Plaka and Acropolis and next to the Temple of Zeus. Rooftop bar and restaurant has great views of the city and you will have breakfast there. Only criticism is that the bedrooms are a bit faded. Communal areas are sparking."

Reviewed on 9 Apr. 2024

Royal Olympic Hotel
Athens Gate Hotel
Athens Gate Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Syngrou Avenue, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$396 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$396
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,396 reviews)
"Fabulous stay"

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

Athens Gate Hotel
Athens Tower Hotel by Palladian Hotels
Athens Tower Hotel by Palladian Hotels
4 out of 5
Athinas 2, Ermou 78, Athens, Attiki
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$352 per night from 22 May to 23 May
AU$352
per night
22 May - 23 May
Stay at this 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. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (697 reviews)
"Overall was good experience. The rooms were big, clean and the AC worked perfectly especially on those hot and crowded days. The view of the Acropolis from our room was amazing. The only thing is the hotel is right in the square so it gets noisy along with the rooftop bar but it starts to wind down ..."

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

Athens Tower Hotel by Palladian Hotels
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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

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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