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

Poros, Hydra & Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

AU$230
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
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
Athens: Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Sunset Day Trip

Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

AU$45
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip
From Athens: Small-Group Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Trip

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

AU$74
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Athens: Small-Group Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Trip
Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip

Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip

AU$95
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip
Picture 1 for Activity Athens to Meteora: Monasteries, Caves & Seaside Stopovers

Meteora Monasteries Tour, Caves, Beachfront Stops & Lunch

AU$135
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Meteora Monasteries Tour, Caves, Beachfront Stops & Lunch
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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$174 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$174
11 Nov - 12 Nov
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,506 reviews)
"I had a pretty bad experience. On my first night, I was given a wheel chair accessible room that looked nothing like the pictures they have of the room I booked. Staff was helpful and they moved me to another room the next day. Unfortunately, the second room was only slightly better. It was outdated ..."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

The Stanley
Athens Gate Hotel

Athens Gate Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Syngrou Avenue Athens Attiki
The price is AU$279 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$279
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 coffee shops/cafes and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,089 reviews)
"Clean and contemporary hotel in the perfect location. Rooftop restaurant and bar has beautiful view of Acropolis plus a nice free breakfeast. It's a 5 minute walk to Acropolis and museum. Tons of restaurants within 5 minutes of hotel with outdoor seating for people watching."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Athens Gate Hotel
Novotel Athenes

Novotel Athenes

4 out of 5
4-6 Michail Voda Street Athens Attiki
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$92 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
AU$92
12 Nov - 13 Nov
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
Eternity Athens

Eternity Athens

5 out of 5
62 Mitropoleos Athens
The price is AU$174 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$174
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (443 reviews)
"9.5/10 hotel was absolutely perfect the only downside to our room was no windows. But the staff did everything in their power to make the stay as welcoming as possible. The beds were 10000000/10 if i wasnt in such a rush i could sleep in it for 18 hours straight! Also the bathrooms were elegant and ..."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Eternity Athens
Max Brown Hotel Downtown, part of Sircle Collection (Formally known as Dave Red)

Max Brown Hotel Downtown, part of Sircle Collection (Formally known as Dave Red)

3 out of 5
25, Veranzerou St. & M. Kotopouli St. Athens
The price is AU$111 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$111
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Max Brown Hotel Downtown, part of Sircle Collection (Formally known as Dave Red)
Electra Palace Athens

Electra Palace Athens

5 out of 5
18 - 20 N Nikodimou Street Athens Attiki
The price is AU$473 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$473
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"I will be back!"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Electra Palace 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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Ancient ruins with a prominent stone tower, a large rock formation in the background, and surrounding greenery.

Plaka

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.

A historic building with a dome and arches, a fortification on a hill, and a clear blue sky.

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 cityscape with a prominent hill and a white building with columns in the foreground.

Kolonaki

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.

Athens City Centre Travel Guide

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