Athens City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Academy of Athens showing an administrative building, heritage architecture and heritage elements
Athens featuring a city, heritage elements and night scenes
Athens showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and building ruins
Athens City Centre
Athens City Centre

Popular places to visit

Acropolis which includes landscape views, heritage elements and a small town or village

Acropolis

The crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.

Acropolis
Syntagma Square showing an administrative building, a city and street scenes

Syntagma Square

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

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
Acropolis Museum featuring a city

Acropolis Museum

This stunning new museum on Athens’ ancient hill has become one of the city’s most visited attractions.

Acropolis Museum
A shopper's paradise as well!

Ermou Street

During your trip to Athens, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Ermou Street. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Ermou Street
Monastiraki Flea Market which includes markets, street scenes and food

Monastiraki Flea Market

This lively area of shops, stalls and eateries is a dream come true for lovers of fun, food and fashion.

Monastiraki Flea Market

Activities

Poros, Hydra & Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

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

AU$226
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens

Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens

AU$82
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Athens: Meteora Monasteries & Caves Day Trip & Lunch Option

Athens to Meteora: Monasteries, Caves & Seaside Stopovers

AU$96
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Athens to Meteora: Monasteries, Caves & Seaside Stopovers
The Erechtion and the porch of Maidens

Athens Sightseeing Small Group Tour (Acropolis Tickets Included)

AU$193
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Athens Sightseeing Small Group Tour (Acropolis Tickets Included)
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience

Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience

AU$69
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience
Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum

Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum

AU$141
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum
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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$160 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
AU$160
17 Jan - 18 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,093 reviews)
Good hotel

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

The Stanley
Athens Gate Hotel

Athens Gate Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Syngrou Avenue Athens Attiki
The price is AU$209 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
AU$209
17 Jan - 18 Jan
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,921 reviews)
All round exceptional

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Athens Gate Hotel
Electra Palace Athens

Electra Palace Athens

5 out of 5
18 - 20 N Nikodimou Street Athens Attiki
The price is AU$280 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
AU$280
15 Feb - 16 Feb
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
Big room and beautiful views

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Electra Palace Athens
Acropolis Magenta

Acropolis Magenta

Syggrou Avenue 56 Athens Attica
The price is AU$118 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$118
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,069 reviews)
Very clean facilities. Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Good location - all major sites within walking distance.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Acropolis Magenta
Electra Metropolis Athens

Electra Metropolis Athens

5 out of 5
15 Mitropoleos Street Athens Attiki
The price is AU$315 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
AU$315
19 Jan - 20 Jan
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. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,087 reviews)
Loved Electra !! Highly recommend it in Athens !!

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Electra Metropolis Athens
Electra Rhythm Athens

Electra Rhythm Athens

4 out of 5
5 Ermou Street Athens Attiki
The price is AU$245 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
AU$245
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (895 reviews)
Perfect location!!!! Modern and contemporary and lovely!!

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Electra Rhythm Athens
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Other neighbourhoods around Athens City Centre

Syntagma Square featuring a city

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
Athens showing shopping and markets

Neapoli

If you're spending some time in Neapoli, Olympia Theatre and Museum and Study Centre of Greek Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Neapoli
Athens showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and building ruins

Monastiraki

4.5/5(86 area reviews)

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.

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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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
Mount Lycabettus featuring mountains and a city

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.

Kolonaki

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