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
Parthenon

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
Ermou Street

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 family-friendly 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

Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$36
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Poros, Hydra & Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

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

AU$188
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

AU$50
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
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
Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip

Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip

AU$105
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip
Acropolis

Athens & Acropolis Highlights: a Mythological Tour

AU$119
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Athens & Acropolis Highlights: a Mythological Tour
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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$252 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$252
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,045 reviews)
"Very near the shops and walk into town"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

The Stanley
Astor Hotel Athens

Astor Hotel Athens

4 out of 5
16 Karagiorgi Servias Street, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$298 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$298
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,046 reviews)
"Rooftop bar view of Acropolis great - good location to see Athens by foot"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Astor Hotel Athens
Ermass Modern Living Apartments

Ermass Modern Living Apartments

31 Chalkokondili, Athens, Athens
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Syntagma Square ...
9/10 Wonderful! (123 reviews)
"The room and staff were amazing."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

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Ermass Modern Living Apartments
Royal Olympic Hotel

Royal Olympic Hotel

5 out of 5
28-34 Athanasiou Diakou Str, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$305 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$305
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,025 reviews)
"Just wow! 😮 the hotel is in front of some ruins, rooftop view of acropolis is spectacular day & night; breakfast included; beautiful pool; comfy room and bed; would stay again as it’s easy to get to almost everything!"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Royal Olympic Hotel
NYX Esperia Palace Hotel Athens

NYX Esperia Palace Hotel Athens

5 out of 5
22 Stadiou, Athens
The price is AU$388 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$388
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (595 reviews)
"I stayed at NYX for about 2 days prior to traveling to Santorini. This location was CLUTH and very walkable to high end shopping. Tons of walkable places to eat and shop. The hotel had a few options to eat from and a small in door and outdoor pool. I was greeted with a welcome gift wine and cheese ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

NYX Esperia Palace Hotel Athens
Titania Hotel

Titania Hotel

4 out of 5
52 Panepistimiou Avenue, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$338 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$338
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (873 reviews)
"Beautiful restaurant"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Titania Hotel
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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
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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
Athens showing shopping and markets

Neapoli

If you're spending some time in Neapoli, Museum and Study Centre of Greek Theatre and Olympia 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 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
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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