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$233
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$53
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Athens & Acropolis Highlights: a Mythological Tour

Athens & Acropolis Highlights: Greek Mythology Small-Group Tour

AU$74
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Athens & Acropolis Highlights: Greek Mythology Small-Group Tour
Buckets of spices on Athens food tour

Athens Walks Food Tour: Markets, Tastings & Meals

AU$121
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Athens Walks Food Tour: Markets, Tastings & Meals
Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum

Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum

AU$132
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience

Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience

AU$53
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience
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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$326 per night from 29 July to 30 July
AU$326
29 July - 30 July
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! (2,315 reviews)
"The stuff, the room, the restaurant really, really perfect. Very humble service. It's my pleasure to give them five star, and anybody anybody they can stay wonderful hotel"

Reviewed on 18 July 2026

The Stanley
Divani Palace Acropolis

Divani Palace Acropolis

5 out of 5
19 25 Parthenonos St Athens Attiki
Fully refundable
The price is AU$352 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$352
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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
The price is AU$124 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$124
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Syntagma Square and Acropolis are located ...
ERMASS Athens
Titania Hotel

Titania Hotel

4 out of 5
52 Panepistimiou Avenue Athens Attiki
The price is AU$233 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$233
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Titania Hotel
Novotel Athenes

Novotel Athenes

4 out of 5
4-6 Michail Voda Street Athens Attiki
The price is AU$213 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$213
19 July - 20 July
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. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
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Reviewed on 17 July 2026

Novotel Athenes
Electra Metropolis Athens

Electra Metropolis Athens

5 out of 5
15 Mitropoleos Street Athens Attiki
The price is AU$573 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$573
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,199 reviews)
"We had an excellent stay at this hotel. The staff were helpful and went anove and beyond for us. For example, I needed a taxi late back to the hotel, and they arranged this for me. They also picked up items from another location and returned it for me to the hotel. The location is amazing and the ..."

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

Electra Metropolis 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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