Gerakas Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Acropolis
The crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.
Port of Piraeus
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Syntagma Square
This ancient square is the beating heart of modern-day Athens as well as the city’s main transport hub.
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.
Monastiraki Flea Market
This lively area of shops, stalls and eateries is a dream come true for lovers of fun, food and fashion.
Acropolis Museum
This stunning new museum on Athens’ ancient hill has become one of the city’s most visited attractions.
Activities
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Athens Walks Food Tour: Markets, Tastings & Meals
Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket
Our pick of the best Gerakas Hotel Deals
The Stanley
"Wonderful hotel! Friendly staff. Rooftop bar and restaurant were great, with amazing views at sunset! Close access to transportation."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Grand Hyatt Athens
"Room was spacious and clean, appropriate for age of hotel. Wonderful welcoming staff and lovely roof top pool! Great breakfast options and good value overall."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Sofitel Athens Airport
"A short walk from the hotel to the Athens Airport which was much appreciated for an early morning flight. Very nice hotel."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Astor Hotel Athens
"Couldn't beat the location! It was so close to everything! We enjoyed our stay very much!"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Holiday Inn Athens Attica Av. Airport West by IHG
"Wonderful staff, location and dining (dinner and breakfast). Location was convenient and airport shuttle was great. Highly recommended for post cruise."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
President Hotel Athens
"Very nice clean hotel and helpful staff"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gerakas
Hilton
While visiting Hilton, you might make a stop by sights like Athens National Gallery and Athens War Museum.
Pangrati
You'll enjoy the cafes and gardens in Pangrati. You might want to make time for a stop at Goulandris Museum of Modern Art or Museum of Greek Scouting.
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.
Neapoli
If you're spending some time in Neapoli, Museum and Study Centre of Greek Theatre and Olympia Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Exarcheia
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.
Athens City Centre
Known for its fascinating museums, charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Athens City Centre. Top attractions like Syntagma Square and Acropolis are major draws. Catch the metro at Panepistimio Station or Syntagma Station to see more of the city.
Gerakas Travel Guide
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- B&B in Agia Paraskevi
- Country House in Agia Paraskevi
- Luxury Hotels in Agia Paraskevi
- Agia Paraskevi Hotels
- Amarousion Hotels
- Hotels near American College of Greece
- Athens Hotels
- Hotels near Athens Medical Center
- Apartments in Chalandri
- B&B in Chalandri
- Guest Houses in Chalandri
- Chalandri Hotels
- Boutique Hotels in Filothei-Psychiko
- Filothei-Psychiko Hotels
- Resort in Filothei-Psychiko
- Goudi Hotels
- Hotels near Hygeia Hospital
- Hotels near Iaso General Hospital
- Apartments in Kifisia
- B&B in Kifisia
- Condo Rentals in Kifisia
- Boutique Hotels in Kifisia
- Hotels with Pool in Kifisia
- Luxury Hotels in Kifisia
- Kifisia Hotels
- Hotels near Mall Athens
- B&B in Marousi
- Marousi Hotels
- Inns in Marousi
- Hotels near Marousi Kifissias Avenue Station
- Hotels near Marousi Pentelis Station
- Resort in Marousi
- B&B in Melissia
- Melissia Hotels
- Resort in Melissia
- Nea Penteli Hotels
- Hostels in Northern Athens Division
- Resort in Northern Athens Division
- Hotels near Olympic Athletic Center
- Paiania Hotels
- Resort in Paiania
- Cheap Hotels in Pallini
- Pallini Hotels
- Papagou-Holargos Hotels
- Inns in Papagou-Holargos
- Resort in Papagou-Holargos
- Guest Houses in Penteli
- Cheap Hotels in Penteli
- Penteli Hotels
- Pikermi Hotels
- Hotels near Spyros Louis Olympic Stadium
- Holiday Homes in Vrilissia
- Vrilissia Hotels
- Visit Acharnes
- Visit Agia Paraskevi
- Visit Agioi Anargyroi-Kamatero
- Aquapolis
- Visit Athens City Centre
- Visit Goudi
- Visit Koukaki
- Visit Kypseli
- Visit Makrigianni
- Visit Metaxourgeio
- Visit Nea Chalkidona
- Visit Neo Psychiko
- Visit Omonoia
- Visit Palaio Psychiko
- Visit Plaka
- Visit Athens
- Visit Attica
- Visit Chalandri
- Visit Dafni-Ymittos
- Visit Ekali
- Visit Filothei-Psychiko
- Golden Hall
- Hygeia Hospital
- Iaso Hospital
- Visit Ilion
- Visit Ilioupoli
- Kat Hospital
- Visit Kaisariani
- Visit Lykovrysi
- Visit Marousi
- Visit Mati
- Mcarthurglen Designer Outlet
- Visit Nea Ionia
- Olympic Athletic Center
- Visit Rafina
- Visit Spata-Artemida
- Visit Vyronas
