Kastella Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Acropolis
The crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.
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.
Lavrio Port
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Lavrio Port. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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
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 Sunset Experience
From Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Hermit Caves & Seaside Escapes
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Kastella Hotel Deals
The Stanley
Great breakfast. Fantastic roof top views of the Acropolis & Pantheon. A fabulous week.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt Athens
Room is very clean, service people were very kind and very helpful with smiling face.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Sofitel Athens Airport
Breakfast was delicious and there were many menu choices. Service was very good.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Electra Metropolis Athens
Great hotel. Excellent service. Killer rooftop bar with dramatic view of Parthenon.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Electra Palace Athens
Fab view.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Athens Gate Hotel
Clean room. Great staff. The staff was happy to assist my wife who was feeling ill by getting water tea and helping her out. Location to all sites great. They have a great roof top breakfast normally included. You can have dinner rooftop as well by reservation.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kastella
Neos Kosmos
The restaurants and shopping are a few things visitors like about Neos Kosmos. Check out Onassis Cultural Centre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Neos Kosmos Station or Kasomouli Station to get around town.
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.
Thissio
Visitors often come to Thissio for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Temple of Hephaestos and Ancient Agora of Athens. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Thissio Station.
Anafiotika
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Anafiotika. A stop by Acropolis Museum or Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum might round out your trip.
Makrigianni
While you're in Makrigianni, take in top sights like Acropolis Museum and jump on the metro at Akropoli Station to see more of the city.
Kynosargous
Even though there aren't top sights in Kynosargous, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Acropolis. Jump on the metro at Leoforos Vouliagmenis Station to see more of the city.
