Monastiraki Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Athens showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and a ruin
Athens which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements
Athens showing heritage elements, building ruins and heritage architecture
Athens featuring a city, heritage elements and night scenes

Popular places to visit

Monastiraki Square

Monastiraki Square

You can find out about the history of Athens with a trip to Monastiraki Square. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.

Monastiraki Square
Port of Piraeus

Port of Piraeus

4/5(40 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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

Acropolis

4.5/5(113 reviews)

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

4/5(97 reviews)

This ancient square is the beating heart of modern-day Athens as well as the city’s main transport hub.

Syntagma Square
Parthenon

Parthenon

4.5/5(174 reviews)

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

4.5/5(144 reviews)

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

Acropolis Museum

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
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
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
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

AU$89
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
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
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 Monastiraki Hotel Deals

Athens Tower

Athens Tower

4 out of 5
Athinas 2, Ermou 78, Athens, Attiki
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,390 reviews)
"Excellent communication with hotel staff prior to a late arrival and recommended transportation options during nationwide strike. Great location. Walkable to many restaurants and tourist attractions. Rooms are clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

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Athens Tower
Eternity

Eternity

5 out of 5
62 Mitropoleos, Athens
The price is AU$326 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
AU$326
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Syntagma Square and Acropolis are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (73 reviews)
"Beautiful boutique hotel in a perfect location!"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Eternity
NLH MONASTIRAKI - Neighborhood Lifestyle Hotels

NLH MONASTIRAKI - Neighborhood Lifestyle Hotels

35 Athinas, Athens
The price is AU$292 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$292
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (634 reviews)
"It's walking distance to the Acropolis and other ruins, as well as multiple dining options."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

NLH MONASTIRAKI - Neighborhood Lifestyle Hotels
Attalos Hotel

Attalos Hotel

3 out of 5
Athinas Street 29, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$131 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$131
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,032 reviews)
"The hotel was clean, the staff was nice. Our rooms comfortable. The location was by everything and our breakfast was good. Thank you"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Attalos Hotel
Blanco Athens Aparthotel

Blanco Athens Aparthotel

6 Leocharous, Athens
The price is AU$145 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
AU$145
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Syntagma Square and Acropolis ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
"We had an excellent stay at this hotel. It is right in the heart of Athens, close and walkable to everything you would want to see or do. This also means that it can be noisy, but it’s not too bad. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful, responds to questions promptly."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Blanco Athens Aparthotel
Pure Hotel by Athens Prime Hotels

Pure Hotel by Athens Prime Hotels

4 out of 5
8 Nikiou, Athens
The price is AU$337 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$337
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (356 reviews)
"Great stay in this boutique hotel. Great location. Very nice room. Would highly recommend a stay at Pure Hotel 👍"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around 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
Temple of Hephaestos featuring a temple or place of worship, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Thissio

4/5(6 area reviews)

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.

Thissio
Academy of Athens showing an administrative building, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Athens City Centre

4.5/5(261 area reviews)

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.

Athens City Centre
Plaka showing dining out, street scenes and night scenes

Plaka

4.5/5(82 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Plaka. Check out Adrianou Street or Roman Agora while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Akropoli Station to get around town.

Plaka
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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Omonoia

3/5(30 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and interesting museums are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Omonoia Square or National Theatre of Greece while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Omonoia Station to get around town.

Omonoia

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