Monastiraki Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Athens showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and building ruins
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

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

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

Activities

Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$41
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Buckets of spices on Athens food tour

The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens

AU$129
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens
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
Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Tour from Athens

Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Tour

AU$304
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Tour
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour

Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour

AU$33
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
Athens Evening Food Tour

Athens Evening Food Tour

AU$130
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Athens Evening Food 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
The price is AU$265 per night from 8 July to 9 July
AU$265
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,332 reviews)
"There is no other better place to stay in Athens with stunning views of the Acropolis and right in the heart of all the action, highly recommended."

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

Athens Tower
The Residence - Christokopidou Hotel & SPA
The Residence - Christokopidou Hotel & SPA
2 out of 5
Christokopidou 19, Psiri., Athens
The price is AU$210 per night from 16 July to 17 July
AU$210
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Acropolis ...
9/10 Wonderful! (251 reviews)
"Hotel was in a great location! Overall, the room was fine. We did not have a view at all. And to use the indoor pool you have to make a reservation, which I thought was silly. You also have to pay to use the sauna. Other than that, nice stay!"

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

The Residence - Christokopidou Hotel & SPA
Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel
Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel
5 out of 5
7 Agias Irinis, Athens
The price is AU$369 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$369
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (430 reviews)
"Great place and close to several spots to check out in Athens."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel
The Editor Hotel Athens
The Editor Hotel Athens
4 out of 5
5-7 Voreou, Athens
The price is AU$273 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$273
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (337 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

The Editor Hotel Athens
The Residence Aiolou Hotel & Spa
The Residence Aiolou Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
39 Aiolou, Athens
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (381 reviews)
Excellent hotel, prime location
"The rooms were spacious and spotless with all the amenities. Enjoyed having coffee on the little balcony. The decor was absolutely beautiful. The spa was spotless and offered many options. The staff were friendly and attentive. Prime location in the heart of the city, with all the shops and restaurants ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

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The Residence Aiolou Hotel & Spa
Attalos Hotel
Attalos Hotel
3 out of 5
Athinas Street 29, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$184 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$184
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Perfect stay for a few days. Convenient. Great view from balcony. Good deal."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Attalos Hotel
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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 heritage elements, heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship

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 heritage architecture, heritage elements and an administrative building

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 featuring street scenes, night scenes and dining out

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 which includes 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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