Monastiraki Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Monastiraki
Popular places to visit
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.
Port of Piraeus
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the top-notch restaurants 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.
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
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Athens to Meteora: Monasteries, Caves & Seaside Stopovers
Athens Sightseeing Small Group Tour (Acropolis Tickets Included)
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience
Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum
Our pick of the best Monastiraki Hotel Deals
Athens Tower
Walking distance to most of the attractions in Athens
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Eternity Athens
I want to start by saying that my overall experience at this hotel was okay. The staff was great and very friendly. We were given Room 603, which was very modern, clean, and nice. The room was small, but that was not a problem for us since we were only staying for two nights. The location was also ...
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Attalos Hotel
Good location and buffet breakfast. Overall good value for money
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Athens City View Urban Suites
Very friendly and helpful. Very clean room although a bit noisy during the night from other guests in the hallway.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
ATHENS RETRO
I am very Glad from Hotel staf. Clean, Qualität standart Professionell Management. Lokation in Hard of Athens. Everything was OK. Thank you.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
NLH MONASTIRAKI - Neighborhood Lifestyle Hotels
Very comfortable rooms and the hotel was in a great location. Lovely staff and breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Monastiraki
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.
Thissio
Visitors often come to Thissio for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Ancient Agora of Athens and Stoa of Attalos. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Thissio Station.
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 Acropolis and Syntagma Square are major draws. Catch the metro at Panepistimio Station or Syntagma Station to see more of the 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.
Plaka
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.
Omonoia
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.
