Monastiraki Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Athens showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and a ruin
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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$36
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Tour from Athens

Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Tour

AU$305
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Tour
Athens Evening Food Tour

Athens Evening Food Tour

AU$131
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Athens Evening Food Tour
Athens Greek Food Tour Small-Group Experience

Athens Greek Food Tour Small-Group Experience

AU$160
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Athens Greek Food Tour Small-Group Experience
Full day Trip from Athens to Meteora by Train

Full day Trip from Athens to Meteora by Bus

AU$179
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full day Trip from Athens to Meteora by Bus
Athens: 7-Course Dinner and Wine Pairing with Acropolis View

Athens: 7-Course Dinner and Wine Pairing with Acropolis View

AU$152
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Athens: 7-Course Dinner and Wine Pairing with Acropolis View
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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$293 per night from 25 July to 26 July
AU$293
25 July - 26 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! (1,357 reviews)
"Wonderful lounge and location"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Athens Tower
The Residence - Christokopidou Hotel & SPA

The Residence - Christokopidou Hotel & SPA

2 out of 5
Christokopidou 19, Psiri., Athens
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! (260 reviews)
"Lovely quiet hotel."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

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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$280 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$280
28 July - 29 July
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! (442 reviews)
"We booked the last room and so it was the smallest but I was extremely comfortable with an unobstructed view from the window and with a window in the with all the amenities one would find in a five star hotel. The room was incredibly quiet."

Reviewed on 14 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$241 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$241
19 Aug - 20 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! (343 reviews)
"Great location. Walked to all the restaurants and shops. Large room. Loved the breakfast. Reasonably priced."

Reviewed on 16 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (392 reviews)
Highly Recommend
"Great hotel, clean, modern and amazing service!"

Reviewed on 14 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$148 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$148
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! (1,013 reviews)
"Property is located close to all amenities that Athens offer to tourist. Few blocks from the plaza and the entrance to the Acropolis, also bars and restaurants are couple of blocks from the hotel. They also serve breakfast and it is very complete to everyone’s needs and taste"

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Monastiraki

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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.

Psirri
Temple of Hephaestos featuring a temple or place of worship, heritage architecture and heritage elements

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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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