Monastiraki Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ancient ruins with columns and stone structures.
Ancient stone columns and ruins with a clear blue sky and distant mountains.
Ancient stone columns with intricate carvings against a clear blue sky.
Ancient stone columns and steps of a historical site.
Ancient ruins with columns, a bicycle, and people walking.

Stay near popular Monastiraki attractions

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.
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Activities

Poros, Hydra & Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

AU$233
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens

Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens

AU$53
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Athens & Acropolis Highlights: a Mythological Tour

Athens & Acropolis Highlights: Greek Mythology Small-Group Tour

AU$74
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Athens & Acropolis Highlights: Greek Mythology Small-Group Tour
Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum

Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum

AU$132
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum
Buckets of spices on Athens food tour

Athens Walks Food Tour: Markets, Tastings & Meals

AU$121
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Athens Walks Food Tour: Markets, Tastings & Meals
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience

Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience

AU$53
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience
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Our pick of the best Monastiraki Hotel Deals

Eternity Athens

Eternity Athens

5 out of 5
62 Mitropoleos Athens
The price is AU$277 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$277
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Syntagma Square and Acropolis are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (310 reviews)
"Very clean & comfortable room and a great breakfast. You’re on a city street so it can be pretty noisy - but you’re walking distance to the Acropolis, tons of restaurants & bars, shopping and fun. Pretty much any direction you walk you’ll find things to do."

Reviewed on 14 July 2026

Eternity Athens
Athens Tower

Athens Tower

4 out of 5
Athinas 2 Athens Attiki
The price is AU$218 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$218
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 coffee shops/cafes and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,485 reviews)
"Hotel staff were amazing and nice. They helped us with late check in and the hotel was great with clean rooms and good amenities."

Reviewed on 18 July 2026

Athens Tower
The Residence Aiolou Hotel & Spa

The Residence Aiolou Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
39 Aiolou Athens
The price is AU$243 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$243
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (588 reviews)
"Excellent location and very comfortable rooms. Clean, updated and would recommend."

Reviewed on 18 July 2026

The Residence Aiolou Hotel & Spa
Attalos Hotel

Attalos Hotel

3 out of 5
Athinas Street 29 Athens Attiki
The price is AU$155 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$155
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
Attalos Hotel
Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel

Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel

5 out of 5
7 Agias Irinis Athens
The price is AU$308 per night from 24 July to 25 July
AU$308
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (587 reviews)
"We couldn’t have chosen a better hotel with the most amazing balcony view of the Acropolis & Parthenon! The Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel is super smart & super sexy! And the buffet breakfast is the best we’ve had on our European vacation thus far with super friendly & accommodating staff. The owner ..."

Reviewed on 16 July 2026

Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel
NLH MONASTIRAKI - Neighborhood Lifestyle Hotels

NLH MONASTIRAKI - Neighborhood Lifestyle Hotels

35 Athinas Athens
The price is AU$188 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$188
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
NLH MONASTIRAKI - Neighborhood Lifestyle Hotels
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Our guide on where to stay in Monastiraki

Find the best Monastiraki areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A classical building with columns and statues, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and a clear blue sky.

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.

A traditional cafe with outdoor seating, a signboard, and a street with pedestrians.

Plaka

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

The Acropolis of Athens, including the Parthenon and other ancient ruins.

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.

A grand building with classical architecture, a wide open plaza, and a busy street with light trails indicating movement.

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.

A historic town with ancient ruins, a prominent castle on a hill, and a sunset sky.

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.

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