Petralona Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

Ermou Street
During your trip to Athens, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Ermou Street. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Activities

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch

City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included

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

Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option
Our pick of the best Petralona Hotel Deals

The Stanley
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Grand Hyatt Athens
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Sofitel Athens Airport
Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Electra Metropolis Athens
Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

Ramada by Wyndham , Athens Club Attica Riviera
Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

NLH MATI Seafront - Neighborhood Lifestyle Hotels
Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Petralona

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.

Makrigianni
While you're in Makrigianni, take in top sights like Acropolis Museum and jump on the metro at Akropoli Station to see more of the city.

Anafiotika
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Anafiotika. A stop by Acropolis Museum or Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum might round out your trip.

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.

Monastiraki
Monastiraki is popular for its fantastic nightlife. Explore top sights like Ermou Street and Monastiraki Flea Market, and you can get around town on the metro at Monastiraki Station.

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.
- Port of Piraeus
- Acropolis
- Syntagma Square
- Parthenon
- Acropolis Museum
- Rafina Port
- Alimos Marina
- Ermou Street
- Monastiraki Flea Market
- Factory Outlet Airport
- Astir Beach
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Panathenaic Stadium
- Vouliagmeni Spa Lake
- Port of Peiraias
- Kavouri Beach
- Glyfada Shopping District
- National Archaeological Museum
- Mount Lycabettus
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus
- Roman Agora
- McArthurGlen Designer Outlet