Plaka Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Roman Agora featuring a city, heritage elements and building ruins
Take a few hours to explore this central Athens suburb that is home to shops, restaurants and ancient Greek landmarks.

Explore Plaka and find delightful shopping and dining opportunities close to several ancient landmarks. Known locally as the “Neighbourhood of the Gods”, this historic district was the site of Athens' first residential area.

The suburb is crossed by a labyrinthine network of paths and alleyways. Wander on foot along Adrianou Street, the area's main thoroughfare, for easy access to its many attractions. Take a chance on one of many side streets to find rustic art galleries and quaint boutiques alongside bars, cafés and restaurants.

Restaurants in the area have a penchant for outdoor dining. Take a seat on a terrace and enjoy a meal while you watch the crowds pass. Cuisine served is usually mezedes, a tapas-style selection of traditional dishes. Combine your meal with a glass of iced ouzo, a Greek liquor made from aniseed. Alternatively, take a cool drink on the road and spot street performers showing off their tricks.

Within this district, you'll find a number of old Athenian sites. Stop by the Ancient Agora of Athens, Monastiraki Square, the Library of Adrianos or the Tower of the Winds.

Amongst historic landmarks, you can see the artefacts of the ages at the Jewish Museum of Greece, the Museum of Greek Folk Art and the Athens University Museum. Wander uphill to Anafiotika, an inner district of Plaka that sits on the slopes of the Acropolis. Standing out from its surrounds, this otherworldly area features ancient Cycladic architecture and tumbling purple bougainvillea.

Get to Plaka by train to Monastiraki station. This public transport service is cheap and well connected, meaning you can pass through Plaka as an interchange to other destinations in Athens. Plaka draws crowds at any time of day, but is particularly special in the afternoons when the setting sun bathes the area in romantic light.


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Our pick of the best Plaka Hotel Deals

Metropolis Hotel
Metropolis Hotel
2 out of 5
46 Mitropoleos Street, Athens
The price is AU$143 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$143
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (805 reviews)
"Amazing hotel right in the centre of Athens. Our room had the most amazing view of the Acropolis and a patio to sit out on."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2024

Metropolis Hotel
Electra Palace Athens
Electra Palace Athens
5 out of 5
18 - 20 N Nikodimou Street, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$494 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
AU$494
per night
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The breakfast each morning was a great start to the day. Our room had an amazing view from the patio!! We loved to have a few drinks, watch the sun set and take in the view of the Acropolis! Definitely recommend this hotel of yours in town to see the ..."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2024

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Airotel Parthenon
Airotel Parthenon
4 out of 5
6 Makri Street, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$205 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
AU$205
per night
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"Not comfortable and noisy"

Reviewed on 7 Mar. 2024

Airotel Parthenon
Palladian Home
Palladian Home
4 out of 5
Farmaki 2 & Kidathineon, Athens
The price is AU$239 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$239
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star guesthouse in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (986 reviews)
"You have to know that they have a very friendly staff, huge rooms, and great attached patio overlooking Acropolis. Additionally, the area is close to restaurants, shopping, and steps away from the Acropolis"

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2024

Palladian Home
AD Luxury Rooms & Suites
AD Luxury Rooms & Suites
4 out of 5
4, Athanasiou Diakou Street, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$239 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$239
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (545 reviews)
Wonderful, helpful staff
"Staff were wonderful. They informed us about a pending taxi strike but were still able to find us a ride to the airport saving us a lot of grief. The room was small, and the bathroom even smaller, but it was adequate for our needs. Room and bathroom were clean. The buffet breakfast was large with ..."

Reviewed on 3 Mar. 2024

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Plaka Hotel
Plaka Hotel
3 out of 5
7, Kapnikareas & Mitropoleos St, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$240 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
AU$240
per night
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Great Place
"Great hotel. The staff was friendly and helpful. You have a great view of the Acropolis that is lit up from the rooftop bar at night"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Plaka

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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.

Anafiotika
Acropolis Museum which includes a city

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.

Makrigianni
Acropolis Museum which includes a city

Koukaki

3/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Koukaki
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Monastiraki

4.5/5(86 area reviews)

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.

Monastiraki
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
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

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