Popular places to visit
Benaki Museum Pireos St. Annexe
You can browse the exhibits at Benaki Museum Pireos St. Annexe, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Athens. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
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.
Activities
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Athens & Acropolis Highlights: a Mythological Tour
Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum
Our pick of the best Rouf Hotel Deals
Vision Gazi
Property is good and safe . Staff clean the room everyday
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Grand Hyatt Athens
Need more staff at reception. Lines are too long.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
The Stanley
Nice hotel room and rooftop, the hotel bathroom was so so tiny and the shower was so small. It also wouldn’t drain, so it was like a bath/shower. The area directly around the hotel is very questionable. The metro is right there though, so if you are ok to metro, it’s great. We prefer to walk, it’s ...
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Athenaeum InterContinental by IHG
Professional and friendly staff. Breakfast is great. Clean rooms.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Ermass Modern Living Apartments
Excellent location, so easy to move around. The place is very clean and staff very helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Sofitel Athens Airport
Very convenient
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rouf
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.
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.
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.
Petralona
Be sure to check out the monuments and historical sites while you're strolling through Petralona, and hop on the metro at Petralona Station to see more of the surrounding area.
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.
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.
