Syntagma Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A large classical building with a prominent entrance, a flag, and a crowd of people in front.
A bustling street with shops, cafes, and a tram line.
A modern tram on a city street, with multi-story buildings and a clear blue sky in the background.
A busy urban street with multi-story buildings, parked cars, and motorcyclists.
A weathered stone wall with engraved text and a metal plaque with a floral design.

Stay near popular Syntagma attractions

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

Syntagma Square

9.0/10 (12,935 reviews)
This ancient square is the beating heart of modern-day Athens as well as the city’s main transport hub.
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Activities

Poros, Hydra & Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

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

AU$228
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket

Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket

AU$222
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket
Buckets of spices on Athens food tour

Athens Walks Food Tour: Markets, Tastings & Meals

AU$118
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Athens Walks Food Tour: Markets, Tastings & Meals
Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip

Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip

AU$59
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip
Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum

Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum

AU$129
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum
Inside view of the new Acropolis museum

Skip the Line Ticket to Athens Acropolis Museum

AU$42
per adult
Skip the Line Ticket to Athens Acropolis Museum
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Our pick of the best Syntagma Hotel Deals

Electra Metropolis Athens

Electra Metropolis Athens

5 out of 5
15 Mitropoleos Street Athens Attiki
The price is AU$459 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$459
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,304 reviews)
"Loved everything except crazy light switches in our suite. Couldn’t turn bedroom lights off without turning them off for whole suite"

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

Electra Metropolis Athens
Electra Palace Athens

Electra Palace Athens

5 out of 5
18 - 20 N Nikodimou Street Athens Attiki
The price is AU$415 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$415
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
Electra Palace Athens
Electra Rhythm Athens

Electra Rhythm Athens

4 out of 5
5 Ermou Street Athens Attiki
The price is AU$268 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$268
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Electra Rhythm Athens
Nur Oramis Living

Nur Oramis Living

23-25 Ermou Athens
The price is AU$204 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
AU$204
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and concierge services. Popular attractions Syntagma Square and Acropolis are located ...
Nur Oramis Living
Elia Ermou Athens Hotel

Elia Ermou Athens Hotel

4 out of 5
15-17 Ermou Athens Atikki
The price is AU$273 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
AU$273
2 Dec - 3 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
Elia Ermou Athens Hotel
Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens

Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens

5 out of 5
1 Vasileos Georgiou A' str. Athens Attiki
The price is AU$721 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$721
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (849 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and very friendly staff. The rooftop restaurant has the most amazing views of sunset in Athens and the Acropolis. Food was excellent, service was phenomenal, and the drinks were perfect. Location is really nice if you're interested in shopping. Multiple designers and shops are in ..."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens
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Our guide on where to stay in Syntagma

Find the best Syntagma 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 Acropolis and Syntagma Square are major draws. Catch the metro at Panepistimio Station or Syntagma Station to see more of the city.

Ancient ruins with a prominent stone tower, a large rock formation in the background, and surrounding greenery.

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.

A historic building with a dome and arches, a fortification on a hill, and a clear blue sky.

Monastiraki

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

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 cityscape with a prominent hill and a white building with columns in the foreground.

Kolonaki

Spend some time visiting places like Benaki Museum while getting to know Kolonaki, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Aristippou Station or Evangelismos Station to see more of the area.

Syntagma Travel Guide

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