Dafni Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Port of Piraeus
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the top-notch restaurants 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.
Glyfada's Second Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Glyfada's Second Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Glyfada. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its lively bars.
Activities
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Athens to Meteora: Monasteries, Caves & Seaside Stopovers
Athens Sightseeing Small Group Tour (Acropolis Tickets Included)
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience
Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum
Our pick of the best Dafni Hotel Deals
Grand Hyatt Athens
Everything was very good
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
The Stanley
Good hotel
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
PLAY Theatrou Athens
Excellent staff and location
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Athens Gate Hotel
Great location with great views. Walkable to most historic places. Friendly and accommodating hotel staff and top notch breakfast!
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Electra Palace Athens
Location
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Acropolis Magenta
The room was clean, spacious and had good natural and artificial lighting. Rooftop is a nice place to hang. Location is good
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dafni
Neos Kosmos
The restaurants and shopping are a few things visitors like about Neos Kosmos. Check out Onassis Cultural Centre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Neos Kosmos Station or Kasomouli Station to get around town.
Kynosargous
Even though there aren't top sights in Kynosargous, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Acropolis. Jump on the metro at Leoforos Vouliagmenis Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
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.
