Athens City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Academy of Athens showing an administrative building, heritage architecture and heritage elements
Athens featuring a city, heritage elements and night scenes
Athens showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and building ruins
Athens City Centre
Athens City Centre

Popular places to visit

Acropolis which includes landscape views, heritage elements and a small town or village

Acropolis

4.5/5(113 reviews)

The crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.

Acropolis
Syntagma Square showing an administrative building, a city and street scenes

Syntagma Square

4/5(97 reviews)

This ancient square is the beating heart of modern-day Athens as well as the city’s main transport hub.

Syntagma Square
Parthenon

Parthenon

4.5/5(174 reviews)

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.

Parthenon
Acropolis Museum featuring a city

Acropolis Museum

4.5/5(144 reviews)

This stunning new museum on Athens’ ancient hill has become one of the city’s most visited attractions.

Acropolis Museum
Ermou Street

Ermou Street

4/5(6 reviews)

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.

Ermou Street
Monastiraki Flea Market which includes markets, street scenes and food

Monastiraki Flea Market

4/5(227 reviews)

This lively area of shops, stalls and eateries is a dream come true for lovers of fun, food and fashion.

Monastiraki Flea Market

Activities

Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$30
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Poros, Hydra & Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

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

AU$192
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

AU$26
per child
92% of travellers recommend
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour

Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour

AU$35
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
From Athens: Meteora Monasteries and Hermit Caves Day Tour with Lunch

From Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Hermit Caves & Seaside Escapes

AU$110
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
From Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Hermit Caves & Seaside Escapes
Athens: All Day Cruise to Agistri Moni Aegina with Lunch & Drinks

Athens: All Day Cruise to Agistri Moni Aegina with Lunch & Drinks

AU$241
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Athens: All Day Cruise to Agistri Moni Aegina with Lunch & Drinks
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Our pick of the best Athens City Centre Hotel Deals

The Stanley

The Stanley

4 out of 5
1 Odisseos Str., Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$285 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
AU$285
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,922 reviews)
"It was nice and clean and staff were nice"

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

The Stanley
Divani Palace Acropolis

Divani Palace Acropolis

5 out of 5
19 25 Parthenonos St, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$316 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$316
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
"Very close to the Acropolis"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Divani Palace Acropolis
Electra Metropolis Athens

Electra Metropolis Athens

5 out of 5
15 Mitropoleos Street, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$495 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$495
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,028 reviews)
"Amazing location. Great hotel, big rooms and phenomenal roof top views."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Electra Metropolis Athens
Royal Olympic Hotel

Royal Olympic Hotel

5 out of 5
28-34 Athanasiou Diakou Str, Athens, Attiki
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Close to all the sites and beautiful rooftop view"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

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Royal Olympic Hotel
Novotel Athenes

Novotel Athenes

4 out of 5
4-6 Michail Voda Street, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$263 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$263
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"It was a great choice for touring Athens"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Novotel Athenes
Athens Tiare by Mage Hotels

Athens Tiare by Mage Hotels

4 out of 5
2 Pireos Street, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$218 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$218
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Close to everything in Athens"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Athens Tiare by Mage Hotels
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Other neighbourhoods around Athens City Centre

Syntagma Square featuring 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
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Psirri

3.5/5(35 area reviews)

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.

Psirri
Athens showing shopping and markets

Neapoli

If you're spending some time in Neapoli, Museum and Study Centre of Greek Theatre and Olympia Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Neapoli
Athens showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and building ruins

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
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Exarcheia

3.5/5(11 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Exarcheia. A stop by National Archaeological Museum or Epigraphical Museum might round out your trip.

Exarcheia
Mount Lycabettus featuring mountains and a city

Kolonaki

5/5(27 area reviews)

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.

Kolonaki

Athens City Centre Travel Guide

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