Athens City Centre Travel Guide

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Athens featuring a city, heritage elements and night scenes

Popular places to visit

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Acropolis

4.5/5(113 reviews)

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

Acropolis
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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
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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
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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
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Temple of Olympian Zeus

4.5/5(150 reviews)

Pay homage to the father of the gods at this famous Athens landmark which took seven hundred years to build.

Temple of Olympian Zeus
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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

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City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$38
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

AU$90
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
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Athens Scenic Bike Tour with an Electric or a Regular Bike

AU$57
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Athens Scenic Bike Tour with an Electric or a Regular Bike
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Our pick of the best Athens City Centre Hotel Deals

Novotel Athenes
Novotel Athenes
4 out of 5
4-6 Michail Voda Street, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$202 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
AU$202
per night
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
"It’s far from The shopping center"

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2024

Novotel Athenes
The Stanley
The Stanley
4 out of 5
1 Odisseos Str., Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$304 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
AU$304
per night
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,231 reviews)
"Good hotel, room was fine. Most staff were very friendly and helpful. Nice pool, but gets crowded."

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2024

The Stanley
Wyndham Grand Athens
Wyndham Grand Athens
5 out of 5
2, Megalou Alexandrou St., Athens
The price is AU$296 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
AU$296
per night
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,021 reviews)
"Hotel was very nice and the concierge set us up with a private tour car and they were great! but the hotel is in a very scummy area in athens not safe to walk around at all. Thankfully there were 2 fantastic restuarants just outside the hotel and the food in the restaurant upstairs in the hotel was ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2024

Wyndham Grand Athens
Electra Metropolis Athens
Electra Metropolis Athens
5 out of 5
15 Mitropoleos Street, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$680 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
AU$680
per night
10 Jul - 11 Jul
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! (1,004 reviews)
"A beautiful hotel with a lovely view from the rooftop restaurant. They served a great breakfast there with the amazing view. Nice pool on the rooftop as well."

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2024

Electra Metropolis Athens
Divani Palace Acropolis
Divani Palace Acropolis
5 out of 5
19 25 Parthenonos St, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$386 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
AU$386
per night
23 Jul - 24 Jul
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel itself was nice and conveniently located to the Acropolis. Just a short walk away there were also a lot of nice cafes. Only minor negative points were extremely expensive drinks in bar and shower gel running out after day one of 5 and not being replenished - although I am sure if I had ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2024

Divani Palace Acropolis
Electra Palace Athens
Electra Palace Athens
5 out of 5
18 - 20 N Nikodimou Street, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$630 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
AU$630
per night
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Great Service"

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2024

Electra Palace Athens
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Other neighbourhoods around Athens City Centre

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.

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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
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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.

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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
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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.

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Omonoia

3/5(30 area reviews)

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.

Omonoia

Athens City Centre Travel Guide

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