Lavrio 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.

Ermou Street
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.
Activities

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

Athens to Meteora: Monasteries, Caves & Seaside Stopovers

Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon: Small Group Tour

Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum

Athens: Acropolis Entry Ticket with optional self-guided audio tour

Skip the Line Ticket to Athens Acropolis Museum
Our pick of the best Lavrio Hotel Deals

Nikolakakis Rooms Lavrio
Room was good, bed was a little hard for my tastes. But clean and functional of not small.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Sofitel Athens Airport
Convenient becos of Airport proximity. Its just 2-3 min walk across. Great staff, clean place and upscale facilities in room and outside room.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Zeus Dolce by Wyndham Athens
Excellent
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Comfort Stay Athens Airport Hotel - FREE shuttle from and to the airport
We stayed here for just one night so that we were close to the airport for an early flight. Hotel was very clean and modern, staff was helpful and set up the shuttle for us, and shuttle picked us up promptly and efficiently. Overall a good experience at this hotel
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
Incredible resort! One of the bests!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Aethon Airport Project Hotel-Free Shuttle
Facility, staff ,EXCELLENT! I recommend this hotel to anyone. I will be back again!!
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lavrio

Porto Rafti
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Porto Rafti. You might want to make time for a stop at Agios Spyridonas Beach or Erotospiliá.

Ilisia
Travellers come to Ilisia for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Athens National Gallery and Museum Gounaropoulou while you're in town.

Pangrati
You'll enjoy the cafes and gardens in Pangrati. You might want to make time for a stop at Goulandris Museum of Modern Art or Museum of Greek Scouting.

Hilton
While visiting Hilton, you might make a stop by sights like Athens National Gallery and Athens War Museum.

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.

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.
