Monastiraki Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Athens showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and building ruins
Athens showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and a ruin
Athens which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements
Athens showing heritage elements, building ruins and heritage architecture
Athens featuring a city, heritage elements and night scenes

Popular places to visit

Monastiraki Square

Monastiraki Square

You can find out about the history of Athens with a trip to Monastiraki Square. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.

Monastiraki Square
Port of Piraeus

Port of Piraeus

4/5(40 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Port of Piraeus
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

Activities

Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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
Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Tour from Athens

Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Tour

AU$292
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Tour
Athens Evening Food Tour

Athens Evening Food Tour

AU$125
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Athens Evening Food Tour
Athens Cooking Class with Acropolis Views rooftop dinner

Athens Cooking Class with Acropolis Views rooftop dinner

AU$162
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Athens Cooking Class with Acropolis Views rooftop dinner
Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip

Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip

AU$85
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip
Small-Group Athens Food Walk

Athens Greek Food Tour Small-Group Experience

AU$153
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Athens Greek Food Tour Small-Group Experience
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Our pick of the best Monastiraki Hotel Deals

Athens Tower
Athens Tower
4 out of 5
Athinas 2, Ermou 78, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$242 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
AU$242
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,258 reviews)
Great Athens hotel
"Family stay 3 nights. Apart from the window being unprotected from children opening, the hotel was very comfortable. Breakfast was nice with a fantastic view. Superb location. Very helpful and friendly staff. Recommend."

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2025

Athens Tower
Vasi
Vasi
5 Vlachava, Athens
The price is AU$250 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$250
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (340 reviews)
"GREAT LOCATION"

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Vasi
NLH MONASTIRAKI - Neighborhood Lifestyle Hotels
NLH MONASTIRAKI - Neighborhood Lifestyle Hotels
35 Athinas, Athens
The price is AU$233 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$233
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (463 reviews)
"Excelente ubicacion, limpieza impecable y personal muy amable y dispuesto ayudar ( la persona del desayuno tiene oportunidad de mejora con la atencion y servicio ). Si quieres un lugar que este cerca de todo en atenas este es el sitio. Pase meses estudiando para mi viaje y estoy escribiendo porque ..."

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

NLH MONASTIRAKI - Neighborhood Lifestyle Hotels
Attalos Hotel
Attalos Hotel
3 out of 5
Athinas Street 29, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$202 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$202
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (970 reviews)
"The convenience. Everything I wanted to do or see was within walking distance. Hotel very well maintained and the staff were very helpful. Would definitely recommend."

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Attalos Hotel
Enattica Suites
Enattica Suites
5 Klitiou Street, Athens
The price is AU$239 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$239
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (356 reviews)
"This was our first time in Athens. We chose Enattica because of the price and location. The only downside we had was getting taxis to the location. They had a hard time finding it. It is on a safe, quiet street with easy access to Monastiraki and Syntagma metro. There are many restaurants and tons ..."

Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025

Enattica Suites
Perianth Hotel
Perianth Hotel
5 out of 5
2, Limpona Street, Athens, Attica
The price is AU$441 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$441
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (642 reviews)
"Fabulous location and friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was one of the best I’ve had."

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Perianth Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Monastiraki

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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
Temple of Hephaestos featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship

Thissio

4/5(6 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Thissio for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Ancient Agora of Athens and Stoa of Attalos. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Thissio Station.

Thissio
Academy of Athens showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and an administrative building

Athens City Centre

4.5/5(261 area reviews)

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.

Athens City Centre
Plaka featuring street scenes, night scenes and dining out

Plaka

4.5/5(82 area reviews)

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.

Plaka
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.

Syntagma
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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

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