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
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
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
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$34
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$258
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Tour
Athens Evening Food Tour

Athens Evening Food Tour

AU$126
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$157
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Athens Cooking Class with Acropolis Views rooftop dinner
Big Bus Athens Panoramic Night Tour

Big Bus Athens Panoramic Night Tour

AU$20
per adult
Big Bus Athens Panoramic Night Tour
Small-Group Athens Food Walk

Athens Greek Food Tour Small-Group Experience

AU$149
per adult
94% 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$252 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$252
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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! (1,235 reviews)
"Enjoyed our trip and stay"

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

Athens Tower
NLH MONASTIRAKI - Neighborhood Lifestyle Hotels
NLH MONASTIRAKI - Neighborhood Lifestyle Hotels
35 Athinas, Athens
The price is AU$218 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
AU$218
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
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! (464 reviews)
"Property was very convenient to the square and metro. Clean convenient and comfortable 😌. Very glad I stayed here."

Reviewed on 26 Feb. 2025

NLH MONASTIRAKI - Neighborhood Lifestyle Hotels
Vasi
Vasi
5 Vlachava, Athens
The price is AU$212 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$212
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 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! (357 reviews)
"Ittwasvery comfortable"

Reviewed on 21 Mar. 2025

Vasi
Attalos Hotel
Attalos Hotel
3 out of 5
Athinas Street 29, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$129 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
AU$129
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The staff are exceptionally kind and helpful!"

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

Attalos Hotel
The Editor Hotel Athens
The Editor Hotel Athens
4 out of 5
5-7 Voreou, Athens
The price is AU$210 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$210
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (307 reviews)
"Great stay with excellent staff. Great breakfast. Location is in the heart of city center. Will visit again."

Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025

The Editor Hotel Athens
Enattica Suites
Enattica Suites
5 Klitiou Street, Athens
The price is AU$164 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
AU$164
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
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! (365 reviews)
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Enattica Suites. The suite was spacious and very well-equipped, with a lovely balcony and view of the Acropolis. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and the location was excellent. There are many sites, shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, and metro stops ..."

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

Enattica Suites
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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 Syntagma Square and Acropolis 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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