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$162
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$21
per adult
Big Bus Athens Panoramic Night Tour
Small-Group Athens Food Walk

Athens Greek Food Tour Small-Group Experience

AU$153
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
The price is AU$304 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
AU$304
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 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! (1,240 reviews)
"The reception staff were friendly and helpful, the hotel was clean and restaurants were excellent!"

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

Athens Tower
NLH MONASTIRAKI - Neighborhood Lifestyle Hotels
NLH MONASTIRAKI - Neighborhood Lifestyle Hotels
35 Athinas, Athens
The price is AU$171 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$171
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 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! (466 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$170 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$170
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 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! (362 reviews)
"Nice hotel , big and clean room. My room was facing a Wall, no view at all"

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Vasi
Attalos Hotel
Attalos Hotel
3 out of 5
Athinas Street 29, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$122 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
AU$122
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Close to center of everything , friendly staff"

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

Attalos Hotel
Athens Starlight Hotel
Athens Starlight Hotel
3 out of 5
9 Agathonos, Athens
The price is AU$200 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$200
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (472 reviews)
"Location was great"

Reviewed on 12 Mar. 2025

Athens Starlight Hotel
Perianth Hotel
Perianth Hotel
5 out of 5
2, Limpona Street, Athens, Attica
The price is AU$411 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$411
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 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! (631 reviews)
"Impressive design and craftsmanship of the hotel"

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 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 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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