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$41
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Buckets of spices on Athens food tour

The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens

AU$129
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

AU$50
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour

Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour

AU$33
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Tour from Athens

Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Tour

AU$304
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Tour
Athens Evening Food Tour

Athens Evening Food Tour

AU$130
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Athens Evening Food Tour
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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$257 per night from 15 July to 16 July
AU$257
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,352 reviews)
"Very convenient location. The breakfast is very good, friendly staffs and rooftop bar is nice and our room can see the view of Acropolis."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Athens Tower
The Residence - Christokopidou Hotel & SPA
The Residence - Christokopidou Hotel & SPA
2 out of 5
Christokopidou 19, Psiri., Athens
The price is AU$207 per night from 15 July to 16 July
AU$207
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Acropolis ...
9/10 Wonderful! (254 reviews)
"Perfect location to walk to shops and restaurants!! Will definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

The Residence - Christokopidou Hotel & SPA
Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel
Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel
5 out of 5
7 Agias Irinis, Athens
The price is AU$310 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$310
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (438 reviews)
"Great location,"

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel
The Editor Hotel Athens
The Editor Hotel Athens
4 out of 5
5-7 Voreou, Athens
The price is AU$240 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$240
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (339 reviews)
Top location and wonderful little hotel
"We had an excellent stay, the hotel was perfectly located, staff were friendly and efficient, the room was lovely, spacious and tidy. Breakfast was also very good, fresh and tasty. Definitely coming back when in Athens!"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

The Editor Hotel Athens
The Residence Aiolou Hotel & Spa
The Residence Aiolou Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
39 Aiolou, Athens
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (387 reviews)
"The property was excellent I’ll definitely return in the future. The location is very convenient and makes getting around very easy."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

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The Residence Aiolou Hotel & Spa
Attalos Hotel
Attalos Hotel
3 out of 5
Athinas Street 29, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$173 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$173
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Perfect stay for a few days. Convenient. Great view from balcony. Good deal."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Attalos Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Monastiraki

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Psirri

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

Visitors often come to Thissio for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Temple of Hephaestos and Ancient Agora of Athens. 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

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

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

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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