Petralona Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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
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
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
Temple of Olympian Zeus featuring heritage architecture and a ruin

Temple of Olympian Zeus

4.5/5(150 reviews)

Pay homage to the father of the gods at this famous Athens landmark which took seven hundred years to build.

Temple of Olympian Zeus
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

Full Day Tour in Meteora with Hotel Pickup and Honey Tasting

Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch

AU$173
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

AU$92
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$33
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option

Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option

AU$157
per adult
Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option
Cruise boat in Greece

Luxury VIP: Poros, Hydra & Aegina Day Cruise

AU$435
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Luxury VIP: Poros, Hydra & Aegina Day Cruise
Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Tour from Athens

Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Tour

AU$233
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Tour
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Our pick of the best Petralona Hotel Deals

The Stanley
The Stanley
4 out of 5
1 Odisseos Str., Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$169 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$169
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,643 reviews)
"This is one of the best properties I’ve ever stayed at. The breakfast is incredible and so are the views We will always stay here when we visit Athens"

Reviewed on 2 Jan. 2025

The Stanley
Sofitel Athens Airport
Sofitel Athens Airport
5 out of 5
Athens International Airport, Spata-Artemida, Attiki
The price is AU$437 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$437
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Spata-Artemida. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,534 reviews)
"Excellent stay for the first night in Greece!"

Reviewed on 2 Jan. 2025

Sofitel Athens Airport
Grand Hyatt Athens
Grand Hyatt Athens
5 out of 5
115, Syngrou Avenue, Athens, Attica
The price is AU$181 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
AU$181
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (404 reviews)
Overall a good stay
"Overall, it was very good. It has a great location, lovely rooms, spa and pool are excellent. The bar and restaurant areas lack any atmosphere and the breakfast is overpriced."

Reviewed on 23 Dec. 2024

Grand Hyatt Athens
Athens Gate Hotel
Athens Gate Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Syngrou Avenue, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$243 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$243
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,666 reviews)
"The right place to be right where you wanted to be."

Reviewed on 2 Jan. 2025

Athens Gate Hotel
Athens Tower Hotel by Palladian Hotels
Athens Tower Hotel by Palladian Hotels
4 out of 5
Athinas 2, Ermou 78, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$154 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$154
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
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! (1,148 reviews)
"Had a great visit"

Reviewed on 1 Jan. 2025

Athens Tower Hotel by Palladian Hotels
Wyndham Grand Athens
Wyndham Grand Athens
5 out of 5
2, Megalou Alexandrou St., Athens
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$211 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$211
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,163 reviews)
Awesome place! Highly recommend!
"Excellent location. Right next to the metro. Very helpful staff. Breakfast buffet is extensive. Recommend heading to the breakfast place before 8:30 to get an excellent spot and avoid the high rush. Breakfast with a view of Acropolis. Plenty of restaurants just outside the hotel. Highly recommend ..."

Reviewed on 31 Dec. 2024

Wyndham Grand Athens
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Other neighbourhoods around Petralona

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 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
Acropolis Museum which includes a city

Makrigianni

While you're in Makrigianni, take in top sights like Acropolis Museum and jump on the metro at Akropoli Station to see more of the city.

Makrigianni
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Anafiotika

The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Anafiotika. A stop by Acropolis Museum or Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum might round out your trip.

Anafiotika
Acropolis Museum which includes a city

Koukaki

3/5(3 area reviews)

Visitors to Koukaki love its fascinating museums, and you can check out Acropolis Museum and Emotions Museum of Childhood. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Akropoli Station.

Koukaki
Athens which includes heritage elements, heritage architecture and building ruins

Monastiraki

4.5/5(86 area reviews)

Monastiraki is popular for its fantastic nightlife. Explore top sights like Ermou Street and Monastiraki Flea Market, and you can get around town on the metro at Monastiraki Station.

Monastiraki
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

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