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
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
Monastiraki Flea Market which includes markets, street scenes and food

Monastiraki Flea Market

4/5(227 reviews)

This lively area of shops, stalls and eateries is a dream come true for lovers of fun, food and fashion.

Monastiraki Flea Market

Activities

Full Day Tour in Meteora with Hotel Pickup and Honey Tasting

Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch

AU$120
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch
Sunset Breeze in Athens Riviera Cape Sounio and Piraeus Old Port

Riviera of Athens *Poseidon Temple* Springs & Lake Vouliagmeni

AU$163
per adult
Riviera of Athens *Poseidon Temple* Springs & Lake Vouliagmeni
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

AU$83
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option

Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option

AU$75
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option
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
Cruise boat in Greece

Luxury VIP: Poros, Hydra & Aegina Day Cruise

AU$435
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Luxury VIP: Poros, Hydra & Aegina Day Cruise
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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$168 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
AU$168
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
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! (1,688 reviews)
"Terrific hotel, very nice rooms. Excellent restaurant too. Nearby are one or two very good restaurants, and the metro is right outside. This is not located in an exciting part of the city, but it has very fast metro access to all key sites."

Reviewed on 3 Feb. 2025

The Stanley
Sofitel Athens Airport
Sofitel Athens Airport
5 out of 5
Athens International Airport, Spata-Artemida, Attiki
The price is AU$421 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$421
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
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! (2,558 reviews)
"The hotel is way too expensive for what traveler needs. I guess we pay more the convenience than the quality."

Reviewed on 7 Feb. 2025

Sofitel Athens Airport
Athens Gate Hotel
Athens Gate Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Syngrou Avenue, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$242 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$242
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
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! (1,693 reviews)
"Was a good hotel"

Reviewed on 2 Feb. 2025

Athens Gate Hotel
Grand Hyatt Athens
Grand Hyatt Athens
5 out of 5
115, Syngrou Avenue, Athens, Attica
The price is AU$179 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$179
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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! (426 reviews)
"Very nice experience thanks for the wonderful service"

Reviewed on 29 Jan. 2025

Grand Hyatt Athens
The Pinnacle Athens
The Pinnacle Athens
5 out of 5
75 Aiolou, Athens, 10551, Greece, Athens
The price is AU$277 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
AU$277
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,044 reviews)
"Yota was thr receptionist in the day time and was amazing.The young gentelmans that were wirkingbthe desk were also extremly helpful and made great suggestions for dining"

Reviewed on 6 Feb. 2025

The Pinnacle Athens
Acropolis Magenta
Acropolis Magenta
Syggrou Avenue 56, Athens, Attica
The price is AU$147 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
AU$147
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (515 reviews)
"It was a clean comfortable large room for Europe. Beds we're comfortable. I like the espresso machine and the shower."

Reviewed on 8 Feb. 2025

Acropolis Magenta
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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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