Thissio Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Temple of Hephaestos featuring a temple or place of worship, heritage architecture and heritage elements
Monastiraki Flea Market which includes street scenes, night scenes and shopping
Ancient Agora featuring building ruins and heritage architecture
Monastiraki Flea Market which includes a city, heritage elements and a ruin
Stoa of Attalos showing a temple or place of worship, heritage architecture and street scenes

Popular places to visit

Stoa of Attalos showing a city, heritage architecture and landscape views

Stoa of Attalos

This ancient market and meeting place has benefitted from extensive restoration and also houses a fascinating museum.

Stoa of Attalos
Temple of Hephaestos which includes a temple or place of worship, heritage elements and heritage architecture

Temple of Hephaestos

Admire one of Athens' best preserved landmarks, an enormous classical temple that stands as a tribute to the Greek god of volcanoes.

Temple of Hephaestos
Pnyx featuring heritage elements and a ruin

Pnyx

This peaceful hill close to Athens’ bustling centre is famous as the birthplace of modern democracy.

Pnyx
National Observatory of Athens

National Observatory of Athens

You can browse the exhibits at National Observatory of Athens, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Athens. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and temples in this culturally rich area.

National Observatory of Athens

Avissinias Square

Find out about the history of Athens when you take a trip to Avissinias Square. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.

Avissinias Square

Hill of the Nymphs

You can learn about the history of Athens when you stop by Hill of the Nymphs. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Hill of the Nymphs

Activities

Full Day Tour in Meteora with Hotel Pickup and Honey Tasting

Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch

AU$107
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch
Acropolis

Athens & Acropolis Highlights: a Mythological Tour

AU$115
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Athens & Acropolis Highlights: a Mythological Tour
Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip

Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip

AU$90
per child
90% of travellers recommend
Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip
Athens Full Day Tour, Acropolis, Museum & Cape Sounion

Athens Full Day Tour, Acropolis, Museum & Cape Sounion

AU$217
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Athens Full Day Tour, Acropolis, Museum & Cape Sounion
Athens: Wine Tasting with a Sommelier under the Acropolis

Athens: Wine Tasting with a Sommelier under the Acropolis

AU$96
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Athens: Wine Tasting with a Sommelier under the Acropolis
Hard Rock Cafe Dining with Priority Seating

Hard Rock Cafe Athens Dining Experience

AU$42
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Athens Dining Experience
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Our pick of the best Thissio Hotel Deals

Grand Hyatt Athens
Grand Hyatt Athens
5 out of 5
115, Syngrou Avenue, Athens, Attica
The price is AU$261 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$261
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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! (472 reviews)
"The hotel itself and staff are lovely, it's just a fair walk out of the centre and not in the nicest of areas"

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

Grand Hyatt Athens
The Stanley
The Stanley
4 out of 5
1 Odisseos Str., Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$290 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$290
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
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! (1,754 reviews)
"staff was very nice"

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

The Stanley
Sofitel Athens Airport
Sofitel Athens Airport
5 out of 5
Athens International Airport, Spata-Artemida, Attiki
The price is AU$463 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$463
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
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! (2,597 reviews)
"It’s right across the airport. Very convenient for overnight travellers"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Sofitel Athens Airport
Novotel Athenes
Novotel Athenes
4 out of 5
4-6 Michail Voda Street, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$188 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$188
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
"Brilliant"

Reviewed on 23 Jan. 2025

Novotel Athenes
Electra Metropolis Athens
Electra Metropolis Athens
5 out of 5
15 Mitropoleos Street, Athens, Attiki
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$478 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$478
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Great view of acropolis"

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

Electra Metropolis Athens
Athens Tower
Athens Tower
4 out of 5
Athinas 2, Ermou 78, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$265 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$265
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 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! (1,237 reviews)
"The location was perfect for the Acropolis and other historic sites. Also the room was clean and comfortable and the staff very friiand helpful. My only negative comment would be that on the weekends it can be noisy due to the rooftop bar used by anyone at all and the access area to the lifts is ..."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Athens Tower
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Other neighbourhoods around Thissio

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 Monastiraki Square and Ermou Street, and you can get around town on the metro at Monastiraki Station.

Monastiraki
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
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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
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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Petralona

Be sure to check out the monuments and historical sites while you're strolling through Petralona, and hop on the metro at Petralona Station to see more of the surrounding area.

Petralona

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