Thissio Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
![Temple of Hephaestos featuring a temple or place of worship, heritage architecture and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42084-Temple-Of-Hephaestos-Hephaisteion-Or-Thesion.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Monastiraki Flea Market which includes street scenes, night scenes and shopping](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42071-Monastiraki-Flea-Market.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Ancient Agora featuring building ruins and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42098-Ancient-Agora.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Monastiraki Flea Market which includes a city, heritage elements and a ruin](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42075-Monastiraki-Flea-Market.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Stoa of Attalos showing a temple or place of worship, heritage architecture and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42048-Stoa-Of-Attalos.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Popular places to visit
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Stoa of Attalos
This ancient market and meeting place has benefitted from extensive restoration and also houses a fascinating museum.
![Temple of Hephaestos which includes a temple or place of worship, heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42083-Temple-Of-Hephaestos-Hephaisteion-Or-Thesion.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Pnyx featuring heritage elements and a ruin](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42095-Pnyx.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Pnyx
This peaceful hill close to Athens’ bustling centre is famous as the birthplace of modern democracy.
![National Observatory of Athens](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/db09d1bca7da2f285d325fda1f199ed0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
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 fascinating museums.
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.
Activities
![Full Day Tour in Meteora with Hotel Pickup and Honey Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45704296/6075e10a-c419-405c-87c2-bda6c16a1c11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch
![Acropolis](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1169688/649c4017-709d-4900-9274-4b539879470d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Athens & Acropolis Highlights: a Mythological Tour
![Athens Party Pub Crawl 2024](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48788783/00b64620-573b-4adc-96cd-b0df76f4b5a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Athens Party Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks & Nightclub Access
![Athens: Cat Cafe Visit with Drink and Sweet](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48949179/d47a7aff-1111-4108-bf7b-d7e96915f106.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Athens: Cat Cafe Visit with Drink and Sweet
![Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/168227/84b90503-470d-42c4-b65a-c04593565cca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip
Our pick of the best Thissio Hotel Deals
![The Stanley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/45400/45395/f809a110_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025
![Athens Gate Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22200/22143/9ffd5369_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 2 Feb. 2025
![Sofitel Athens Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/690000/688200/688125/5e6ba3ab_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025
![Grand Hyatt Athens](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21100/21031/595f7b89_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 29 Jan. 2025
![Elia Ermou Athens Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32850000/32847700/32847607/06408e20_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025
![Acropolis Magenta](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88930000/88926500/88926495/5efb9f6b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Thissio
![Athens which includes heritage elements, heritage architecture and building ruins](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42137-Andrianos-Library.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Monastiraki
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.
![Acropolis Museum which includes a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42042-New-Acropolis-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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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.
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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.
![Plaka featuring street scenes, night scenes and dining out](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42116-Plaka.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Acropolis Museum which includes a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42042-New-Acropolis-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Koukaki
Visitors to Koukaki love its fascinating museums, and you can check out Acropolis Museum and Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Akropoli Station.