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 fascinating museums 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 fascinating museums.

Avissinias Square

Ancient Agora Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Ancient Agora Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Athens. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

Ancient Agora Museum

Activities

Full Day Tour in Meteora with Hotel Pickup and Honey Tasting

Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch

AU$98
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch
Acropolis

Athens & Acropolis Highlights: a Mythological Tour

AU$115
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Athens & Acropolis Highlights: a Mythological Tour
Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip

Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip

AU$85
per adult
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$301
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$101
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$294 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
AU$294
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 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! (497 reviews)
"Overall my room was nice didn’t really like some staff members attitude but other were great"

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Grand Hyatt Athens
The Stanley
The Stanley
4 out of 5
1 Odisseos Str., Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$265 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$265
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 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! (1,790 reviews)
"Good customer services"

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

The Stanley
Sofitel Athens Airport
Sofitel Athens Airport
5 out of 5
Athens International Airport, Spata-Artemida, Attiki
The price is AU$492 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$492
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 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! (2,600 reviews)
"Great property"

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2025

Sofitel Athens Airport
Novotel Athenes
Novotel Athenes
4 out of 5
4-6 Michail Voda Street, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$178 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$178
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 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! (998 reviews)
On balance not bad..but not amazing.
"Excellent breakfast variety. Service lacking urgency/focus to please but could be a cultural difference. No swimming pool functioning in hotel ( why we chose it) and not explained anywhere until we arrived and sked to use pool. Gym is just one machine and some weights."

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Novotel Athenes
Electra Metropolis Athens
Electra Metropolis Athens
5 out of 5
15 Mitropoleos Street, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$540 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$540
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 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. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"This hotel is ideally situated whereby you can walk within a half mile to the traditional attractions. The area, however, is very congested with people, taxis and motorcycles. And this wasn’t even peak season! The hotel is clean; the staff is friendly and helpful and all of them speak English; the ..."

Reviewed on 9 Apr. 2025

Electra Metropolis Athens
Electra Palace Athens
Electra Palace Athens
5 out of 5
18 - 20 N Nikodimou Street, Athens, Attiki
The price is AU$581 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
AU$581
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 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 restaurant in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"The view from our room and the restaurant was absolutely amazing. The staff in the restaurant was fantastic. Will be back"

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2025

Electra Palace Athens
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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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