Paloukia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Port of Piraeus
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Acropolis
The crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.
Syntagma Square
This ancient square is the beating heart of modern-day Athens as well as the city’s main transport hub.
Parthenon
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.
Acropolis Museum
This stunning new museum on Athens’ ancient hill has become one of the city’s most visited attractions.
Ermou Street
During your trip to Athens, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Ermou Street. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Activities
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
Athens to Meteora: Monasteries, Caves & Seaside Stopovers
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon: Small Group Tour
Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum
Athens: Acropolis Entry Ticket with optional self-guided audio tour
Skip the Line Ticket to Athens Acropolis Museum
Our pick of the best Paloukia Hotel Deals
The Stanley
The room was spotless and the housekeepers were so friendly and polite. Always available to accommodate our needs.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Grand Hyatt Athens
The employees at the Grand Hyatt Athens are friendly and helpful. They offer a convenient shuttle service that drops you off and picks you up downtown Athens three times a day. Additionally, the Blue and Green Line Hop-On Hop-Off (C1 and C11) stops are just a 2–4-minute walk away. If you buy tickets ...
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Athens Gate Hotel
The staff were all very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. The rooms were perfect each day. And the breakfast had a lot of variety and was delicious.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Acropolis Magenta
Beautifully designed rooms, excellent cleanliness, and thoughtful welcome details that made us feel very well looked after. Fantastic location, within walking distance to restaurants and main attractions. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
President Hotel Athens
Room was excellent the staff worked to get us checked in early.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Electra Palace Athens
Big room and beautiful views
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Paloukia
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.
Gazi
Well liked for its restaurants and museums, Gazi is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Technopolis and Synchrono Theater, and jump on the metro at Kerameikos Station to get around the city.
Thissio
Visitors often come to Thissio for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Ancient Agora of Athens and Stoa of Attalos. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Thissio Station.
Koukaki
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.
Neos Kosmos
The restaurants and shopping are a few things visitors like about Neos Kosmos. Check out Onassis Cultural Centre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Neos Kosmos Station or Kasomouli Station to get around town.
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.
