Exarcheia Travel Guide
Athens





Popular places to visit

National Archaeological Museum
You can browse the exhibits at National Archaeological Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Athens. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.

Port of Piraeus
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the lively bars 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.

Lavrio Port
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Lavrio Port. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Exarcheia

Colors Hotel Athens
Great hotel, staff and location!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

PAME Wild
Room was spotless staff was great!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Zeus Essence Athens Central, former Athens Key
We had a great room. Very clean and comfortable. The hotel is updated and in a convenient location. The staff were all great and went out of their way to make sure we were having a good time at the hotel and Athens especially the 2 brothers from Albania. A special thanks to them.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Grand Hyatt Athens
Great breakfast and SPA facilities
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

The Stanley
Awesome place !
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Athens Gate Hotel
Room was very comfortable, the staff were very helpful and greeted me on every ingress and egress.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Exarcheia

Neapoli
If you're spending some time in Neapoli, Museum and Study Centre of Greek Theatre and Olympia Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Athens City Centre
Known for its fascinating museums, charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Athens City Centre. Top attractions like Acropolis and Syntagma Square are major draws. Catch the metro at Panepistimio Station or Syntagma Station to see more of the city.

Omonoia
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Omonoia Square or National Theatre of Greece while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Omonoia Station to get around town.

Kolonaki
Spend some time visiting places like Benaki Museum while getting to know Kolonaki, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Aristippou Station or Evangelismos Station to see more of the area.

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.

Syntagma
While you're in Syntagma, take in top sights like Syntagma Square and jump on the metro at Syntagma Station to see more of the city.
