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.
Acropolis Museum
This stunning new museum on Athens’ ancient hill has become one of the city’s most visited attractions.
Top hotels in Exarcheia
Zeus Essence Athens Central, former Athens Key
Clean room with comfortable bed and good amenities. cool design. wish they didn't spray so much air fresheners in the lobby, it's awful.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Trendy Hotel by Athens Prime Hotels
Very clean and newly renovated hotel
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
PAME Wild
The whole booking process went smoothly, staff were very helpful and pleasant, would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Grand Hyatt Athens
The hotel itself is beautiful, and the rooms are super clean with daily housekeeping. the on-site restaurant is pricey and the food isn’t great—definitely better to try one of the many restaurants nearby.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
The Stanley
The staff were great Room was nice and clean
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Ermass Modern Living Apartments
Clean well equipped room really appreciated the fluffy soft towels staff helpful Great location close to theatrical and lots of food outlets and restaurants close by
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Exarcheia
Neapoli
If you're spending some time in Neapoli, Olympia Theatre and Museum and Study Centre of Greek 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 Syntagma Square and Acropolis 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 National Theatre of Greece or Omonoia Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Omonoia Station to get around town.
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.
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.
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.
Exarcheia Travel Guide
- National Archaeological Museum
- Port of Piraeus
- Acropolis
- Syntagma Square
- Parthenon
- Monastiraki Flea Market
- Glyfada's Second Beach
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Alimos Marina
- Panathenaic Stadium
- Voula Beach
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- Spyros Louis Olympic Stadium
- Kavouri Beach
- Omonoia Square
- Mount Lycabettus
- Factory Outlet Airport
- Athens Concert Hall
- Metropolitan Expo
- IASO Hospital
