Mets Travel Guide
Athens



Popular places to visit

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.

Acropolis Museum
This stunning new museum on Athens’ ancient hill has become one of the city’s most visited attractions.
Top hotels in Mets

Grand Hyatt Athens
Hotel was great--very easy access to everything you want to visit in athens. Meals were good, drinks fine, coffee nice! Rooms were tidy, the hotel was so quiet on a busy street--almost oddly quiet. Good place to stay
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

The Stanley
Everything at The Stanley was excellent. Very friendly and helpful staff. The room was clean on arrival and daily housekeeping kept up the standards. Buffet breakfast had great variety of foods. The rooftop bar, restaurant and pool has an amazing view of the city and Acropolis. There are also great ...
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Acropolis Magenta
Room was perfect. Excellent bathroom, comfortable bed, tea and coffee facilities (and you could go downstairs to grab more if you needed). Warm, welcoming and friendly staff. 10/10 would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Electra Metropolis Athens
Great location. Best view of the Acropolis in Athens from the rooftop restaurant. Clean room. Nice bathroom. Courteous staff.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Sofitel Athens Airport
Amenities, convenience, cleanliness, and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Athens Gate Hotel
Spotless room, amazing staff and location.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mets

Kynosargous
Even though there aren't top sights in Kynosargous, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Acropolis. Jump on the metro at Leoforos Vouliagmenis Station to see more of the city.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
