Peristeria Travel Guide
Athens
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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.
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.
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 Peristeria
The Stanley
"This hotel has the best view of Athens, their rooftop is amazing"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Grand Hyatt Athens
"High quality hotel."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Titania Hotel
"The room was a good size but had no natural light. Clean bathrooms, comfy bed and good room amenities. Breakfast has a great fresh selection."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Astor Hotel Athens
"Great rooftop views, and helpful staff"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Electra Metropolis Athens
"The breakfast was fantastic!! The room and amenities were great. Would highly recommend."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
President Hotel Athens
"The hotel is really centric and it was relatively close to the Acropolis and the main neighborhoods, the staff were really helpful and nice with everything we needed, specially for good suggestions and getting you taxis when needed. We had breakfast included breakfast every morning and it had a lot ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Peristeria
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.
Thissio
Visitors often come to Thissio for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Temple of Hephaestos and Ancient Agora of Athens. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Thissio Station.
Elliniko
If you're spending time in Elliniko, check out sights like The Ellinikon Experience Park or Agiou Alexandrou Beach and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Agios Alexandros Station or Ellinon Olympionikon Station.
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.
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.
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.
