Sounio 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 Sounio
Cape Sounio, A Grecotel Resort to Live
The location is absolutely beautiful, the food delicious and the staff were amazing and helpful. They even packed us takeaway breakfasts when we had early morning excursions. Not to mention the stunning beach and the wonderful view of the Temple of Poseidon. We visited at the end of the September ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
Friendly staff, beautiful property!!
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Zeus Dolce by Wyndham Athens
Superb hotel and it's amenities
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Aethon Airport Project Hotel-Free Shuttle
The property, rooms and staff are very good, location works close to the airport and there is a cafe and a grill store by the property. Make double sure to book and confirm airport shuttle and its scheduled time. Taking a taxi from the airport is a pain as the drivers don’t want to wait on the airport ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
GK Airport Suites - Free Shuttle
Huge room
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso
Excellent from check in to check out
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sounio
Porto Rafti
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Porto Rafti. You might want to make time for a stop at Agios Spyridonas Beach or Erotospiliá.
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.
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.
Pangrati
You'll enjoy the cafes and gardens in Pangrati. You might want to make time for a stop at Goulandris Museum of Modern Art or Museum of Greek Scouting.
Mets
Though Mets may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Acropolis and Parthenon.
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.
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