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.
Acropolis Museum
This stunning new museum on Athens’ ancient hill has become one of the city’s most visited attractions.
Ermou Street
During your trip to Athens, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Ermou Street. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Elliniko
Grand Hyatt Athens
Hyatt stay was superb!! Break fast details & varieties, superb coffee, all plus fine staff, great city views of Athens, stole my heart!!
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
The Stanley
Yes. Nice choices at breakfast. The pool is lovely! You can see the Acropolis from the pool on top!!
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Athenaeum InterContinental by IHG
Professional and friendly staff. Breakfast is great. Clean rooms.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Ermass Modern Living Apartments
Lovely modern clean room. Staff went above and beyond and were always friendly. Roof terrace nice touch. Room had everything we needed. I don’t normally leave reviews but this hotel was 10/10.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Sofitel Athens Airport
Very convenient
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Ramada by Wyndham , Athens Club Attica Riviera
Amazing stay
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Elliniko
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.
Koukaki
Visitors to Koukaki love its fascinating museums, and you can check out Acropolis Museum and Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum. 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.
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.
Elliniko Travel Guide
- Port of Piraeus
- Acropolis
- Syntagma Square
- Parthenon
- Alimos Marina
- Glyfada's Second Beach
- Monastiraki Flea Market
- Factory Outlet Airport
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Panathenaic Stadium
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- Voula Beach
- Kavouri Beach
- Spyros Louis Olympic Stadium
- National Archaeological Museum
- Omonoia Square
- Mount Lycabettus
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus
- Athens Concert Hall
- Kolona
