Popular places to visit
Port of Piraeus
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the top-notch restaurants 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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Elliniko
Grand Hyatt Athens
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Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
The Stanley
Rooftop pool. Decent gym. Ample breakfast.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
President Hotel Athens
Staff were very friendly and hotel was super nice
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Sofitel Athens Airport
Location
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Athens Gate Hotel
Everything about the Athens gate hotel was great! All the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Easy walk to plaka, the acropolis, all types of food, the city for buses stop very close. The breakfast buffet is fantastic. Room 501 has perfect view of the temple of Zeus and from the corner of ...
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Electra Rhythm Athens
Great hotel to stay.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 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 Emotions Museum of Childhood. 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
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Monastiraki Flea Market
- Glyfada's Second Beach
- Alimos Marina
- Panathenaic Stadium
- Voula Beach
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- Spyros Louis Olympic Stadium
- National Archaeological Museum
- Kavouri Beach
- Omonoia Square
- Mount Lycabettus
- Factory Outlet Airport
- Athens Concert Hall
