Metochi 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 Metochi
Sofitel Athens Airport
Very convenient location
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Zeus Dolce by Wyndham Athens
Great room, great view, great value, great stuff
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Comfort Stay Athens Airport Hotel - FREE shuttle from and to the airport
This Hotel is without question the lowest quality stay I have ever had. It is truly awful and I could not recommend anybody to stay there, it is hard to believe that people are leaving 10/10 reviews. The hotel took over 1.15 hr to pick us up from the airport which was about 10 minutes away, that ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
Friendly staff, beautiful property!!
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Boutique Studios & Apartments-by Avelink
Quite honestly this was horrible, no coffee for the machine, internet and tv did not work and the toilet seat was broken. There is also no stated way to address these issues.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Aethon Airport Project Hotel-Free Shuttle
Shuttle timing is only a couple of times a day so was hard to match both coming and going but hotel is great, staff was great, location is great!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Metochi
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.
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.
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.
Mets
Though Mets may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Acropolis and Parthenon.
Hilton
While visiting Hilton, you might make a stop by sights like Athens National Gallery and Athens War Museum.
