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.
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 Metochi
Sofitel Athens Airport
Very convenient
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Dolce by Wyndham Athens Attica Riviera
The staff was excellent and they went to great lengths to help when I was injured. The rooms need updating.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
Amazing room and service
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Aethon Airport Project Hotel-Free Shuttle
Welcoming desk staff, miss having wash cloths, shuttle drivers efficient but not real welcoming, AC worked well
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens
It was a nice experience, very kind stuff
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso
Great property in a fantastic location. Across the street from the beach and very pleasurable easy walk accessing about six fine restaurants overlooking the beach.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
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.
Hilton
While visiting Hilton, you might make a stop by sights like Athens National Gallery and Athens War Museum.
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.
Metochi Travel Guide
- Lavrio Port
- Glyfada's Second Beach
- Factory Outlet Airport
- Temple of Poseidon
- Voula Beach
- Kavouri Beach
- Kea Port
- Metropolitan Expo
- Mediterraneo Hospital
- Glyfada Marina
- Glyfada Golf Club of Athens
- Archaeological Museum of Lavrion
- Saints Constantine and Helen Orthodox Metropolitan Church
- Gialiskári Beach
