Athens City Centre Travel Guide

Athens

Academy of Athens showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and an administrative building
Athens which includes a city, night scenes and heritage elements
Athens which includes heritage elements, heritage architecture and building ruins
Athens City Centre
Athens City Centre

Popular places to visit

Acropolis showing landscape views, mountains and forests

Acropolis

The crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.

Acropolis
Syntagma Square showing street scenes, an administrative building and a city

Syntagma Square

This ancient square is the beating heart of modern-day Athens as well as the city’s main transport hub.

Syntagma Square
Parthenon

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.

Parthenon
Acropolis Museum which includes a city

Acropolis Museum

This stunning new museum on Athens’ ancient hill has become one of the city’s most visited attractions.

Acropolis Museum
Ermou Street

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.

Ermou Street
Monastiraki Flea Market which includes street scenes, markets and food

Monastiraki Flea Market

This lively area of shops, stalls and eateries is a dream come true for lovers of fun, food and fashion.

Monastiraki Flea Market

Top hotels in Athens City Centre

The Stanley

The Stanley

4 out of 5
1 Odisseos Str., Athens, Attiki
The price is ₹15,750 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹15,750
₹18,933 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,884 reviews)
"The hotel was exceptionally nice, but the Acropolis view was obstructed by the adjacent hotel’s sign. The area around hotel was rundown, vacant buildings, and some homeless, but we felt safe in the hotel."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

The Stanley
Royal Olympic Hotel

Royal Olympic Hotel

5 out of 5
28-34 Athanasiou Diakou Str, Athens, Attiki
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"It's a beautiful hotel and is very conveniently located however the hotel certainl could use some improvements. First issue was with the door keys; I ended up having to have the keys reprogrammed 4 times throughout my stay. Next there was the fact that the rooms could really use some updates, the ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

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Royal Olympic Hotel
Divani Palace Acropolis

Divani Palace Acropolis

5 out of 5
19 25 Parthenonos St, Athens, Attiki
The price is ₹18,478 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
₹18,478
₹22,539 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Divani Palace Acropolis
Wyndham Grand Athens

Wyndham Grand Athens

5 out of 5
2, Megalou Alexandrou St., Athens
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The price is ₹14,614 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
₹14,614
₹18,137 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,231 reviews)
"Nice room but restaurant was just ok and the pool area to sit was very small"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Wyndham Grand Athens
Novotel Athenes

Novotel Athenes

4 out of 5
4-6 Michail Voda Street, Athens, Attiki
The price is ₹12,538 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
₹12,538
₹15,275 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Lovely hotel within walking distance (even with my kids) from the metro, the rooftop restaurant and pool are great. The food was gorgeous and there is a great view of the Acropolis. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Shout-out to Maria at the rooftop restaurant and bar! Breakfast was delicious ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Novotel Athenes
PLAY Theatrou Athens

PLAY Theatrou Athens

5 Theatrou, Athens
The price is ₹7,066 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹7,066
₹8,244 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (236 reviews)
Odyssey
"Great staff fantastic location and superb view from the rooftop bar"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Athens City Centre

Syntagma Square which includes a city

Syntagma

While you're in Syntagma, take in top sights like Syntagma Square and jump on the metro at Syntagma Station to see more of the city.

Syntagma
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Psirri

3.5/5(67 area reviews)

Psirri is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Athens Central Market or Omonoia Square.

Psirri
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Neapoli

If you're spending some time in Neapoli, Olympia Theatre and Museum and Study Centre of Greek Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Neapoli
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Monastiraki

4.5/5(90 area reviews)

Monastiraki is popular for its fantastic nightlife. Explore top sights like Ermou Street and Monastiraki Flea Market, and you can get around town on the metro at Monastiraki Station.

Monastiraki
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Exarcheia

3.5/5(37 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Exarcheia. A stop by National Archaeological Museum or Epigraphical Museum might round out your trip.

Exarcheia
Mount Lycabettus which includes mountains and a city

Kolonaki

4.5/5(71 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Benaki Museum while getting to know Kolonaki, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Aristippou Station or Evangelismos Station to see more of the area.

Kolonaki

Athens City Centre Travel Guide