Monastiraki Travel Guide
Athens





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Popular places to visit

Monastiraki Square
You can find out about the history of Athens with a trip to Monastiraki Square. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.

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.
Top hotels in Monastiraki

Athens Tower
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

The Residence - Christokopidou Hotel & SPA
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

The Editor Hotel Athens
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

The Residence Aiolou Hotel & Spa
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Attalos Hotel
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Monastiraki

Psirri
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.

Thissio
Visitors often come to Thissio for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Temple of Hephaestos and Ancient Agora of Athens. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Thissio Station.

Athens City Centre
Known for its fascinating museums, charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Athens City Centre. Top attractions like Syntagma Square and Acropolis are major draws. Catch the metro at Panepistimio Station or Syntagma 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.

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.

Omonoia
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Omonoia Square or National Theatre of Greece while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Omonoia Station to get around town.
- Port of Piraeus
- Acropolis
- Syntagma Square
- Parthenon
- Glyfada's Second Beach
- Alimos Marina
- Monastiraki Flea Market
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Factory Outlet Airport
- Panathenaic Stadium
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- Voula Beach
- Kavouri Beach
- Spyros Louis Olympic Stadium
- National Archaeological Museum
- Omonoia Square
- Mount Lycabettus