Athens City Centre
Athens
Visit Athens City Centre
Popular places to visit
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 visit to Athens, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Ermou Street. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Monastiraki Flea Market
This lively area of shops, stalls and eateries is a dream come true for lovers of fun, food and fashion.
Things to do
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
Combo Hop on Hop off Classic Tour of Athens,Piraeus& Beaches
All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
From Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Hermit Caves & Seaside Escapes
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Top hotels in Athens City Centre
The Stanley
High-class hotel. Well placed in city center for transportation. Excellent attentive and friendly staff.
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
Titania Hotel
Very nice hotel. Friendly staff. Breakfast was quite good. Rooftop dining was lovely. hotel was well located. Our room was a good size and clean and well appointed. Just dark as the only window faced an interior courtyard. But overall met our needs. Great value for the room rate.
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Astor Hotel Athens
Very nice hotel, staff was fantastic, helpful in so many ways. We didn’t have time for breakfast the last day we were there and they didn’t have “take away boxes” but other than that I would highly recommend this property
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Electra Metropolis Athens
Hotel was in an amazing location. View from the breakfast / dining room was unbelievable. Breakfast was delicious with lots of choices for most diets. Staff was very pleasant. Only downside, the rooms were not 5 star standards, more like 3 stars, not worth the money we paid for the rooms. You pay ...
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
COCO-MAT Athens BC
We spent two nights at the COCO-MAT hotel near the Acropolis. Service was excellent from time of check in through to our departure. Room and amenities were first rate, great bath towels. The hotel’s breakfast was the best we’ve experienced in Europe. It was included in our room rate and had a wide ...
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
ERMASS Athens
The area was slightly questionable but in hindsight it was five. The location was very central with shoppes a short walk away. Tonsssssssssss of places to eat especially late night! The room was exceptionally clean. I had a king bed, tv, microwave, mini fridge. The bathroom was clean. The housekeepers ...
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Athens City Centre
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.
Neapoli
If you're spending some time in Neapoli, Museum and Study Centre of Greek Theatre and Olympia Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Monastiraki
Visitors to Monastiraki love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Monastiraki Square and Ermou Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Monastiraki Station.
Psirri
Travelers come to Psirri for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Athens Central Market and Omonoia Square while you're in town.
Exarcheia
The ample dining options and fascinating 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.
Kolonaki
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Kolonaki. If sightseeing is on the list, Benaki Museum is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Aristippou Station or Evangelismos Station to see more of the area.
