Kastella
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.
Temple of Poseidon
High on a rocky hillside overlooking the sea is one of Greece’s most recognizable temples, which pays homage to Poseidon, God of the Sea.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
From Athens: Explore Meteora with a Guided Bus Tour
Top hotels in Kastella
![Novotel Athenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/190000/186400/186388/e66d1346_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2024
![The Stanley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/45400/45395/f809a110_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2024
![Sofitel Athens Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/690000/688200/688125/30771105_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024
![Wyndham Grand Athens](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1083200/1083133/a41a05d4_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024
![Grand Hyatt Athens](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21100/21031/d4aa0443_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2024
![Royal Olympic Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6700/6670/b0652d4d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Kastella
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Petralona
Be sure to check out the monuments and historic sites while you're strolling through Petralona, and hop on the metro at Petralona Station to see more of the surrounding area.
![This the the church of apostole Paul in ancient corinth,the place that Paul give the letter to corinthinas.behind you can see the acropolis of corinth on the top of the hill acrocorinth.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5024b119a82a3721e3def519325e470a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Temple of Hephaestos featuring a temple or place of worship, heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42084-Temple-Of-Hephaestos-Hephaisteion-Or-Thesion.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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 catch a ride at Thissio Station.
![New Acropolis Museum showing a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42042-New-Acropolis-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Koukaki
Visitors to Koukaki love its fascinating museums, and you can check out Acropolis Museum and Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Akropoli Station.
![New Acropolis Museum showing a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42042-New-Acropolis-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Makrigianni
While you're in Makrigianni, take in top sights like Acropolis Museum and jump on the metro at Akropoli Station to see more of the city.
![The architecture next to the acropolis is insane. Built on the side of the hill, it's a fun lil exercise to see them. It is said these houses are reminiscent of those in the islands because islanders who migrated missed their old homes so much. Either way, if you don't have time to visit the islands, you can get a small taste here! #architecture #athens #greece #citystreets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/207ac673e490e2eb85d69067638896ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Anafiotika
The ample dining options and fascinating museums are top of the list for many visitors to Anafiotika. A stop by Acropolis Museum or Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum might round out your trip.