Athens City Centre Travel Guide

Athens

A classical building with columns and statues, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and a clear blue sky.
Ancient ruins with columns, a bicycle, and people walking.
Ancient ruins with columns and stone structures.
A narrow street with shops on both sides, including a store with bags and accessories.
The Parthenon in Athens, Greece, with its iconic columns and ruins.

Stay near popular Athens City Centre attractions

A classical building with columns and a flag.

Syntagma Square

9.0/10 (12,935 reviews)
This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens.
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Things to do

Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

£24
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

£29
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
From Athens: Meteora Monasteries and Hermit Caves Day Tour with Lunch

From Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Hermit Caves & Seaside Escapes

£69
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
From Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Hermit Caves & Seaside Escapes
Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket

Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket

£102
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket
Athens: Ancient Greek Theater Performance

Athens: Ancient Greek Theater Performance

£26
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Athens: Ancient Greek Theater Performance
Buckets of spices on Athens food tour

Athens Walks Food Tour: Markets, Tastings & Meals

£62
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Athens Walks Food Tour: Markets, Tastings & Meals
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Top hotels in Athens City Centre

The Stanley

The Stanley

4 out of 5
1 Odisseos Str. Athens Attiki
The price is £129 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£129
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,414 reviews)
"Rooms are terrible- small, no room to even move around, no proper place for clothes, and paper thin walls. Can hear every little noise coming from next door rooms. Hotel needs an upgrade"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

The Stanley
Divani Palace Acropolis

Divani Palace Acropolis

5 out of 5
19 25 Parthenonos St Athens Attiki
The price is £204 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£204
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Hotel is a little old, needs updating but it is clean and the location was great."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Divani Palace Acropolis
ERMASS Athens

ERMASS Athens

31 Chalkokondili Athens Athens
The price is £87 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
£87
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Syntagma Square and Acropolis are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (507 reviews)
"The staff was so helpful and kind!"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

ERMASS Athens
Novotel Athenes

Novotel Athenes

4 out of 5
4-6 Michail Voda Street Athens Attiki
The price is £104 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
£104
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Location was not great. Room was warm."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Novotel Athenes
Eternity Athens

Eternity Athens

5 out of 5
62 Mitropoleos Athens
The price is £171 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
£171
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Syntagma Square and Acropolis are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (390 reviews)
"Clean, staff great!"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Eternity Athens
Titania Hotel

Titania Hotel

4 out of 5
52 Panepistimiou Avenue Athens Attiki
The price is £144 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
£144
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"Everything was good, however, the room we were in, on the second floor had a view, through the available window, of the plumbing of the hotel with nothing else being visible. Shame. We asked for another room with some sort of view but we were told that none were available. As the rooms are charged ..."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Titania Hotel
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Where to stay in Athens City Centre

Find the best Athens City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Athens City Centre
Learn more about Athens City Centre
A traditional cafe with outdoor seating, a signboard, and a street with pedestrians.

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.

Ancient ruins with columns and stone structures.

Monastiraki

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

The Acropolis of Athens, including the Parthenon and other ancient ruins.

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.

A grand building with classical architecture, a wide open plaza, and a busy street with light trails indicating movement.

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.

A cityscape with a prominent hill and a white building with columns in the foreground.

Kolonaki

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.

Athens City Centre Travel Guide

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