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 historic city on a hill with ancient ruins and modern buildings.

Acropolis

9.8/10 (19,146 reviews)
The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.
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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

Β£24
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
Poros, Hydra & Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

Β£121
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
Buckets of spices on Athens food tour

Athens Walks Food Tour: Markets, Tastings & Meals

Β£63
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Athens Walks Food Tour: Markets, Tastings & Meals
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens

Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens

Β£28
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience

Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience

Β£28
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience
Inside view of the new Acropolis museum

Skip the Line Ticket to Athens Acropolis Museum

Β£22
per adult
Skip the Line Ticket to Athens Acropolis Museum
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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 Β£129 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Β£129
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (2,350 reviews)
"Would not consider this 4 star hotel. Definitely felt like an airport-stop by hotel. Only great amenity is the pool, otherwise, very outdated rooms and interior of the building. Staff very polite and were kind to switch our rooms after we saw condition of our original room. Housekeeping is great ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

The Stanley
Divani Palace Acropolis

Divani Palace Acropolis

5 out of 5
19 25 Parthenonos St Athens Attiki
The price is Β£175 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
Β£175
14 Aug - 15 Aug
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Lovely hotel very close to Acropolis and Pantheon. Great plunge pool for a cool down at end of a day walking around Athens. All staff spoke excellent English, very friendly. Roof top restaurant is excellent, great views but also high London style prices, that said the quality of the food was also ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Divani Palace Acropolis
Titania Hotel

Titania Hotel

4 out of 5
52 Panepistimiou Avenue Athens Attiki
The price is Β£115 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
Β£115
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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! (997 reviews)
"Close to everything. Clean and the balcony room has a great view of the acropolis."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Titania Hotel
ERMASS Athens

ERMASS Athens

31 Chalkokondili Athens Athens
The price is Β£70 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
Β£70
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Syntagma Square and Acropolis are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (417 reviews)
"Our stay at the Ermass was above our expectations for the cost. The hotel was clean and had many amenities we normally would not have had at the price we paid. The roof top lounge gave great views of the city of Athens and was wonderful at night. The pool was just enough to cool us off after sight-seeing ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

ERMASS Athens
Electra Metropolis Athens

Electra Metropolis Athens

5 out of 5
15 Mitropoleos Street Athens Attiki
The price is Β£315 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
Β£315
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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. ...
Electra Metropolis Athens
Astor Hotel Athens

Astor Hotel Athens

4 out of 5
16 Karagiorgi Servias Street Athens Attiki
The price is Β£128 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
Β£128
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
Astor Hotel Athens
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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.

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.

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 Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Akropoli Station.

A historic town with ancient ruins, a prominent castle on a hill, and a sunset sky.

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.

Athens City Centre Travel Guide

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