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
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

Β£29
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
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
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens

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

Β£27
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£27
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£128 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
Β£128
8 Aug - 9 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! (2,354 reviews)
"A great stay with a rooftop restaurant and pool! We did eat lunch and had breakfast upstairs- (huge breakfast buffet) and both meals were nice. Staff was very helpful and friendly. The pool was lovely to have since it was SO HOT! We came back from exploring and was able to cool down at the pool. ..."

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£174 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Β£174
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Property was great. Very clean, very close to sightseeing."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Divani Palace Acropolis
Astor Hotel Athens

Astor Hotel Athens

4 out of 5
16 Karagiorgi Servias Street Athens Attiki
The price is Β£127 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Β£127
17 Aug - 18 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,206 reviews)
"Excellent emplacement pour visiter AthΓ¨nes, trΓ¨s bon dΓ©jeuner avec vue sur l’Acropole. La chambre Γ©tait lΓ©gΓ¨rement Γ©troite pour trois personnes."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Astor Hotel Athens
Electra Metropolis Athens

Electra Metropolis Athens

5 out of 5
15 Mitropoleos Street Athens Attiki
The price is Β£315 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
Β£315
12 Aug - 13 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
ERMASS Athens

ERMASS Athens

31 Chalkokondili Athens Athens
The price is Β£67 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Β£67
27 Aug - 28 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 ...
ERMASS Athens
Titania Hotel

Titania Hotel

4 out of 5
52 Panepistimiou Avenue Athens Attiki
The price is Β£115 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
Β£115
4 Aug - 5 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 ...
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.

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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