Holidays to Athens City Centre

Places to Visit in Athens City Centre

It can be quite nice to just amble around the streets in a new destination, but sometimes it's a wise idea to have a plan. Grab your travel schedule — we have lots of fantastic ideas for your Athens City Centre holiday.

Athens City Centre is a terrific choice for those who want to base themselves close to the Parthenon and the Acropolis Museum. Be sure to set aside loads of time to experience these famed attractions.

Get into those sneakers and leg it to the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Benaki Museum. These well-known attractions are just around the corner and are the ideal spots for whiling away a few hours.

Get a peek into what life was like many moons ago at Roman Agora. More than just a pile of old stones, these remnants of the past offer an interesting insight into a bygone era. Visitors have a top-notch range of things to do in this destination. History abounds in remarkable stories to be told and major lessons to be learned. Pay a visit to Ancient Agora and take a step back into the past. Still have some time to spare? Oh to be a fly on these walls! Picture the important deals and heated arguments that have happened at Hellenic Parliament. Check for tours for a closer look at this seat of government.

Popular Activities for your Athens City Centre Holiday

A holiday is a fantastic time to slow down, relax and unwind. It's also the ideal time to try something new!

Your trip to Athens City Centre is about to get really exciting. There are plenty of activities available, such as:

• Private Minivan: Piraeus Port
• Private Standard Car: Piraeus Port
• A Leisure Day in Vouliagmeni Lake
• Acropolis and Time on Your Own in Plaka
• Modern Athens Segway Tour
• Athens by Night Private Walking Tour

For a full range of options, head to our Athens City Centre things to do page.

Athens City Centre Accommodation

The secret to the perfect luxury getaway or cheap holiday is knowing you've got a nice place to head back to after a day of exploring. You'll discover no less than 152 properties in Athens City Centre that can give you just that.

If you're looking to save a few pennies, there are some terrific low-budget properties here, such as the AVA Hotel & Suites (9-11 Lyssikratous Street) and the Sweet Home Hotel (Patroou 5 - Plaka). High-end options are also close by, such as the Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens (1 Vasileos Georgiou A' str) and the King George, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens (3 Vasileos Georgiou A' Street). Their amenities, service and style make for a memorable holiday.

The Parthenon has to be seen, and Athens City Centre boasts some terrific places to crash if you'd like to stay within close proximity. The MET34 Athens Hotel and the AthensWas are both within easy walking distance,

Nearest Airports to Athens City Centre

Trying to work out how to make the trek from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) to Athens City Centre? Once you have picked up your bags, you'll be 12 miles (19 km) to the east of the main streets.

*Savings based on all holiday package bookings with Flight + Hotel on Expedia.com from January through December 2017, as compared to price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.