Title: Elliniko Travel Guide: Best of Elliniko, Athens Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Elliniko](https://expedia.co.uk/Elliniko-Athens-Hotels.0-n553248635975858319-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Athens](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Athens.d178231.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Athens](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Athens.d178231.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Elliniko Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Elliniko.d553248635975858319.Car-Hire-Guide)[Elliniko Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Elliniko.d553248635975858319.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Elliniko Travel Guide ## Athens ![Great beachfront restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975858319/f2078a9c-f0d6-4f24-a002-daa8e4941334.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Great beachfront restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975858319/f2078a9c-f0d6-4f24-a002-daa8e4941334.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Elliniko Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Athens travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Athens.dx178231) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Yachts in Mikrolimano marina in Piraeus, Athens.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173316/1f99553b-85a4-4533-ab1a-f26036a1802b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Port of Piraeus 4/5(122 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Of-Piraeus-Athens.d6173316.Attraction) ![Acropolis showing landscape views, mountains and forests](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051641/571e0641-0e10-48f6-a532-91b6249ada64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Acropolis 4.5/5(314 reviews) The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Acropolis-Athens-City-Centre.d6051641.Attraction) ![Syntagma Square showing street scenes, an administrative building and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123041/7bed12ed-be68-489f-9679-ef4f5bb7855c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Syntagma Square 4/5(261 reviews) This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Syntagma-Square-Athens-City-Centre.d6123041.Attraction) ![0_422128](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062013/e12fb10a-e1e4-4318-baf8-51bdcad62791.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Parthenon 4.5/5(410 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Parthenon-Athens-City-Centre.d6062013.Attraction) ![A yatch and a tanker in front of Kea Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6269747/35fbe1dc-6a5b-47a2-868a-bcf1746ac31c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lavrio Port 4/5(4 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Lavrio Port. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Of-Lavrio-Lavrio.d6269747.Attraction) ![Acropolis Museum which includes a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062001/02a923bc-1384-48bf-9032-7c692a69a5e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Acropolis Museum 4.5/5(331 reviews) This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Acropolis-Museum-Athens-City-Centre.d6062001.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/168157/412f7c63-a20b-406b-af8a-7c13c5c07f03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide £24 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/historical-delphi-one-day-tour-with-arachova-stop-expert-guide.a168157.activity-details) ![Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/168227/84b90503-470d-42c4-b65a-c04593565cca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip £51 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/epidaurus-mycenae-full-day-trip.a168227.activity-details) ![Poros, Hydra & Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/168231/b7e56c70-96ce-4e9d-a08f-5895c72b7c29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch £113 per adult **82%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-athens-hydra.a168231.activity-details) ![Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/168167/63fb1081-b0d5-4f02-8296-15a39303c94a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum £69 per adult **82%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/athens-acropolis-tour-with-optional-acropolis-museum.a168167.activity-details) ![Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/168164/30562658-d3f2-4acb-b7eb-34ccf2a676a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens £28 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cape-sounion-temple-of-poseidon-half-day-trip-from-athens.a168164.activity-details) ![Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/317896/38b2c8e3-dd8b-4430-91c2-8bb7e0ee6a76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience £28 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cape-sounion-temple-of-poseidon-sunset-experience.a317896.activity-details) [See all activities in Athens](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Athens.d178231.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Elliniko ![Grand Hyatt Athens](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21100/21031/dbfe795f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hyatt Athens 115, Syngrou Avenue Athens Attica £84 9 Mar - 10 Mar 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. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,054 reviews) Nice staff, clean room, nice breakfast. Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=21031&PinnedHotelID=21031&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975858319) ![The Stanley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/45400/45395/0fd5e63f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Stanley 1 Odisseos Str. Athens Attiki £80 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,109 reviews) Everything at The Stanley was excellent. Very friendly and helpful staff. The room was clean on arrival and daily housekeeping kept up the standards. Buffet breakfast had great variety of foods. The rooftop bar, restaurant and pool has an amazing view of the city and Acropolis. There are also great ... Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=45395&PinnedHotelID=45395&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975858319) ![Acropolis Magenta](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88930000/88926500/88926495/95c0f16b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Acropolis Magenta Syggrou Avenue 56 Athens Attica £67 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,085 reviews) Room was perfect. Excellent bathroom, comfortable bed, tea and coffee facilities (and you could go downstairs to grab more if you needed). Warm, welcoming and friendly staff. 10/10 would definitely stay here again. Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=88926495&PinnedHotelID=88926495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975858319) ![Electra Metropolis Athens](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14848100/14848029/6891f3b5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Electra Metropolis Athens 15 Mitropoleos Street Athens Attiki £150 22 Feb - 23 Feb 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. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,089 reviews) courteous and accomodating staff! Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=14848029&PinnedHotelID=14848029&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975858319) ![Sofitel Athens Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/690000/688200/688125/9a8d6579_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sofitel Athens Airport Athens International Airport Spata-Artemida Attiki £227 17 Feb - 18 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Spata-Artemida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,635 reviews) Amenities, convenience, cleanliness, and friendly staff. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=688125&PinnedHotelID=688125&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975858319) ![Athens Gate Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22200/22143/2f328705_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Athens Gate Hotel 10 Syngrou Avenue Athens Attiki £136 19 Feb - 20 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 coffee shops/cafes and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,932 reviews) Spotless room, amazing staff and location. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=22143&PinnedHotelID=22143&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975858319) [See all 9,613 properties in Elliniko](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635975858319) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Elliniko hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975858319&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[11 Feb - 12 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975858319&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975858319&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13)[12 Feb - 13 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975858319&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975858319&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975858319&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975858319&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975858319&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Elliniko ![Aerial view of Athens Greece downtown with cloudy weather at autumn.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6269346/c83cbc44-a66e-4b82-854b-85f30f02650b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Neos Kosmos 3.5/5(32 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Athens-Neos-Kosmos.dx6269346) ![The Acropolis Hill with the Parthenon and the Athens skyline, seen from Kynosargous Hill. Athens, Greece.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976400556/76937970-0c87-4cbe-b5b6-8db311b83bee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kynosargous 4/5(1 area review) Even though there aren't top sights in Kynosargous, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Acropolis. Jump on the metro at Leoforos Vouliagmenis Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Athens-Kynosargous.dx553248635976400556) ![View of the Acropolis from Mount Lycabettus in Athens. Acropolis is an ancient citadel located on a high rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. Its a UNESCO World Heritage Site #athens #acropolis #mountlycabettus #unescoworldheritagesite](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/438/8dda4ef0-85dd-4107-8cc6-9db08f1bad31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mets Though Mets may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Acropolis and Syntagma Square. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Athens-Mets.dx553248635976398524) ![Sunrise in Athens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/438/484a8501-0f50-45d3-99fa-d4cb3ce46c68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Koukaki 4/5(13 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Athens-Koukaki.dx6269345) ![View across the street from first dinner in Athina. But really: What are we? Or better yet: Who are we? We can ask ourselves this question so many times, every which way, and receive so many different answers. So: What are you? Who are you? Speak. #culture Athens, Greece, July 2018.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/438/7c354abf-0443-4cc6-84ce-b3f00243091e.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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Athens-Makrigianni.dx553248635976625625) ![Acropolis Museum which includes cbd](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062001/3d2cf4a9-351b-48b7-8bad-58a7b657aa50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Anafiotika The abundant dining options and interesting 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. 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