Exarcheia Travel Guide
Athens
Popular places to visit
National Archaeological Museum
You can browse the exhibits at National Archaeological Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Athens. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Port of Piraeus
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Acropolis
The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.
Syntagma Square
This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens.
Parthenon
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.
Acropolis Museum
This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience
Top hotels in Exarcheia
Athens Key Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025
PAME Wild
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025
Grand Hyatt Athens
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
The Stanley
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025
Sofitel Athens Airport
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025
Electra Metropolis Athens
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Exarcheia
Neapoli
If you're spending some time in Neapoli, Museum and Study Centre of Greek Theatre and Olympia Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Athens City Centre
Known for its fascinating museums, charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Athens City Centre. Top attractions like Syntagma Square and Acropolis are major draws. Catch the metro at Panepistimio Station or Syntagma Station to see more of the city.
Omonoia
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Omonoia Square or National Theatre of Greece while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Omonoia Station to get around town.
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.
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.
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.
- National Technical University of Athens
- Port of Piraeus
- Acropolis
- Syntagma Square
- Parthenon
- Acropolis Museum
- Rafina Port
- Alimos Marina
- Ermou Street
- Glyfada's Second Beach
- Monastiraki Flea Market
- Factory Outlet Airport
- Astir Beach
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Panathenaic Stadium
- Vouliagmeni Spa Lake
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- Kavouri Beach
- Glyfada Shopping District
- Spyros Louis Olympic Stadium
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus
- Yabanaki Beach