Title: Mets Travel Guide: Best of Mets, Athens Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Mets](https://expedia.co.uk/Mets-Athens-Hotels.0-n553248635976398524-0.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)[Mets Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Mets.d553248635976398524.Car-Hire-Guide)[Mets Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Mets.d553248635976398524.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Mets Travel Guide ## Athens ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/438/8d0fec07-220b-494f-b343-5ecf0a43517f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Mets 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 Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the top-notch restaurants 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 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 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 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 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 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) ![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 £122 per adult **82%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-athens-hydra.a168231.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) ![Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1136305/3ec77be6-3045-4f08-9710-5625e34611a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket £112 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/athens-all-included-acropolis-and-museum-guided-tour-with-ticket.a1136305.activity-details) ![Buckets of spices on Athens food tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/450787/360e3db1-aa95-4a8e-ae78-82a0112d876e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Athens Walks Food Tour: Markets, Tastings & Meals £56 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/athens-walks-food-tour-markets.a450787.activity-details) ![The Erechtion and the porch of Maidens](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45968251/1abb40f0-f642-44e3-b0f6-c84650dd0dc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Athens Sightseeing Small Group Tour (Acropolis Tickets Included) £95 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/athens-sightseeing-small-group-tour-acropolis-tickets-included.a45968251.activity-details) [See all activities in Athens](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Athens.d178231.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Mets ![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 £83 1 Mar - 2 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! (1,051 reviews) Hotel was great--very easy access to everything you want to visit in athens. Meals were good, drinks fine, coffee nice! Rooms were tidy, the hotel was so quiet on a busy street--almost oddly quiet. Good place to stay Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=21031&PinnedHotelID=21031&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976398524) ![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 8 Feb - 9 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=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=45395&PinnedHotelID=45395&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976398524) ![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 8 Feb - 9 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=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=88926495&PinnedHotelID=88926495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976398524) ![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 £142 11 Feb - 12 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! (1,087 reviews) Great location. Best view of the Acropolis in Athens from the rooftop restaurant. Clean room. Nice bathroom. Courteous staff. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=14848029&PinnedHotelID=14848029&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976398524) ![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 £135 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! (1,930 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=553248635976398524) ![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 £222 9 Feb - 10 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! (2,630 reviews) Great location, very convenient for a late oversea arrival. 2 minutes walk directly across from luggage claim. City tram station is next to hotel. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=688125&PinnedHotelID=688125&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976398524) [See all 9,379 properties in Mets](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976398524) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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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) ![Plaka featuring street scenes, night scenes and dining out](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051640/529db251-ec0c-4b49-8d6f-028d19c0332e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Plaka 4.5/5(120 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Athens-Plaka.dx6051640) ![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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Athens-Anafiotika.dx6269434) ![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) ![The Presidential Guard ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/438/25d63d48-8b13-49fa-bed9-74839e7140e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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