Monastiraki Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Syntagma Square
This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens.
Acropolis Museum
This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.
Temple of Poseidon
High on a rocky hillside overlooking the sea is one of Greece’s most recognizable temples, which pays homage to Poseidon, God of the Sea.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens
Athens Cooking Class with Acropolis Views rooftop dinner
Cape Sounion Majestic Sunset Tour from Athens
Athens Street Food Tour: Taste the best streed food
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Other neighbourhoods around Monastiraki
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.
Thissio
Visitors often come to Thissio for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Temple of Hephaestos and Ancient Agora of Athens. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Thissio Station.
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 Acropolis and Syntagma Square are major draws. Catch the metro at Panepistimio Station or Syntagma Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
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.
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- More trip options
- Port of Piraeus
- Acropolis
- Parthenon
- Syntagma Square
- Rafina Port
- Acropolis Museum
- Alimos Marina
- Glyfada's Second Beach
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Monastiraki Flea Market
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- Spyros Louis Olympic Stadium
- Panathenaic Stadium
- Ermou Street
- Astir Beach
- Factory Outlet Airport
- Vouliagmeni Spa Lake
- Glyfada Shopping District
- Kavouri Beach
- Roman Agora
- Yabanaki Beach