Sounio Travel Guide
Athens
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.
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.
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.
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
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience
Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket
Top hotels in Sounio
Cape Sounio, A Grecotel Resort to Live
The location is absolutely beautiful, the food delicious and the staff were amazing and helpful. They even packed us takeaway breakfasts when we had early morning excursions. Not to mention the stunning beach and the wonderful view of the Temple of Poseidon. We visited at the end of the September ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
Highly recommended hotel. The breakfast and the restaurant was excellent. Special thanks to Esmeralda at the restaurant for making this trip memorable. Could not be more pleased with the stay.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Zeus Dolce by Wyndham Athens
The Zeus Dolce aspires to be a five star hotel, it advertises itself as a five star hotel, it has the potential to be a five star. It is not a five star hotel at the present time!!! We booked the executive sea view bungalow, $300+ per night. Get to our room, no remote for the tv, light on the make ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Aethon Airport Project Hotel-Free Shuttle
I chose to book this place in Athens in part because of their shuttle service. I arrived when it was already dark. Before my flight to Athens, I sent a message through Expedia. They replied asking for additional details, which I provided, but I never received a response. I sent several follow-up ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
GK Airport Suites - Free Shuttle
Excellent service
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
The Margi
Excellent hotel.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sounio
Porto Rafti
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Porto Rafti. You might want to make time for a stop at Erotospiliá or Avláki.
Neos Kosmos
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.
Kynosargous
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.
Pangrati
You'll enjoy the cafes and gardens in Pangrati. You might want to make time for a stop at Goulandris Museum of Modern Art or Museum of Greek Scouting.
Hilton
While visiting Hilton, you might make a stop by sights like Athens National Gallery and Athens War Museum.
Koukaki
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.
