Athens City Centre
Athens
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Visit Athens City Centre
Popular places to visit
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Acropolis
The crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.
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Syntagma Square
This ancient square is the beating heart of modern-day Athens as well as the city’s main transport hub.
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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.
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Acropolis Museum
This stunning new museum on Athens’ ancient hill has become one of the city’s most visited attractions.
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Monastiraki Flea Market
This lively area of shops, stalls and eateries is a dream come true for lovers of fun, food and fashion.
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Ermou Street
During your trip to Athens, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Ermou Street. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Things to do
![Full Day Tour in Meteora with Hotel Pickup and Honey Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45704296/6075e10a-c419-405c-87c2-bda6c16a1c11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch
![Skip-the-Line Acropolis and Parthenon Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/402706/ff09be0b-a9c4-4928-a815-168a4370184c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Acropolis and Parthenon Tour in Athens included Skip the line ticket
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Riviera of Athens *Poseidon Temple* Springs & Lake Vouliagmeni
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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
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Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option
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The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens
Top hotels in Athens City Centre
![The Stanley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/45400/45395/f809a110_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 Feb,2025
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Reviewed on 14 Feb,2025
![Elia Ermou Athens Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32850000/32847700/32847607/06408e20_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb,2025
![Acropolis Magenta](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88930000/88926500/88926495/5efb9f6b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb,2025
![Apollo Palm Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91730000/91722300/91722215/2cf9fd4f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 7 Feb,2025
![The Pinnacle Athens](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31710000/31704800/31704705/fcd28cda_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb,2025
Other neighbourhoods around Athens City Centre
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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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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.
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Neapoli
If you're spending some time in Neapoli, Olympia Theatre and Museum and Study Centre of Greek Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
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Monastiraki
Monastiraki is popular for its fantastic nightlife. Explore top sights like Ermou Street and Monastiraki Flea Market, and you can get around town on the metro at Monastiraki Station.
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Exarcheia
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Exarcheia. A stop by National Archaeological Museum or Epigraphical Museum might round out your trip.
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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.
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