Petralona
Athens
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Popular places to visit
Acropolis
The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.
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.
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.
Monastiraki Flea Market
Find souvenirs, collectables, and one-of-a-kind trinkets at this eclectic group of antique shops, tavernas and outdoor vendors.
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
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
Combo Hop on Hop off Classic Tour of Athens, Piraeus & Beaches
All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience
Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket
Petralona Hotel Deals
Grand Hyatt Athens
"Room was spacious and clean, appropriate for age of hotel. Wonderful welcoming staff and lovely roof top pool! Great breakfast options and good value overall."
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026
The Stanley
"Our stay at the Stanley was wonderful however we booked a standard room as we were only staying for one evening. It was clean. It was everything we needed, but it was in an older tower of the complex and I found that the rooms were a little bit noisy, not dreadful people weren’t partying, but noise ..."
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026
Sofitel Athens Airport
"Receptionist seemed new. Not very welcoming and very quiet. I had paid extra for a bigger room with club lounge access but she didn’t mention this until I asked . Then after she looked again in the system, she said “oh ok I’ll add vip access” as if she was doing me a favour. I then showed her my ..."
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026
Astor Hotel Athens
"It was as close as we could get to where we wanted to go and still have a place to stay. The prices were very competitive."
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026
Holiday Inn Athens Attica Av. Airport West by IHG
"Better breakfast selections."
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026
ERMASS Athens
"Very convenient location. Great staff. Clean rooms. Awesome roof deck with views of Athens!"
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026
Where to stay in Petralona
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.
Plaka
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few things travelers love about Plaka. Check out Roman Agora or Adrianou Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Akropoli Station to get around town.
Monastiraki
Visitors to Monastiraki love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Monastiraki Square and Ermou Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Monastiraki Station.
Koukaki
Visitors to Koukaki love its fascinating museums, and you can check out Acropolis Museum and Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Akropoli Station.
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.
