Plaka

Athens

Plaka featuring night scenes, dining out and street scenes
Roman Agora featuring heritage elements, building ruins and a city
Plaka which includes street scenes, shopping and markets
Athens featuring heritage elements and a city as well as a large group of people
Athens which includes a ruin and heritage elements
Enjoy this historical Athens hub that offers extensive shopping and dining, intermingled with ancient attractions such as the library of Adrianos.

Visit Plaka, known as the “Neighborhood of the Gods,” to eat, shop and drink in the shadows of many ancient attractions.

Explore Plaka by foot and wind your way around its labyrinth of pedestrian streets and alleys. This neighborhood was the original site of the ancient Athens residential area. The historic Adrianou Street is the main thoroughfare of the neighborhood and is a gateway to several other attractions. Get lost in the narrow, winding side streets and find many art galleries, boutiques and tourist shops, bars, cafés and restaurants.

Find a seat in the shade under one of the big umbrellas that line the outdoor seating areas of many restaurants in the area. Relax with a cool drink and watch the street performers. Many restaurants here provide mezedes, traditional dishes of tapas-like cuisine. These dishes go well with a glass of ouzo, an aniseed liquor poured over ice cubes.

Wander through the streets and take your pick of several ancient Athenian attractions. Choose to explore the Ancient Agora of Athens, Monastiraki Square, the Library of Adrianos or the Tower of the Winds.

Visit one of the nearby museums, which include the Jewish Museum of Greece, the Museum of Greek Folk Art and the Athens University Museum. Hike up to Anafiotika, a small neighborhood within Plaka, higher up the slopes of the Acropolis. This scenic oasis looks like it was lifted from a Greek island, and features ancient Cycladic architecture and tumbling purple Bougainvillea flowers.

Plaka is easily accessible from the Monastiraki train station. The Athens public transportation system is affordable and integrated, so you can easily use Plaka as a starting point from which to visit other areas using the local metro trains, buses and trams. Plaka’s central location as a hub for shops, restaurants and bars makes it a great place to visit any time of the day, and an especially good place to take a couple of hours solace from the summer sun in the early afternoon.


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Electra Palace Athens

Electra Palace Athens

5 out of 5
18 - 20 N Nikodimou Street, Athens, Attiki
The price is ¥48,046 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
¥48,046
¥57,282 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Electra Palace Athens
Central Athens Hotel

Central Athens Hotel

Apollonos 21, Athens, Attiki
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Central Athens Hotel
Airotel Parthenon

Airotel Parthenon

4 out of 5
6 Makri Street, Athens, Attiki
The price is ¥14,374 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
¥14,374
¥18,086 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Great property with helpful staff. Located close to subway and next to Acropolis. Have stayed here several times in the past and would stay here again in the future."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Airotel Parthenon
Plaka Hotel

Plaka Hotel

3 out of 5
7, Kapnikareas & Mitropoleos St, Athens, Attiki
The price is ¥21,313 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
¥21,313
¥25,125 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Clean, great location
"This hotel is in an excellent location for walking around the plaka. It was very clean. The breakfast was great. Views from the rooftop restaurant were unbeatable."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

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Metropolis Hotel

Metropolis Hotel

2 out of 5
46 Mitropoleos Street, Athens
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"The view was amazing super accessible to all the historic sites."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Metropolis Hotel
Ergon House Athens

Ergon House Athens

4 out of 5
23 Mitropoleos, Athens
The price is ¥36,766 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
¥36,766
¥43,581 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (583 reviews)
"Fantastic location. close to everything and in a safe neighborhood. The staff was very nice and helpful. Great breakfast. Fun Rooftop bar. My complaints are with the room itself. Maybe I'm too old for this type of place, because it lacks "comforts". Our room was "Large" w/ 2 beds, 1 King, 1 twin, ..."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Ergon House Athens
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Other neighborhoods around Plaka

The architecture  next to the acropolis is insane. Built on the side of the hill, it's a fun lil exercise to see them. It is said these houses are reminiscent of those in the islands because islanders who migrated missed their old homes so much. Either way, if you don't have time to visit the islands, you can get a small taste here! #architecture #athens #greece #citystreets

Anafiotika

The ample dining options and fascinating 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.

Anafiotika
New Acropolis Museum showing a city

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.

Makrigianni
New Acropolis Museum showing a city

Koukaki

4/5(20 area reviews)

Southeast of Athens, Koukaki boasts the charming Drakou and G. Olympiou pedestrian zones filled with cafes and restaurants. Easily accessible via Akropoli and Syngrou-Fix metro stations, tram lines, and numerous bus routes.

Koukaki
Athens showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and a ruin

Monastiraki

4.5/5(473 area reviews)

Flea market vibes abound in this bustling shopping district, where you can find clothing boutiques, souvenir shops, and specialty stores. Easily accessible via Monastiraki Metro Station, it's perfect for bargain hunting and exploring Athens' old town.

Monastiraki
Syntagma Square showing a city

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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Kynosargous

4/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Kynosargous

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