Monastiraki
Athens
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Popular places to visit
Monastiraki Square
You can find out about the history of Athens with a trip to Monastiraki Square. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
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.
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
Athens: Unlimited Greece Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Skip the Line Ticket to Athens Acropolis Museum
Acropolis and Parthenon Tour in Athens included Skip the line ticket
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Top hotels in Monastiraki
Athens Tower
It’s clean and located in the very strategic area where you can get anywhere easily. Staffs are very nice. Chris, the manager is very nice and excellent!
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
NLH MONASTIRAKI - Neighborhood Lifestyle Hotels
The hotel is very comfortable and stylish, we didn’t eat breakfast there, but were pleased with all of the options in the neighborhood for pastry & coffee. Everyone was super nice at reception and the location couldn’t be better.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Eternity Athens
Location was excellent. Breakfast was very nice. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Attalos Hotel
Great location. Clean, quiet, comfortable room. Front desk staff good, always available. They were great about storing luggage when we got into town early. Didn’t like the luggage storage space in basement - haphazard storage among pipes, small. Very small, difficult elevator and no easy access to ...
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Pure Hotel by Athens Prime Hotels
We had a great stay at the Pure Hotel. It was in a great spot giving us the ability to walk to all the places we wanted to go. It is close to the Plaka, Acropolis, and other key locations in Athens. The breakfast was great, lots of variety. The staff were exceptional, really friendly and helpful. ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
A for Athens
I enjoyed my stay at A for Athens. Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Room was clean and very nice view, great breakfast with very nice view.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
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 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 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.
