Kastella Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 Parthenon – the iconic symbol of Greek culture and civilization – is just one of the many temples on the Acropolis that still inspire awe, 2500 years later.
Syntagma Square
The city centre square where lawns lie, trees sway and parliament lives – as does the changing of the guard.
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.
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 award-winning modern museum for the ancient treasures of the Acropolis has a few surprises up its sleeve.
Activities
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included
Acropolis and Parthenon Tour in Athens included Skip the line ticket
From Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Hermit Caves & Seaside Escapes
Our pick of the best Kastella Hotel Deals
The Stanley
Breakfast buffet was fabulous. Staff excellent. Executive lounge was a great perk.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Sofitel Athens Airport
The biggest letdown was the fact that the sauna and swimming pool which were due to be the highlight of our trip given the very high cost relative to other hotels in the area were both out of action and no email or message was sent to me prior to checking in even though I had booked this hotel one ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Grand Hyatt Athens
Great launch point hotel for a stay in Athens! Clean, functional, quiet and comfortable. Especially appreciated is the second floor (mezzanine level) welcome area where breakfast and afternoon meal buffets are presented (no fee). Would return.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Astor Hotel Athens
This hotel located in the center of Athens was wonderful. It is close to anything you’d want to try or shop or eat. The hotel has a wonderful rooftop breakfast area with a delicious breakfast buffet. Also at night they serve drinks up there and you have a spectacular view of the Acropolis. The rooms ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Titania Hotel
Great breakfast. Clean rooms. Helpful staff.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Electra Metropolis Athens
Excellent hotel. Friendly, professional helpful staff - ALL! And the view from the top-floor garden bar is stunning! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kastella
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.
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.
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.
Anafiotika
The abundant dining options and interesting 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.
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.
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.
Kastella Travel Guide
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- Visit Ano Kipseli
- Visit Glyfada
- Visit Neos Kosmos
- Visit Peristeri
- Visit Kallithea
- Visit Thissio
- Visit Nikaia
- Visit Athens
- Visit Pasalimani
- Visit Nea Smirni
- Visit Piraeus
- Visit Mikrolimano
- Visit Alimos
- Visit Tavros
- Visit Goudi
- Visit Ilioupoli
- Visit Moschato-Tavros
- Visit Ilisia
- Visit Ano Patisia
- Visit Dafni
- Visit Keratsini-Drapetsona
- Visit Attiki
- Visit Neo Faliro
- Visit Nikaia-Agios Ioannis Rentis
- Visit Athens City Centre
- Visit Korydallos
- Visit Selinia
- Visit Ilion
- Visit Makrigianni
- Visit Kolonaki
- Stoa of Attalos
- Sunday Flea Market
- Avissinias Square
- Pnyx
- Athens Heart Mall
- Roman Agora
- Alimos Marina
- Filopappos Hill
- Athens School of Fine Arts
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus
- Church of Agios Dimitrios Loumbardiaris
- Alex Mylonas Museum of Contemporary Art
- Allou Fun Park
- Temple of Athena Nike
- River West Shopping Mall
- Peace and Friendship Stadium
- Panos Aravantinos Decor Museum
- Kallithea Holidays
- Monastiraki Flea Market
- Freatida Beach
- Piraeus Flea Market
