Monastiraki Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Athens showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and building ruins
Athens showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and a ruin
Athens which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements
Athens showing heritage elements, building ruins and heritage architecture
Athens featuring a city, heritage elements and night scenes

Popular places to visit

Monastiraki Square

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.

Monastiraki Square
Port of Piraeus

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.

Port of Piraeus
Acropolis which includes landscape views, heritage elements and a small town or village

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.

Acropolis
Syntagma Square showing an administrative building, a city and street scenes

Syntagma Square

The city centre square where lawns lie, trees sway and parliament lives – as does the changing of the guard.

Syntagma Square
Parthenon

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.

Parthenon
Acropolis Museum featuring a city

Acropolis Museum

This award-winning modern museum for the ancient treasures of the Acropolis has a few surprises up its sleeve.

Acropolis Museum

Activities

Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

NZ$33
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Buckets of spices on Athens food tour

The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens

NZ$119
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens
Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Tour from Athens

Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Tour

NZ$332
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Tour
From Athens: Daily Tour to Mykonos

From Athens: Day Tour to Mykonos

NZ$410
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
From Athens: Day Tour to Mykonos
Athens Evening Food Tour

Athens Evening Food Tour

NZ$142
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Athens Evening Food Tour
Full day Trip from Athens to Meteora by Train

Full day Trip from Athens to Meteora by Bus

NZ$195
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full day Trip from Athens to Meteora by Bus
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Our pick of the best Monastiraki Hotel Deals

Athens Tower

Athens Tower

4 out of 5
Athinas 2, Ermou 78, Athens, Attiki
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,372 reviews)
"Great service at checkin. Poor service after checked in. Ran out of body wash. Asked for it to be brought to room, never arrived. Two days later. Used hand soap instead because lost patience."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

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Athens Tower
The Residence - Christokopidou Hotel & SPA

The Residence - Christokopidou Hotel & SPA

2 out of 5
Christokopidou 19, Psiri., Athens
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Acropolis ...
9/10 Wonderful! (269 reviews)
"This is a good hotel within walking distance to all the main attractions and metro lines! We loved the location, the staff was friendly and the hotel was clean. If you have a room on the main floor, it can be quite loud because some rooms are off the lobby. We would stay here again!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

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The Residence - Christokopidou Hotel & SPA
The Editor Hotel Athens

The Editor Hotel Athens

4 out of 5
5-7 Voreou, Athens
The price is NZ$263 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$263
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (349 reviews)
"The Editor was a great discovery. The location is great right at the edge between the Plaka / Monasteraki area and the nicer shopping Kolonaki area. Breakfast terrace is beautiful and our room was great. We traveled with our kids and we all felt we had a lot of space in our shared room. We would ..."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

The Editor Hotel Athens
ATHENS RETRO

ATHENS RETRO

11 Vissis, Athens
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$213 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$213
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Syntagma Square and Acropolis are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
"I really loved the staff. They were helpful, respectful, friendly, and so sweet to provide us a bag to go when we couldn’t be there for breakfast."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

ATHENS RETRO
Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel

Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel

5 out of 5
7 Agias Irinis, Athens
The price is NZ$296 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$296
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (454 reviews)
"Hellenic Vibes Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Hellenic Vibes presents itself with style, and certain aspects of the stay reflect that ambition. The room, while adequate, was comfortable, and the bathroom was truly superb — impeccably maintained, elegantly finished, and a pleasure to use. The electronically controlled ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel
Pella Inn Hostel

Pella Inn Hostel

1 out of 5
104 Ermou & 1 Karaiskaki, Athens
Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (203 reviews)
"The rooms were great and the staff was pleasant. The view really makes the hostel great. Showers are a bit old and outdated, feels like an outdoor shower."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

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Pella Inn Hostel
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Other neighbourhoods around Monastiraki

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Psirri

3.5/5(35 area reviews)

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.

Psirri
Temple of Hephaestos featuring a temple or place of worship, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Thissio

4/5(6 area reviews)

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.

Thissio
Academy of Athens showing an administrative building, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Athens City Centre

4.5/5(261 area reviews)

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.

Athens City Centre
Plaka showing dining out, street scenes and night scenes

Plaka

4.5/5(82 area reviews)

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.

Plaka
Syntagma Square featuring 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.

Syntagma
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Omonoia

3/5(30 area reviews)

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.

Omonoia

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