Palaio Psychiko Travel 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.
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.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Size mattered for the builders of this enormous Greek temple – Pisistratus, the Greek tyrant, and Roman Emperor Hadrian – and it inspires awe even in ruins.
Activities
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Other neighbourhoods around Palaio Psychiko
Ilisia
Travellers come to Ilisia for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Athens National Gallery and Museum Gounaropoulou while you're in town.
Exarcheia
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Exarcheia. A stop by National Archaeological Museum or Epigraphical Museum might round out your trip.
Kolonaki
Spend some time visiting places like Benaki Museum while getting to know Kolonaki, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Aristippou Station or Evangelismos Station to see more of the area.
Hilton
While visiting Hilton, you might make a stop by sights like Athens National Gallery and Athens War Museum.
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 Acropolis and Syntagma Square are major draws. Catch the metro at Panepistimio Station or 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.