Peiraiki
Athens
Popular places to visit
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Port of Piraeus
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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Syntagma Square
This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens.
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Acropolis
The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.
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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.
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Acropolis Museum
This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.
![Monastiraki Flea Market showing street scenes, food and markets](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42074-Monastiraki-Flea-Market.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Monastiraki Flea Market
From souvenirs and oddities to artisan craft and Greek pastries, this buzzing flea market is a great place to experience the local culture.
Things to do
![Full Day Tour in Meteora with Hotel Pickup and Honey Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45704296/6075e10a-c419-405c-87c2-bda6c16a1c11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch
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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
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Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option
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The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens
![Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/168147/52c4c8c9-6b11-4929-afa0-3f5f4cda896d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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From Athens: Bus Trip to Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio
Top hotels in Peiraiki
![The Stanley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/45400/45395/f809a110_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2025
![Athens Gate Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22200/22143/9ffd5369_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2025
![Sofitel Athens Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/690000/688200/688125/5e6ba3ab_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2025
![Grand Hyatt Athens](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21100/21031/595f7b89_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2025
![Elia Ermou Athens Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32850000/32847700/32847607/06408e20_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2025
![Acropolis Magenta](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88930000/88926500/88926495/5efb9f6b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Peiraiki
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
- Acropolis
- Syntagma Square
- Monastiraki Flea Market
- Alimos Marina
- Ermou Street
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Panathenaic Stadium
- Spyros Louis Olympic Stadium
- Glyfada Shopping District
- Factory Outlet Airport
- Monastery of Saint Nectarios
- Roman Agora
- Glyfada Golf Club of Athens
- Yabanaki Beach
- Athens Concert Hall
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus