Where To Stay in Athens, Greece - SantoriniDave.com

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Where to stay in Athens, Greece including the best neighborhoods of Plaka, Monastiraki, Syntagma, Psirri, Kolonaki, and Koukaki. Suggested highlights and hotels in each area.

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Best Places for Sightseeing:
Most neighborhoods in Athens have at least a few attractions,
whether museums or ruins, but Plaka and Monastiraki
neighborhoods have the most. Both neighborhoods grew up
around the ancient heart of Athens and are within short walking
distance of the Acropolis. Plaka, Monastiraki, and Koukaki
neighborhoods all sit at the base of the Acropolis and face toward
the Parthenon. Several hotels, restaurants, and bars in the three
areas have views of the Parthenon.

Best Places for Shopping: Monastiraki and Kolonaki are the
best neighborhoods for shopping. Monastiraki is the better known
and busier of the two, with its 1.5 kilometer-long shopping street
Ermou, running all the way through the neighborhood, and with
the Monastiraki Flea Market covering a few blocks along Ifestou
Street. Kolonaki is a more upmarket neighborhood with its 2 main
shopping streets, Voukourestiou and Stadiou, boasting luxury
brand boutiques and the high-end department store Attica.

Best Places for Families: Plaka, Monastiraki, and Syntagma are
the best areas for families. These areas are all very safe, offer
easy transportation, and are walkable to Athens’ best dining and
attractions. The farther north you go (away from Plaka and closer
to Omonia) the uglier and sketchier the city gets. Stay south of
Sofokleous Street to avoid the worst areas, though even these
places are pretty safe.
Best Places for Living Like a Local: Koukaki and Kolonaki are
wonderful, less touristy neighborhoods in Athens. Koukaki has
plenty of local restaurants and cafes, while still offering stunning
Parthenon views and easy walking to museums and sights.
Kolonaki is a more upscale, residential neighborhood with high-
end boutiques, restaurants, and museums; this area is walkable,
but since it’s built on a hill, there is a good deal of stairs to
navigate in parts.

Best Places for Dining and Nightlife: Monastiraki offers the
best mix of quality food and charming atmosphere, with plenty of
sidewalk cafes serving locals and travelers alike. Psirri is the
nightlife hub of Athens, with tons of bars, clubs, cafes, and
restaurants all radiating out from its central Hero’s Square (Plateia
Iroon).

Best Places for Short Trips: Monastiraki and Syntagma are
ideal for short trips of a day or two. Both areas are well-
connected by public transportation. Monastiraki Station offers a
direct train to Piraeus ferry port and the international airport.
Syntagma Station has direct train links to the airport and the
major sights of the city.

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