Temple of Olympian Zeus

Known for its appeal to intellectuals and artists, Exarchia is a colorful neighborhood, unmistakably Bohemiam in tone. Small shops, rustic taverns, and traditional cafes here cater to university students, and visitors can expect more quaint alleys lined with neoclassical architecture too.

Athens' most exclusive neighborhood, Kolonaki is where glamorous socialites and foreign dignitaries mingle, shop, and play. Designer shops and boutiques here compliment the chic bar and restaurant scene. Syntagma Square, Mount Lycabettus, and many of the city’s best museums can also be found here.

Another neighborhood in the shadow of the Acropolis, Monastiraki is small but significant area situated around a quaint pedestrian square. Here an ancient Byzantine church watches over the antique booths, leather vendors, and all Ifaistou Street’s myriad mixture of marketable goods.

Omonia Square, Athens' oldest city square, is a busy hub where six major roads conjoin. Once considered the most beautiful area in all Athens, it is now one of the city’s busiest commercial centers. Visitors can expect upscale hotels, along with round the clock action within this bustling area.

Athens' oldest neighborhood, Plaka is famous for its neoclassical mansions. Residential for eons, today trendy cafes and taverns temp Athens' guests with ouzo and meze, not to mention dining in the shadow of the the Acropolis itself. The area is also perfectly located for that weekend stopover.

Psirri, once famous for leather tanneries, has had a transformation of epic proportions. What was a dull commercial district, has become Athens' hippest neighborhood. Old warehouses here became some of the city’s most fashionable bars, while workshops were transformed into chic art galleries.

Adjacent to the picturesque Plaka neighborhood, Syntagma Square is a busy transportation hub of Athens. Greece’s Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the city’s most fashionable shops await visitors here. Syntagma metro station is also only moments from anywhere you need to be.