Kastella
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 ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.
Syntagma Square
This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens.
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 modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Stand at the foot of towering columns which honor the father of all Olympic gods at this 1st Century temple.
Other neighborhoods around Kastella
Petralona
Be sure to check out the monuments and historic sites while you're strolling through Petralona, and hop on the metro at Petralona Station to see more of the surrounding area.
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.
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 catch a ride at Thissio Station.
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.
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.
Plaka
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few things travelers 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.
- Syntagma Square
- Parthenon
- Alimos Marina
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Monastiraki Flea Market
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- Panathenaic Stadium
- Astir Beach
- Spyros Louis Olympic Stadium
- Glyfada Shopping District
- Factory Outlet Airport
- Mount Lycabettus
- Voula Beach
- Omonoia Square
- Athens Central Market
- Yabanaki Beach
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus
- Hygeia Hospital