Popular places to visit
Benaki Museum Pireos St. Annexe
You can browse the exhibits at Benaki Museum Pireos St. Annexe, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Athens. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
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.
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.
Things to do
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
Athens to Meteora: Monasteries, Caves & Seaside Stopovers
Meteora Monasteries & Caves DayTrip from Athens with Greek Lunch
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon: Small Group Tour
Athens Sightseeing Small Group Tour (Acropolis Tickets Included)
Athens: Acropolis Entry Ticket with optional self-guided audio tour
Rouf Hotel Deals
The Stanley
Good hotel
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Grand Hyatt Athens
Grand Hyatt Athens truly deserves its five-star rating. The hotel is ideally located near the city center. The front desk staff were professional and welcoming, ensuring a smooth check-in. Our room was modern, spacious, and impeccably clean, fully stocked with high-quality amenities. Room service ...
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Athens Gate Hotel
This is my third time staying here and it was just as great as before. Clean rooms, friendly staff, excellent restaurant
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Acropolis Magenta
Beautifully designed rooms, excellent cleanliness, and thoughtful welcome details that made us feel very well looked after. Fantastic location, within walking distance to restaurants and main attractions. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
President Hotel Athens
The staff are so friendly, the Hotel President feels like a family business...!
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Electra Palace Athens
Big room and beautiful views
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Rouf
Gazi
Well-liked for its restaurants and museums, Gazi is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Technopolis and Synchrono Theater, and jump on the metro at Kerameikos Station to get around the city.
Thissio
Visitors often come to Thissio for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Ancient Agora of Athens and Stoa of Attalos. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Thissio Station.
Psirri
Travelers come to Psirri for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Athens Central Market and Omonoia Square while you're in town.
Monastiraki
Flea market vibes abound in this bustling shopping district, where you can find clothing boutiques, souvenir shops, and specialty stores. Easily accessible via Monastiraki Metro Station, it's perfect for bargain hunting and exploring Athens' old town.
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.
Omonoia
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are just a few top-rate features of the neighborhood. 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.