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Where to stay in Athens

Plaka for first-timers who want to walk to the Acropolis; Monastiraki and Psyrri for the metro and late nights; Koukaki for a calmer base by the Acropolis Museum.

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The best areas

Plaka

Quiet lanes right under the Acropolis, within walking distance of most sights, but busy with souvenir shops and day visitors.

Hotels in Plaka

Monastiraki and Psyrri

Central and by the metro and the flea market, with late-night eating and drinking that can be noisy.

Hotels in Monastiraki and Psyrri

Koukaki

A residential area beside the Acropolis Museum with cafes on Drakou Street, a little further from the northern sights.

Hotels in Koukaki

Where to stay for each itinerary

Athens in 2 days

Stay in Plaka or Koukaki: both are a short walk from the Acropolis for the 8 AM start, and Koukaki is close to Drakou Street for the last dinner.

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