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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
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 crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.
Syntagma Square
This ancient square is the beating heart of modern-day Athens as well as the city’s main transport hub.
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 stunning new museum on Athens’ ancient hill has become one of the city’s most visited attractions.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
Athens: Unlimited Greece Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens
Top hotels in Rouf
Vision Gazi
Every thing was perfect. The staff and location was perfect.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Grand Hyatt Athens
We had a great stay!
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
The Stanley
The rooms were clean. However there was a smell from the bathroom. We did not hear any noise from the other rooms or the corridor but there was noise from the street outside. The pool area was very nice and that’s what stood out including the views from up there, especially the Acropolis. The downside ...
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Athenaeum InterContinental by IHG
Great breakfast. Awesome high end restaurant on top floor plus a good one on the main floor. Reasonably close to bus tour pickup point. Close to tram that takes you to central city. Bit of a walk to the metro but one can take the tram to the metro. Surrounding area is run down but felt safe walking ...
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Sofitel Athens Airport
Great location for flights and great hotel!
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
President Hotel Athens
Convenient, Friendly
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods 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 Temple of Hephaestos and Ancient Agora of Athens. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Thissio Station.
Monastiraki
Monastiraki is popular for its fantastic nightlife. Explore top sights like Ermou Street and Monastiraki Flea Market, and you can get around town on the metro at Monastiraki Station.
Psirri
Psirri is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Athens Central Market or Omonoia Square.
Omonoia
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. 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.
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.
