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Maps of Athens

Updated: January 13, 2026
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By Santorini Dave • dave@santorinidave.com

Athens Maps – My Tips

Me in the Plaka neighborhood of Athens.

  • 1. Download Offline Google Maps Before You Arrive
    Do this over Wi-Fi before leaving home. It ensures navigation works even with spotty signal in Plaka’s narrow alleys. Open the app, tap your profile icon (top right), select Offline maps, and zoom out to include the city center, Athens Airport (ATH), and Piraeus Port. I also recommend you “Star” (save) your hotel and the Acropolis so they are instantly visible on the map.
  • 2. Learn the “Big Three” Squares
    Use these three squares as anchors to orient yourself. Syntagma Square is the transport and political heart (Parliament). Monastiraki Square is the historic market hub next to Plaka. Omonia Square is the major commercial intersection to the north.
  • 3. Walk the “Historic Triangle”
    Most first-time sights lie within the triangle formed by Syntagma, Monastiraki, and the Acropolis. If your map shows you are within this zone, you are within walking distance of Plaka, Psiri, the Roman Agora, and shopping on Ermou Street.
  • 4. Master the 3 Key Metro Stations
    Historic Athens is largely pedestrian-only but is ringed by three essential stations. Syntagma (Lines 2 & 3) and Monastiraki (Lines 1 & 3) both now offer direct connections to the Airport and Piraeus Port. Acropoli (Line 2) is the best stop for the Acropolis Museum and the south slope entrance to the Parthenon.

Where to Stay in Athens

Map of Neighborhoods in Athens, Greece.

My Favorite Hotels in Athens

The best and affordable Hotels in Athens, Greece.
Best Hotels:
1. Ivis 4 • 2. iFeel • 3. Gem Society • 4. Academias • 5. Shila • 6. Monsieur Didot • 7. St George Lycabettus • 8. Coco-Mat • 9. Gatsby • 10. xenodocheio Milos • 11. King George • 12. Grande Bretagne • 13. The Dolli • 14. Ergon House • 15. Electra Metropolis • 16. A77 • 17. Electra Palace • 18. New Hotel • 19. Ava • 20. AthensWas

Affordable Hotels:
21. Acropolis Vision • 22. Athens Center Square • 23. A for Athens • 24. Belle Epoque • 25. Phaedra

Athens Attractions

Map of the best things to do in Central Athens, Greece.

Places to Know in Athens

Map showing the most important areas to know in central Athens.

The Best Greek Islands near Athens

Map of Greek Islands.

Where to Stay in Athens

Map of Athens favorite hotels, sites, and neighborhoods in Greece.
1. A for Athens • 2. Gatsby • 3. Grande Bretagne • 4. Electra Palace • 5. Phaedra • 6. Ava • 7. AthensWas • 8. Sofitel (Airport) • 9. Port Square (Ferry Port) • 10. Four Seasons (Athens Riviera)

Athens Transportation Maps

Direct Flights to Athens

Map of direct flights to Athens, Greece

Athens Airport Map

Map of how to get from Athens airport to Piraeus ferry port.
Hotel at Athens Airport: Sofitel Athens Airport

Athens, Ferry Ports, and Airport Location

Map of the Athens, Greece region, with locations of and distances between Piraeus port, Rafina port, and the Athens airport indicated.

Piraeus Ferry Port

Map of Piraeus Port showing port gates, port shuttle bus route, passenger terminals, taxi stands, bus and train stops, and parking in Athens Greece.

Airport-Ferry Port Transportation

Map of Piraeus Port and how to get there from the airport and central Athens showing train and bus routes.

Where is Athens, Greece?

Map showing the location of Athens within Greece

About Santorini Dave

Santorini Dave in Athens, Greece Santorini Dave was started in 2011 when I posted a short guide to visiting Santorini with kids. Now, my site publishes regularly updated guides to Santorini, Naxos, Paros, Mykonos, Crete, Athens, and all of Greece.

Questions? Email me at dave@santorinidave.com.