Plaka Holiday Deals

Plaka Holiday Package Deals

It's time to start gearing up for your #Plaka moments! Keen to save cash and time? Hotel bookings, airfares, hire cars and activities — at lastminute.com.au, we can combine all of these things into a simple package.

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Holidays in Plaka

Say goodbye to adulting for a bit. It's time to skip to that fun part of your life where you explore Athens! This sensational city is full of surprises, and you'll find a good chunk of them in neighourhoods like Plaka. Like meeting the locals? With around 650,000 people calling the capital of Greece home, you'll have stacks of opportunities. Plaka is 0.4 kilometres southeast of the city centre. If you're arriving in Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, toss your bag in the back of a taxi and make your way 20 kilometres west.

Plaka is a wonderland for sightseers. A good number of the city's top attractions are sprinkled near this neighbourhood, including the Parthenon and Acropolis. After taking a look at those, you're going to want to keep going to Syntagma Square and the Acropolis Museum. While you're in town, think about exploring other neighbourhoods to taste more of what Athens has to offer. Adrianou Street and Syntagma Square are some great areas that are within easy reach.

Just can't wait to visit Roman Agora? Located just 0.2 kilometres to the west, it'll be easy accessing this renowned attraction from Plaka.

There are stacks of reasons why so many visitors venture to the centre of Athens. The Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Benaki Museum are two of the best of them. Alternatively, have a wander around the National Archaeological Museum of Athens and Mount Lycabettus.

Head to some cultural attractions to get a feel for the heart and soul of the area. The Athens National Gallery, the Pandora Art Gallery, the Athens Gallery and the Onassis Cultural Centre are not to be missed.

Regional art galleries like the Benaki Islamic Art Museum, the Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art, the National Museum of Contemporary Art and the Museum of the City of Athens show off the creative side of the region. Why not check if there are any upcoming openings and discover some of the wonderful works?

There's no knowing what you'll uncover when walking around the engaging exhibits of the Technopolis, the National Historical Museum, Athens Planetarium and the Athens War Museum. If you don't want to miss anything, check for guided tours.

What nicer way to finish a day's sightseeing than with dinner, drinks and a performance? Check the programme at Lycabettus Theater, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Coronet Theater and the Athens Concert Hall.

Children are often wonderful travel companions, particularly if you go to the right places! For an exciting family day out, visit the National Library of Greece, the Museum of Greek Children's Art, the Eugenides Foundation and the Emotions Museum of Childhood.

Nothing calms a busy mind quite like the smells, sights and sounds of Mother Nature. Experience it firsthand at the Athens National Garden, Areopagus Hill, Hill of the Nymphs and Hymettus.

Get your picnic on and invite some friends down for an afternoon in one of the relaxing urban parks nearby. You have a number of options, including Pedion Areos Park, Plato's Academy Park and Stavros Niarchos Park.

There's nothing quite like indulging in a bit of retail therapy. Grab your credit card and make a stop at Monastiraki Flea Market, Athens Central Market, Athens Heart Mall and Sunday Flea Market.

Learn more about the past at a selection of the area's time-weathered sites, such as the Ancient Agora, Hellenic Parliament, the Filopappos Hill and the Arch of Hadrian.

If you're intrigued by religious history, you should visit the Erechtheion, the Temple of Athena Nike, Greek Evangelical Church and Kaisariani Monastery.

Do you go nuts for soccer? Then you should take some yellow and black with you to heartily cheer on the A.E.K Athens at Athens Olympic Stadium.

Hotels in Plaka

Don't get your knickers in a twist about securing your Plaka hotel. lastminute.com.au lists more than 225 accommodations. Don't forget though, the sooner you book, the sooner you can get started organising your adventure! (You'll likely save a bit of dosh too.)

Who said good service has to be expensive? You'll get a peaceful night's shut-eye at an even better price at the Periscope Hotel and the Hermes Hotel. Two more you may want to consider include the Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens and the King George, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens. These high-end hotels are for those who want to live a life of leisure and luxury while they're here.

The Parthenon is a not-to-be-missed sight for those visiting Plaka, and staying within a short walk can be a good way to fully enjoy it. The AVA Hotel & Suites is located just 0.7 kilometres away. Equally popular is the Electra Palace Athens.