Sounio
Athens
Popular places to visit
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 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.
Lavrio Port
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Lavrio Port. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
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
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide
Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience
Athens & Acropolis Highlights: Greek Mythology Small-Group Tour
Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip
Sounio Hotel Deals
Cape Sounio, A Grecotel Resort to Live
The location is absolutely beautiful, the food delicious and the staff were amazing and helpful. They even packed us takeaway breakfasts when we had early morning excursions. Not to mention the stunning beach and the wonderful view of the Temple of Poseidon. We visited at the end of the September ...
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
Friendly staff, beautiful property!!
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026
Zeus Dolce by Wyndham Athens
Staff and place was clean. Definitely not a 5 star hotel, even 4 star is a push. Everything costs extra. We came
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Aethon Airport Project Hotel-Free Shuttle
Shuttle timing is only a couple of times a day so was hard to match both coming and going but hotel is great, staff was great, location is great!
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
GK Airport Suites - Free Shuttle
Yes
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026
Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso
Excellent from check in to check out
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sounio
Porto Rafti
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Porto Rafti. You might want to make time for a stop at Erotospiliá or Agios Spyridonas Beach.
Neos Kosmos
The restaurants and shopping are a few things visitors like about Neos Kosmos. Check out Onassis Cultural Centre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Neos Kosmos Station or Kasomouli Station to get around town.
Kynosargous
Even though there aren't top sights in Kynosargous, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Acropolis. Jump on the metro at Leoforos Vouliagmenis Station to see more of the city.
Pangrati
You'll enjoy the cafes and gardens in Pangrati. You might want to make time for a stop at Goulandris Museum of Modern Art or Museum of Greek Scouting.
Mets
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mets and surrounding area, you can visit Acropolis and Parthenon.
Hilton
While visiting Hilton, you might make a stop by sights like Athens National Gallery and Athens War Museum.
