Things to do in Athens

Staying at PLAY Psyri means living Athens like a local and being close to the city’s top Athens attractions.
Right in the heart of Psyri, one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods, everything happens just outside your door, from culture and nightlife to some of the best things to do in Athens.

Once rebellious and raw, Psyri is now a creative playground where street art, music, cafés and taverns mix effortlessly, making it one of the most exciting areas to explore among the city’s Athens attractions. Old workshops sit next to modern boutiques, locals blend with visitors, and the streets stay alive from morning to late night.

Monastiraki, Evripidou and Ermou are all a short walk away, adding flea markets, spice shops, shopping and nonstop city energy to your stay, and placing some of the most popular things to do in Athens within easy walking distance.

This is Athens at its most real, playful and alive.
Welcome to PLAY Psyri.

Psyri

Raw, creative and full of character, Psyri is where old Athens meets its modern edge. Street art, music, cafés and taverns fill its pedestrian streets, day and night. It’s lively, local and unapologetically real.
Psyri

Monastiraki

A few steps away, Monastiraki blends ancient history with everyday city life. Flea markets, rooftop views, vintage finds and hidden courtyards make it one of Athens’ most energetic and ever-moving spots.
Monastiraki

Evripidou Street

Evripidou is a feast for the senses. Spice shops, herbalists, bakeries and traditional delicatessens line the street, filling the air with aromas locals swear by. This is where Athens shops, eats and connects with its roots.
Evripidou Street

Ermou Street

Ermou is the city’s main artery. From local boutiques to international brands, it’s where shopping, people-watching and city rhythm come together, linking Psyri with Syntagma and the rest of downtown Athens.
Ermou Street