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The wide green expanse of the Ancient Agora is a lovely, uncrowded contrast with the busy, rocky Acropolis - a place to wander at leisure and wonder at relics of the classical era. You'll find some of the best hotels near the Ancient Agora in Monastiraki and Psyrri, within walking distance of its gates. This was the heart of Athens in its golden age, a bustling marketplace and social hub where demagogues addressed crowds and philosophers lectured. Statues and marble columns line its avenues, and overlooking all stands the Temple of Hephaestus, the most intact of Greece's ancient temples. The graceful arcades of the 2nd-century BC Stoa of Attalos, painstakingly rebuilt by US archaeologists, are lined with statues and inside is a treasury of finds unearthed in the Agora.
Best hotels near the Ancient Agora
On Monastiraki Square

- 360 Degrees overlooks the bustle of Monastiraki Square, just steps from the Ancient Agora. Rooms are individually designed and the rooftop bar has great views.
- A for Athens offers smart, stylish rooms on Monastiraki Square. Its rooftop bar is a hip rendezvous for young Athenians.
For a trendy base

- 18 Micon Street is the epitome of trendy, post-industrial chic, but it reaches out to parents and kids with its bunkbedded family suite, complete with toys.
- The Foundry is a unique urban hotel situated in buzzy Psyrri. Here you'll find 12 apartments done in a style that uniquely blends industrial features with modern comforts. Plus there's a fabulous rooftop picnic garden with superb views.
For a luxury stay

- Andronis Athens is an exclusive property with just six stunning suites, the best with private terrace. Only a four minute walk from the Ancient Agora.
A good all-rounder

- O&B Boutique Hotel is a smart contemporary property about 4 minutes walk from the Agora. Perfect for a city break in a good location.