Cheap hotels in Monastiraki
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Neighborhood Description
Surrounding Monastiraki Square, the neighborhood of Monastiraki ranks next to Plaka as a top tourist neighborhood. It spans the gamut from high-end international retail chains on Ermou to the low-tech individual entrepreneurs selling their wares on Monastiraki Square. Charming alleyways cut across Monastiraki as well, providing a nice escape from the steady tourist traffic. The neighborhood is served by the eponymous Monastiraki metro station.