Athens is straightforward to explore without a car when the hotel is central or close to a useful metro station.
Use metro for longer city trips
Metro is useful for airport access and cross-city journeys.
Walk the historic center
Many major sights in central Athens are close enough to combine on foot.
Use buses and trams for gaps
Surface transport can help with areas beyond the core and routes toward the coast.
Check airport access before booking
A hotel near a direct metro or convenient transfer route can simplify arrival and departure.