Why go
- City in Peloponnese, Greece.
- Served by Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport (GPA).
History
Patras is the capital and largest city of Western Greece, in the northern Peloponnese, 215 km (134 mi) west of Athens. It is Greece's third-largest city. The city is built at the foot of Mount Panachaikon, overlooking the Gulf of Patras.
Where to stay
Ermou 57, Patra 262 21, Greece · anfideshotel.gr
Agiou Andreou 140, Patra 262 22, Greece · days.gr
Riga Fereou 76, Patra 262 21, Greece · elite-suites.gr
Κορίνθου 322, και Κοραή 16, Patra 262 22, Greece · eramai.gr
Othonos kai Amalias 16, Patra 262 21, Greece · mywayhotel.gr
Pantanassis 46, Patra 262 21, Greece · patrascasale.gr
Paleon Patron Germanou 10, Patra 262 25, Greece · theboldtypehotel.com
Valtetsiou 6, Patra 262 23, Greece · cityloft.gr
Agiou Andreou 118, Patra 262 21, Greece · castellocityhotel.gr
25is Martiou 116, Patra 262 25, Greece · mghotels.gr
Akti Dimeon 9, Patra 262 22, Greece · airotel.gr
Vasiladiou 7, Patra 263 32, Greece · hotelshellenic.com
Riga Fereou 106, Patra 262 21, Greece · byzantino-hotel.gr
Dim. Gounari 6, Patra 262 22, Greece · mariepalace.gr
Gerokostopoulou 20, Patra 262 21, Greece · palaiologoshotel.gr
58 Iroon Polytechniou Ave. &, Kiprou St, Patra 264 41, Greece · marriott.com
Kapsali 9, Patra 262 23, Greece · adoniscityhotel.com
Ir. Politechniou 102, Patra 264 42, Greece · booking.delfini.gr
Agiou Andreou 16, Patra 262 21, Greece · hotelastirpatras.gr
Agiou Nikolaou 109, Patra 262 25, Greece · denise-recomends-you.eu
Korinthou 226, Patra 262 21, Greece · pietra-mare-suites.com.es
Zaimi 10, Patra 262 21, Greece
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Regional, Italian, Greek, Restaurant · Tzoutzouka sea side spirit all day bar restaurant Θεματικά events. Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-02:00 Features: outdoor… · instagram.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 · mcdonalds.gr
Asian, Restaurant · asia restaurant with great vegan options Features: vegan options
Meat, Regional, Souvlaki, Burger, Salad, Gyros, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-02:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options, air… · lecoq.gr
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 19:00-03:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 42 Γεροκωστοπούλου, Πάτρα, 26221 · kratsncrunch.gr
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 09:00-02:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1 Αμερικής, Πάτρα, 26442 · instagram.com
Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: 13:00-23:15 · 78 Ηρώων Πολυτεχνείου, Πάτρα, 26442 · argopatras.gr
Italian, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 98-104 Έλληνος Στρατιώτου, Πάτρα, 26442 · instagram.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-03:00; Su 19:00-24:00; easter -41 days off
Ice Cream · Ένα απο τα παλιότερα παγωτατζίδικα στο Μονοδένδρι · 58 Σταυροπούλου
Italian Pizza, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-01:00 · 60 Νοταρά, 26442
Sandwich, Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Bagel, Greek, Pancake, Pizza, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-10:00 Features: outdoor seating · 2 Ζαΐμη
Kebab, Burger, Greek, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-01:30 · 76 Αρέθα, Πάτρα, 26443
Brunch, Coffee Shop, Coffee, Dessert, Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 21 Παναγούλη, Πάτρα, 26225
Greek, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery · 4 Κορίνθου - Πατρών, Πάτρα, 26441 · thymari.eu
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Fast Food · Opening hours: 12:00-24:00 · cantina89.com
Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food
Turkish, Restaurant · Turkish restaurant
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Souvlaki, Fast Food, Restaurant · Souvlaki/Fast Food restaurant · 12 Αθηνών, Ρίο, 26504
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-00:30, Su 11:00-00:30
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 314project.gr
Food Court · food court
Regional, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 12 Αθηνών, Ρίο, 26504 · postogonia.gr
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: closed Features: delivery · 51 Έλληνος Στρατιώτου, Πάτρα, 26441 · sites.google.com
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-16:00, 18:00-01:00; Su 18:00-01:00
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 07:30-02:00 Features: outdoor seating · 76 Ηρώων Πολυτεχνείου, Πάτρα, 26442 · skatzoheros.gr
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant
Ice Cream · Opening hours: 09:00-02:00 · 117 Ρήγα Φεραίου, Πάτρα, 26221
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant · 139 Ρήγα Φεραίου, Πάτρα, 26221 · xoiropoiito.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 · Λεωφ. Γούναρη · tiptop-patras.gr
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 08:00-12:00
Cafe · cafe · cafemolos.gr
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · Αθηνών, Ρίο, 26504 · coffeeisland.gr
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant
Ice Cream · ice cream
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food
Greek, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:15-23:30 · 97 Έλληνος Στρατιώτου, Πάτρα, 26441
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
293 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport (GPA) 29 km to the centre
Patras, G, GR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (TUIfly, Ryanair) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Duesseldorf, Frankfurt, Paphos (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- TUIfly X3 (737-800) · 2 routes: Duesseldorf, Frankfurt
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 1 route: Paphos
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Dhokimion Airfield 51 km to the centre
Agrinion, G, GR
Missolonghi Aerodrome 25 km to the centre
Missolonghi, G, GR
Getting there by ferry
Southern Port of Patras
Ferry terminal · 2.2 km from the centre
Patras Ferry-Terminal
Ferry terminal · 2.4 km from the centre
Rio (West Dock)
Ferry terminal · 7.9 km from the centre
Rio West Quay
Ferry terminal · 7.9 km from the centre
Rio (East Dock)
Ferry terminal · 8.3 km from the centre
Rio East Quay
Ferry terminal · 8.3 km from the centre
Rio - Antirrio
Ferry route
Igoumenitsa - Patras
Ferry route
Brindisi - Patras
Ferry route · Grimaldi Lines
Brindisi - Igoumenitsa - Patras
Ferry route
Bari - Patras
Ferry route · Superfast Ferries
Bari - Igoumenitsa - Patras
Ferry route
Ancona - Patras
Ferry route · Anek Lines;Minoan Lines;Superfast Ferries
Ancona - Igoumenitsa - Patras
Ferry route · Anek Lines; Minoan Lines; Superfast Ferries
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport (GPA); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GPA has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Duesseldorf, Frankfurt, Paphos). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Southern Port of Patras, 2.2 km); routes include Rio - Antirrio, Igoumenitsa - Patras, Brindisi - Patras.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Patras. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.