Athens Travel Guide
Weather, best time to visit, and the best food, culture, nature and activities.
Typical prices
- Budget meal€12.00≈ $13.71
- Mid-range meal€28.00≈ $31.98
- Cappuccino€3.00≈ $3.43
- Domestic beer€4.50≈ $5.14
- Taxi (per km)€0.90≈ $1.03
- Public transport ticket€1.20≈ $1.37
- Museum entry€10.00≈ $11.42
- Mid-range hotel (night)€110.00≈ $125.64
Food & Drink
- Karamanlidika tou FaniGreek · $$
A deli-restaurant in Monastiraki's meat market serving cured meats and mezze from Asia Minor Greek traditions.
- Ta KaramanlidikaGreek · $$
A traditional taverna near Psiri known for its charcuterie boards and small-plate mezze.
- Funky GourmetModern Greek · $$$$
A two-Michelin-star restaurant reinterpreting Greek cuisine with modern techniques near Gazi.
- KlimatariaGreek · $$
A century-old taverna in Psiri with live rebetiko music and classic grilled dishes.
- Ama LacheiGreek · $$
A rustic taverna in Kerameikos with an ivy-covered courtyard, popular for slow-cooked Greek classics.
- NolanFusion · $$$
A Greek-Asian fusion restaurant near Syntagma blending Japanese and Greek ingredients.
- To Steki tou IliaGreek grill · $$
A Thissio grill house famous for its charcoal-grilled lamb chops (paidakia).
- A for Athens rooftop bar
A rooftop bar overlooking Monastiraki Square with direct views of the Acropolis at sunset.
- Six D.O.G.S.
A Psiri venue combining a garden bar, live music stage, and club space under one roof.
- Gazarte
A multi-level venue in Gazi with a rooftop bar, live music stage, and Acropolis views.
- Brettos
Athens' oldest distillery and bar in Plaka, lined with colorful backlit bottles, serving its own ouzo and liqueurs.
Culture & History
- Acropolis Museum
A modern glass museum at the foot of the Acropolis displaying artifacts from the site, including a glass floor over active excavations.
- National Archaeological Museum
Greece's largest archaeological museum, home to the Antikythera Mechanism and the Mask of Agamemnon.
- Benaki Museum
A museum covering Greek art and history from prehistory to the 20th century, in a Neoclassical mansion.
- Museum of Cycladic Art
A museum dedicated to Cycladic and ancient Greek art, known for its minimalist marble figurines.
- Cine Paris
A rooftop open-air cinema in Plaka with a screen framed by a direct view of the Acropolis.
- Athens Epidaurus Festival
Greece's leading performing arts festival, staging ancient drama and modern performances at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.
- Athens Pride
An annual LGBTQ+ pride celebration with a parade through the city center.
Nature & Outdoors
- Astir Beach, Vouliagmeni
An organized beach club with clear water on the Athens Riviera, popular with locals for a day by the sea.
- Lake Vouliagmeni
A geothermal lake fed by underground springs, warm year-round and set beneath a limestone cliff.
- Mount Lycabettus
The highest hill in central Athens, with a funicular to a chapel-topped summit offering 360-degree views.
- Mount Hymettus
A mountain ridge east of the city popular for hiking, known historically for its honey and marble.
Active & Fun
- Anytime Fitness Athens
A 24-hour fitness chain gym with several branches around central Athens.
- Athens Olympic Aquatic Centre
The Olympic-standard pool complex built for the 2004 Athens Olympics, in the OAKA sports complex.
- Allou Fun Park
Athens' main amusement park in the Renti district with rides and an adjoining water park.