Discover Athens’s 200 best spots for your trip

Benaki Museum

★ 4.7 · 8,084 reviews

Step into the Benaki Museum, a former family mansion packed with Greek history. Wander rooms from the Bronze Age to the 19th century, pausing at the richly displayed folk costumes.

Acropolis Museum

★ 4.7 · 86,077 reviews

Step into the Acropolis Museum, the glass-and-steel showcase at the foot of the sacred rock. Walk its bright galleries of sculptures and artifacts, ending at the top-floor Parthenon hall where the frieze is displayed.

Mount Lycabettus

★ 4.8 · 4,805 reviews

Climb Mount Lycabettus for one of Athens' defining vantage points over the whole city. Follow the stairs past wild cats and viewpoints, then watch the sky change from the summit.

Parthenon

★ 4.8 · 88,043 reviews

Climb the Acropolis to stand before the Parthenon, the Doric temple that anchors the Athens skyline. Walk the grounds around the columns and take in the city spread out below.

Plaka

Get lost in Plaka, Athens' oldest quarter beneath the Acropolis. Follow pedestrian lanes past neoclassical houses, ancient monuments and craft shops, then rest at a taverna terrace with the rock overhead.

Flea Market

★ 4.4 · 13,919 reviews

Wander the Flea Market in Monastiraki, Athens' long-running treasure hunt beneath the Acropolis. Browse antiques, souvenirs, art and army surplus from shops and street vendors while soaking up the lively atmosphere.

National Archaeological Museum

★ 4.6 · 39,571 reviews

Explore the National Archaeological Museum, the city's great repository of ancient Greek art. Walk through halls of sculpture, vases, metalwork and jewelry, each explained with clear, concise labels inside a grand neoclassical building.

Acropolis

★ 4.7 · 7,993 reviews

Climb the Acropolis, the rock that defines Athens and its ancient story. Walk past the Propylaea to the Parthenon and look out over the city from the summit.

Erechtheion

★ 4.8 · 2,454 reviews

Stop at the Erechtheion, the most unusual temple on the Acropolis. Look closely at the six Caryatids holding up its porch and the uneven design that sets it apart from the Parthenon.

Philopappos Hill

★ 4.8 · 22,696 reviews

Climb Philopappos Hill for one of the clearest views of the Acropolis in all of Athens. Follow the marble-stepped paths past ruins to the summit monument, then settle in as the sun sets over the city.

Kalamakia O Elvis

★ 4.6 · 4,320 reviews

Join the queue at Kalamakia O Elvis, the open-grill souvlaki stop near Monastiraki Square. Grab skewers of smoky lamb or pork and eat them on a stool among the crowd.

Panathenaic Stadium

★ 4.7 · 46,699 reviews

Walk into the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896. Climb the marble tiers for views over the arena and follow the audio guide around the track.

Karamanlidika

★ 4.7 · 14,372 reviews

Pull up a table at Karamanlidika, where a counter of cured meats and cheeses anchors a cosy farmhouse-style room. Share charcuterie and Greek plates in a spot that Athens diners keep recommending.

GB Roof Garden

★ 4.7 · 2,727 reviews

Discover GB Roof Garden, the rooftop address where Athens' skyline and the Acropolis take centre stage. Settle in for refined Mediterranean plates or cocktails as the ancient hill lights up after dark.

Monument to the Unknown Soldier

★ 4.7 · 4,648 reviews

Watch the ceremonial guards at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier, right in front of the Hellenic Parliament. Arrive on the hour to see the Changing of the Guard, then take in the cenotaph's carved details.

Ancient Agora of Athens

★ 4.7 · 40,936 reviews

Wander the Ancient Agora, where Athenians once traded, debated and voted. Stroll among the ruins, admire the Temple of Hephaestus and browse the artefacts inside the Stoa of Attalos.

Athens National Garden

★ 4.6 · 44,380 reviews

Step into the National Garden, a leafy retreat tucked behind the Greek Parliament. Stroll shaded paths among native and exotic plants, spot archaeological remains, and take a quiet break from the city.

Little Kook

★ 4.3 · 31,707 reviews

Step into Little Kook, a fairytale cafe in the heart of Athens where the decor feels lifted from a storybook. Settle in with a sweet or savoury crêpe, a cake or a coffee, and take in the whimsical details.

Avli Taverne

★ 4.4 · 6,467 reviews

Find Avli Taverne down a Monastiraki side street, where a line at the door leads to a backyard taverna. Order saganaki, Greek salad and other traditional plates in a relaxed, unpretentious setting.

Original Athens Food Tour

★ 4.9 · 3,547 reviews

Start your Athens trip with the Original Athens Food Tour, a guided walk through markets, bakeries and tavernas. Taste pastries, cheeses, olives and honey, wander Evripidou Street, and finish with souvlaki in pita.

Tavern Klimataria

★ 4.4 · 10,221 reviews

Step into Tavern Klimataria, a stone-walled Athens classic with live Greek music. Share home-style dishes in a warm, vibrant room that reviewers say captures traditional Athens.

SOUVLAKI O KOSTAS

★ 4.4 · 2,952 reviews

Stop by Souvlaki O Kostas, a long-running Athens counter that keeps its menu short and its prices low. Order pork souvlaki or beef kalamaki and eat them in the park next door.

Street Food Tasting Tour

★ 4.9 · 4,072 reviews

Grab a quick, flavour-packed taste of the city on the Street Food Tasting Tour, a short guided walk around central Athens. Try savoury pies, souvlaki and honey-drizzled loukoumades while passing through Psyrri's street art and cafés.

Lefteris O Politis (est. 1951)

★ 4.7 · 3,544 reviews

Stop at Lefteris O Politis, the souvlaki counter that has been grilling since 1951. Eat a skewer with fresh tomato and onion amid the lively lunchtime crowd.

Varoulko Seaside Restaurant

★ 4.6 · 5,192 reviews

Treat yourself to Varoulko Seaside, Lefteris Lazarou's seafood restaurant on the Piraeus waterfront. Enjoy beautifully plated seafood dishes, each explained by attentive staff, over an unhurried lunch or dinner.

Ama Lachei

★ 4.6 · 8,124 reviews

Discover Ama Lachei, a former school turned garden restaurant where locals and visitors share the courtyard. Order a spread of modern Greek meze and mains and linger under the open sky.

Propylaea

★ 4.8 · 1,143 reviews

Step through the Propylaea, the ancient gateway that has opened onto the Acropolis for over two thousand years. Walk between its Doric columns and marble steps, taking in the scale of the entrance before you reach the Parthenon.

Taratsa Athens Rooftop

★ 4.4 · 941 reviews

Discover Taratsa Athens Rooftop, a stylish terrace with a direct line of sight to the Acropolis. Order a drink and a few dishes as the Parthenon glows at sunset.

Brettos

★ 4.6 · 4,874 reviews

Discover Brettos, a Plaka institution lined with hundreds of glowing bottles. Taste Greek spirits like mastika and rakomelo, or order a creative cocktail in its dimly lit, colourful room.

The Clumsies

★ 4.5 · 8,907 reviews

Discover The Clumsies, an award-winning multi-room cocktail bar in the heart of Athens. Order inventive cocktails at the bar, pair them with classic pub fare and linger in its warm, quirky rooms.