Best spots in Athina
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From the classic Benaki Museum and Philopappos Hill, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.8 · 6,091 reviews
Discover the Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation, an elegant home for a private art collection. Move through rooms of Impressionist and modern masters plus Greek artists, then catch the current temporary exhibition.
★ 4.7 · 5,106 reviews
Discover the Museum of Cycladic Art and its renowned collection of ancient Cycladic sculpture. Study well-documented artifacts from Greece and Cyprus, and see what temporary exhibition is on during your visit.
★ 4.6 · 4,637 reviews
Pull up a chair at Mavro Provato of Press Café, a restaurant Athens regulars keep returning to. Order the lamb and relax at an outdoor table.
★ 4.5 · 9,186 reviews
Discover Ristorante Atlantikos, the Athens seafood address visitors keep calling their best meal in the city. Share grilled calamari, crisp fried cod and steamed mussels over a leisurely lunch or late dinner.
★ 4.7 · 1,457 reviews
Discover CTC Urban Gastronomy, the Michelin-starred Athens restaurant known for its blind tasting menu. Surrender the choices to the kitchen and work through a surprise-led dinner in a trendy, design-minded room.
★ 4.5 · 4,718 reviews
Sit down at Opos Palia, a lively Athens restaurant with street-side tables and traditional Greek cooking. Dig into sofrito, braised beef and crisp sardines as the neighbourhood passes by.
★ 4.6 · 629 reviews
Climb to Makris, a rooftop restaurant that looks straight at the Acropolis. Linger over creative plates and inventive cocktails as the evening light shifts.
★ 4.4 · 712 reviews
Experience Delta, the two-Michelin-star dinner address in Athens. Work through an inventive multi-course menu and a cocktail pairing in an evening that feels carefully staged.
Athens · 🎨 Museum
Benaki Museum
1h30
Athens · 🌳 Nature
Philopappos Hill
National Archaeological Museum
2h
Acropolis Museum
Athens · 🛍️ Shopping
Flea Market
1h15
Athens · 🏛️ Landmark
Monument to the Unknown Soldier
15 min
Athens · 🍽️ Food
Karamanlidika
GB Roof Garden
Kalamakia O Elvis
1h
Panathenaic Stadium
45 min
Athens · ☕ Coffeebreak
Little Kook
Original Athens Food Tour
3h30
Avli Taverne
Tavern Klimataria
SOUVLAKI O KOSTAS
30 min
Lefteris O Politis (est. 1951)
Ama Lachei
Street Food Tasting Tour
2h30
Propylaea
Athens · 🍸 Drinks
Taratsa Athens Rooftop
Brettos
The Clumsies
Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation
Museum of Cycladic Art
Mavro Provato of Press Café
Ristorante Atlantikos
CTC Urban Gastronomy
1h45
Opos Palia
Makris Athens Restaurant
Delta Restaurant
