Discover Athens’s 200 best spots for a Solo Travelers' trip

Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation

★ 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.

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.

Pub Crawl with Open Bar & VIP Club Access

★ 4.7 · 1,025 reviews

Discover Athens after dark on a hosted pub crawl made for meeting fellow travelers. Move through two bars with local guides, then head into a nightclub with queue-priority entry and a drinks package matched to your ticket.

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.

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 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.

Monastiraki

Dive into Monastiraki, where the square, the flea market and the Acropolis all collide. Browse stalls along Adrianou and Ifestou streets, then head up to a rooftop terrace for views of the lit-up Parthenon.

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.

National Gallery - Alexandros Soutsos Museum

★ 4.6 · 6,213 reviews

Discover the National Gallery, Athens' home for Greek and European art from the 1400s onward. Move through quiet renovated galleries of paintings, statues and engravings, with Konstantinos Parthenis a highlight among the Greek masters.

Museum of Cycladic Art

★ 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.

First Cemetery of Athens

★ 4.5 · 523 reviews

Walk through the First Cemetery of Athens, an open-air gallery of marble sculpture. Pass ornate mausoleums and weathered tombs of notable Greeks along shaded paths just beyond the city centre.

Stavros Niarchos Park

★ 4.8 · 45,892 reviews

Stroll through Stavros Niarchos Park, a landscaped green space beside the cultural center in Kallithea. Wander its paths and gardens, then head up to the lighthouse viewpoint for a long look over the city and sea.

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.

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.

Kolonaki

Stroll Kolonaki, Athens' stylish hillside quarter beneath Lycabettus. Browse boutiques and galleries along its leafy streets, then claim a terrace seat on Kolonaki Square to watch the city's well-dressed regulars drift by.

Maria Callas Museum

★ 4.7 · 1,041 reviews

Step into the Maria Callas Museum and meet the voice behind some of opera's greatest nights. Move through rooms inspired by her best-known roles while headphones play her recordings.

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.

Chess Cafe Panellinion

★ 4.6 · 213 reviews

Drop into Chess Cafe Panellinion for a glimpse of Athens at its most local. Watch the chess games unfold at the tables, order a coffee at the bar, and soak up the owner's charismatic welcome.

Taf Coffee

★ 4.6 · 1,737 reviews

Pop into Taf Coffee, a smart, contemporary cafe that coffee lovers in Athens keep recommending. Order a handcrafted brew from the expert baristas and enjoy it in a small, stylish room with no extra fuss.

National Museum of Contemporary Art Athens (EMST)

★ 4.4 · 5,490 reviews

Head to EMST, Athens' contemporary art museum inside a former brewery. Wander installation-heavy galleries of Greek and international work, and don't miss the audio space and the temporary exhibitions.

Vouliagmeni Lake

★ 4.5 · 9,295 reviews

Slip into Lake Vouliagmeni, a calm brackish lake tucked between hills on the Athenian Riviera. Swim in its mineral-rich water, feel small fish nibble at your feet, and unwind on the lakeside deck.

St Demetrios Loumbardiaris

★ 4.8 · 1,382 reviews

Climb Filopappou Hill to reach St Demetrios Loumbardiaris, a quiet whitewashed church among the trees. Walk the lit paths, step inside if it is open, and look out over the whole of Athens.

Benaki Museum - Pireos

★ 4.7 · 4,264 reviews

Visit the Benaki Museum - Pireos, the institution's contemporary annexe. Browse rotating exhibitions and festival shows in a spacious modern venue that stays open late.

Foyer Espresso Bar

★ 4.8 · 650 reviews

Start your morning at Foyer Espresso Bar, where careful coffee-making is the point. Choose from the pour-over list, add a cinnamon roll or a latte, and enjoy the relaxed, aesthetic space.

Guided Urban Street-Art Tour

★ 4.9 · 394 reviews

See a different side of Athens on this guided street-art walk. Wander through hidden courtyards and up-and-coming districts while your guide decodes the murals and the social context behind them.

Koukaki

Walk Koukaki, the easygoing neighbourhood just south of the Acropolis. Drift between pedestrian streets, coffee spots and neighbourhood tavernas, and see how Athenians actually spend an unhurried afternoon or evening.

THIRD PLACE.

★ 4.6 · 1,078 reviews

Stop by THIRD PLACE., a specialty coffee shop in central Athens known for its well-made espresso. Order an iced americano or flat white with banana bread and enjoy the relaxed, spacious seating.

Little Tree Books and Coffee

★ 4.7 · 3,403 reviews

Duck into Little Tree Books and Coffee, a bookshop-cafe just steps from the Acropolis Museum. Sip a well-made coffee, try the fennel pie or yogurt with granola, and browse the shelves in a vintage-styled room.

Alekos Fassianos Museum

★ 4.8 · 368 reviews

Slip into the Alekos Fassianos Museum, the painter's former home turned quiet gallery. Climb its three bright floors to see his vivid Athenian canvases alongside personal photographs from his life.

Temple of Hephaestus

★ 4.8 · 13,088 reviews

Walk up to the Temple of Hephaestus, the most complete ancient temple in Greece. Circle its Doric columns and carved friezes above the Agora, and compare the view with the Acropolis across the way.