Best Things to Do in Athens in Winter
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From the classic National Theatre of Greece and The dark side of Chocolate, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.7 · 3,887 reviews
Settle into the National Theatre of Greece, the country's historic state stage in the heart of Athens. Take in a play, concert or dance-theatre piece beneath the grand neoclassical facade and the auditorium's old-world atmosphere.
★ 4.7 · 194 reviews
Duck into The dark side of Chocolate, a cosy family-owned chocolate haven tucked into Kolonaki's streets. Choose a hot chocolate by cocoa percentage, listen to the jazz, and linger over a sweet treat.
★ 4.8 · 3,563 reviews
Enjoy a night at the Greek National Opera in Kallithea, home to opera and ballet performed in a modern theatre. Pick a production, take your seat and add the audio tour and lighthouse views for a fuller visit.
★ 4.8 · 13,380 reviews
Experience a concert at the Athens Concert Hall, the city's modern home for music and performing arts. Choose a performance in one of its four halls and enjoy the acoustics in a polished, contemporary setting.
★ 4.6 · 2,179 reviews
Step into Half Note Jazz Club, an intimate Athens room where candles flicker on every table. Settle in with a drink and snacks and listen to live jazz, blues or world music.
★ 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 · 4,076 reviews
Catch a performance at Onassis Stegi, Athens' striking home for contemporary theatre, dance and music. Browse the programme, admire the neon artwork lighting up the facade, and finish with a drink or dinner on the rooftop.
★ 4.6 · 1,810 reviews
Start the day at MOKKA Specialty Coffee, an early-opening cafe with friendly staff and a modern interior. Order from the QR code, watch your Greek coffee being prepared, and add yogurt or spanakopita.
★ 4.6 · 161 reviews
Wander out to KUDU Coffee Shop in Pagrati for a local-feeling coffee break. Order a smooth coffee or fresh lemonade with a bagel or croissant and enjoy the friendly staff.
★ 4.9 · 566 reviews
Head to KAYA for one of Athens' most focused espresso experiences. Describe the flavours you like and let the baristas pick from more than twenty rare single-origin coffees, each single-dosed.
★ 4.8 · 970 reviews
Drop into Samba Coffee Roasters | The Shop for a serious cup of specialty coffee. Sample the espresso and competition coffees, then take a seat at a shaded outdoor table or the few spots upstairs.
★ 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.
★ 4.9 · 249 reviews
Seek out DABOV Specialty Coffee Athens, a roastery that coffee lovers describe as a must-visit. Order a freddo or an espresso made from freshly roasted beans and enjoy a focused coffee break.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.5 · 138 reviews
Step into Cultivos Coffee, a pedestrian-street café where the coffee is the main event. Pick one of the three house blends, pair it with banana bread or a protein omelette, and linger over the aroma.
★ 4.6 · 921 reviews
Step into Tailor Made Coffee Roasters, a lively Athens roastery that is regularly full for good reason. Sip a double cappuccino or an iced freddo, add a slice of lemon pie, and settle at the outdoor tables.
★ 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.
★ 4.5 · 1,802 reviews
Step inside Kimolia Art Cafe, set in a 1925 house with colourful, artistic interiors. Order a coffee, dessert or cocktail and settle into the mellow, stylish atmosphere.
★ 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.
★ 4.5 · 3,295 reviews
Settle into Warehouse, a rustic-chic cafe and bar in Exarcheia that works from morning coffee to midnight cocktails. Share a big charcuterie platter or a bruschetta with a glass of wine in its relaxed, friendly room.
★ 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.
★ 4.7 · 675 reviews
Head to Williwaw Café & Canteen, a quiet northern Athens spot quietly turning out some of the city's better third-wave coffee. Pair a flat white with a vegan pastry or a coffee roll and settle in for a slow morning.
★ 4.0 · 132 reviews
Take a break at the Benaki Museum Cafe Restaurant, perched on the museum's top floor. Enjoy a relaxed meal or drink in a neoclassical setting with views across Athens.
★ 4.1 · 10,367 reviews
Visit Nancy's Sweet Home for a dessert stop in downtown Athens. Try the rich chocolate cake or a traditional Greek sweet with a modern twist, in a cosy room that gets livelier as evening falls.
★ 4.4 · 3,986 reviews
Take a break at Melina Mercouri Café, a vintage-styled bistro named after the beloved actress. Order the warm orange pie with an iced chocolate, then choose between the cool interior and the street-side tables.
★ 4.4 · 1,301 reviews
Head to Mind The Cup in Peristeri, a local roaster and coffee shop with a relaxed feel. Choose from several specialty brew methods, try the freshly baked cheese boat, or stay later for a cocktail.
★ 4.3 · 2,005 reviews
Discover Romantso, an Athens bar-cafe and concert venue styled with beautiful vintage furniture. Catch a live band or DJ set in a space that reminds many visitors of Berlin.
★ 4.5 · 3,278 reviews
Discover Gagarin 205, Athens' much-loved live music venue for rock and beyond. Pick a spot in the crowd or up on the balcony and watch Greek and international acts take the stage.
Athens · 🎭 Entertainment
National Theatre of Greece
2h30
Athens · ☕ Coffeebreak
The dark side of Chocolate
25 min
Greek National Opera
Athens Concert Hall
Athens · 🌙 Nightlife
Half Note Jazz Club
2h
Athens · 🎨 Museum
National Archaeological Museum
Onassis Stegi
MOKKA SPECIALTY COFFEE S.A.
KUDU Coffee Shop Pagrati
KAYA
Samba Coffee Roasters | The Shop
Taf Coffee
DABOV Specialty Coffee Athens
Foyer Espresso Bar
20 min
Chess Cafe Panellinion
THIRD PLACE.
Cultivos Coffee
Tailor Made Coffee Roasters
Acropolis Museum
Kimolia Art Cafe
Little Tree Books and Coffee
Warehouse
45 min
Little Kook
1h
Williwaw Café & Canteen
Benaki Museum Cafe Restaurant / Benaki Museum of Greek Culture
Nancy's Sweet Home
30 min
Melina Mercouri Café
Mind The Cup
Romantso
Gagarin 205
