Guidebook for Athens
Sightseeing
Acropolis of Athens
Zappeion
Greek Constitution Square with its famous Parliament building. !! Make sure you don't miss Guards changing ritual taking place every hour right outside of it!!
553 locals recommend
Syntagma Square
Platia SintagmatosGreek Constitution Square with its famous Parliament building. !! Make sure you don't miss Guards changing ritual taking place every hour right outside of it!!
Going up to Acropolis through Thiseos Street will turn it to unforgettable memories. Lovely stroll with local flavors: street performers, artists, beautiful views of Acropolis's Rock and many more
Thiseos
ThiseosGoing up to Acropolis through Thiseos Street will turn it to unforgettable memories. Lovely stroll with local flavors: street performers, artists, beautiful views of Acropolis's Rock and many more
Second most famous hill in Athens after Acropolis with gorgeous white Monastery on top. Opening the breathtaking view of Athens City at any time of the day, and especially by night.
682 locals recommend
Mount Lycabettus Viewing Area
Second most famous hill in Athens after Acropolis with gorgeous white Monastery on top. Opening the breathtaking view of Athens City at any time of the day, and especially by night.
It is a huge beautiful Christian Orthodox Church and is soon to be Athens Main Metropolis. Children playground is adjacent to church premises.Located on Avharnon 113,Athens, just 2min walk from house.
6 locals recommend
Agios Panteleimonas, Athens
It is a huge beautiful Christian Orthodox Church and is soon to be Athens Main Metropolis. Children playground is adjacent to church premises.Located on Avharnon 113,Athens, just 2min walk from house.
Arts & Culture
If you like Ancient art it is an absolute must while visiting Athens: amazing collections of artifacts from all over Greece . Pretty garden with cafeteria inside the museum on the ground level.
1277 locals recommend
National Archaeological Museum
44 28is Oktovriou If you like Ancient art it is an absolute must while visiting Athens: amazing collections of artifacts from all over Greece . Pretty garden with cafeteria inside the museum on the ground level.
Unique architecture combined with some fine racing cars. Do not be missed. Features nice backyard with kids playground.Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
62 locals recommend
Hellenic Motor Museum
33 IoulianouUnique architecture combined with some fine racing cars. Do not be missed. Features nice backyard with kids playground.Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
The brand new building is as stunning as the treasures it houses. A clear glass walkway reveals the ruins and current excavations. A must do while in Athens!
2190 locals recommend
Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouThe brand new building is as stunning as the treasures it houses. A clear glass walkway reveals the ruins and current excavations. A must do while in Athens!
Parks & Nature
Easy accessible by foot, this green park will give you a break from city noises. Children Playground on the left of entry.
232 locals recommend
Pedion tou Areos
Easy accessible by foot, this green park will give you a break from city noises. Children Playground on the left of entry.
Absolutely gorgeous well maintained oasis right in the heart of Athens. Features mini zoo park (fish pond, turtles pond, farm animals, bird cages). There is a tiny cute library towards the end of the park as well as big playground&outdoor cafe.
1171 locals recommend
National Garden
1 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasAbsolutely gorgeous well maintained oasis right in the heart of Athens. Features mini zoo park (fish pond, turtles pond, farm animals, bird cages). There is a tiny cute library towards the end of the park as well as big playground&outdoor cafe.
Truly unique setting. Right next to the sea, but hidden from everyone, confined in the rocky mountains, this natural wonder lake keeps its mixed fresh&sea water temperature at +23 degrees all year round. Nice bonus: in-lake fish spa! Entry fee applies if you plan to take a dip, otherwise just enjoy your drink or lunch in the cafe with outstanding view.
317 locals recommend
Vouliagmenis Lake
Λίμνη ΒουλιαγμένηςTruly unique setting. Right next to the sea, but hidden from everyone, confined in the rocky mountains, this natural wonder lake keeps its mixed fresh&sea water temperature at +23 degrees all year round. Nice bonus: in-lake fish spa! Entry fee applies if you plan to take a dip, otherwise just enjoy your drink or lunch in the cafe with outstanding view.
Closest public beach within the City. Take any tram from Sintagma Square untill they reach seafront. Plenty cafes, local tavernas as well as beach chairs on the spot. Or simply throw the towel on the sand&enjoy your day. Just don't forget the sunblock)
40 locals recommend
Edem
Closest public beach within the City. Take any tram from Sintagma Square untill they reach seafront. Plenty cafes, local tavernas as well as beach chairs on the spot. Or simply throw the towel on the sand&enjoy your day. Just don't forget the sunblock)
It is the newest modern park next to the sea in Kalithea district of Athens. Really nice for evening walk along the canal or take a part in one of many free events at their Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center. Features kids playground, splash water fountains, musical gardens&maze.
65 locals recommend
Stavros Niarchos Park
364 Leof. Andrea SiggrouIt is the newest modern park next to the sea in Kalithea district of Athens. Really nice for evening walk along the canal or take a part in one of many free events at their Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center. Features kids playground, splash water fountains, musical gardens&maze.
Shopping
There all sorts of shops to be found in this famous Athens shopping district: clothing, shoes&accessories stores, electronics, bookstores and more.Great plus is the unbeatable view of Acropolis from any point of the Patision Street.
Patision
PatisionThere all sorts of shops to be found in this famous Athens shopping district: clothing, shoes&accessories stores, electronics, bookstores and more.Great plus is the unbeatable view of Acropolis from any point of the Patision Street.
Vibrant pedestrian shopping Street connecting Sintagma Square and Monastiraki/Plaka area. All shops stay open on Sundays as well. Lots of cafes/restaurants around.
838 locals recommend
Ermou
ErmouVibrant pedestrian shopping Street connecting Sintagma Square and Monastiraki/Plaka area. All shops stay open on Sundays as well. Lots of cafes/restaurants around.
Flea Market at its best-just stroll along endless unique vintage pieces with local flavor. Open-air, every Sunday morning.
418 locals recommend
Monastraki Flea Market
2 IfestouFlea Market at its best-just stroll along endless unique vintage pieces with local flavor. Open-air, every Sunday morning.
It is actually big meat&fish market, but the Greeks make this experience worth a trip even if you not planning on stocking up your fridge) Fresh local meat cuts, all sort of freshly caught seafood from Mediterranean sea and local hospitality will definitely absolutely amaze you.
52 locals recommend
Central Municipal Athens Market
AthinasIt is actually big meat&fish market, but the Greeks make this experience worth a trip even if you not planning on stocking up your fridge) Fresh local meat cuts, all sort of freshly caught seafood from Mediterranean sea and local hospitality will definitely absolutely amaze you.
Entertainment & Activities
ΘΕΑΤΡΟ Μπρόντγουαιη
61 Agiou Meletiou Theater&Cinema.
Eugenides Planetarium
st PentelisLocated on the South Coast of Athens, Marina Flisvos is newly build modern home for hundreds luxury yachts, featuring stunning promenade with lots of restaurants, cafes and shops. Kids open air play space on the site. Nearby Flisvos Park is nice to visit with kids. easy&direct access from city center by tram.
333 locals recommend
Flisvos Marina
Located on the South Coast of Athens, Marina Flisvos is newly build modern home for hundreds luxury yachts, featuring stunning promenade with lots of restaurants, cafes and shops. Kids open air play space on the site. Nearby Flisvos Park is nice to visit with kids. easy&direct access from city center by tram.
Getting Around
Trustworthy&fast car rental service that we personally used on occasions.
6 locals recommend
Europcar Athens Downtown
49 Leof. Andrea SiggrouTrustworthy&fast car rental service that we personally used on occasions.
City Green Metro Line will be literally few minutes away from your accommodation. Historical Center is within 2 stops on same line ride-Monastiraki Square. 1 stop ride will take you to Omonia interchanging station to change to Red Line. Change to Blue Line to get directly to the Airport.
29 locals recommend
Platia Viktorias
City Green Metro Line will be literally few minutes away from your accommodation. Historical Center is within 2 stops on same line ride-Monastiraki Square. 1 stop ride will take you to Omonia interchanging station to change to Red Line. Change to Blue Line to get directly to the Airport.
Drinks & Nightlife
You just can't go wrong going to Gazi district for nightlife. Tons of bars and night clubs to choose from.
264 locals recommend
Gazi
You just can't go wrong going to Gazi district for nightlife. Tons of bars and night clubs to choose from.
Short walk from Monastiraki metro station will take you to Psiri district where you can find vast variety of bars, pubs and night clubs for every taste.
464 locals recommend
Psyri
MiaouliShort walk from Monastiraki metro station will take you to Psiri district where you can find vast variety of bars, pubs and night clubs for every taste.