Athens Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Acropolis featuring heritage elements, a ruin and heritage architecture
Monastiraki Flea Market featuring street scenes, a square or plaza and a city
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Where to stay in Athens

Academy of Athens showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and an administrative building

Athens City Centre

4.5/5(483 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Athens City Centre. Top attractions like Syntagma Square and Acropolis are major draws. Catch the metro at Panepistimio Station or Syntagma Station to see more of the city.

Athens City Centre
Plaka featuring street scenes, night scenes and dining out

Plaka

4.5/5(120 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Plaka. Check out Adrianou Street or Roman Agora while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Akropoli Station to get around town.

Plaka
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Monastiraki

4.5/5(90 area reviews)

Monastiraki is popular for its fantastic nightlife. Explore top sights like Ermou Street and Monastiraki Flea Market, and you can get around town on the metro at Monastiraki Station.

Monastiraki
Syntagma Square which includes a city

Syntagma

While you're in Syntagma, take in top sights like Syntagma Square and jump on the metro at Syntagma Station to see more of the city.

Syntagma
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Kolonaki

4.5/5(71 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Benaki Museum while getting to know Kolonaki, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Aristippou Station or Evangelismos Station to see more of the area.

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Psirri

3.5/5(67 area reviews)

Psirri is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Athens Central Market or Omonoia Square.

Psirri

Popular places to visit

Port of Piraeus

Port of Piraeus

4/5(122 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Port of Piraeus
Acropolis showing landscape views, mountains and forests

Acropolis

4.5/5(314 reviews)

Learn about the history of Acropolis, one of the top monuments in Athens. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this walkable area.

Acropolis
Syntagma Square showing street scenes, an administrative building and a city

Syntagma Square

4/5(261 reviews)

Learn about the history of Syntagma Square, one of the top monuments in Athens. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Syntagma Square
Parthenon

Parthenon

4.5/5(410 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Athens with a trip to Parthenon. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and temples in this culturally rich area.

Parthenon
Acropolis Museum which includes a city

Acropolis Museum

4.5/5(331 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Acropolis Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Athens. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.

Acropolis Museum
Ermou Street

Ermou Street

4/5(14 reviews)

During your trip to Athens, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Ermou Street. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Ermou Street

Reviews of Athens

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
436
5 - Excellent 56%
4 - Good
281
4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
51
3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
12
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Athens is a beautiful city with lots to see and do and the people are warm and welcoming!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great city to feel welcome by its citizens. Just amazing!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great city. Lovely hosts.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I love Athens. It has friendly and laidback feel and lots of personality. Things just happen: religious processions, street music, etc.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

There is a lot to see in Athens. You turn a corner and there is another interesting historical something to explore. The people are friendly and the food is amazing. Nothing was expensive. Like all big cities, it's really busy even in winter.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

The only reason to go to Athens is to see the ancient ruins. Modern Athens is an ugly city blighted by traffic.

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