Things To Do

Acropolis

Of course this is an obvious must see! Day or early evening, reserve in advance! Tip: Would avoid monasteraki square, especially at night Definitely visit the Acropolis Museum after. It is an archeological museum that houses the artifacts found on the Acropolis and the surrounding slopes.

Monastiráki

Monasteraki is the flea market. Make sure to venture off into the side streets to see the less touristy shops. We suggest to stay away from the main square - especially at night.

Pláka

An Ancient neighborhood situated right under the Acropolis. Get lost in the streets full of traditional and modern cafes, shops and restaurants.

Musée de l'Acropole

This dazzling museum at the foot of the Acropolis' Southern slope showcases its surviving treasures. The collection covers the Archaic period to the Roman one, but the emphasis is on the Acropolis of the 5th century BC, considered the apotheosis of Greece's artistic achievement. The museum reveals layers of history – from ancient ruins beneath the building, to the Acropolis itself, always visible above through floor-to-ceiling windows. Plus: the cafeteria deserves five stars! Entrance: 5€

Odéon d'Hérode Atticus

The Athens & Epidaurus Festival hosts drama, music and dance performances here in summer, and occasionally there are blockbuster pop concerts and other events. From the Acropolis site, take the path leading West from the top of the Stoa of Eumenes and you will be able to peer down into the Odeon from above. From this vantage point, it looks almost intimate, although it seats up to 5000 people!

Kolonáki

Upscale neighborhood with luxury shopping

Place Syntagma

Changing of the guard. The Soldiers of the Presidential Guard stand in front of the Hellenic Parliament on Syntagma Square 24 hours a day, year-round. The guards wear traditional costumes complete with pleated skirts, leg tassels, and pompom shoes. The Changing of the Guards takes place in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier monument at 11am daily. This monument honors anonymous soldiers who died fighting for the country. The monument features a marble relief that imitates a warrior grave stele of ancient times.

Mont Lycabette

The 277m summit of Lykavittos – 'Hill of Wolves', from ancient times, when it was wilder than it is now – gives the finest panoramas of the city. Perched on the summit is the little Chapel of Agios Georgios, floodlit like a beacon over the city at night. Walk up the path from the top of Loukianou in Kolonaki, or take the 10-minute funicular railway from the top of Ploutarhou.

Zappeion Garden

Located next to the Greek parliament, the National Garden is a large green space behind the Temple of Olympian Zeus and home to the Zappeion. If you have had enough sun during your day of sightseeing, this is a quiet, shady place to relax and cool off. Inviting trails lead through tall trees and offer a reprieve from the busy streets. It's also a free attraction in Athens. On the edge of the garden is the Zappeion Hall, which you can enter for a peek inside if it is not in use. It was built in the 1870s and is used for events. Inside the main entrance is an impressive round, open-air hall, lined by columns

Musée Benaki

The Benaki Museum offers an ideal overview of Greek culture for the visitor in Athens with just a few hours, but has enough depth to be equally rewarding for the connoisseur.

Fondation Stavros Niarchos (quartier général)

A public space, where everyone has free access and can participate in a multitude of cultural, educational, athletic, environmental and recreational activities and events. It includes the Greek National Opera, the National Library of Greece as well as the Stavros Niarchos Park, one of the largest green areas in Athens, covering 21 hectares

Astir Beach

Lovely beach in Vouliagmeni to relax with beach beds!

Akti Vouliagmeni

Nice beach, great for families.

Lake Vouliagmeni

These natural hot springs with labyrinthine underwater caves were formed in what was, in prehistoric times, a huge cave. The imposing rock, thermal waters, the labyrinthine underwater tunnels and the lush vegetation now create a unique geological phenomenon. The lake’s present form was created after the roof of the cave fell due to erosion caused by the high temperature of the running water. The stunning emerald waters remain at a temperature between 20 and 29 degrees Celsius all year round. Embraced by red rocks, the lake water gushes from springs 50 to 100 metres deep and is constantly being renewed both by the thermal springs and the sea. The lake is located 24 km from Syntagma Square, the center of Athens. General entrance: Weekdays 15€ - Weekends 18€

Zen Beach

The Royal Beach

Krabo beach

Site archéologique du Cap Sounion

If you are extending your stay in Athens, consider visiting Sounio. This is the southernmost point of Athens, located 70 km from its center . You can reach it either by car or by taking the suburban bus, called K.T.E.L., from Egyptou square near Victoria metro station (green line, 2 stops from Monastiraki Station). The ticket price is about 6 euros. Do not miss the great Temple of Poseidon and the smaller temple of Athena, two gods that ancient Greeks used to worship. The archaeological site is open every day from 9:00 am until sunset in the summer months. The regular ticket price is 10 euros and the reduced is 5 euros.