Athens

A curated guide to Athens, Greece: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.

What to see

Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation 4.9★ (5,900 reviews) · Art museum
Acropolis of Athens 4.8★ (144,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Parthenon 4.8★ (86,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Stoa of Attalos - Museum of the Ancient Agora 4.8★ (3,600 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Temple of Hephaestus 4.8★ (12,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Kotsanas 4.8★ (4,000 reviews) · Museum
Philopappos Hill 4.8★ (22,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Areopagus Hill 4.8★ (5,200 reviews) · Tourist attraction

Coffee Joint 4.9★ (2,400 reviews) · Cafe
A Little Taste of Home Restaurant 4.8★ (2,700 reviews) · Restaurant
Bandiera 4.8★ (5,300 reviews) · Restaurant
Yard restaurant 4.8★ (4,900 reviews) · Restaurant
Laluk Cafe-Bar 4.8★ (3,400 reviews) · Coffee shop
Athena 's Cook 4.7★ (4,900 reviews) · Restaurant
Little Tree Books and Coffee 4.7★ (3,200 reviews) · Coffee shop
Kimolia Art Cafe 4.5★ (1,800 reviews) · Cafe

Brettos 4.6★ (4,600 reviews) · Bar
Upupa Epops 4.6★ (8,300 reviews) · Cocktail bar
Baba au Rum 4.6★ (4,700 reviews) · Cocktail bar
The 7 Jokers Cocktail Bar 4.6★ (2,300 reviews) · Bar
The Clumsies 4.5★ (8,700 reviews) · Bar

Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel 4.8★ (6,662 reviews) · 5-star hotel
Electra Palace Athens 4.6★ (3,330 reviews) · 5-star hotel
Meliá Athens 4.3★ (2,250 reviews) · 4-star hotel
Novotel Athenes 4.2★ (5,208 reviews) · 4-star hotel
King George, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens 4.7★ (1,092 reviews) · 5-star hotel

With 17 notable sights and 13 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.