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★ (6,000 reviews) · Art museum
Parthenon 4.8★ (86,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Temple of Hephaestus 4.8★ (13,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Philopappos Hill 4.8★ (22,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Areopagus Hill 4.8★ (5,300 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Stoa of Attalos - Museum of the Ancient Agora 4.8★ (3,700 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Acropolis of Athens 4.8★ (145,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Kotsanas 4.8★ (4,100 reviews) · Museum

Coffee Joint 4.9★ (2,500 reviews) · Cafe
Thes ''Greek Creative Cuisine'' 4.9★ (3,400 reviews) · Restaurant
A Little Taste of Home Restaurant 4.8★ (2,700 reviews) · Restaurant
Bandiera 4.8★ (5,400 reviews) · Restaurant
Yard restaurant 4.8★ (4,900 reviews) · Restaurant
Laluk Cafe-Bar 4.8★ (3,500 reviews) · Coffee shop
Mpirmpilo 4.8★ (4,200 reviews) · Restaurant
Athena 's Cook 4.7★ (5,000 reviews) · Restaurant

Brettos 4.6★ (4,700 reviews) · Bar
Upupa Epops 4.6★ (8,300 reviews) · Cocktail bar
Baba au Rum 4.6★ (4,800 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
Hotel Grande Bretagne 4.8★ (6,699 reviews) · 5-star hotel
Electra Palace Athens 4.6★ (3,349 reviews) · 5-star hotel
Herodion Hotel 4.6★ (2,027 reviews) · 4-star hotel
Athenaeum Grand Hotel 4.4★ (2,648 reviews) · 4-star hotel

With 19 notable sights and 17 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.