Places to Visit
See all (27)The Parthenon
The Parthenon is the most important religious shrine on the Acropolis. You will be astounded…
The Parthenon
The Parthenon is the most important religious shrine on the Acropolis. You will be astounded…
What to do with Children in Tow
National Gardens This is a wonderful place for children to play in. The gardens are…
Marathon Battlefield and Burial Mound
This is the place where the Persian army of 24,000 men fought against and were…
Kerameikos Cemetery
This is a very important cemetery and the most well known in Greece. Located just…
The Temple of Poseidon
The temple of Poseidon is also not to be missed. Originally the temple consisted of…
City Overview & History
See all (10)Athens Residents
Athens has a population of 3.7 million people [this figure includes only the metropolitan population].…
Public Holidays
January 1: New Years Day January 6: Epiphany or 12th Night February 19: Ash Monday…
Shopping
See all (16)Nick’s Corner
This shop is renowned for the knitted sweaters that are its specialty. Address: 48 Pandrossou,…
Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum
This museums shop on the ground floor takes orders and is renowned for its beautiful…
Melissinos Art
For the past two generations this store has been supplying Athenians and others with diverse…
Health & Safety
Health And Safty
Do not walk alone late at night. Take care of your belongings; Athens like most…
Restaurants
See all (19)Dhaka Palace
Dhaka Palace Cuisine: Indian Address: 26 Ceraniou, Omonia Tel: 210-522-8604
Spicy Fast Food and Restaurant
Spicy Fast Food and Restaurant Cuisine: Pakistani Address: 8-10 Voulgari, Omonia Tel: 210-523-1089
Green Garden
Green Garden Cuisine: Pakistani Address: 10 Geraniou Tel: 210-523-7010
Raja Jee Fast Food
Raja Jee Fast Food Cuisine: Greek Address: 47 Sofokleous Tel: 210-324-5272
Paradosiako
This small restaurant comprises of tables along the footpaths of one Athenian street. Unpretentious delicious…
Halal Restaurants
Dhaka Palace
Dhaka Palace Cuisine: Indian Address: 26 Ceraniou, Omonia Tel: 210-522-8604
Spicy Fast Food and Restaurant
Spicy Fast Food and Restaurant Cuisine: Pakistani Address: 8-10 Voulgari, Omonia Tel: 210-523-1089
Green Garden
Green Garden Cuisine: Pakistani Address: 10 Geraniou Tel: 210-523-7010
Raja Jee Fast Food
Raja Jee Fast Food Cuisine: Greek Address: 47 Sofokleous Tel: 210-324-5272
Festivals
See all (18)Santa’s Neighborhood
The venue for this celebration of Christmas which lasts well into January is Syntagma Square…
Panorama of European Cinema Film Festival
This is the biggest of Greece’s film festivals. It has been held annually since 1987.It…
MIR Festival
This festival is held in September every year and lasts one whole week. The focus…
Athens Biennial International Contemporary Art Exhibition
This art exhibition is held annually in the month of September. This exhibition is unique…
Athens Book Festival
This annual festival is a treat for book lovers. Hundreds of stalls are set up…
Exhibition Halls
Athens Biennial International Contemporary Art Exhibition
This art exhibition is held annually in the month of September. This exhibition is unique…
Cheap Art Exhibition
Entrance is free of cost at this exhibition where the works on display are by…
Hotels
See all (15)Marble House Pension
Located in the neighborhood of Koukaki and Makrigianni this marbled- exterior hotel is a good…
Adam’s Hotel
This is located in the neighborhood of the Plaka. Pleasant, homey and quiet best describe…
Attalos Hotel
This hotel is located in the vicinity of Monastiraki. It has a good location. Moreover,…
Hotel Carolina
This hotel is located in the neighborhood of Syntagma. The ambience in this hotel is…
Athens Cypria Hotel
Located in the neighborhood of Syntagma this hotel is centrally located and reasonably priced. Rooms…
Transportation - Getting Around
See all (7)Driving tips
Drivers should carry with them at all times an International Driving License. They should have…
From the airport
From Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos: Tourists can take line three of the Metro into…
Car for hire
Hiring a car is not advisable since traffic is chaotic in Athens and traffic jams…
Organized Tours
See all (6)Hop in Zinon Tours
Another interesting variation of a tour of Athens; this unconventional tour comprises of appreciating the…
Pame Volta
An interesting variation of a tour of Athens- this tour is conducted on bicycles. Address:…
Association of Official Guides
For those wanting to hire a private guide this is an excellent company to contact.…
Sightseeing Buses
This is a bus tour which shows visitors all the landmarks around the city. Tickets…
Chat Tours
These operators offer a variety of package deals that vary in terms of which sights…
Masjids
Athinais Cultural Centre
There is a prayer site located here where Muslims can pray. Address: 34-36 Kastorias Street…