Athens – your travel planner
Flights, hotels, experiences and rental cars for the cradle of democracy – all in one place.
Flights to Athens
Athens Airport (ATH) is about 30 km east of the centre – metro line 3 takes you to Syntagma Square in around 40 minutes.
Where to stay in Athens
The best neighbourhoods for your stay – one click to the accommodation.
PlakaPicturesque old town right below the Acropolis.View accommodation →MonastirakiFlea market, street food and rooftop bars with Acropolis views.View accommodation →KoukakiRelaxed and quiet, close to the Acropolis Museum.View accommodation →KolonakiElegant area with boutiques and cafés by Lycabettus Hill.View accommodation →
Top experiences in Athens
The most popular tours and tickets – carefully selected.
Athens: Acropolis Ticket & Heritage Sites + Acropolis AudioSee offer →
Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day TripSee offer →
From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with LunchSee offer →
From Athens: Small-Group Delphi, Museum & Arachova Day TripSee offer →
Athens: Ultimate Food Walking Tour with 15 TastingsSee offer →
Athens: Food Market Visit and Cooking Class with WineSee offer →
Car rental from Athens
Traffic and parking in the centre are stressful – Athens is best explored on foot and by metro. A rental car pays off for trips to Cape Sounion, Delphi, Nafplio or the Peloponnese.
Athens tips
Best time to visitApril to June and September to October – high summer gets very hot.
Visit the Acropolis earlyMornings are cooler and quieter – book a time slot in advance.
Use the combined ticketThe combined ticket covers the Acropolis and several ancient sites.
Good shoesWear comfortable, non-slip shoes – the marble on the Acropolis is slippery.
Eat like the GreeksDinner starts late; tavernas in Plaka and Koukaki are perfect for meze.
Islands nearbyFrom Piraeus port you can easily day-trip to Aegina or Hydra.
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