A category of Articles about visiting Athens including itineraries, where to stay, and things to do.
Athens can easily feel overwhelming on a first trip. There are ancient ruins, museum choices, walkable neighbourhoods, rooftop viewpoints, and far more restaurants than you can realistically fit into one visit. The key is pacing. Visit the Acropolis early before the heat and crowds build, save afternoons for wandering through the historic centre, viewpoints, food,…
If you’re wondering where to stay in Athens, the most important thing I’ve learned growing up here is that the neighbourhood matters more than the hotel. A beautiful room won’t help much if you’re too far from the historic centre, on a noisy nightlife street, or somewhere that makes every walk feel longer in the…
Athens is loud, hot, historic, romantic, messy, and completely unapologetic about all of it. That is part of why I’ve had a love-hate relationship with the city over the years, but it is also why putting together a guide to the best things to do in Athens is not as easy as it sounds. Some of the…
Athens has far more museums than can fit into a single trip. The Acropolis Museum gets most of the attention, and for a good reason. But it also overshadows many of the best museums in Athens that are just as worth your time. The Museum of Cycladic Art for example is one of my personal…
If you’re flying into Athens, your first interaction with Greece will not be the Acropolis, but rather the Eleftherios Venizelos international Airport. And whether your first impression of the country is calm and efficient, or chaotic and overpriced, depends almost entirely on what you do in the first 60 minutes after landing. I’m going to…