A category of articles about planning a trip to Athens, with itineraries, places to stay, transportation, and tips from a local.
Finding the best boutique hotels in Athens is less about stars and more about location. Athens has plenty of small design hotels, restored neoclassical stays, and modern boutique properties, from central options like AthensWas and The Zillers to quieter stays like Neoma, The Modernist Athens, and COCO-MAT Athens BC. But not all of them are good for every trip. A beautiful room…
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…
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…