Why go
- Capital and largest city of Greece.
- Served by Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH).
History
Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece. A significant coastal urban area in the Mediterranean, Athens is also the capital of the Attica region and is the southernmost capital on the European mainland. With its urban area's population numbering over 3.6 million, it is the eighth-largest urban area in the European Union (EU). The Municipality of Athens, which constitutes a small administrative unit of the entire urban area, had a population of 643,452 in 2021, within its official limits, and a land area of 38.96 square kilometres.
Where to stay
Attica Greece, 40th km Athens, Sounion 190 10, Greece · grandresort.gr
Ag. Dimitriou 18, Athina 105 54, Greece · arionhotel.gr
14 Chalkokondili &, 28is Oktovriou Str, Athina 106 77, Greece · melia.com
Propileon 28, Athina 117 42, Greece · acrourbansuites.gr
Ivis 4, Athina 105 54, Greece · ivis4.com
Sarri 40, Athina 105 53, Greece · thefoundrysuitesathens.com
Plaka 720 53, Greece · phaeablue.com
Avliton 6-8, Athina 105 54, Greece · lavventura.gr
Ag. Anargiron 8, Athina 105 54, Greece · whisperathens.com
Wemster 10, Athina 117 42, Greece · acropolisviewhotel.gr
Dionysiou Areopagitou 5, Athina 117 42, Greece · athenswas.gr
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 61, Athina 117 45, Greece · hhhotel.gr
Rovertou Galli 4, Athina 117 42, Greece · herodion.gr
Macedonian Pradouna 21, Athina 115 25, Greece · the-newel.com
Voutadon 16, Athina 118 54, Greece · not-hotel.com
Farmaki 2Α, Kidathineon &, 2Β, Athina 105 58, Greece · palladianhome.com
Mitropoleos 62, Athina 105 63, Greece · eternityathens.com
P. Tsaldari 78-80, Athina 104 35, Greece · athenaeumeridanus.com.gr
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 142, Kallithea 176 71, Greece · athenaeumgrand.com.gr
Liosion 23, Athina 104 39, Greece · athenscomfort.gr
Odisseos 1, Athina 104 37, Greece · thestanley.gr
Meg. Alexandrou 2, Athina 104 37, Greece · wyndhamhotels.com
Timoleontos Vassou 22, Athina 115 21, Greece · embassyhotel.gr
Ag. Theklas 10, Athina 105 54, Greece · safestay.com
Makri 12, Athina 117 42, Greece · backpackers.gr
Dikeou 7, Athina 117 41, Greece · boutique-koukaki.com.es
1 Vasileos Georgiou A, Syntagma Square Str, Athina 105 64, Greece · marriott.com
Apostolou Pavlou 39, Athina 118 51, Greece · m.phidias.gr
Voukourestiou 30, Athina 106 71, Greece · radissonhotels.com
Ἀcharnon 347, Athina 111 45, Greece · xenophon-hotel.com
Neofitou Metaxa 27-29, Athina 104 39, Greece · hotelsocrates.gr
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 234, Kallithea 176 72, Greece · hilton.com
Panepistimiou 52, Athina 106 78, Greece · hhotels.gr
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 52 Ακτή Αλέξανδρου Κουμουνδούρου, Πειραιάς, 185 33 · varoulko.gr
Ice Cream, Italian, Coffee, Gelato, Ice Cream · Fresh italian ice cream, gelato, coffee, crepes, waffles. Opening hours: 24/7 Features: outdoor seating,… · fresco-gelateria.business.site
International, Cafe · Cartone all day Bar Restaurant Opening hours: 09:00-04:00 Features: vegan options · 41 Περσεφόνης, Αθήνα, 11854 · cartonegazi.gr
Oriental, Restaurant · restaurant shisha, bar Opening hours: 11:00-04:00 Features: vegan options · 93 Ερμού, Αθήνα, 10555 · misafir-restaurant.gr
Kebab, Fast Food · Σουβλατζίδικο Features: takeaway, delivery, vegan options · 8 & 11 Δορυλαίου & Σούτσου, Αθήνα, 11521 · kalamakimou.gr
Greek, Restaurant · Μουσικό μεζεδοπωλείο / ρεμπετάδικο · 57 Φαβιέρου, Πειραιάς, 18538 · verani.gr
Cafe · Καφέ/ Μπάρ με αυλή Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-02:00 · 45 Θεοδώρητου Βρεσθένης · teras-athens.gr
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:30; Sa 08:00-18:45; Su 08:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 190 Αλεξάνδρας, Αθήνα, 11522 · coffeeisland.gr
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo 12:30-24:00; Tu-Su 00:00-00:30,12:30-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 12 Κοδριγκτώνος · dominos.gr
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24 ώρες το 24ωρο Features: takeaway · 104 25 Μαρτίου & Κ. Βάρναλη, Πετρούπολη, 13231 · everest.gr
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:30-24:00 Features: vegan options · 52 Αδριανού, Αθήνα, 10558 · hardrockcafe.com
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:30-22:30; Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 12:30-18:00 Features: vegan options · wagamama.com.gr
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, vegan options, step-free access · 71 Ηρακλείου, Αθήνα · b-eat.gr
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · 3 Πλ. Ελευθερωτών, 15232 · kfc.gr
Souvlaki, Chicken, Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:30-00:30 Features: delivery · 21 Νέστωρος, Παλαιό Φάληρο · labros.gr
Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa-Su 08:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · 5 Αγίας Θέκλας, 105 54 · thebrunchers.gr
Pancake, Burger, Sandwich, Salad, Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 08:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, air… · underdog.gr
Organic, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegan options · 38 Αθανάσιου Διάκου, Αθήνα, 11743 · veganaki.gr
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:30-02:00; Fr 12:30-02:30; Sa 12:30-03:00 Features: vegan options · ancho.gr
Ancient Greek, Greek, Cooking Class, Themed Events, Restaurant · Opening hours: private dining only with reservations Features: reservation required · 8… · archaeongastronomia.gr
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-17:00; Dec 24 12:00-18:00; Dec 25 off; Dec 31 12:00-18:00; Jan 01 off Features: vegan… · avocadoathens.com
Fried Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 17:00-00:30; Sa, Su 13:00-00:30 · 59 Αγίου Σωστή · chickenpicnic.gr
Crepe, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-04:00 · 1 Ρήγα Φεραίου, Κορυδαλλός, 18120 · crepaland.gr
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 19:00+ · 59 Πειραιώς, Πειραιάς, 18540 · dibella.com.gr
Sushi, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-00:00; Su 14:00-00:00 · 2 Απόλλωνος, Αθήνα, 10557 · furin-kazan.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-00:00 · 15 Σκούφου · ekibenkitchen.com
Dessert, Brunch, Chocolate, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 48 Τρυπιά Ν., Νέα Φιλαδέλφεια, 143 41 · fairytale.com.gr
Salad, Juice, Smoothie, Coffee, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00 Features: delivery, vegan options · 40 Αγ. Κωνσταντίνου, Μαρούσι · hippieshake.gr
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Su-Th 09:00-00:00; Sa 09:00-01:30; Fr 09:00-01:00 · 2 Ανδρέα Συγγρού, Αθήνα · kayak.gr
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-23:30 Features: delivery, vegetarian options · 14 Σκουζέ, Πειραιάς, 18536 · kebabandcurry.gr
Juice, Coffee, Tea, Beer, Wine, Burger, Dessert, Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: We,Th,Su 14:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 14:00-23:00 Features: vegan options · 23… · limebistro23.wixsite.com
Pasta, Italian, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 19:00-00:00, Sa-Su 13:00-00:00 · 16 Τερψιθέας, Παλαιό Φάληρο, 17563 · maltagliati.gr
Gyros, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-01:00 · 31 Αλεξιουπόλεως, Αργυρούπολη, 16452 · souvlakifriends.gr
Donut, Sweets, Takeaway, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 163 25ης Μαρτίου, Ίλιον, 13123 · nanoudonutshouse.com
Bistro, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-24:00 Features: vegan options · 60 Ομήρου · niceneasy.gr
Russian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-17:00; Su off; PH off Features: delivery · piroskissimo.gr
Brunch, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, delivery · 7 Λασκαρίδου, Πανόρμου, 11524 · sambacafe.gr
Georgian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-00:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 115 Δημοσθένους, Καλλιθέα, 17672 · sherekilebiathens.com
Diner, Fish, Greek, Grill, Kebab, Mediterranean, Pasta, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:00 Features: vegetarian options · 3 Ηρακλειδών,… · abibayio.gr
Czech, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 12:30-01:00; Mo closed; Tu 12:30-01:00; We 12:30-01:00; Th 12:30-01:00; Fr 12:30-01:00; Sa 12:30-01:00 · 5 Δήμου… · bohemia.com.gr
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 19:00-03:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 50 Ακτή Μουτσοπούλου, Πειραιάς · mmga.gr
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 18:00-02:00, Su 13:00-02:00 · 25 - 27 - 29 Ιερά Οδός, Αθήνα, 11854 · stakalakathoumena.com.gr
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: 13:00-01:00 · 5 Πλατεία Δαβάκη, Αιγάλεω · tapiatakia.gr
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Airports
Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) 20 km to the centre
Attiki Odos, Spata Artemida 190 04, Greece — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 52 airlines (Aegean Airlines, Olympic Airlines, easyJet, Ryanair…) · direct flights to 104 destinations incl. Barcelona, Heraklion, Larnaca, London, Rome… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 52 airlines, 104 direct destinations
- Aegean Airlines A3 (A320, Dash 8-400, A321, DH8, A319, A330-200…) · 65 routes: Abu Dhabi, Alexandria, Alexandroupolis, Astypalaia, Barcelona, Belgrade, Berlin, Brussels, Bucharest, Budapest, Cairo, Chania, Chios, Cyclades Islands, Duesseldorf, Frankfurt, Geneva, Heraklion, Ikaria, Ioannina, Istanbul, Kalymnos, Karpathos, Kavala, Keffallinia, Kerkyra/corfu, Kiev, Kithira, Kos, Larnaca, Leros, Limnos, London, Lyon, Madrid, Manchester, Marseille, Milano, Milos, Moscow … +25 more
- Olympic Airlines OA (Dash 8-400, A320, A321, DH8, A319) · 43 routes: Alexandroupolis*, Astypalaia, Barcelona*, Belgrade, Bucharest, Chania*, Chios*, Cyclades Islands, Heraklion*, Ikaria, Ioannina*, Istanbul, Kalymnos, Karpathos, Kavala*, Keffallinia*, Kerkyra/corfu*, Kithira, Kos*, Leros, Limnos*, London*, Lyon*, Madrid*, Manchester*, Marseille*, Milano*, Milos, Mykonos*, Mytilini*, Paris*, Paros, Rhodos*, Rome*, Samos*, Skiathos, Skiros*, Sofia, Syros Island, Thessaloniki* … +3 more
- easyJet U2 (A319, A320) · 9 routes: Berlin, Edinburgh, Geneva, Hamburg, London, Manchester, Milano, Paris, Rome
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 6 routes: Bergamo, Chania, London, Paphos, Rhodos, Thessaloniki
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (A320, A321) · 4 routes: Berlin*, Duesseldorf*, Frankfurt, Munich
- Norwegian Air Shuttle DY (737-800) · 4 routes: Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo, Stockholm
- Air France AF (A319, A320, A321, A320) · 3 routes: Marseille, Paris, Toulouse
- Alitalia AZ (A320, A319, A321, 32S) · 3 routes: Larnaca, Rome, Venice*
- Big Sky Airlines GQ (J41) · 3 routes: Heraklion, Kastoria, Kozani
- Egyptair MS (737-800, Embraer 170, Dash 8-400) · 3 routes: Alexandria, Cairo, Heraklion
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (A321, 737-700, 737-700, 737-800) · 3 routes: Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm
- Transavia France TO (737-800) · 3 routes: Lyon, Nantes, Paris
- Air Malta KM (A320) · 2 routes: Malta, Sofia
- Air Transat TS (330) · 2 routes: Montreal, Toronto
- American Airlines AA (A320, A330-200, 767) · 2 routes: London*, Philadelphia
- Croatia Airlines OU (A319, Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Dubrovnik, Split
- Germanwings 4U (A319) · 2 routes: Cologne, Stuttgart
- Pegasus Airlines PC (737-800, A320) · 2 routes: Istanbul, Izmir
- Swiss International Air Lines LX (A319, A320, A321) · 2 routes: Geneva, Zurich
- Transavia Holland HV (737-800, 737-700) · 2 routes: Amsterdam, Eindhoven
- Aer Lingus EI (A320) · 1 route: Dublin
- Aeroflot Russian Airlines SU (A320, A321) · 1 route: Moscow
- Air Armenia QN (735) · 1 route: Yerevan
- Air Baltic BT (73C) · 1 route: Riga
- Air China CA (330) · 1 route: Munich
- Air Moldova 9U (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Chisinau
- Air One AP (A320) · 1 route: Venice
- Air Serbia JU (A319, A320) · 1 route: Belgrade
- All America A2 (143) · 1 route: Sitia
- Austrian Airlines OS (A320, A321) · 1 route: Vienna*
- British Airways BA (A320, 767) · 1 route: London
- Brussels Airlines SN (A319) · 1 route: Brussels
- Bulgaria Air FB (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Sofia
- Cathay Pacific CX (A321) · 1 route: Doha
- Cyprus Airways CY (A320) · 1 route: Larnaca
- El Al Israel Airlines LY (737-800) · 1 route: Tel-aviv
- Emirates EK (777-300ER) · 1 route: Dubai
- Etihad Airways EY (A320, A321) · 1 route: Abu Dhabi
- Gulf Air Bahrain GF (A320) · 1 route: Larnaca
- Iberia Airlines IB (A320) · 1 route: Barcelona*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (737) · 1 route: Amsterdam
- LOT Polish Airlines LO (734, Embraer 195, Embraer 175) · 1 route: Warsaw
- Middle East Airlines ME (A320) · 1 route: Beirut
- Qatar Airways QR (A321, A330-200, A330-300) · 1 route: Doha
- Royal Jordanian RJ (Embraer 175, Embraer 195) · 1 route: Amman
- S7 Airlines S7 (A320) · 1 route: Moscow
- Tarom RO (737-700) · 1 route: Bucharest
- Turkish Airlines TK (A320, A321, 737-800) · 1 route: Istanbul
- Ukraine International Airlines PS (734, 73N) · 1 route: Kiev
- Ural Airlines U6 (A320) · 1 route: Krasnodar
- US Airways US (A330-200) · 1 route: Philadelphia
- Vueling Airlines VY (A320) · 1 route: Barcelona
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
E7
Ferry terminal · 7.9 km from the centre
Piraeus Ferry Port
Ferry terminal · 7.9 km from the centre · ANEK LINES
Αναχώρηση Μινωικών Γραμμών Κρήτης
Ferry terminal · 8.2 km from the centre · Minoan Lines
Πειραιάς
Ferry terminal · 9.2 km from the centre
Λάντζες Ρούσσης
Ferry terminal · 9.9 km from the centre
Perama
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
Akrokeramos - Psyttaleia
Ferry route · Κέντρο Επεξεργασίας Λυμάτων
Piraeus - Salamina (Selinia)
Ferry route
Piraeus - Kamatero
Ferry route
Piraeus - Aegina (Souvala)
Ferry route
Piraeus - Aegina
Ferry route
Piraeus - Agistri (Skala)
Ferry route
Piraeus - Aegina - Agistri
Ferry route · Hellenic Seaways
Piraeus - Agistri (Myloi)
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ATH has direct flights to 104 destinations on 52 airlines (incl. Barcelona, Heraklion, Larnaca, London, Rome…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: E7, 7.9 km); routes include Akrokeramos - Psyttaleia, Piraeus - Salamina (Selinia), Piraeus - Kamatero.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Athens, Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Metro, tram, bus · Athens' metro, trams, trolleybuses and buses. · Fares: Ath.ena card or ticket · Airport: Metro Line 3 from the airport, about 40 min
Trains & rail
Rail operator
Rail operator
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.