Our Athens Picks

Our favorite spots in Athens — from rooftop bars to hidden gems. We hope you enjoy exploring the city as much as we did!

Athens, Greece

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Our Wedding Venue

Forecastle

The villa where we'll be celebrating — a beautiful homestay in Athens. This is where the magic happens!

4.8
(24)·Homestay

Pro Tips: Visiting the Archaeological Sites

The Acropolis requires a timed-entry ticket (€30) that you should book online in advance — daily capacity is capped at 20,000 visitors. The old government combo pass was discontinued in April 2025, so each site now requires its own ticket (most are around €8–20).

Third-party vendors like GetYourGuide offer bundled multi-site passes that can save you time and money if you plan to visit several sites. And a general tip: the smaller sites like the Temple of Zeus or Kerameikos have much shorter lines than the Acropolis entrance — great for a quieter experience!

88 places · 3 temporarily closed

Little Tree Books and Coffee

4.7
(3,078)·€5–10
Coffee shop

Ubuntu

4.8
(648)·€1–5
Cafe

Louis Cafe

4.6
(2,195)·€10–15
Restaurant

Usurum Brunch & Cocktails

4.8
(3,294)·€15–20
BreakfastPre-wedding event venue

This is Loco

4.8
(2,254)·€10–15
Brunch

The Underdog® Flagship Store Thissio

4.2
(3,983)·€10–15
Breakfast

The Brunch Factory

4.4
(2,096)·€10–15
Restaurant

Favela All Day Bar Restaurant

4.5
(1,143)·$
Brunch

Athena's Cook

4.7
(4,600)·$
Restaurant

Mani Mani

4.6
(2,981)·$
Greek

ARCADIA RESTAURANT

4.7
(5,459)·$
Greek

Maiandros Restaurant

4.6
(9,388)·$
Greek

MIRONI Restaurant - Greek Kitchen

4.8
(5,534)·$
Greek

Tavern Klimataria

4.4
(9,118)·$
Greek

Karamanlidika

4.7
(13,213)·$
Greek

Miravilia Kitchen - Greek Restaurant

4.9
(865)
Greek

Skordópistē

4.6
(423)·€10–15
Restaurant

Κάνδαυλος Γκάζι

3.9
(4,999)·€5–10
Gyro

Korova

4.6
(1,621)·€10–15
Restaurant

Pyroliki

4.6
(2,157)·€15–20
Restaurant

Sin Athina

4.3
(2,528)·$
RestaurantPre-wedding event venue

Naif

4.6
(2,460)·€10–15
Bistro

Stone Athens

4.8
(3,209)·$
Restaurant

Nolan

4.5
(4,391)·$$
Fusion restaurant

Balkan Restaurant

4.5
(948)·€10–15
Bulgarian

Xin Hua Lou Restaurant

4.3
(57)·€10–15
Chinese

EKIBEN KITCHEN Syntagma

4.5
(2,729)
Japanese

Rakor

4.6
(2,321)·$
Restaurant

Sabir

4.3
(1,127)·€10–15
Restaurant

MyPlate

4.2
(1,923)·€5–10
Restaurant

Pharaoh

4.1
(1,931)·€50+
Restaurant

The Artist Roof Top Bar & Restaurant

4.6
(489)
Restaurant

Athens Street Hub

4.4
(165)·€10–15
Food court

En Aithria Acropolis

4.5
(1,415)·$
Gastropub

Couleur Locale

4.5
(10,944)·$
Bistro

Olympias Athinas

4.6
(590)·$
Bar

Buena Vista Social Bar

4.5
(3,263)·€10–15
Bar

The James Joyce Irish Pub

4.6
(5,796)·$
Irish pub

Saorsa Athens

4.5
(1,190)·€5–10
Bar

Ela na sou po

4.5
(437)·€5–10
Bar

Asylo

4.2
(588)·€5–10
Bar

The Others

4.5
(175)·€5–10
Bar

Diving Duck

4.8
(57)·€5–10
Bar

Thesis 7

4.5
(791)·$
Bar

Favorita

4.8
(250)·€5–10
Bar

BackdooR

4.7
(529)·$
Bar

Norman Athens Bar

4.9
(599)·€5–10
Bar

THE BAR IN FRONT OF THE BAR

4.6
(1,121)·€10–15
Bar

Intrepid Fox

4.6
(1,423)·€5–10
Bar

Cabezon

4.6
(2,775)·€10–15
Bar

Το λοκάλι

4.4
(5,036)·$
Pub

BEAUTY KILLED THE BEAST

4.4
(2,571)·€10–15
Cocktail bar

Attic Urban Rooftop

4.5
(5,483)·$
Cocktail bar

A for Athens rooftop bar

4.8
(16)
Bar

The Bank Job

4.3
(1,326)·€10–15
Cocktail bar

42 Barstronomy Athens

4.5
(1,459)·$
Cocktail bar

BOO! Athens

4.6
(1,808)·€10–15
Cocktail bar

Kuko's The Bar

4.4
(5,826)·$
Cocktail bar

The Clumsies

4.5
(8,568)·€10–15
Bar

Baba au Rum

4.6
(4,636)·€10–15
Cocktail bar

Blue Parrot

4.4
(7,446)·€5–10
Cocktail bar

Strange Brew Taproom & Bottleshop

4.9
(891)·€5–10
Beer hall

Hookaholic - Anatolian Lounge

4.3
(1,154)
Hookah bar

The Acropolis & Parthenon

4.8
(120,000+)·€30

The iconic hilltop citadel — the single most essential sight in Athens. Book a timed entry slot online in advance.

Ancient landmark

Acropolis Museum

4.8
(65,000+)·€15

Stunning modern museum with original Parthenon sculptures. The top floor aligns with the Parthenon visible through glass walls.

Museum

Ancient Agora of Athens

4.7
(25,000+)·€10

The birthplace of democracy. The restored Stoa of Attalos and beautifully preserved Temple of Hephaestus are highlights.

Ancient landmark

Temple of Olympian Zeus

4.6
(20,000+)·€8

Massive Corinthian columns from the 2nd century AD. Hadrian's Arch nearby frames the perfect photo with the Acropolis behind.

Ancient landmark

Panathenaic Stadium

4.7
(30,000+)·€10

The only all-marble stadium in the world, rebuilt for the first modern Olympics in 1896. Walk the track and stand on the podium.

Landmark

National Archaeological Museum

4.8
(30,000+)·€12

One of the world's greatest museums — the Mask of Agamemnon, Antikythera mechanism, and collections spanning millennia.

Museum

Philopappos Hill

4.7
(8,000+)

A gentle 15-min walk to what many consider the best Acropolis view — eye-level with the Parthenon. Stunning at sunset.

Viewpoint

Mount Lycabettus

4.7
(15,000+)

Highest point in central Athens with 360° panorama. Take the funicular up for sunset views over the city and Saronic Gulf.

Viewpoint

Benaki Museum of Greek Culture

4.7
(5,000+)·€12

Every era of Greek culture in one elegant neoclassical mansion. The rooftop cafe has beautiful Acropolis views.

Museum

Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation

4.8
(3,000+)·€10

A hidden world-class gallery with Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet, and Cezanne. Many visitors overlook this gem.

Art gallery

Astir Beach

4.3
(4,357)·€25–50

The most prestigious beach club on the Athens Riviera. Pristine sand, crystal-clear water, and luxury sunbed service.

Beach club

Lake Vouliagmeni

4.6
(12,000+)·€17–19

A surreal thermal mineral lake fed by underground hot springs. Year-round 22°C water, natural fish spa, and cafe on-site.

Thermal lake

Kavouri Beach

4.4
(3,000+)

One of the best free beaches on the Riviera. Sandy, beautiful, and genuinely local — no entry fees or velvet ropes.

Beach

Cape Sounion — Temple of Poseidon

4.8
(20,000+)·€8

Bucket-list sunset — ancient temple columns perched 65m above the Aegean. About 70km south via a scenic coastal drive.

Ancient landmark & beach

Varkiza Resort (Yabanaki Beach)

4.2
(5,000+)·€7–9

Large beach complex with water sports, beach volleyball, multiple bars, and pop-up events.

Beach resort

Grand Resort Lagonissi

4.4
(4,000+)·€€€

Sprawling luxury resort on a private peninsula with 12+ private beaches, pools, spa, and multiple restaurants.

Luxury resort

Cine Thisio

4.7
(2,500+)·€8

Legendary outdoor cinema since 1935 — voted best movie theater in the world by CNN. Parthenon views from the back rows.

Open-air cinema

Monastiraki Flea Market

4.5
(10,000+)

Famous market around Monastiraki Square, especially lively on Sundays. Antiques, leather sandals, and street food.

Market

Varvakios Agora (Central Market)

4.4
(5,000+)

Athens' bustling culinary heart since 1886. Fish, meat, olives, spices, and no-frills tavernas inside.

Food market

Hammam Baths Athens

4.6
(1,500+)·€40–80

Traditional steam baths with full-body exfoliation, olive oil soap wash, and massages. Tea and Turkish delights after.

Spa

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center

4.7
(8,000+)

Stunning Renzo Piano-designed complex with Mediterranean gardens, free concerts, and panoramic city views.

Cultural center

Saronic Islands Day Cruise

4.5
(5,000+)·€100–130

Full-day cruise from Piraeus visiting Hydra (car-free!), Poros, and Aegina. Lunch included on board.

Day trip

Anafiotika

4.7
(3,000+)

A secret Cycladic village clinging to the Acropolis slopes — whitewashed houses, blue doors, and bougainvillea.

Hidden neighborhood

Plaka

4.6
(15,000+)

Athens' oldest neighborhood with pedestrianized streets, neoclassical houses, tavernas, and charming atmosphere.

Historic neighborhood

Bios

4.4
(3,163)
Cultural center

Island Club & Restaurant

4.2
(3,094)
Club & RestaurantTemporarily closed

Zampano

4.5
(2,706)
BarTemporarily closed

Stray In Athens

4.8
(197)
BarTemporarily closed
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