HomeEuropeGreeceAthens 18 Places to Visit in Athens + Things To Do By Marcos Detourista. Updated on October 1, 2022. Where to go in Athens? Achieve your travel goals with this list of beautiful destinations, things to do, best places to visit, Athens tourist spots, attractions & more. Athens is situated in the southern part of Greece and is the birthplace of Democracy. Athens is well known for its iconic Acropolis, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Parthenon which drives numerous tourists to Athens each year. Athens is famous for its extensive history and ancient sites, but this beautiful city has so much more to offer. Athens offers everyone something they will enjoy, including beautiful beaches, breathtaking scenery, lively nightlife, and delectable food. You can discover day trips from Athens to Delphi and explore the beautiful Archaeological ruins. Enjoy the Meteora monasteries in Thessaly Valley. Visit Mycenae and see Lion’s gate and other ancient ruins. To help with your trip planning, I’ve added links to the locations on Google Maps. Feel free to click/tap on the links posted below. Then, use the “save” feature on the Google Maps app for easy reference. But before you start ticking goals off your bucketlist, here are travel essentials & discounts you’ll need to check. Pre-book online for a hassle-free trip! Athens travel essentials Click below to compare rates & read reviews: Athens HotelsTours + discountsFlights See also: Athens Itinerary + Travel Guide. Popular tours & discounts booked by other travelers: Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half Day Guided Tour From Athens Athens Airport (ATH) Private Transfers for Athens Delphi Day Tour from Athens Athens Airport (ATH) Private Transfers for Athens Delphi Day Tour from Athens Delphi and Meteora 2-Day Tour from Athens View all travel tips on: Athens. Where to stay in Athens: Hotel Grande Bretagne Splurge / Syntagma See discounts InnAthens Mid-Range / Syntagma See discounts Hotel Lozenge Mid-Range / Syntagma Metro / Kolonaki See discounts Emporikon Athens Mid-Range / Monastiraki See discounts Concierge Athens Budget / Monastiraki See discounts Athens Studios Budget Backpacker / Acropolis Metro / Koukaki See discounts Bedbox Hostel Budget Backpacker / Monastiraki See discounts Athens Backpackers Budget Backpacker / Acropolis Metro / Koukaki See discounts 1. The Parthenon Location: Acropolis of Athens, Central Athens, Attica, Greece. Save on Google Maps. The Parthenon in Acropolis Hill, Athens The Parthenon in Acropolis Hill, Athens, Greece For more travel inspiration, follow Detourista on: InstagramFacebooktiktokPinterest 2. Acropolis Hill Odeon of Herodes Atticus on Acropolis Hill in Athens, Greece Acropolis Hill view overlooking Athens, Greece Location: Central Athens. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Acropolis Ticket in Athens Athens Acropolis and Cape Sounio One Day Tour with Lunch 3. Acropolis Museum Marcos at Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece Location: Dionysiou Areopagitou 15. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Acropolis Museum Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket iVenture Athens Unlimited Attractions Pass (1, 2, 3, 5, or 7 Days) Athens and Acropolis Walking Day Tour 4. Temple of Olympian Zeus Temple of the Olympian Zeus (Olympieio) in Athens, Greece Location: Leof. Vasilissis Olgas St. East of Acropolis Hill. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Temple of Olympian Zeus Skip-the-Line Ticket + Self-Guided Audio Tour 5. Hadrian’s Arch Hadrian’s Arch in Athens, Greece Location: Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias 50. Northwest corner of Temple of Olympian Zeus.. Save on Google Maps. 6. Roman Agora in Athens & Other Archeological Tower of the Winds at the Roman Agora in Athens, Greece Location: Polignotou 3. Save on Google Maps. 7. Changing of the Guards & Syntagma Changing of the Guards in Syntagma, Athens, Greece Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Syntagma, Athens, Greece Location: Monument of the Unknown Soldier, Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias 133. Save on Google Maps. 8. Panathenaic Stadium Location: Leof. Vasileos Konstantinou. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online The Olympic Games Workout in Athens Panathenaic Stadium Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, Greece Panathenaic Stadium, Athens Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, Greece 9. Athens Trilogy Academy of Athens – Athens Trilogy in Athens, Greece The University (Propylaea) – Athens Trilogy in Athens, Greece National Library of Greece – Athens Trilogy in Athens, Greece Location: Omonoia 30. Save on Google Maps. 10. Zappeion & National Garden Zappeion buildng in Athens, Greece Bitter Orange Trees in Athens, Greece Location: Leof. Vasilissis Olgas. Save on Google Maps. 11. Lycabettus Hill Lycabettus Hill in Athens, Greece Location: Neapoli neighborhood. Save on Google Maps. 12. Explore Athens’ Interesting Neighborhoods Ermou Street in Athens, Greece Dionysiou Areopagitou Street in Koukaki District, Athens, Greece 13. Enjoy Greek Food Greek Salad & Gyros in Athens, Greece Greek Fusion Food in Ergon Restaurant, Athens, Greece Beyond Athens 14. Meteora Location: Kalabaka, Greece. 359 km drive northwest of Athens.. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Meteora Day Tour from Athens with Train Delphi and Meteora 2-Day Tour from Athens Meteora Monastery, Greece Varlaam Monastery viewed from Great Meteoron Monastery in Meteora, Greece Marcos at Meteora, Greece Meteora rock formations & monasteries in Meteora, Greece Leonidas “300” Battle of Thermopylae Monument of Leonidas, leader of 300 Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae in Greece 15. Cape Sounio & Temple of Poseidon Location: Cape Sounio, Sounio 195 00, Greece. Southeast of Athens. 67 km drive from Central Athens.. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half Day Guided Tour From Athens Athens Acropolis and Cape Sounio One Day Tour with Lunch Temple of Poseidon, Greece Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion, Greece 16. Peloponnese Epidarius Ampitheatre in Peloponnese, Greece. Photo by Rizava. Location: Skiritida, Greece. West of Athens.. Save on Google Maps. 17. Saronic Islands Aegina Island , Greece. Photo by skeeze. Location: Saronic Gulf. Group of islands just off the south coast near Athens.. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Poros, Hydra, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch from Athens 18. Delphi Tholos of Delphi at the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia in Delphi, Greece. Photo by DebraJean. Location: Phocis, Greece. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Delphi and Meteora 2-Day Tour from Athens Delphi Day Tour from Athens What places have you added to your bucketlist? Have you been to beautiful places in Athens that should be on this list? Feel free to share your thoughts! Places to visit in Athens Athens tourist spots, things to do in Athens, where to go in Athens & more. 1. The Parthenon 2. Acropolis Hill 3. Acropolis Museum 4. Temple of Olympian Zeus 5. Hadrian’s Arch 6. Roman Agora in Athens & Other Archeological 7. Changing of the Guards & Syntagma 8. Panathenaic Stadium 9. Athens Trilogy 10. Zappeion & National Garden 11. Lycabettus Hill 12. Explore Athens’ Interesting Neighborhoods 13. Enjoy Greek Food 14. Meteora 15. Cape Sounio & Temple of Poseidon 16. Peloponnese 17. Saronic Islands 18. Delphi Note: Destinations featured above are not listed by rank. Where to Stay in Athens The best places to stay are the areas surrounding Acropolis Hill, including Plaka, Syntagma, and Monastiraki. Many of Athens' top tourist spots are clustered within these districts & are easily reached by walking. Some areas of Thissio/Makriyanni, Koukaki, and Psiri that are conveniently located as well. Make sure to check if the property is located near the Acropolis or Monastiraki metro stations. Consider Omonia and Kolonaki/Lycabettus (Likavittos) if you want to get away from the main tourist districts & experience the more local side of Athens. Novotel Athens Omonia See discounts Athinais Hotel Kolonaki See discounts Hotel Grande Bretagne Splurge / Syntagma See discounts InnAthens Mid-Range / Syntagma See discounts Hotel Lozenge Mid-Range / Syntagma Metro / Kolonaki See discounts Emporikon Athens Mid-Range / Monastiraki See discounts Concierge Athens Budget / Monastiraki See discounts Athens Studios Budget Backpacker / Acropolis Metro / Koukaki See discounts Bedbox Hostel Budget Backpacker / Monastiraki See discounts Athens Backpackers Budget Backpacker / Acropolis Metro / Koukaki See discounts Where to book Click below & search recommended Athens hotels/hostels/home rentals within your budget. Remember to set your min/max price, travel dates, and sort by review ratings. I often book online with these trusted booking sites below for rock-bottom prices & convenient bookings. AgodaBooking.com Book sooner rather than later if you already have your dates set. 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