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View of a narrow street in the Plaka District in Athens.

Oct 5, 20269 min read

Where to Stay in Athens

Young people sit at cafe tables in a narrow city street. Lush foliage provides a canopy, while a wall is covered in brightly colored graffiti.

Jun 24, 20266 min read

11 of the Best Things to Eat and Drink in Athens

Vouliagmeni Beach in Athens. Getty Images

May 29, 20268 min read

10 Best Beaches in Athens

People sit on low rocks or walk along a concrete pathway looking toward a ruin with columns on a sunny day.

May 1, 20269 min read

Lonely Planet’s Guide to Overtourism in Athens

An aerial view of the Acropolis and greater Athens. TTstudio/Shutterstock

Jan 16, 202614 min read

16 Best Things to Do in Athens, from Culture to Beaches

Colorful towels hang on the line outside a white building on a narrow cobblestone walkway in the Cyclades, Greece; the sea is visible at the end of the alley.

Jan 15, 202615 min read

6 Best Greece Itineraries: Top Ways to See the Greek Islands and Mainland

Here's everything you need to know about visiting the Acropolis of Athens. George Pachantouris/Getty Images

Jan 6, 202610 min read

A Guide to the Acropolis of Athens

Nafplio in Greece. Olga Kot Photo/Shutterstock

Dec 14, 20258 min read

9 Best Day Trips From Athens

Shrine of the Muses, Athens, Greece - May 2025.

Nov 27, 20259 min read

The Best Time to Visit Athens

Nov 11, 20258 min read

A Guide to Athens

People at a semi-shaded outdoor cafe with ruins on a hillside in the distance on a sunny day.

Aug 30, 20255 min read

The 10 Best Museums in Athens

An overcast blue sky above the Shrine of the Muses, Athens

Jun 4, 20256 min read

The Ultimate Weekend in Athens

The decor of Galaxy bar in Athens has remained unchanged for decades © Austin Bush

Feb 2, 20248 min read

A Total Trip: 5 Food-Focused Days in Athens for Around €400

The Parthenon Temple at the Acropolis, trialling the number of visitors permitted on site © Louisa Gouliamaki/AFP via Getty Images

Sep 7, 20235 min read

The Acropolis in Greece Takes Bold Step, Imposing Visitor Limits to Protect Ancient Site

View of Acropolis of Athens with Parthenon and Erechtheion from Filopappou hill. Herodium, Lycabettus and Acropolis of Athens view from Filopappou hill a summer sunny day, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-07-14T15:28:44.000Z, User: rhylton_redventures, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Lonely Planet, client: wip, other: Rhianydd Hylton

Feb 25, 20237 min read

How to Get Around Athens: From Athena to Zeus

Exploring the ancient world and vibrant neighborhoods of Athens doesn’t have to cost the earth © cge2010 / Shutterstock

Jan 4, 20238 min read

How to Explore Athens for Free

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Jun 15, 20226 min read

Archaeological Athens: Walking Through the City’s History

A large chandelier is covered in fake snow flakes that also hang from the ceilings at Noel Bar in Athens

Feb 26, 20225 min read

Nightlife Highlights of Athens, from Rooftop Bars to Jazz Clubs

Atop the Acropolis ancient hill with Parthenon temple in background, tourists shelter from the sun under a tree

Feb 26, 20224 min read

How to Explore Athens with Kids

A green public park in Athens, Greece

Sep 27, 20215 min read

Green Is the Word: The Best Parks in Athens

The Acropolis in Athens, Greece

Dec 11, 20202 min read

How the Acropolis Is Becoming More Accessible

The Acropolis in Athens, Greece

May 20, 20202 min read

The Acropolis Is Open to Visitors After Being Closed for Two Months

The Acropolis can be seen all over Athens © Matteo Colombo/Getty Images

May 15, 20202 min read

Acropolis View to Be Restored After Hotel Ordered to Demolish Top Floors

The flea market in Monastiraki in Athens, Greece

Mar 27, 20204 min read

The Best Shops You Can Only Find in Athens

Many of the restaurants on Kallidis' list have been open since the 1960s, spending decades perfecting their repertoires and earning loyal followings © Vassilis Kallidis / Lonely Planet

Jan 14, 20205 min read

Where to Eat in Athens, According to Greece’s Most Famous Chef

The Porch of the Caryatids on the Acropolis’ Erechtheion. JeniFoto / Shutterstock

Jan 2, 20206 min read

First Time Greece: Top 10 Experiences

The Acropolis of Athens, Greece, crowned by the columns of the Parthenon temple, on top of a hill during a summer sunset.

Aug 31, 20195 min read

Uncovering Athens' Best-Kept Secrets

The lit-up structure of the Parthenon at night, with the moon in the background.

Feb 26, 20195 min read

How to Spend a Perfect Day in Athens

View of Athens from Mt Lycabettus

Jun 21, 20176 min read

How to Live like a Local in Athens

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