Athens travel guides

The best restaurants in Athens for 2026, from Kypseli's Bakalogatos to a Michelin-listed rooftop, organized by neighborhood, dish, and budget.

Plan around Athens weather, crowds, and prices with this season-by-season breakdown of the best time to visit Athens, updated for 2026.

Planning a trip to Greece? Discover how many days in Athens you need, with 1-day, 2-day, 3-day, and 4-plus day plans plus tips on cost and logistics.

Compare Ermou Street chains, Monastiraki antiques, and Kolonaki designers in this 2026 guide to shopping in Athens, plus hours, sales, and tax-free tips.

Where to stay in Athens in 2026: compare Plaka, Koukaki, Monastiraki, Kolonaki, and more neighborhoods for first visits, families, nightlife, and ferry days.

Kerameikos tickets run €10 full-price / €5 reduced in 2026, with the site open as late as 7 p.m. in summer. Get current prices, seasonal hours, free-admission dates, and how long to plan.

Monastiraki Square itself is free and always open — but Hadrian's Library right on the square isn't. 2026 prices for Hadrian's Library (€6 summer / €3 winter), the Tzistarakis Mosque ceramics museum (€4-6), plus honest flea market hours.

Mount Lycabettus funicular tickets cost €10 one-way or €13 round-trip in 2026. Current opening hours, the best time to go for sunset without the queue, and how the free hiking trail compares.

The National Archaeological Museum Athens moved to a flat €20 ticket on January 1, 2026 — no more summer/winter split. Here's who qualifies for €10 reduced or free entry, the real seasonal opening hours, and how long to actually budget.

Philopappos Hill is free to visit and open 24 hours a day in 2026 — no ticket, no gate, no closing time. Here's what's actually on the hill, when to go for the best light, how long to plan, and how to get there from the Acropolis.

Plaka itself is free and always open — but the ticketed sights inside it aren't. 2026 prices for the Roman Agora (€8), the Folk Instruments Museum (€5), and walking tours, plus honest hours.

Temple of Olympian Zeus tickets cost €6 (€3 reduced) in 2026, or €30/€15 on the combined ticket that also covers the Acropolis. Full 2026 opening hours by season, how long to plan, getting there, and the visit tips that keep it from being a rushed 10-minute stop.