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Athens Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | January 2026
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Looking for things to do in Athens? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Athens, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Athens: FAQ
What's the most popular attractions in Athens?
Here are the best places to visit in Athens, including: Acropolis of Athens,The Parthenon,Temple of Olympian Zeus
How to get to Santorini from Athens?
After arriving in Athens, you can take a boat or plane to the Holy Island.
What is the most beautiful place in Athens?
Acropolis, museums under the Acropolis, food street near the Acropolis, the ruling ceremony of the Constitution Square, and some nearby ruins, etc.
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Popular Types of Attractions in Athens
Nature and wildlife | Beaches and shores | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Historical attractions | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Exhibitions & events | Outdoor activities | Mountain climbing | Cycling | Leisure activities | Camping and campsites | Spa/massage
Popular Attractions in Athens
Joyride | Hellenic Folklore Research Centre, Academy of Athens | Greek Gastronomy Museum | Athens National Garden | Hadrian's Library | St. Paul's Anglican Church | Tower of the Winds | ELEYThERH EKFRASH Theater | Noctua Brewery Athens | Aegean Paddlers | Asylum | Presidential Mansion | Sotira Lykodimou Church (Russian Church) | Philatelic and Postal Museum of Greece | Base of the Statue of Athena Promachos | Parko Rizari | Kimisi Theotokou | Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation | Stoa Nikoloudi | Piraeus Club Academy | Hill of the Pnyx | Museum of Cycladic Art | Agia Fotini Ilissos | Acropolis Museum | Agia Irini Church | German Evangelical Church | Athens City Museum | Hellenic Children’s Museum (HCM) | Goudi Metropolitan Park | Museum of Greek Scouting
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Popular Restaurants in Athens
Dinner in the Sky | A for Athens Cocktail Bar & Restaurant | Diporto | Kuzina Athens | O Thanasis | Tzitzikas & Mermigkas(SYNTAGMA) | GH Attikos Restaurant | The Greco's Project | GB Roof Garden | Lithos Tavern | Spondi Restaurant | Couleur Locale | Strofi Athenian Restaurant | Alexander The Great | To Kafeneio | Hytra Restaurant & Bar | NYX Rooftop Japanese Fusion Gastrobar | Atitamos | Fanis’ Karamanlidika | Cookoovaya | Tudor Hall | Electra Roof Garden | Sin Athina | Vezené Athens | Avissinia Cafe | Ciel Athens | East Pearl Chinese restaurant | Le Greche | ΤELEMACHOS ATHENS | Nolan
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