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The best things to do in Athens
Athens has it all. And we’ve always known it, but it seems more and more people are clocking onto...
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Restaurants
The best restaurants in Athens, picked by a local Greek
Living in a country that has been praised over the centuries for its culture and gastronomy, food has...
Things to do
I moved to Athens for the winter – here’s why it’s actually the best time to visit
Some personal lore: I was lucky enough to live in the Mediterranean for a good chunk of my twenties. It...
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The Acropolis of Athens for first-timers: the ultimate guide
Acropolis (‘the edge of the city’), the greatest masterpiece of ancient Greek Classical art,...
Hotels
Where to stay in Athens: an insider’s guide to the city’s best neighbourhoods in 2025
One of the many charms of Greece’s sprawling Acropolis-topped capital city is its diversity. Like...
Hotels
The 14 best hotels in Athens, picked by a local travel expert
Being one of the oldest cities in the world comes with a huge responsibility and Athens definitely lives...
Museums
7 must-see museums in Athens
Continuously inhabited since 3000 bC, there is no doubt that Athens has a long and fascinating history....
Things to do
The 9 best beaches in Athens
Athens – the cradle of Western civilisation, home of the Sacred Rock, famed for its monuments, a...
Travel
A weekend in Athens: The ultimate itinerary
You need at least a week to explore the Greek islands, but a weekend in Athens can feel just right....
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What to do in Kypseli, one of Athens's coolest neighbourhoods
What's the deal with Kypseli?
Here at Time Out, we really love cool neighbourhoods. We love them...
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Why Athens is the world’s greatest city for open-air cinema
In Athens, it’s easy to tell when summer is on its way. The weather gets nicer, the nights are...
Travel
The best alternative culture in Athens
Make your way along the narrow streets of downtown Athens and, soon, the multiple hazards – stray...
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