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Unmissable things to do in Athens, according to a local (updated 2025)
Summer 2025: Athens is open for business, in all her glory. Hear the sea calling you to...
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The 14 best restaurants in Athens
You’ll find, expectedly, a fair few tourist traps in Athens if you look in the wrong places. But...
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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...
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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...
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7 must-see museums in Athens
Continuously inhabited since 3000 bC, there is no doubt that Athens has a long and fascinating history....
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The 9 best beaches in Athens
Athens – the cradle of Western civilisation, home of the Sacred Rock, famed for its monuments, a...
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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
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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...
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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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