Athens event weekends: what to do between sessions
The Acropolis above a city of tavernas and rooftop bars, with beaches and islands an hour away.
Events we cover in Athens
Arriving
Athens airport (ATH) has metro line 3 to Syntagma in 40 minutes; taxis are a flat 40 to 55 euros.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Omonia and Psyrri | Cheaper with nightlife. |
| Mid-range | Plaka and Koukaki | Under the Acropolis. |
| Splurge | Syntagma | Grand Bretagne and rooftops. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: City Circus Athens
- Mid-range: Herodion Hotel
- Splurge: Hotel Grande Bretagne
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Acropolis Museum.
- Beaches at Glyfada.
Rainy-day backups
- National Archaeological Museum.
- Acropolis Museum.
Free things to do
- Changing of the guard at Syntagma.
- Philopappos hill.
Getting around
- Three metro lines and trams to the coast.