Where to stay

The old town under the north slope of the Acropolis: car-free lanes, neoclassical houses and tavernas. Charming and central, busy by day.

A lived-in, leafy quarter just south of the Acropolis Museum, with cafés, bakeries and good-value apartments.

The main square by Parliament, with big hotels, the airport metro and the National Garden next door. The most practical base.

Elegant streets on the slopes of Lycabettus, with boutiques, museums and smart cafés. Quieter at night.

Flea-market streets, rooftop views and late-night energy. Lively and central; light sleepers should ask for a back room.

A pedestrian promenade facing the Acropolis and the Ancient Agora. Calm, scenic and good for evening walks.

Glyfada and Vouliagmeni on the coast: beach hotels and sea views, about 30–45 minutes from the centre.