The Best Restaurants in Athens Greece: Your Insider’s Guide for 2023

Looking for the best Athens restaurants? You’ve come to the right place! Greek food is as much of a highlight of a trip to Greece as seeing the magnificent Parthenon or wandering through the narrow streets of Plaka. The Greek capital has a little something for every type of foodie. Although it may not seem … Read more

How to Get from Athens Airport to the Acropolis: 2023 Guide

Getting from Athens Airport to the Acropolis is easy. You can do the journey in less than an hour and you have a couple of different transport options available to you for making the journey. There is a distance of just 27km between downtown Athens and the Acropolis and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). … Read more

Is Athens Safe to Visit? A Local’s 2023 Guide

Is Athens safe to visit in 2023 and beyond? The short answer is that yes, the Greek capital is a very safe place to visit provided that you use the same common sense precautions you would use when visiting any other major city.  It’s true that Athens looks a little grittier than a lot of … Read more

Anafiotika Athens: Your 2023 Guide to Athens’ Hidden District

Anafiotika Athens is a charming little residential neighbourhood that sits on the slopes of Acropolis Hill in Athens, Greece. It is a highlight of any trip to the Greek capital and offers some of the best panoramas and sunset views in town and yet, most tourists are not even aware of its existence. Anafiotika Athens … Read more

29 Best Rooftop Bars in Athens 2023: Written by an Athens Local

Rooftop bars in Athens can be the perfect way to spend an evening in the Greek capital. With a delicious cocktail or an ice-cold Greek beer in hand, you can enjoy unparalleled views of downtown Athens and ancient sites such as the Acropolis, Filoppapou, and Lycabettus Hill as they are illuminated by thousands of twinkling … Read more

How to Spend 2 Days in Athens Greece: A Local’s Guide

2 days in Athens is a nice amount of time to dedicate to your first trip to the Greek capital. While it isn’t enough to go super in-depth, it is plenty of time to visit the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora, and other major historical sites and attractions, as well as some of the lesser-known highlights … Read more