Begin your Athens city break with a dramatic view from the iconic hilltop
Acropolis, Athens' birthplace, crowned by the Parthenon, the
fifth-century BC temple. Explore the rustic tavernas of the quaint Plaka district
below the Acropolis, and late-night bars of the Psirri area on your city break in
Athens. Complete your city break with shopping at Athens' bustling
Monastiraki market.
Dining and unwinding on Athens city breaks
Spend romantic nights on your Athens city break in the old-fashioned tavernas of
Plaka, a popular district filled with Neoclassical mansions. Or head to
hip Gazi district to sample modern Greek cuisine. For a selection of
international flavours, try upmarket Kolonaki for everything from Greek to
sushi on your Athens city break. But for a quick food break Athens-style, grab some
souvlaki - charcoal-grilled meat in pitta bread - in the market area of
Monastiraki.
Special places to stay in Athens
Base yourself in the city centre for an Athens city break close to the main
attractions. You'll find small low-cost hotels in romantic Plaka,
Monastiraki and Psirri, all close to the Acropolis. Choose
the larger, purpose-built hotels in upmarket Kolonaki and gritty
Omonia for easy access to shopping and Athens' museums on your
city break. If you want to combine cultural sightseeing with seaside fun and
swimming, choose a luxurious beachside hotel in Glyfada or Vouliagmeni
on the Athens coast.
Things to do on Athens city breaks
First time in Athens on a city break? Don't miss the majestic ancient
temples of the Acropolis or the National Archaeological Museum, a
showcase of Greek civilisation. You'll have panoramic views across Athens
from Mount Lycavittos. And, if the city heat gets too much, take a break on
the sandy beaches of nearby Glyfada and Vouliagmeni on the coast near
Athens.
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