6-Day Greece City Break in Athens

Your exciting city break begins as soon as you arrive in the beautiful city of Athens. You’ll stay in Athens for 5 nights.

You’ll choose between some of the best hotels and places to stay, all conveniently located in downtown Athens.

To feel pampered during your visit, you can stay at a hotel like Boss Boutique Athens. This 5-star luxury hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,533 previous guests.

A popular 4-star hotel promising a comfortable stay at an excellent location is Athenaeum Smart Hotel. This hotel has been praised by 757 previous guests in reviews, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

For the budget-conscious traveler, a fantastic hotel with cheap deals is the 3-star Minoa. This popular hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,925 guests.

If these hotels are unavailable for your city break in Athens, we will help you find the best alternatives for your stay.

Athens has plenty of sights, monuments, and places of interest to explore. Luckily, you have plenty of time to do so for the next 6 days. Choose an early flight to get started with your sightseeing in Athens right away.

An attraction we recommend you check out today is Mount Lycabettus. This spectacular travel destination and mountain has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,934 travelers.

When you're ready to head out for dinner, an excellent restaurant you may want to try is Karamanlidika. This restaurant has an impressive average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,838 customers and is sure to satisfy your hunger after a long day of exploring.

Another acclaimed restaurant in the city of Athens is Atitamos. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,348 customers, guests often have an outstanding experience at this restaurant.

Yet another popular place to eat, often recommended by locals, is Couleur Locale. With an average rating of 4.5 of 5 stars among 7,817 customers, you may want to take a closer look at this restaurant's menu.

Athens is also home to several great bars, for every travel budget.

One of the best bars in the city is 360 Cocktail bar. This claim is supported by 7,580 customers who have rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Another great bar in Athens is Upupa Epops - The bar. If you ask the 5,915 customers who have rated it an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars, Upupa Epops - The bar is the perfect place for a drink or two.

This is the time to raise a toast for the beginning of your incredible 6-day vacation in Athens!

Wake up to day 2 of your exciting city break in Central Athens. Here's how you can make the most out of today!

One of the top places you can visit in Central Athens today is the incredible Theatre of Dionysus. This attraction is a greek theatre and place of interest, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,195 visitors.

Another attraction travelers from all over the world add to their itinerary every year is Syntagma Square. Syntagma Square is a popular square and travel destination with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,163 visitors. Today you can visit this magnificent square in Central Athens too.

For the full Central Athens experience, visit the incredible National Garden of Athens park. This one-of-a-kind attraction is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 33,049 visitors.

Benaki Museum is another stop you’re going to want to spend some time at. This art museum is a top destination among visitors in Central Athens. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,164 visitors, it’s one you’re likely to enjoy. Around 41,852 people visit Benaki Museum every year.

If you’re up for seeing an outstanding museum, then consider Byzantine & Christian Museum. Byzantine & Christian Museum is a museum and popular attraction in Central Athens. More than 3,768 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Discover all of the top-rated activities you can do on this day in Central Athens below.

After or in between exploring Central Athens, treat yourself to a delicious meal at a nice restaurant in the city.

An excellent option is Maiandros restaurant, which is a popular restaurant with an exciting menu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,357 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant to consider is Ama Lachei. This restaurant is popular with locals as well as travelers and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,018 customers.

A favorite place to eat among many who have visited Central Athens is Efcharis restaurant. This irresistible restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,655 customers.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, a popular bar you can go to is The Clumsies. This place has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,694 customers.

To enjoy a great atmosphere, continue your evening at Kuko's The Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,785 customers.

Juan Rodriguez Bar •Compañia de Bebida is another great place where you can celebrate after a long, fun day in Central Athens city. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,926 customers.

Get some rest at your hotel in preparation for another wonderful day in Central Athens to come!

On day 3 of your fun city break in Central Athens, you’ll experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city. You now have 3 nights left in Central Athens.

Start this beautiful day with a visit to a top-rated ancient greek temple and attraction in Central Athens, the Temple of Olympian Zeus. About 23,233 visitors have rated this attraction an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

The popular Hadrian's Arch is another top sight in Central Athens that locals and travelers often enjoy spending time at. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest, rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,420 visitors.

Acropolis Museum is a spectacular archaeological museum and highlight on travelers’ itineraries in Central Athens.

As the day moves along, be sure to make time to drop by the magnificent Odeon of Herodes Atticus. Around 12,453 visitors have rated this attraction and odeon an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Make your way to the fantastic Philopappos Hill, perhaps the most famous park in Central Athens. This attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 16,693 travelers.

Central Athens has something for every interest and travel budget.

Exploring Central Athens's best attractions and hidden gems can make you quickly lose track of time. Make sure to grab something to eat and use this opportunity to learn more about Central Athens's food culture.

Tavern Klimataria (est.1927) is one of the most popular restaurants in Central Athens. Most people can find something that fits their taste from Tavern Klimataria (est.1927)’s excellent menu. Approximately 3,650 customers have rated this popular restaurant an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

If you’re in the mood for something different, check out Rosalia. This Central Athens-based restaurant is one of locals’ favorites and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,226 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant that serves a menu of appetizing food and drinks is Kuzina. This popular restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,585 customers.

If you’re up for getting a drink, consider going to Brettos. Around 2,481 customers have given this incredible bar an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Locals of Central Athens also enjoy the cocktails at Ippopotamos. This place is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,396 customers and is one of the best you can experience in the city.

Another top-rated alternative for a celebratory drink is Mayros Gatos. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,357 customers.

Raise a toast and enjoy celebrating another amazing day in Central Athens, Greece.

Wake up to day 4 of your exciting city break in Central Athens. Here's how you can make the most out of today!

One of the top places you can visit in Central Athens today is the incredible National Archaeological Museum of Athens. This attraction is a national museum and place of interest, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 24,923 visitors. Around 594,219 travelers visit this attraction every year.

Another attraction travelers from all over the world add to their itinerary every year is Monastiraki Square 6. Monastiraki Square 6 is a popular rescue excavation and travel destination with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 12,421 visitors. Today you can visit this magnificent rescue excavation in Central Athens too.

For the full Central Athens experience, visit the incredible Areopagus Hill must-see tourist destination. This one-of-a-kind attraction is rated at an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,239 visitors.

Acropolis of Athens is another stop you’re going to want to spend some time at. This acropolis is a top destination among visitors in Central Athens. Rated at an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 108,369 visitors, it’s one you’re likely to enjoy. Around 1,807,580 people visit Acropolis of Athens every year.

If you’re up for seeing an outstanding ancient greek temple, then consider Parthenon. Parthenon is an ancient greek temple and popular attraction in Central Athens. More than 65,860 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Discover all of the top-rated activities you can do on this day in Central Athens below.

After or in between exploring Central Athens, treat yourself to a delicious meal at a nice restaurant in the city.

An excellent option is LIONDI Traditional Greek Restaurant, which is a popular restaurant with an exciting menu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,159 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant to consider is Arcadia Restaurant. This restaurant is popular with locals as well as travelers and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,812 customers.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, a popular bar you can go to is Tiki Bar Athens. This place has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,829 customers.

To enjoy a great atmosphere, continue your evening at Zampano. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,675 customers.

Buena Vista Social Bar is another great place where you can celebrate after a long, fun day in Central Athens city. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,552 customers.

Get some rest at your hotel in preparation for another wonderful day in Central Athens to come!

On day 5 of your fun city break in Central Athens, you’ll experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city. You now have 1 night left in Central Athens.

Start this beautiful day with a visit to a top-rated square and attraction in Central Athens, the Roman Agora. About 11,758 visitors have rated this attraction an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

The popular Hadrian's Library is another top sight in Central Athens that locals and travelers often enjoy spending time at. This attraction is a building, rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,540 visitors.

Ancient Agora of Athens is a spectacular archaeological site and highlight on travelers’ itineraries in Central Athens.

As the day moves along, be sure to make time to drop by the magnificent Temple of Hephaestus. Around 6,298 visitors have rated this attraction and ancient greek temple an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Make your way to the fantastic Technopolis City of Athens, perhaps the most famous museum in Central Athens. This attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 13,962 travelers.

Central Athens has something for every interest and travel budget.

Exploring Central Athens's best attractions and hidden gems can make you quickly lose track of time. Make sure to grab something to eat and use this opportunity to learn more about Central Athens's food culture.

Zampano is one of the most popular restaurants in Central Athens. Most people can find something that fits their taste from Zampano’s excellent menu. Approximately 1,675 customers have rated this popular restaurant an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

If you’re in the mood for something different, check out Buena Vista Social Bar. This Central Athens-based restaurant is one of locals’ favorites and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,552 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant that serves a menu of appetizing food and drinks is Barley Cargo. This popular restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,676 customers.

If you’re up for getting a drink, consider going to SYN AThINA. Around 1,574 customers have given this incredible bar an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Locals of Central Athens also enjoy the cocktails at Drachmi. This place is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,611 customers and is one of the best you can experience in the city.

Raise a toast and enjoy celebrating another amazing day in Central Athens, Greece.

Your city break in Athens is coming to an end and it’s soon time to say goodbye to the city.

Depending on how much time you have on your departure day, this is your chance to catch one last glimpse of the beautiful city of Athens. We recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

If you can catch a later flight, we recommend visiting some of the attractions you may not yet have had the time to explore.

Kerameikos neighborhood is a fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Athens. This neighborhood and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 4,125 visitors.

You’ll then say farewell to Athens and begin your journey home, now filled with unforgettable experiences, memories, and photos from Greece!