
Greece
Athens: when to go, how much to budget
A compact archaeological centre, and a starting point for the islands from Piraeus.
- The Acropolis
- The Plaka and Psiri districts
- The Acropolis Museum
At a glance
- Currency
- EUR
- For €1
- 1 EUR
- Price level
- 60% of the US level
- Language
- grec
- Time zone
- Europe/Athens
- From Paris
- ATH · 3 h 06 flight
Athens in a few lines
Athènes est la plus grande ville et la capitale de la Grèce. En 2011, elle compte 664 046 habitants intra-muros sur une superficie de 39 km2. Son aire urbaine, le Grand Athènes, qui comprend notamment le port du Pirée, en compte plus de 4 millions. Berceau de la civilisation occidentale et dotée d'un riche passé, la ville est aujourd'hui le cœur politique, économique et culturel de la République hellénique, dont elle accueille la plupart des institutions, comme le Parlement, la Cour de cassation et le siège du Gouvernement.
When to go
Measured recordsOver the last three full years, the mildest months are March, May, October — highs between 18 and 25 °C, and few rainy days.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14 °C | 7 °C | 57 mm | 5 |
| February | 13 °C | 6 °C | 45 mm | 7 |
| March | 18 °C | 9 °C | 44 mm | 6 |
| April | 21 °C | 12 °C | 49 mm | 9 |
| May | 25 °C | 16 °C | 51 mm | 8 |
| June | 32 °C | 22 °C | 25 mm | 4 |
| July | 36 °C | 25 °C |
Public holidays in 2026
OfficialMuseums and public offices often close on these days, and transport is busy.
- 1 January 2026Πρωτοχρονιά
- 6 January 2026Θεοφάνεια
- 23 February 2026Καθαρά Δευτέρα
- 25 March 2026Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου
- 25 March 2026Εικοστή Πέμπτη Μαρτίου
- 10 April 2026Μεγάλη Παρασκευή
- 12 April 2026Κυριακή του Πάσχα
- 13 April 2026Δευτέρα του Πάσχα
- 1 May 2026Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά
- 31 May 2026Πεντηκοστή
- 1 June 2026Δευτέρα Πεντηκοστής
- 15 August 2026Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου
- 28 October 2026Το Όχι
- 25 December 2026Χριστούγεννα
- 26 December 2026Σύναξις Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου Μαρίας
Formalities and practicalities
Entry requirements unavailable.
For guidance only. Entry requirements also depend on the purpose and length of the stay, passport validity and sometimes the transit country — none of which this table knows. Before buying a ticket, check the official advice page of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, which alone is authoritative.
- Power sockets
- Europlug, Schuko
- Voltage
- 230 V
- Dialling code
- +30
Top 20 to see
MeasuredThe 20 most-read places on Wikipedia over the last sixty days, among those you can visit within a few kilometres of the centre.
- 1Parthénonancien temple de l'Acropole d'Athènes, Grèce · 13,484 views
- 2Stade panathénaïquestade antique d’Athènes, Grèce · 3,523 views
- 3Temple d'Athéna Nikètemple érigé au Ve siècle av. J.-C. sur l'Acropole d'Athènes, en l'honneur de la déesse de la victoire, Athéna · 2,417 views
- 4Agora d'Athènesplace principale de la ville d'Athènes antique · 2,068 views
- 5Héphaïstéion
What to see
VerifiableEvery place has a Wikipedia page, so its existence can be checked.
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- monument
- religious
- museum
- neighbourhood
- nature
- culture
Getting around
MappedLines actually mapped within 7 km, read from OpenStreetMap. For timetables and fares, the operator’s website is the reference.
- Metro3 lines
- Μετρό Αθήνας
- Tram2 lines
- Τραμ Αθήνας
- Urban and regional trains3 lines
- Προαστιακός Αθήνας
- Funiculars2 lines
- Τελεφερίκ Λυκαβηττού
- Buses170 lines
- ΟΑΣΑ · ΟΣΥ · Δημοτική Συγκοινωνία Νέας Σμύρνης
- Bike share21 stations
- Amco.gr · Suncycling Athens
Where to eat
Customer reviewsRestaurants rated by their customers on Google Maps: at least 4/5 and 30 reviews. Check opening hours and certification on the listing before you go.
Top rated
- Alysso Restaurant4.9/5
Restaurant · 1,453 reviews · Website ↗
Small plates restaurant · 847 reviews
- Yard restaurant4.8/5
Restaurant · 5,530 reviews · Website ↗
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