Athens Things to Do

This is an extremely popular bar and is located inside an old restored house from 1902. It stands out for its psychadelic, airy decor - it looks as though it could be put to equally good use as an art gallery. The walls have be... more

Designed by British architect Richard Rees, and built on the site of an old sports complex, the Olympic Tennis Centre is a dramatic, circular shaped open dome, that almost looks like a flying saucer. The centre has sixteen full... more

The Bernier-Eliades gallery is devoted to promoting contemporary art in Greece. It was founded in 1977 and features contemporary artists whose work is frequently provocative, including Tony Oursler, Nikos Navridis, and British... more

Those with a limited amount of time should opt for this escorted tour to explore the city's numerous sights. A licensed tour guide will provide you with a wealth of knowledge on the city's past and present. You will drive past... more

The Neon occupies the ground floor of what used to be one of the city's oldest hotels. The interior of this 19th-century building has been renovated and transformed into an appealing cafeteria overlooking the busiest square in... more

Balthazar is a neoclassical bar and has an impressive interior and an even more attractive courtyard. The menu includes traditional; Greek items and stuff like double-cooked lamb, grouper with risotto, and octopus flavored with... more

This large beach club—operated by the Greek National Tourism Organisation (EOT)—draws even larger crowds on summer weekends. Sometimes it seems as if the whole city has dropped by for a swim on this fine sand beach surrounded b... more

Built on the site of the former Ellinikon International Airport, the Olympic Helliniko Complex is made up of 5 different venues, one of which is the Fencing Hall. With seating for up to 5,000 the hall was proud to host the 2004... more

Aspro is one of the city's most sophisticated wine bars, offering a selection 120 excellent reds and whites from Greece and abroad. What's more, you can work your way through the wine card while listening to jazz and soul music... more

Nikaia Olympic Weightlifting Hall is regarded as the world's greatest weightlifting venue in the world. The stadium is equipped with a main gymnasium, additonal space for warming up as well as a hostel for athletes. This is t... more