Athens
Signs of the times: Why Athens is not all about the ancients
Youthful and vibrant, the new Athens is an open-air museum of street art.
- by Lee Tulloch
Opinion
Opinion
Failing to do my research, I headed to a city with no hotel rooms available
Recently, I found myself about to arrive in a major European city without any clue where I was going to stay.
- by Lee Tulloch
Port guide: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Hot, crowded, chaotic Athens might well drive you mad, but you can’t beat 3400 years of recorded history and a civilisation that has influenced the world.
- by Brian Johnston
Greece’s main airport is cramped, overcrowded and devoid of any graces
Considering Athens airport processes 25 million passengers annually, it’s efficient enough. Just don’t linger if you don’t have to.
- by Brian Johnston
Beyond tourist traps and ruins: Athens’ coolest neighbourhoods
It pays to stray from the most well-worn paths in this exciting cultural city.
- by Steve McKenna
Six of the best rooftop bars in Athens
No matter what happens in Athens, it’s really all about the Acropolis. And a rooftop bar – ideally at sunset – is where you see it at its magical best.
- by Margaret Barca
North of Athens' touristy Plaka, a vibrant neighbourhood offers local flavour
Rocky fiscal times haven't dulled the party vibe in Athens' buzzing backstreets.
- by Steve McKenna
Ergon House, Athens: City-centre hotel offers boutique stay in a modern-day agora
Ergon House has blossomed into that rarest of things you will find in Athens
- by Rob McFarland
Athens, Greece: Best places to eat - chef George Economidis' picks
Chef George Economidis knows where to get good traditional Greek cuisine, just like yia yia would make it.
- by Julietta Jameson
Travel guide and things to do in Athens, Greece: Three-minute guide
There's a surprise around every corner in this ancient city with a very modern vibe.
- by David Whitley
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