Pocket Athens

Lonely Planet’s Pocket Athens is your guide to the city’s best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Go back in time at the Acropolis, marvel at the Temple of Olympian Zeus and hike the ancient Filopappou Hill; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Athens and make the most of your trip!

Inside:
✓ Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak
✓ Full-colour maps and travel photography throughout
✓ Highlights and itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests
✓ Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
✓ Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
✓ Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
✓ Convenient pull-out Athens map
✓ Over 21 colour neighbourhood maps
✓ User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time

Covers: Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Greek Parliament, Syntagma, Plaka, Keramikos, Gazi, Filopappou Hill, Thisio, Monastiraki, Psyrri, Exarhia, Kolonaki, Benaki Museum, and more.