Pocket Athens (Lonely Planet - 5th Edition)

Lonely Planet’s Pocket Athens is your guide to the city’s best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Experience the iconic Acropolis, philosophise at the Agora, savour the cuisine; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Athens and make the most of your trip! 

Inside Lonely Planet’s Pocket Athens: 

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

Highlightsand 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 infoat 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 (included in print version), plus 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