Athens Pocket

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
• 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 (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