--- title: "Athens" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Athens." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/athens" locale: "en" --- # Athens Primary place hint: Athens ## Breadcrumbs [Europe](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/europe) > [Greece](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/greece) > [Attica](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/attica) > [Athens](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/athens) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/athens) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Athens ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Athens with the best hotel views. - [Secretplaces](https://www.secretplaces.com/greece/attica/athens/best-boutique-hotels-holiday-homes) (secretplaces.com) Secretplaces is a curated accommodation site focused on small, stylish and authentic hotels and holiday stays. This page presents Athens boutique hotels, luxury hotels, B&Bs and holiday flats, with listed examples including Fresh Hotel, Hotel Periscope and Shila Athens. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/greece/athens) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a major travel-publishing brand offering professionally edited destination guides, travel articles, guidebooks, and trip-planning services. Their Athens guide is a well-rounded city resource, covering ancient sites such as the Acropolis and Agora alongside markets, beaches, attractions, and practical tips. - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/greece-travel-tips/athens/) (nomadicmatt.com) Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget-travel advice site focused on cheaper, longer travel, destination guides, accommodation, insurance, and trip planning. Their Athens budget travel guide is helpful for cost-conscious visitors, bringing together things to do, costs, ways to save, accommodation, and planning basics. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/athens/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with practical comparison tools and structured trip-planning support. Their Athens guide gives planners a broad view of the city, from the Acropolis, Plaka, and the ancient agora to markets, galleries, nightlife, and cuisine. - [Earth Trekkers](https://www.earthtrekkers.com/2-days-in-athens-itinerary/) (earthtrekkers.com) Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site focused on detailed destination guides, itineraries, hikes, road trips, and trip planning. Their two-day Athens itinerary is a strong short-trip plan, balancing ancient Greek and Roman ruins, the Acropolis, museums, and rooftop views. - [Going Awesome Places](https://goingawesomeplaces.com/2-days-in-athens-itinerary/) (goingawesomeplaces.com) Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel brand built around detailed travel guides and practical trip-planning advice. Their two-day Athens itinerary is practical for a compact visit, organizing what to see, do, eat, and where to stay into a clear plan. - [Goats On The Road](https://www.goatsontheroad.com/things-to-do-in-athens/) (goatsontheroad.com) Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle resource covering destinations, remote work, and long-term travel. Their Athens things-to-do guide offers a useful activity mix, pairing history-focused sights with food experiences, rooftop bars, and Greek cooking. - [Expert Vagabond](https://expertvagabond.com/athens-things-to-do/) (expertvagabond.com) Expert Vagabond is an adventure travel and digital nomad blog covering destinations, photography, budget travel, and outdoor experiences. Their Athens guide is a helpful overview of the city’s architecture, history, food, and key visitor attractions for travelers planning what to do. - [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/where-to-stay-in-athens/) (theplanetd.com) The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal adventure stories. Their Athens accommodation guide offers practical neighborhood and budget guidance, making it useful for choosing where to stay with local context in mind. - [Wanderlust Chloe](https://www.wanderlustchloe.com/weekend-in-athens/) (wanderlustchloe.com) Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog focused on destination inspiration, food, adventure, hotels, family travel, and polished guides. Her weekend in Athens guide gives short-trip visitors a well-rounded mix of history, street art, rooftop bars, and restaurants. - [Y Travel Blog](https://www.ytravelblog.com/best-things-to-do-in-athens/) (ytravelblog.com) Y Travel Blog is a practical travel site covering destination guides, family travel, travel advice, and trip inspiration. Their 48-hour Athens itinerary is a practical resource for fitting iconic attractions, things to do, and travel tips into a short visit. - [The Poor Traveler](https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2019/09/athens-things-to-do/) (thepoortraveler.net) The Poor Traveler is a budget-travel and itinerary site focused on practical logistics, sample itineraries, and value-conscious planning. Their list of 15 things to do in Athens gives budget-minded travelers a straightforward attraction-focused starting point for planning. - [Nomad is Beautiful](https://nomadisbeautiful.com/travel-blogs/where-to-stay-in-athens/) (nomadisbeautiful.com) Nomad is Beautiful is a digital nomad and travel site focused on long-term travel, work, and practical travel resources. Their Athens neighborhood guide is helpful for comparing where to stay while also seeing what each area offers visitors nearby. - [Travel Dudes](https://traveldudes.com/food-markets-in-athens/) (traveldudes.com) Travel Dudes is a traveler-community guide site publishing destination articles, practical travel tips, food coverage, and contributor-led recommendations. Their Athens food markets article is a strong fit for travelers interested in Greek flavors, market browsing, and culinary experiences around the city. - [Our Escape Clause](https://www.ourescapeclause.com/athens-food-tour/) (ourescapeclause.com) Our Escape Clause is a travel blog publishing detailed, experience-driven itineraries and guides, especially for Europe, the USA, and road trips. Their Athens food tour article adds useful first-hand context on what to eat in Athens and how a guided tasting experience can shape a visit. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/day-trips-in-athens-greece/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, low-cost travel, gear, hostels, and long-term travel. Their guide to day trips from Athens is helpful for extending a Greece itinerary toward ancient ruins and seaside towns beyond the capital. ## Travel Videos - [Attaché](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVdAhVOsWgw) (youtube.com) Attaché is a YouTube travel channel hosted by Alex Hunter, presenting city guides through food, culture, history, and practical details. This strong Athens travel guide video combines practical details with context, covering transport, Greek food, safety tips, culture, and history. - [Jon Barr](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV82ZpC8pNc) (youtube.com) Jon Barr is a YouTube channel focused on food experiences in New York City and beyond, with some travel guide content. This Athens guide video is useful for food-leaning city planning, listing twelve local places and activities from markets and gardens to Anafiotika, Brettos, and a rooftop hotel location. - [Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiSP0wW8mRs) (youtube.com) Samuel and Audrey is a YouTube travel channel from Canadian media publishers sharing city guides, food tours, travel tips, and itineraries. This well-rounded Athens travel video covers fifteen things to do, eat, and see, including ancient ruins, Plaka, Monastiraki, Greek food, and Mount Lycabettus. - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxT3Ic8N0pM) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel from a British couple sharing vlogs, advice, tips, and destination guides. This concise Athens guide video is helpful for trip planning, covering when to visit, how to get there and around, typical prices, budgeting tips, and things to see. - [CJ Explores](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_RUy6Mo-Yc) (youtube.com) CJ Explores is a YouTube travel channel by Charlotte and Cory sharing travel guides, adventures, and destination-focused videos. This Athens itinerary video gives a full 24-hour route through the city, including the Acropolis, Areopagus Hill, the Parthenon, brunch, Monastiraki Flea Market, Hadrian's Gate, and the Temple of Zeus. - [AlexTravels](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQnGb4B2kuI) (youtube.com) AlexTravels is a YouTube travel channel by Alex, focused on cinematic travel vlogs, guides, Europe travel, and city tips. This Athens travel guide video highlights a good mix of favorite sights, including Lycabettus Hill, the Acropolis, Panathenaic Stadium, Ancient Agora, and Anafiotika. - [Adventures of Matt and Nat](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtndFAhNKsk) (youtube.com) Adventures of Matt and Nat is a YouTube travel channel from Matt and Nat, a part-time travel couple based in Nashville. This one-day Athens itinerary video is useful for seeing how major stops fit together, from the Acropolis, Plaka, and Anafiotika to Greek coffee, Changing of the Guard, local food, and Mount Lycabettus views. - [Away Together w/ Nik and Allie](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl0JwJrC8ho) (youtube.com) Away Together w/ Nik and Allie is a YouTube travel channel focused on DIY travel planning, affordability, travel tips, hacks, and vlogs. This Athens walking tour vlog offers a good on-the-ground route through the Authentic Athens Marathon, Acropolis, Temple of Athena, gyros, Hadrian's Arch, and Ancient Agora. - [Wolters World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVnViMapq5o) (youtube.com) Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel offering firsthand advice on destinations, culture, planning, budgeting, safety, and traveler expectations. This brief Athens video gives a helpful overview of top sites and things to see when visiting Athens, Greece. - [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbl9rWUu-7U) (youtube.com) Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, featuring regular travel videos, practical information, tips, and adventure content. This Athens walking video follows a clear route through backstreets toward the historic Acropolis and Parthenon, making it useful for a street-level sense of the city. - [The Endless Adventure](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dlej9H8IMk) (youtube.com) The Endless Adventure is a YouTube travel channel from Eric and Allison, a travel couple sharing destination and food-focused videos. This Athens guide video focuses on three strong viewpoint locations, highlighting Lycabettus Hill, Philopappos Monument, and A for Athens. - [The New Travel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGVg66jcnXA) (youtube.com) The New Travel is a YouTube travel channel focused on meaningful stories from around the world and conversations with real people. This Athens video adds a helpful resident-perspective angle by asking people what they love and hate about living in the city rather than following a standard sightseeing guide format. - [denniscallan](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXrmEPj89kw) (youtube.com) denniscallan is a YouTube travel channel featuring educational travel videos about Europe, South America, the United States, and Asia. This Athens travel video gives a simple bus-tour view of the city and a visit to the Acropolis for a look at the Parthenon.