Acropolis and Parthenon
About
The ancient citadel above the city, crowned by the Parthenon, with views across Athens.
Good to know
- Go at opening to beat the heat and crowds
- Slippery marble: wear grippy shoes
Nearby while you’re here
Combine Acropolis and Parthenon with Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Areopagus Hill and Roman Agora and Tower of the Winds for a full day around Acropolis.
Eat and drink nearby
Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.
Sample hotels nearby
- Acropolis View Hotel (Plaka), about 300 m away. Sample listing.
- Monastiraki Loft Rooms (Monastiraki), about 500 m away. Sample listing.
- Kolonaki Garden Hotel (Kolonaki), about 1.7 km away. Sample listing.