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 Lonely Planet’s Pocket Athens: 

• 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.

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Pocket Athens, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Athens with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city. 

Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet’s Greece guide for a comprehensive look at all that the country has to offer.