Where else but Athens could you expect to find one of the finest collections of ancient artifacts on the planet? The National Archaeological Museum delivers exactly that — an extraordinary assembly of Greek antiquity, laid out with clarity and care. The building itself is a neoclassical jewel, dignified without being pompous, and far more organized than its Roman counterparts, which often collapse into chaos carnivals of statues and signage. No, it’s not a shiny new complex like the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, but that’s part of its charm: history housed in history. The galleries flow logically, the curation is thoughtful, and the sheer range of objects makes it a place you could return to several times and still find something new. And then there’s the courtyard café — a delightful surprise. Where else can you sip a proper coffee or frappé surrounded not only by plants and trees, but also by archaeological fragments keeping you company like silent, well-aged friends? It’s an oasis, half café, half time machine, and one of the most civilised spots in the city. It has, in fact, a similar charm to the National Archaeological Museum of Malta in Valletta — only here, of course, everything is on a grander scale. Just as Greece is larger than Malta, so too is its national museum: equally enchanting, but magnified. In short: a museum that does what a museum should do — celebrate history without suffocating you in it. A must-see in Athens, not just for the artifacts, but for the sense of order, beauty, and calm it offers in the middle of the city.

We went on the first Saturday of the month, so it was free. There are many many treasure in the Museum. I have never seen such a glass display case in any museum, it's as if there is no glass wall there. It's an amazing collection, anyone who is even slightly interested in history or art will spend a lot of time here. I loved every minute of it. I can wholeheartedly recommend it.

For history lovers, this is a great collection of archaeological artifacts from different periods of Greek history. Make sure you book your tickets online; otherwise, you’ll be standing in a long line to get in. The museum has multiple levels, and it will take you about 2–3 hours to visit everything. You can take a break on the lower level, where there’s a wonderful cafeteria next to a beautiful terrace.

Here you can see some of the most incredible and important archeological finds in all history. As you walk in your greeted with the death mask of Agamemnon!! The Antikytheran Mechanism is here!! Frescoes from Akritiri!! Do I need to say more?!? This is a once in a lifetime experience.

Being an Arts major, so many things came to life for me in this building. Being able to see the fertility gods up close and seeing the different sizes was impressive. The wall frescos were mesmerizing. The amount of detail on the pots and drying pans.. incredible. The story telling in each piece is so unique and fascinating. Seeing the beautiful statues and being able to stand right next to the ionic columns… phenomenal. We love history and being here was the perfect fitting after having spent the day before at the Acropolis.

A must see when in Athens. One of the most important museums capturing early Western civilization. I do not think it is an accident that the Mycenaean gallery is the first one you see. It is my personal favorite. We should thank Heinrich Schliemann for his foresight and boldness in digging at Mycenae. Of course, you should see the classical Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman exhibits. One caveat: The museum is undergoing a large expansion, and galleries will be closed for construction. However, do not let this be a deterrent to visiting.

I went around 5pm and it was lovely. The art is outstanding, despite there being a few sections closed it was really interesting. I wish there was a bit more of a visible signage and suggested route to explore the art that didn’t just rely on downloading an app. The building is also very relaxing after the hustle and bustle of the city. The Myceanan part was a great surprise as well as the Cycladic one.

Overall a pleasant experience. Reception staff gave a brief overview of the museum when I pick up the ticket. Budget around 2-3hr for this small museum would be ideal, especially if you would like to enjoy a drink at the cute indoor cafe. Free wifi available for you to download the museum app on the spot. Bring your own headphones. They offer videos with sign language explanations for a large number of exhibits, which made the experience inclusive for the hard of hearing community as well.

Very well cured exhibitions! Cycladic civilization was the least known for me and there so many amazing findings. The room. with the Cypriot antiquities was very interesting and the way the pottery unfolds throughout the centuries. Of course the classic era with the red and black pottery has so many treasures to show. Definitely recommended

Very nice, small museum. It pretty much duplicates the collections in the National Archeological Museum, so if you’re pressed for time, I would skip this, especially given the rather steep 12 Euro entrance fee. If you can’t get enough Cycladic or Archaic Greek stuff, or Cypriot art, then go for it. Good, but not essential.

Small museum. They have some interesting artifacts from the Cycladic Islands. They also have some exhibits from other areas of Greece and over several historical periods. However, the National Archaeological Museum in Athens has a far superior number and quality of artifacts related to the Cycladic Islands. My suggestion is to visit this museum only after you have exhausted the list of historic places to visit in Athens.

Very interesting, artifacts, found in the periodic and in the permanent exhibition, The audio guide for the periodic exhibition was very brief. I hope next time the rooms hosting the periodic exhibition that the air-conditioning works especially on a very warm day. The café looks great and will definitely visit next time.

Really nice museum to learn the history of Cycladic art. They have exceptional exhibition design for the permanent collection which really gives you an in depth insight and snapshot of life in Ancient Greece and extremely interesting archeological and anthropological information. Those who are bored by a typical museum explaining historical facts will likely love this- it has lots of pictures and things to engage you and get a feel of how life really was then. Didn’t love the visiting exhibition but it is what it is.

nice museum with historical exhibition from years before BC, featuring detailed explanations and engaging videos. I especially enjoyed the exhibit by

Simply amazing to see this place. Athens is full of culture, great cafes, great coffee cafes, and of course the history. The walk up was a bit of a struggle but once on the top the views were amazing. Highly recommend this as a place to see.

Waste of money. Embarrassingly poor quality of experience for either the tourist that wants to try to understand the history, or the more experienced historian. Zeus, the father of Athena, and therefore Athens, deserves so much more reverence, explanations, context, basic efforts to help visitors. The information when you do get any is really scant, and doesn't help you understand the current philosophy for preserving and restoring the site. You might as well stand at Hadrian's gate, take a few photos and save the 20 euros for the entry - you are really only missing out on section after section of roped off stones. Yes, there is a free information QR code, it's so bad. Yes, there are QR codes next to stones, didn't work, and that's assuming your camera can read them - some are very distant behind barriers. There are buildings, one with a frieze and sign saying 'place of relief' - is that a joke? What is it? There are buildings, even tell of a mosaic, who knows, there was a black and white drawing. I could go on. This is an approach to displaying antiquity that is in itself ancient, lazy and half arsed. Take the free photo opp and move on, go up the road to the Panathenaeic site, now that is brilliant.

We really liked seeing this ancient structure from outside the gates, didn't pay to get in. You can see everything from outside the gates, that you would pay to see up close. Either way a very beautiful site, a must see if first time in Athens.

Very cool place to visit. Not nearly as crowded as the Acropolis, but there is a lot less to see. We did have trouble accessing the QR codes that were being used for the self-guided tour however, but they did have some very informative signs that we could use as well.

If mythology/history has a lot meaning and you are mostly there to know about history of these rocks and ruins you should go and check the place otherwise I wouldn't recommend going, for me it's ruins where u can not explore anything because it is prohibited to go near everything. Waste of time and money, but if u have good camera you can take nice shots with pillars and acropolis together. p.s official website says different price for tickets and if u buy ticket at that place it costs different price, also opening hours are different on website and irl.

The scale and size of this place is awe inspiring! An must visit during any visit to Athens. Only €5 to enter and definitely worth it

It was mostly obscured by the restoration efforts but still worth a visit. Lots of other history in the park. Good selfie spot and I mean…ya gotta go, right? Also buy the combined ticket that includes this and several other sites. Save yourself some money.

Escape from a Video Game was original, challenging, and great great fun! We have done tons of escape rooms and this was the best! The guides were clear in both English and Greek and only helped when we asked for it! We highly recommend this experience!

Top escape rooms. It has it all and kids will love it. The time flew super fast, as it was very engaging. Great and pleasant environment. Great hospitality too. Highly recommended.

The room Experimentum was the most fun escape room we’ve ever done. The challenges are completely unique and genuinely fun. We were so disappointed when it ended as we wanted it to go on forever.

Very good escape the room.

One of the best escape rooms I’ve been in! Great experience and people, amazing riddles and a great time.

We played Experimentum X. The whole company enjoyed shooting stuff!

A great team, properly prepared to share the experience of the chosen room! A must if you are a fan of this activity!

Amazing restaurant!! Starting with the staff, very smiley people working there. All of them are very polite, helpful and friendly. The atmosphere is really nice and the decoration is amazing. The menu has many different options to choose from. We tried many different plates and all of them were tasty and fresh. We also tried some desserts (i would recommend to try the cheesecake). Prices are low for the service and the food quality you get. Definitely going back again when in Athens.

Great cozy place. A good choice for dates or anniversaries. The food is fancy and makes you feel posh if you are an average Joe with the prices between 20-25€. Only observation, the list of appetizers is small, even though they are very good.

Traditional Italian fine dine! Exceptional service and well served dishes! They are very Covid aware and take all safety measures against the pandemic. Make sure you book a table and stop by for dinner!

Very cozy … we had a nice meal. The wine selection is exquisite - and they have Italian water! Nice touch! Tiramisu was delicious! And the perfect temperature ! At the end of the meal they also treat you with some Limoncello 🍋

Very nice Italian restaurant. The staff is very friendly and attentive to your every need. Menu has a few items but each of the dishes we tried was absolutely amazing. The highlight of this place was the bathroom for me. Very clean and had hand towels instead of paper.

One of the best Italian restaurants I have been ! Really surprised I had not discovered it earlier !

Small indoor area, but cozy. The food was good, though the carbonara dish we ordered arrived a bit cold. Staff were very professional and polite.

Best restaurant in Athens ! It offers a world class experience, with a well selected menu, a great wine list and excellent service. It is not expensive for this top notch quality. I also like the vibes, this place is good for a business meal, for a romantic dinner, for going out with friends. Last but not least, smoke free, always !

Fancy but not pretentious and done in a casual atmosphere. Food is very good and could be a runner for a Michelin star with its original and successful mixes of tastes. The service needs a little work for a star though, but nothing to really complain about.

Michelin quality food in Athens. We dined in the garden which was minimal yet warm. Our starters were delicious, risotto greek salad and salmon sashimi. For mains we had the bon fillet and fresh fish catch of the day - both amongst the best we have ever had. The sweets at the end were divine, tiramisu (apparently a signature dish) and an orange milles feuilles. Overall we were very impressed, mostly for the food and also by the staff. Friendly and casual. It was not a cheap meal, but the value for money is great. We recommend it on all fronts.

Great food in a great garden and atmospher. Nice food.

Every time I visit Athens I treat myself to an amazing meal at Chefi, simply because it's the best restaurant in town... be sure to try the grilled salmon and the tiramisu.

Went there for a christening baby party. Staff was attentive, food was delicious, fast serving, nice outdoor seating area. Adequate for average crowd's (up to 120 people)

Update for new menu September 2018: Their new menu is exquisite. The Green salad is one of the best salads I"ve ever had. My big group ordered the hot dog, the sliders, the picania, bon fillet, burger, and pork ribs to share and the reviews from all were strongly positive. amazed that they have managed such a hit once again. Original review: Love, love, love the food! For casual lunch or a formal dinner, I've found myself dreaming of the food. It's a beautiful place, with friendly staff, and excellent food.

The food is just amazing and full of surprises. It’s not the ordinary type you can get anywhere in Greece, it comes with some unexpected taste and unexpectedly amazing! We ordered the grilled sardines, the veggie sauce for the fish is amazing, sweet and sour with tons of freshness, perfect combination with the sardines! We did not get the tables in the lovely courtyard, but sitting indoor is equally nice in hot summer.

Beautiful garden setting – make sure to reserve! This restaurant has a stunning garden atmosphere, but be sure to make a reservation if you’d like to sit there — it fills up fast. We were seated in the back area, which was comfortable, but the garden is definitely the highlight. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the Kavourma with hummus, roasted eggplant with feta, and chicken risotto — all beautifully prepared and full of flavor. The highlight, though, was the cheesecake with lime and almond crumble. It was the smoothest, most delicious cheesecake I’ve had in Greece. Highly recommend!

Really nice place , their garden was very comfortable but full of children running around. Inside area is also nice , with a retro style. Food was delicious and portions were more than enough. We took a day's dish and it was amazing. Prices were ok for what you get!

We had a truly beautiful dining experience here. The food was not only delicious but also came in generous portions. What makes this place stand out is how they take traditional dishes and add a subtle, creative twist that makes them feel both familiar and unique. It’s this balance of authenticity and innovation that makes the menu so special. Highly recommend for anyone looking to enjoy flavorful food with a touch of exclusivity.

If you're visiting Athens, you have to come and eat at Ama Lachei at the start or end of the trip, depending on whether you wish to begin or finish your trip to the city with the best meal of your year. The restaurant presents you with well curated mezzes that will leave you full to the brim and trying to figure out how to fit another bite. 10/10 no more notes

The BEST Greek salad I have ever tried in my life. So good we had to order another one. We enjoyed all the other options including the roasted aubragine that tasted heavenly, the courgettes fried balls and the rhum braised pork. With two beers 56 euros. Honest price, amazing atmosphere, friendly staff, loved it.

Me and my boyfriend walken in without reservation. We had to wait for a bit to br seated but was it worth it! The atmosphere is really nice and the servers kept an eye on you and made sure to ask if you needed anything. There is a good choice of food. The dishes are good portions and taste amazing. I was sad that I did not have the time to come back again for another dinner. If you ever visit Athens, go here!

I like tablecloths and this restaurant has them! On a corner in kolonaki, Filippo Restaurant has a pleasant and cosy covered area outside. Service was excellent and fast. We started w smashed Fava beans and fresh sweet onions which was delicious. I had chicken souvlaki and my husband opted for the pork souvlaki which he devoured. The prices were very reasonable and we were treated to a sweet semolina and honey cake curtsy of the management

I've had lunch at Filippou and absolutely loved it. Tasteful decoration, friendly service and delicious food and wine. I'll visit again next time I'm in Athens. Bravo!

The food was decent, but the service was absolutely horrible. The server never came to check on us and our food took way too long. One person at our table wanted to order something else but since the waiter never came back to our table he only ate from the appetizer we ordered and had to go hungry. We ran out of water and he never filled up our pitcher. There was no air conditioning and it was too hot inside. In order to finally pay and leave we had to hunt down the server and get his attention. He wasn't even busy, he was sitting down and playing around on his phone. We probably could've just gotten up and walked out without anyone noticing but we're not trashy people. The server not even so much as apologized or had any manners. Worst service I've ever had in Athens.

Old fashioned tavern- restaurant with typical well-cooked Greek cuisine. Outside seating during summer time, kind service by knowledgeable waiters. Must try the lamb, meatballs, stuffed cabbage leaves (dolma) and pies of this place. Maybe the most original food in Kolonaki area that is still reasonably priced. Delivery is also available.

A wonderful discovery from walking around the city. It seems like a traditional Greek/Athenian place (that's good for lunch too) 99% customers seem local? In any case, good wholesome food and very reasonable price with good staff. So naturally, I stayed for a second glass of red 😊 🍷 🍷 & dessert 🍨 😊

Great authentic place! It wasn’t the cosiest place ever but it felt very genuine and authentic. They served super tasty greek food and good wine. The prices were really affordable as well! Great service.

Traditional food and atmosphere for locals 📍 A Kolonaki staple it’s a great place to stop for lunch if you want an authentic experience.