Rough Guides Mini Athens is a pocket travel guide designed for independent travellers exploring Athens' ancient sites, lively neighbourhoods and contemporary food scene - including highlights such as the Acropolis, Plaka and Monastiraki.

It brings together everything you need in one place - from must-see sights, hidden gems and three curated itineraries to practical travel advice, dining and shopping tips, full-colour maps, transport advice, a handy phrasebook and a free eBook.

Perfect for short breaks and long weekends, it combines concise area-by-area coverage with a dedicated online trip planner that generates a trip draft before you travel.

This Athens travel guide covers:

• Acropolis and Ancient Athens - Parthenon views, classical ruins, museums and landmark archaeological sites
• Plaka and Anafiotika - Atmospheric lanes, neoclassical houses, tavernas and hillside views
• Monastiraki and Psyrri - Markets, street art, cafes, nightlife and easy-going city energy
• Syntagma and Kolonaki - Civic landmarks, museums, shopping streets and elegant cafe culture
• Koukaki and Makrygianni - Local restaurants, galleries, pedestrian streets and Acropolis Museum access
• Excursions - Easy trips to Piraeus, the Athenian Riviera, Cape Sounion and nearby islands

The complete Rough Guides package - print edition, free eBook and online trip planner - helps you plan a trip that fits your style. Expertly curated and locally informed, it gives you the tools and insights to explore Athens with confidence.

Start planning your next adventure with Rough Guides Mini Athens.