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Athens
5,000 years of history await your family. The city of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, Athens takes every visitor on a trip through the centuries. From the Parthenon to the Tower of Winds, from the Agora to the Plaka, from the Acropolis to the small Byzantine churches, discover the remains of ‘the city of eight hills’ through its numerous archaeological sites and museums. Birthplace of the Olympics, Athens proved when it hosted the 2004 games that history and modernity can exist together. The city is as interesting as it is charming, and everyone will find something to suit their tastes.
Novotel Athenes
To discover, to understand, to wonder, and enjoy oneself, to marvel…So many entertaining opportunities to be enjoyed by the WHOLE FAMILY and which can be reached from your hotel in Athens.
Novotel Athenes
To discover, to understand, to wonder, and enjoy oneself, to marvel…So many entertaining opportunities to be enjoyed by the WHOLE FAMILY and which can be reached from your hotel in Athens.
1896
It was in 1896 that Athens organised the first Olympic Games of the modern age. The event came back to Athens 108 years later, in 2004.
277
Mount Lycabette, the ‘hill of the wolves’ is 277m high. A funicular railway will take you almost to the top from which you can admire the whole city.
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There are over 50 museums in Athens: archaeological, Byzantine, decorative arts…an extraordinarily rich source of knowledge for those who love history!
Kids’voyage’s special treats
Athens Panathinaiko Stadium
The famous stadium where the 1896 Olympic Games were held, as well as the archery and the marathon arrival at the 2004 Games, has become an icon in the city. The stadium site gives you a view of the city, a pine grove and mountains – all with a historic building at its centre. From here you can also see the Acropolis towering above the city.
Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue, Athens – Tel: (+30) 210 8707000
Open all day, every day
The Acropolis and the Parthenon
Possibly the most famous entry on the UNESCO world heritage list, it would be a pity to miss this! It’s a pleasant walk up to the Acropolis which stands above the city of Athens and features the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Theatre of Dionysus: a real journey through history! With its huge columns, the Parthenon is one of the most famous monuments in the world – the perfect backdrop for any family photo!
Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, Athens – Tel: (+30) 210 9238175
Open every day from 8am to 7pm
The Children’s Museum
Located in an old house in Plaka, this museum is aimed at children up to 12 years of age. It offers new experiences in an environment designed for children. Both educational and entertaining, it will provoke investigation, imagination and experimentation in all children! They’ll dress up in clothing from various periods of history, and there’s also a model of an underground station under construction where children can put on a hard hat and explore the tunnel. Afterwards they can burn off energy in the playground or spend a quiet moment in the library.
14 Kydathinaéon Street, Plaka – Tel: (+30) 210 33129956
Open from 10am to 2pm Tuesday to Friday, and from 10am to 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays
The famous stadium where the 1896 Olympic Games were held, as well as the archery and the marathon arrival at the 2004 Games, has become an icon in the city. The stadium site gives you a view of the city, a pine grove and mountains – all with a historic building at its centre. From here you can also see the Acropolis towering above the city.
Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue, Athens – Tel: (+30) 210 8707000
Open all day, every day
The Acropolis and the Parthenon
Possibly the most famous entry on the UNESCO world heritage list, it would be a pity to miss this! It’s a pleasant walk up to the Acropolis which stands above the city of Athens and features the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Theatre of Dionysus: a real journey through history! With its huge columns, the Parthenon is one of the most famous monuments in the world – the perfect backdrop for any family photo!
Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, Athens – Tel: (+30) 210 9238175
Open every day from 8am to 7pm
The Children’s Museum
Located in an old house in Plaka, this museum is aimed at children up to 12 years of age. It offers new experiences in an environment designed for children. Both educational and entertaining, it will provoke investigation, imagination and experimentation in all children! They’ll dress up in clothing from various periods of history, and there’s also a model of an underground station under construction where children can put on a hard hat and explore the tunnel. Afterwards they can burn off energy in the playground or spend a quiet moment in the library.
14 Kydathinaéon Street, Plaka – Tel: (+30) 210 33129956
Open from 10am to 2pm Tuesday to Friday, and from 10am to 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays
Museums and exhibitions
The Planetarium
The Planetarium can’t fail to impress: its cupola measures 25m in diameter and houses a giant screen used for 3D films with 360° viewing! Visit and star in a presentation yourself, thanks to real-time imagery. The icing on the cake is being able to watch one of the Planetarium’s stunning productions on a screen ten times larger than that of an ordinary cinema…something to captivate the whole family!
Singru 387, Paleo Faliro – Tel: (+30) 210 9469641
Open every day from 9.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday, and from 10.30am to 4.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays
Hellenic Cosmos Cultural Centre
Discover Greek history by going on virtual voyages: walk through vanished cities or visit monuments long since destroyed. A giant semi-circular cinema screen takes you through scenery as large as life where you can interact with your virtual environment. The whole family will each be given a special pair of glasses and a ‘magic wand’, turning them into modern-day explorers.
254 Pireos street, Tayros – Tel: (+30) 212 2540000
Open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 am to 4pm, & Sunday from 10 am to 3pm.
The Goulandri Natural History Museum
Situated in the suburbs of Athens, this museum focuses on the study and protection of our natural environment, playing an important educational role, particularly for children, with classes and film presentations. The whole family can explore the worlds of plants and animals and understand just what is at stake as we strive to balance our eco-system.
13 Levidou street, Kifissia – Tel: (+30) 210 8015870
Open from Monday to Friday from 9am to 2.30pm
The Planetarium can’t fail to impress: its cupola measures 25m in diameter and houses a giant screen used for 3D films with 360° viewing! Visit and star in a presentation yourself, thanks to real-time imagery. The icing on the cake is being able to watch one of the Planetarium’s stunning productions on a screen ten times larger than that of an ordinary cinema…something to captivate the whole family!
Singru 387, Paleo Faliro – Tel: (+30) 210 9469641
Open every day from 9.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday, and from 10.30am to 4.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays
Hellenic Cosmos Cultural Centre
Discover Greek history by going on virtual voyages: walk through vanished cities or visit monuments long since destroyed. A giant semi-circular cinema screen takes you through scenery as large as life where you can interact with your virtual environment. The whole family will each be given a special pair of glasses and a ‘magic wand’, turning them into modern-day explorers.
254 Pireos street, Tayros – Tel: (+30) 212 2540000
Open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 am to 4pm, & Sunday from 10 am to 3pm.
The Goulandri Natural History Museum
Situated in the suburbs of Athens, this museum focuses on the study and protection of our natural environment, playing an important educational role, particularly for children, with classes and film presentations. The whole family can explore the worlds of plants and animals and understand just what is at stake as we strive to balance our eco-system.
13 Levidou street, Kifissia – Tel: (+30) 210 8015870
Open from Monday to Friday from 9am to 2.30pm
Some good places for a family meal
Filistron
This restaurant offers a wide variety of delicious dishes that will please the whole family in a delightful setting: cheese gratin, sausages or meat balls, together with a range of salads and vegetables. The roof terrace gives a magnificent view of the Acropolis.
Apostolou Pavlou 23, Thisio – Tel: (+30) 210 3422897
Open from noon to 1am Tuesday to Sunday
O Damigos/Bakaliarika
This old underground tavern, one of the oldest in Plaka, offers traditional Greek cuisine and has been used as a setting for many old Greek films. House speciality is bakaliaro, salty cod fried in batter, served with a garlic dip.
Kydathineon 41, Plaka – Tel: (+30) 210 3225084
Open from 5pm to 12.30am Monday to Friday and from noon to 12.30am on Saturdays and Sundays
Kallimarmaron
This traditional restaurant offers dishes which combine regional specialities with creative cuisine. As well as the food you’ll enjoy its friendly family atmosphere.
Eforionos 13, Pangrati – Tel: (+30) 210 7019727
Open every day
KIDS' VOYAGE travel guides and NOVOTEL hotels wish you an excellent stay in Athens.
This restaurant offers a wide variety of delicious dishes that will please the whole family in a delightful setting: cheese gratin, sausages or meat balls, together with a range of salads and vegetables. The roof terrace gives a magnificent view of the Acropolis.
Apostolou Pavlou 23, Thisio – Tel: (+30) 210 3422897
Open from noon to 1am Tuesday to Sunday
O Damigos/Bakaliarika
This old underground tavern, one of the oldest in Plaka, offers traditional Greek cuisine and has been used as a setting for many old Greek films. House speciality is bakaliaro, salty cod fried in batter, served with a garlic dip.
Kydathineon 41, Plaka – Tel: (+30) 210 3225084
Open from 5pm to 12.30am Monday to Friday and from noon to 12.30am on Saturdays and Sundays
Kallimarmaron
This traditional restaurant offers dishes which combine regional specialities with creative cuisine. As well as the food you’ll enjoy its friendly family atmosphere.
Eforionos 13, Pangrati – Tel: (+30) 210 7019727
Open every day
KIDS' VOYAGE travel guides and NOVOTEL hotels wish you an excellent stay in Athens.
Zoos, aquariums, parks and gardens
Attica Zoological Park
Attica zoological park houses many different species including astonishing animals such as the snow leopard and the white lion. In its different worlds – such as that of reptiles, Greek fauna, the African savannah – the whole family can get close to the park’s inhabitants: especially when you enter the area reserved for monkeys and the three enormous aviaries with their birds from all over the world. An unforgettable experience!
Gallous Street, Spata – Tel: (+30) 210 6634724
Open every day from 9am
The National Garden
Athenians come to this oasis of greenery to relax as its paths, basins and lawns provide the most peaceful of surroundings. The Garden contains 519 different plant types, including palm trees, cypresses and orange trees. There are ducks and tortoises as well as a playground with a café from which you can keep an eye on the children. The Garden even has its own small botanic museum. Enjoy a stop here to ‘recharge your batteries’ as you admire the plants.
Amalia Avenue, Athens – Tel: (+30) 210 8707000
Open all day, every day
Allou Fun Park
Perfect if your family’s looking for a slice of pure fun! This theme park offers thrills for anyone who loves great rides. Try to keep your eyes open at the top of the big wheel and take in the view. Just next to Allou Fun Park is ‘Kidom’, a park aimed at children from 6 to 12 years old. Rides for everyone.
Agios loannis Rentis – Tel: (+30) 210 4256999
Open from 1pm to 5pm Monday to Thursday, from 2pm to 5pm on Fridays, from 10am to 2pm on Saturdays and from 10am to 1pm on Sundays
Attica zoological park houses many different species including astonishing animals such as the snow leopard and the white lion. In its different worlds – such as that of reptiles, Greek fauna, the African savannah – the whole family can get close to the park’s inhabitants: especially when you enter the area reserved for monkeys and the three enormous aviaries with their birds from all over the world. An unforgettable experience!
Gallous Street, Spata – Tel: (+30) 210 6634724
Open every day from 9am
The National Garden
Athenians come to this oasis of greenery to relax as its paths, basins and lawns provide the most peaceful of surroundings. The Garden contains 519 different plant types, including palm trees, cypresses and orange trees. There are ducks and tortoises as well as a playground with a café from which you can keep an eye on the children. The Garden even has its own small botanic museum. Enjoy a stop here to ‘recharge your batteries’ as you admire the plants.
Amalia Avenue, Athens – Tel: (+30) 210 8707000
Open all day, every day
Allou Fun Park
Perfect if your family’s looking for a slice of pure fun! This theme park offers thrills for anyone who loves great rides. Try to keep your eyes open at the top of the big wheel and take in the view. Just next to Allou Fun Park is ‘Kidom’, a park aimed at children from 6 to 12 years old. Rides for everyone.
Agios loannis Rentis – Tel: (+30) 210 4256999
Open from 1pm to 5pm Monday to Thursday, from 2pm to 5pm on Fridays, from 10am to 2pm on Saturdays and from 10am to 1pm on Sundays