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Family holiday in Athens

The Acropolis, beaches on the Riviera, a zoo and a big science centre.

โ˜€๏ธ April to June and September to October๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ from about 131 โ‚ฌ a day๐Ÿ›๏ธ ancient sites๐Ÿ–๏ธ beach by tram

In short: Athens works well with kids: ancient sites in the morning, beach on the Athens Riviera in the afternoon. Many sites offer reductions for children. July and August are very hot. A day for 2 adults and 2 children costs about โ‚ฌ131 including the hotel.

Best things to do with kids

๐Ÿ›๏ธAcropolissee websiteprices change often Plaka ยท 6+ yrs ยท 2โ€“3 hrs๐Ÿ’ก Go very early or late, little shade.
๐ŸฆฉAttica Zoological Parksee websiteprices change often Spata ยท all yrs ยท half day๐Ÿ’ก Close to the airport.
๐Ÿ”ญHellenic Cosmos INDOORsee websiteprices change often Tavros ยท 5+ yrs ยท 2โ€“3 hrs๐Ÿ’ก A virtual journey to ancient Athens.
๐ŸŒณNational Garden FREEfree Syntagma ยท all yrs ยท 1โ€“2 hrs๐Ÿ’ก A small zoo and playground in the shade.
๐Ÿ–๏ธGlyfada beachessee websiteprices change often Athener Riviera ยท all yrs ยท half day๐Ÿ’ก Reachable by tram, some beaches charge entry.

Prices are guide prices checked on 2026-11-04 from the official or ticket sites; they change with season and promotions.

A day for 2 adults and 2 children

Hotel (typical family-friendly hotel, per night)51 โ‚ฌ Food (food in simple restaurants, one outing, local transport)45 โ‚ฌ One outing25 โ‚ฌ Local transport10 โ‚ฌ Totalapprox. 131 โ‚ฌ

The hotel price comes from our own daily price checks (cheapest booking site, 2 guests).

Family-friendly hotels in Athens

Well-rated hotels (no hostels), price per night at the cheapest booking site. For 4 people, choose 4 guests in the search.

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Questions

Is Athens good for a family holiday?

Yes. Ancient sites, beaches and a mild spring make Athens good for families.

What is free in Athens with kids?

The National Garden, Plaka, Lycabettus Hill on foot and sunset by the sea.

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