Mount Lycabettus

A magic hill with a perfect view of all Athens and Piraeus, the sea and the sky meeting together and the horizon melted between! From the top of Lycabettus you can enjoy the beautiful sunset emerging in the sea and something special is that you enjoy the Acropolis from above instead of from below as you usually see it in Athens..

There are two trails. Looking from Acropolis the left one is way easier. It goes through the forest. The right one is paved, but seems longer and is steaper. The view is great, though for the view of Acropolis I would suggest Hill of the Muses, where the Socrates prison is. Less people, closer to the Parthenon.

For. The. View. Wow. Looks daunting to get up, but disappointingly easy in terms of challenge and distance. Great view up top. For seeing the acropolis, mid afternoon not a great time as you get the glare from the sea.

What a view from here just stunning. Well worth the walk up. There a lovely bar about 2/3 of the way up. Ice cold drinks and do good, amazing view of the Acropolis from the bar as well.

Yes, the view is amazing. But don’t waste your money on the funicular, as it’s just a boring slow underground wagon.

I would say, its a better and more beautiful view of athens compared to the acropolis! We took the funicular, which us not the most sustained. Make sure to select a proper time for better view. There are also Cafe on top.

Mount Lycabettus was one of the highlights of my trip to Athens. The view from the top is absolutely stunning, you can see the entire city, the Acropolis, and the sea in the distance all in one panorama. It honestly takes your breath away. The ride up is easy, and the walk at the top is very pleasant. It’s a perfect spot for photos, especially around sunset when the city turns golden. It’s peaceful, beautiful, and gives you a totally different perspective of Athens. If you want the best view in the city, this is the place to go. Highly recommended

Amazing view, a bit of a hike though. Be prepared to get a bit hot and sweaty. Definitely worth it though. This is probably the best view of Athens