4.8out of 5 on Google
4.8/ 5 Google
In Athens, Mount Lycabettus is a natural sight. Wear proper shoes and carry water; in summer, early morning or late afternoon is kinder than midday.
It scores 4.8 out of 5 from 4,747 Google reviews — a large enough sample to trust.
Close by, as the crow flies: Fine Mess Smokehouse (about 7 min on foot) and The Modernist Athens (about 9 min on foot). For more options, see sights in Athens.
Where to stay nearby
Live prices and availability on a map centred on this exact spot — hotels, studios and villas — so you can judge the distance to the beach, the port or the village from here rather than guess from an address.
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Tours, boat trips & tickets
Boat trips, guided tours of the ancient sites and tickets bookable ahead — free cancellation on most.
- Acropolis ticketsEntry to the Acropolis runs on timed slots. Book the first one of the morning — before the heat and the cruise groups.Check tickets →
- Acropolis with a guideThe Parthenon explains itself visually; a guide explains everything else, including the rest of the hill.See guided tours →
- Delphi day tripThe sanctuary of the oracle on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, a long drive each way — a coach trip is the easy option.See day trips →
- Cape Sounion at sunsetThe Temple of Poseidon above the sea at the end of the Athens Riviera — the drive along the coast is half the point.See day trips →
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Frequently asked
Where is Mount Lycabettus?
The address is Mount Lycabettus, Athens 114 71, in Athens, Athens & the Riviera, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
Is Mount Lycabettus worth it?
It holds 4.8 out of 5 from 4,747 Google reviews. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.
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