Family Fun in Athens

Exploring Athens with an Infant: A Parent’s Guide

Visiting Athens with a baby can be a delightful experience. Here’s a list of some of the best things to do and see, along with helpful tips to make the trip as smooth and enjoyable as possible for the whole family.

Family-Friendly Attractions and Outdoor Spaces

National Garden

• Why Go: Located in the heart of Athens, the National Garden is an ideal spot for a leisurely walk with a stroller. It’s a quiet, shaded oasis with paved paths, small lakes, a mini-zoo, and, maybe the best playground of the city!
• Parent Perk: Plenty of shaded benches for feeding or taking a break, as well as spots for a quick diaper change.

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC)

• Why Go: This cultural center offers expansive, stroller-friendly gardens, fountains, and shaded areas. The SNFCC often has baby-friendly events, and the views of Athens from the park are lovely for photos with your little one.
• Parent Perk: The venue has excellent facilities, family restrooms, nursing rooms, and a safe space for infants to explore.

Picnic in an athenian garden 

Apart from the two spots  above, you can always have an urban pic nic in a park. You just need a pic nic blanket, some snacks and maybe baby’s favorite toys and books. You can check our Athens Park page to find the most suitable park for you, get the necessary stuff and spend  a both relaxing and enjoying day with your family.

Acropolis Museum

• Why Go: While the Acropolis itself might be tricky with a stroller, the Acropolis Museum is a great alternative. It’s spacious, air-conditioned, and has ramps and elevators. You can also rent a baby carrier to make navigation easier.
• Parent Perk: There’s a cozy cafe with a view of the Acropolis where you can relax with your baby and enjoy a meal.

Flisvos Marina

• Why Go: For a peaceful seaside experience, Flisvos Marina is perfect. The marina is lined with charming cafes, and many have high chairs and a relaxed atmosphere that’s family-friendly. You can take a scenic stroll along the water with your stroller, and there’s a lovely playground nearby if you have older kids along. Watching the yachts and boats is soothing for babies, and the fresh sea air is refreshing for everyone!
• Parent Perk: Several family-friendly restaurants are nearby, many of which offer changing stations and high chairs.

Attica Zoological Park (Spata)

• Why Go: Just outside Athens, this zoo is a hit with young children. The paths are stroller-friendly, and babies enjoy the sights and sounds of animals like giraffes, birds, and elephants.
• Parent Perk: There are baby-changing stations and shaded areas, and the park also has a cafe with high chairs. You could combine it with Smart Park Designers Outlet which is right next to the zoo for your shopping.

Take a Day Trip to Lake Vouliagmeni

Lake Vouliagmeni is a unique natural lake that’s fed by underground springs, maintaining a warm, therapeutic temperature year-round. The area around the lake is serene, making it a great spot to relax with a baby. It also has shallow waters that are fun for gentle splashing, though the lake itself is more suitable for toddlers. There are changing facilities on-site, and the restaurant offers family-friendly seating and a lovely view of the lake.

Hop on the Happy Train Tour

The Happy Train is a small sightseeing train that winds through the historic center of Athens, making stops at key attractions like the Temple of Zeus and Monastiraki Square. The ride is short, comfortable, and provides a fun perspective on the city that little ones will love. It’s a great option if you want to see the highlights without the hassle of navigating the city on foot with an infant.

Enjoy an Athens Riviera Beach Day

If the weather is warm, consider spending a day at one of the beaches along the Athens Riviera. Many beaches, like Alimos and Glyfada, have shallow, gentle waves perfect for wading with a baby, as well as shaded umbrellas, bathrooms, and changing facilities. Some beach clubs even offer lounges and play areas for families, making it easy to relax while your baby naps to the sound of the sea.

Thematic parcs & Farms

Little Creators in Gerakas and Ktima Aristi in Chalandri are two examples  of similar theme parks that have also activities for babies from around three months old and older. Usually the activities are seasonal, like Halloween activities, nature activities,  messy play etc

Hike  with your baby 

If you are more adventurous family and you love hiking an being in nature, there are many easy paths to make with a baby carrier in Parnitha, Imittos and Penteli, the athenian mountains. You can join the group Outdoor Moms to take some ideas or even join in  a hike with your baby, or just ask us for details.

Indoor Attractions and Play Areas

Hellenic Children’s Museum

• Why Go: While much of the museum is geared toward young children, they offer sensory play areas that can engage infants as well. It’s a safe, colorful space for them to crawl and explore. Check the calendar of the museum as usually there are special group activities for babies from 3 months old.
• Parent Perk: Indoor play and hands-on activities offer a good break from outdoor sightseeing. There is an outdoor cafe too.

Basil & Elise Goulandris  Foundation

• Why Go: The B&E Goulandris Foundation’s interactive music programme “Time for music at the Museum!”, held in collaboration with the De Profundis Ensemble, is organized for the third consecutive year. This is one of the museum’s programs aim to babies and kids.  Check its official site for the updating schedule and more info.
• Parent Perk: The program is addressed to children from 8 months old up to 2.5 years old and a parent/guardian, inviting them to get acquainted with the Museum and its Collection of artworks through music.

Baby-Friendly Cafes in Athens

• Why Go: Most of the cafes in Athens are designed for older kids, but you could find some that babies could find them amusing, offering soft play areas, changing facilities, and toys. Some examples are Gymboree in  Nea Erythrea area, Fundom in Peristeri area, Paramythi in Nea Ionia, Active Babies in  Zografou, Ta xromata tis Iridas in Kesariani, and of course Little Cook and Cap Cap, the themes cafe which are always welcomed for people of all ages. If you have something special in your mind, contact us to help you find the better plan for you and your baby.
• Parent Perk: These cafes provide a safe, relaxing spot where you can enjoy coffee while your baby plays nearby.

Baby theater in Athens

Every year there are plenty of  theater plays specially designed for babies from around 6 months to 3 years old. Take place in Athens Concert Hall, Avaton Theater in Keramikos area, Theatro Imeras in Ampelokipoi or else. Depending on your dates you are travelling, contact us to inform you for the updated list of baby theater shows happening in Athens. Yes, usually those plays are in greek language, but in fact there isn’t lot of speech but more music and dance, so everyone could attend it.

Shopping Malls in Athens

• Why Go: Shopping malls like Riverwest, The Mall Athens and Golden Mall are well equipped with nursing facilities, playroom for babies too, and restaurants where  you could spend the day  together.
• Parent Perk: These malls provide a safe, relaxing spot where you could have a shopping experience together with your baby,  and then eat all together in one of the restaurants, before or after visiting the playroom.

Parent Tips for Exploring Athens with a Baby

Transportation Tips

• Public Transport: Buses and the metro in Athens are generally stroller-accessible, and many stations now have elevators. However, carrying a baby carrier or foldable stroller can make things easier on busier routes.
• Taxis and Baby-Friendly Rides: For longer trips, many ride-hailing services offer options for car seats. Confirm availability with your driver if you need one.

Changing and Nursing Facilities

• Parks and Museums: Most large museums and public places offer baby-changing rooms, but be prepared for limited facilities in smaller spots. Carrying a portable changing mat can come in handy!
• Nursing-Friendly Spots: Athens is generally family-friendly, and nursing in public is accepted in most areas. Cafes, especially in neighborhoods like Kolonaki and Koukaki, often welcome nursing mothers.

Sun and Heat Protection

• Sun Protection: Athens can get very sunny, so bring a good sun hat, baby-safe sunscreen, and a stroller with a UV-protected cover.
• Staying Cool: Plan to explore outdoor sites in the mornings or late afternoons when the sun isn’t as intense. Many indoor attractions, like museums and shopping centers, are air-conditioned.

Where to Stay in Athens with a Baby

• Ampelokipoi: This central, upscale neighborhood has parks, quiet streets, and family-friendly cafes. Its location also makes it easy to access many major sites without long travel times.
• Koukaki: Close to the Acropolis and the National Garden, this neighborhood has plenty of apartments and hotels with family-friendly amenities and a welcoming local vibe.

Check our apartments in these areas and contact us if you want help to find the suitable for you or if you need to rent some necessary equipment so that  travel light, but at the same time  you feel comfortable travelling with your baby!

Sample Itinerary for a Day with an Infant in Athens

Morning: Start with a stroller-friendly stroll in the National Garden, followed by a visit to the Acropolis Museum. Take a break at the museum’s cafe and enjoy the view of the Acropolis or in one of the cafes of the pedestrian streets of Koukaki.

Afternoon: Head to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) for lunch, then spend the afternoon relaxing in the gardens or watching one of the scheduled performances. The fountains and open spaces are a hit with little ones.

Evening: Wrap up your day with a sunset walk along Flisvos Marina, where you can take in the seaside views. Dine at one of the family-friendly restaurants there before heading back to your home.