Nikos’s guidebook

Nikos
Nikos’s guidebook

Neighborhoods

In the shadow of the Acropolis and its ancient temples, hillside Plaka has a village feel, with narrow cobblestone streets lined with tiny shops selling jewelry, clothes and local ceramics. Sidewalk cafes and family-run tavernas stay open until late, and Cine Paris shows classic movies al fresco. Nearby, the whitewashed homes of the Anafiotika neighborhood give the small enclave a Greek-island vibe.
1301 locals recommend
Plaka
24 Mnisikleous
1301 locals recommend
In the shadow of the Acropolis and its ancient temples, hillside Plaka has a village feel, with narrow cobblestone streets lined with tiny shops selling jewelry, clothes and local ceramics. Sidewalk cafes and family-run tavernas stay open until late, and Cine Paris shows classic movies al fresco. Nearby, the whitewashed homes of the Anafiotika neighborhood give the small enclave a Greek-island vibe.
Stylish Kolonaki is a hub for upscale shopping, where international labels and Greek designer boutiques share space with sleek concept stores and galleries. Mid-range and fine dining restaurants offer global cuisines as well as modern takes on Greek cooking, and trendy bars have live jazz or DJs. Trails and a funicular railway lead to the summit of Mt. Lycabettus, with panoramic views and the Agios Georgios chapel.
397 locals recommend
Kolonaki
397 locals recommend
Stylish Kolonaki is a hub for upscale shopping, where international labels and Greek designer boutiques share space with sleek concept stores and galleries. Mid-range and fine dining restaurants offer global cuisines as well as modern takes on Greek cooking, and trendy bars have live jazz or DJs. Trails and a funicular railway lead to the summit of Mt. Lycabettus, with panoramic views and the Agios Georgios chapel.
Vibrant Psyrri centers on Iroon Square, whose surrounding streets have eateries offering meze and live music, including rembetika (Greek blues). Bars with DJs stay open late, as do tavernas serving traditional specialties like meatballs and Greek salad. Small artisan shops, often decorated with graffiti, sell handmade leather bags, indie fashions and offbeat homewares.
464 locals recommend
Psyri
Miaouli
464 locals recommend
Vibrant Psyrri centers on Iroon Square, whose surrounding streets have eateries offering meze and live music, including rembetika (Greek blues). Bars with DJs stay open late, as do tavernas serving traditional specialties like meatballs and Greek salad. Small artisan shops, often decorated with graffiti, sell handmade leather bags, indie fashions and offbeat homewares.
Exarcheia has an edgy alternative vibe, its streets decorated with politically charged murals and lined with anarchist bookshops and stores selling rare vinyl and vintage guitars. Bars and clubs host live music, including rembetika (Greek blues), jazz and punk acts. Shady Valtetsiou street has a village feel, with low-key Mediterranean and veggie-friendly eateries alongside cozy tavernas.
168 locals recommend
Exarcheia
168 locals recommend
Exarcheia has an edgy alternative vibe, its streets decorated with politically charged murals and lined with anarchist bookshops and stores selling rare vinyl and vintage guitars. Bars and clubs host live music, including rembetika (Greek blues), jazz and punk acts. Shady Valtetsiou street has a village feel, with low-key Mediterranean and veggie-friendly eateries alongside cozy tavernas.

Food scene

Excellent choice in every aspect with minimal architecture and a great sense of open space. The dishes are just delicious!
106 locals recommend
Giántes
44 Valtetsiou
106 locals recommend
Excellent choice in every aspect with minimal architecture and a great sense of open space. The dishes are just delicious!
Ama Lachei is one of the most crowded taverns with exceptional food.
178 locals recommend
Ama Lachei
69 Kallidromiou
178 locals recommend
Ama Lachei is one of the most crowded taverns with exceptional food.
If you want some quality street food then "Kalopsimeno" is definitely your place.
12 locals recommend
Kalopsimeno
37 Ippokratous
12 locals recommend
If you want some quality street food then "Kalopsimeno" is definitely your place.
A fancy restaurant for a romantic dinner!
29 locals recommend
Alexandra
21 Zonara
29 locals recommend
A fancy restaurant for a romantic dinner!
Another place to try the famous Greek souvlaki!
10 locals recommend
Παναθηναια Ψητοπωλειο
20 Zonara
10 locals recommend
Another place to try the famous Greek souvlaki!
Flavors from all over the world!
107 locals recommend
Mama Roux
str 50
107 locals recommend
Flavors from all over the world!
The most famous kebab you will find in Athens!
152 locals recommend
O Thanasis
69 Mitropoleos
152 locals recommend
The most famous kebab you will find in Athens!
One quite tavern with all sort of dishes!
70 locals recommend
Nikitas
19 Ag. Anargiron
70 locals recommend
One quite tavern with all sort of dishes!
Amazing souvlaki with incredible view.
61 locals recommend
Savvas Restaurant
91 Ermou
61 locals recommend
Amazing souvlaki with incredible view.
Well probably one of the best places to eat with the view of Acropolis in front of you!
56 locals recommend
GH Attikos Restaurant
7 Garivaldi
56 locals recommend
Well probably one of the best places to eat with the view of Acropolis in front of you!
Mono has several highly recommended dishes, including risottos, sauteed salmon and calf’s liver with stuffed potatoes.
8 locals recommend
Mono | Wine Restaurant
4 Mpenizelou Paleologou
8 locals recommend
Mono has several highly recommended dishes, including risottos, sauteed salmon and calf’s liver with stuffed potatoes.
Fine dining restaurant​ at the top of the hotel ATHENSWAS!
SENSE Athens
5 Dionysiou Areopagitou
Fine dining restaurant​ at the top of the hotel ATHENSWAS!
The best croissant in the center of Athens.
7 locals recommend
Overoll croissanterie
27 Praxitelous
7 locals recommend
The best croissant in the center of Athens.
A perfect spot to chill and grab a bite!
The Makers Athens
37 Praxitelous
A perfect spot to chill and grab a bite!
Pizzas and Pastas!
43 locals recommend
Mystic Pizza & Pasta
76 Emmanouil Benaki
43 locals recommend
Pizzas and Pastas!
The best bakery nearby
6 locals recommend
The Black Salami Microbakery
71 Zoodochou Pigis
6 locals recommend
The best bakery nearby
Unique plates in great price as well.
Prigkipas
23 Char. Trikoupi
Unique plates in great price as well.
To eat street food in a unique environment.
Galiántra
4 Giatrakou
To eat street food in a unique environment.

Drinks and Nightlife

Great cocktails
257 locals recommend
The Clumsies
30 Praxitelous
257 locals recommend
Great cocktails
One of the best views to Acropolis
189 locals recommend
360 Cocktail bar
2 Ifestou
189 locals recommend
One of the best views to Acropolis
Watch Acropolis as you drink your cocktail!
6 locals recommend
Lucien chez Bios
84 Pireos
6 locals recommend
Watch Acropolis as you drink your cocktail!
Another rooftop with incredible view!
179 locals recommend
Couleur Locale
3 Normanou
179 locals recommend
Another rooftop with incredible view!

Coffee & Wine

A wine bar with amazing plates!
21 locals recommend
Harvest Coffee & Wine
Evripidou
21 locals recommend
A wine bar with amazing plates!
One of the best chill out places in Athens!
61 locals recommend
Black Duck Garden
7 loannou Paparrigopoulou
61 locals recommend
One of the best chill out places in Athens!
5 minutes away from the apartment with great selection of wines and plates. It also serves coffee during the day
26 locals recommend
Sousourada
44 Mavromichali
26 locals recommend
5 minutes away from the apartment with great selection of wines and plates. It also serves coffee during the day
Another place to visit and have a good time 5 minutes away from the apartment!
75 locals recommend
Warehouse
21 Valtetsiou
75 locals recommend
Another place to visit and have a good time 5 minutes away from the apartment!
A well hidden all day bar and cafe not to mention my personal favorite
36 locals recommend
Ippopotamos
Delfon
36 locals recommend
A well hidden all day bar and cafe not to mention my personal favorite
One of the best urban gardens right in the center of the city! One of the best places to be during heat waves.
356 locals recommend
six d.o.g.s
6-8 Avramiotou
356 locals recommend
One of the best urban gardens right in the center of the city! One of the best places to be during heat waves.
A great place near Acropolis for coffee, food and relaxation!!!
14 locals recommend
Το Λοκάλι / To Lokali
44 Sarri
14 locals recommend
A great place near Acropolis for coffee, food and relaxation!!!
Just a block away from the apartment it has delicious crepes and all sorts of coffees and beverages.
9 locals recommend
Au Grand Zinc
92 Char. Trikoupi
9 locals recommend
Just a block away from the apartment it has delicious crepes and all sorts of coffees and beverages.
A great cafe that also serves liquor nearby.
Miss Tartu
53 Mavromichali
A great cafe that also serves liquor nearby.
Right next to the apartment a nice place to chill out and do some work
Tigré
Right next to the apartment a nice place to chill out and do some work
Gargaretta | All Day Street Bistrot
1 Rovertou Galli
9 locals recommend

Shopping and Souvenirs

A large department store 15 minutes away from the apartment
293 locals recommend
Attica
9 Panepistimiou
293 locals recommend
A large department store 15 minutes away from the apartment
Natural cosmetics from a Greek brand that also offers gift packs for its products
11 locals recommend
The Apivita Experience Store
6 Solonos
11 locals recommend
Natural cosmetics from a Greek brand that also offers gift packs for its products
Unique style souvenirs in affordable prices
33 locals recommend
Forget Me Not
100 Adrianou
33 locals recommend
Unique style souvenirs in affordable prices
A liquor store with a great selections of wines and drinks from all over Greece.
7 locals recommend
Oinotypo
98 Char. Trikoupi
7 locals recommend
A liquor store with a great selections of wines and drinks from all over Greece.

Sightseeing

A must see
1856 locals recommend
Acropolis of Athens
1856 locals recommend
A must see
Archaeological Site of Brauron
37 locals recommend
474 locals recommend
Temple of Poseidon - Sounio
474 locals recommend
581 locals recommend
Ancient Agora of Athens
24 Adrianou
581 locals recommend
201 locals recommend
Dionysiou Areopagitou
Dionysiou Areopagitou
201 locals recommend

Museums

1277 locals recommend
National Archaeological Museum
44 28is Oktovriou
1277 locals recommend
2190 locals recommend
Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou Areopagitou
2190 locals recommend
527 locals recommend
Museum of Cycladic Art
4 Neofitou Douka
527 locals recommend
231 locals recommend
Byzantine and Christian Museum
22 Leof. Vasilissis Sofias
231 locals recommend