Akis's Guidebook
Coffee, brunch, early drinks
2’ min walk from the apartment, must visit venue for brunch & coffee or for early drinks. You may also grab a pizza from ΤΖΑΙΑΝΤ right across it and eat it there (they cooperate, so feel free to do so).
79 locals recommend
ΜΠΕΛ ΡΕΫ ΣΝΑΚ ΜΠΑΡ
88 Falirou2’ min walk from the apartment, must visit venue for brunch & coffee or for early drinks. You may also grab a pizza from ΤΖΑΙΑΝΤ right across it and eat it there (they cooperate, so feel free to do so).
Walking distance from the apartment, the best option to have a quick coffee & a light brunch while reading a book from their collection (English books are also provided).
45 locals recommend
Little Tree Books and Coffee
2 KavallotiWalking distance from the apartment, the best option to have a quick coffee & a light brunch while reading a book from their collection (English books are also provided).
Great aesthetics, good quality products & it also has an in house deli store. Must visit: their roof top!
53 locals recommend
ERGON House Athens
Street MitropoleosGreat aesthetics, good quality products & it also has an in house deli store. Must visit: their roof top!
A hidden gem in the neighborhood of Monastiraki (you can go with the Metro to the Monastiraki station). The interior porch of an old block of flats in Athens is now reformed to a unique cafe. Occasionally hosts art exhibitions. Go for a coffee or early drinks while walking around the area.
141 locals recommend
TAF (The Art Foundation)
5 NormanouA hidden gem in the neighborhood of Monastiraki (you can go with the Metro to the Monastiraki station). The interior porch of an old block of flats in Athens is now reformed to a unique cafe. Occasionally hosts art exhibitions. Go for a coffee or early drinks while walking around the area.
Naif
15 EvridamantosGreat Bloody Mary + very nice food (love their spicy pizza + bao buns).
High quality Italian finger food, spritz, wines, grappa etc. Great environment, 10’ walk from the condo. Reassure online that the place is open because it follows a very limited timeline.
Drupes Spritzeria
High quality Italian finger food, spritz, wines, grappa etc. Great environment, 10’ walk from the condo. Reassure online that the place is open because it follows a very limited timeline.
Must taste ice cream in a small place with a very friendly environment. Ask the owners about their suggestions & enjoy your delight right outside!
Dolce Far Niente
26 Tsami KaratasouMust taste ice cream in a small place with a very friendly environment. Ask the owners about their suggestions & enjoy your delight right outside!
The most convenient & direct choice for your breakfast & a cold espresso!
A cosy place right across the apartment with plenty of sweet & salty dish options to start your day!
Hippy Hippo
The most convenient & direct choice for your breakfast & a cold espresso!
A cosy place right across the apartment with plenty of sweet & salty dish options to start your day!
Food scene
Great street pizza to enjoy there or take away at home (2’ walk from the apartment). You may eat the pizza at Bel Ray or at Strange brew, since they cooperate !
ΤΖΑΪΑΝΤ - GIANT
21 Geor. OlimpiouGreat street pizza to enjoy there or take away at home (2’ walk from the apartment). You may eat the pizza at Bel Ray or at Strange brew, since they cooperate !
Walking distance from the apartment, one of the most well known Thai street foods in Athens.
45 locals recommend
TUK TUK THAI STREET FOOD
40 VeikouWalking distance from the apartment, one of the most well known Thai street foods in Athens.
Great Cretan food & raki with herbs. This place is at the Exarcheia neighborhood, scroll around the area and enjoy the city vibe.
16 locals recommend
Rakoumel
71 Emmanouil BenakiGreat Cretan food & raki with herbs. This place is at the Exarcheia neighborhood, scroll around the area and enjoy the city vibe.
Great new era Greek cuisine, value for money, great tastes. Call for reservation.
This place is at the Exarcheia neighborhood, scroll around the area and enjoy the city vibe.
178 locals recommend
Ama Lachei
69 KallidromiouGreat new era Greek cuisine, value for money, great tastes. Call for reservation.
This place is at the Exarcheia neighborhood, scroll around the area and enjoy the city vibe.
2’ walk from the flat. A great & quick option for gyros & skewers!
33 locals recommend
GRILL "The KALYVAS"
10 G Olymbiou2’ walk from the flat. A great & quick option for gyros & skewers!
Café - Bar
Very good spirits, best Bloody Mary alongside Naïf bar.
This place is at the Exarcheia neighborhood, scroll around the area and enjoy the city vibe.
31 locals recommend
Alexandrinó
69a Emmanouil BenakiVery good spirits, best Bloody Mary alongside Naïf bar.
This place is at the Exarcheia neighborhood, scroll around the area and enjoy the city vibe.
Sightseeing
Modern art museum, right next to the apartment.
373 locals recommend
Εθνικό Μουσείο Σύγχρονης Τέχνης (ΕΜΣΤ)
Modern art museum, right next to the apartment.
The well known Acropolis museum is located about 10’ walk from the apartment. Enjoy also your coffee on the terrace with a great view to the Acropolis.
2190 locals recommend
Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouThe well known Acropolis museum is located about 10’ walk from the apartment. Enjoy also your coffee on the terrace with a great view to the Acropolis.
Check online for cultural events that the center often provides for free.
741 locals recommend
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
364 Leof. Andrea SiggrouCheck online for cultural events that the center often provides for free.
Art gallery museum with exhibits from various artists (not only Greeks).
65 locals recommend
Goulandris Museum
13 EratosthenousArt gallery museum with exhibits from various artists (not only Greeks).
Neighbourhoods
Traditional & picturesque, the neighborhood of Plaka has vibe from another era, starting about 10’ walk from the apartment. A very cute suggestion for coffee & cakes is the cafe Yiasemi.
1300 locals recommend
Plaka
24 MnisikleousTraditional & picturesque, the neighborhood of Plaka has vibe from another era, starting about 10’ walk from the apartment. A very cute suggestion for coffee & cakes is the cafe Yiasemi.
Great vibe in the alleys of this picturesque neighborhood with numerous great venues for coffee, drinks, food etc. When in the area, I prefer the Barrett bar, the Dao Vietnamese street food & also pay a visit to the Kilo Shop thrift store (used clothes priced by their weight).
464 locals recommend
Psyri
MiaouliGreat vibe in the alleys of this picturesque neighborhood with numerous great venues for coffee, drinks, food etc. When in the area, I prefer the Barrett bar, the Dao Vietnamese street food & also pay a visit to the Kilo Shop thrift store (used clothes priced by their weight).