Guidebook for Athina
Food Scene
It's one of the best bakeries in town. You might hit the "rush-our", but it's worth while.
109 locals recommend
Takis Bakery
14 MisaraliotouIt's one of the best bakeries in town. You might hit the "rush-our", but it's worth while.
Therapeutērio
41 Kidantidon Traditional greek taverna. Good value for money.
Lotte cafe-bistrot
2 Tsami Karatasou Cafe-bistrot next to the apartment.
Aikaterini Zavanti Tasiouli Eleni O.E.
16 DrakouOne of the best souvlaki of Athens!
Good greek food and an amazing view on the Acropolis from the terrace.
40 locals recommend
Cafe Avissinia
7 KinetouGood greek food and an amazing view on the Acropolis from the terrace.
O Thanasis
69 MitropoleosThe most famous kebab in town.
"O babas" is a mix between the traditional "kafeneio" (coffee shop) with a modern twist. DJ sets on week-ends.
14 locals recommend
Dad
53 Falirou"O babas" is a mix between the traditional "kafeneio" (coffee shop) with a modern twist. DJ sets on week-ends.
Good sushi on the expensive side of prices. The smell from the kitchen is a minus but the sushi is good.
24 locals recommend
FU RIN KA ZAN LTD
2 ApollonosGood sushi on the expensive side of prices. The smell from the kitchen is a minus but the sushi is good.
Fish restaurant at the "Mikrolimano" (small port) of Piraeus. Dining by the sea. On the expensive side of prices.
8 locals recommend
Papaioannou
42 Akti KoumoundourouFish restaurant at the "Mikrolimano" (small port) of Piraeus. Dining by the sea. On the expensive side of prices.
Traditional grill taverna. Good value for money.
42 locals recommend
To Steki Tou Ilia (The steak of the sun)
5 EptachalkouTraditional grill taverna. Good value for money.
"To palio podilato" (the old bicycle). Meze restaurant with good value for money. Few tables, so you should go early.
Andronikou 11
11 Andronikou"To palio podilato" (the old bicycle). Meze restaurant with good value for money. Few tables, so you should go early.
43 Sarantatrío
43 Amvrosiou FrantziTraditional greek food, in a yard near you.
Le Greche
16 MitropoleosItalian ice cream worthwhile the queue.
Loupa cooperative cafe for: breakfast, coffee, finger food and drinks at reasonable prices
Erechthiou 12
12 ErechthiouLoupa cooperative cafe for: breakfast, coffee, finger food and drinks at reasonable prices
Drinks & Nightlife
Duende
2 TzireonRestaurant-bar. It's an old time classic.
Baba Au Rum
6 KlitiouBar with excellent cocktails, non smoking.
ΜΠΕΛ ΡΕΫ ΣΝΑΚ ΜΠΑΡ
88 FalirouSnack bar walking distance.
Cafe bistrot in the Exarcheia area, a few blocks behind the Archeological Museum of Athens.
31 locals recommend
Alexandrinó
69a Emmanouil BenakiCafe bistrot in the Exarcheia area, a few blocks behind the Archeological Museum of Athens.
Parks & Nature
Simply beautiful mediterranean gardens. The Garden also encloses some ancient ruins, tambourines and Corinthian capitals of columns, mosaics, and other features.
1171 locals recommend
National Garden
1 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasSimply beautiful mediterranean gardens. The Garden also encloses some ancient ruins, tambourines and Corinthian capitals of columns, mosaics, and other features.
Arts & Culture
Acropolis of Athens
Because you could compare the ancient city of Athens to the modern one surrounding the building of the museum.
2190 locals recommend
Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouBecause you could compare the ancient city of Athens to the modern one surrounding the building of the museum.
The famous Herod Atticus Odeon is a stone theatre located at the foot of the Acropolis; during summer months it hosts shows of the Greek Festival (theatre, music, dance) performed both by Greek and international artists. Check out the link below and enjoy the show! http://greekfestival.gr/en/venues/view/odeon-of-herodes-atticus
442 locals recommend
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Dionysiou AreopagitouThe famous Herod Atticus Odeon is a stone theatre located at the foot of the Acropolis; during summer months it hosts shows of the Greek Festival (theatre, music, dance) performed both by Greek and international artists. Check out the link below and enjoy the show! http://greekfestival.gr/en/venues/view/odeon-of-herodes-atticus
The Greek Festival runs through summer months, hosting shows (theatre, music, dance, artistic performances) in various locations of Athens, such as the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Onassis Cultural Centre, the buildings of Pireos str. 260 etc.
For programme and tickets, visit:
http://greekfestival.gr/en/home
Hellenic Festival S.A.
5 AlkminisThe Greek Festival runs through summer months, hosting shows (theatre, music, dance, artistic performances) in various locations of Athens, such as the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Onassis Cultural Centre, the buildings of Pireos str. 260 etc.
For programme and tickets, visit:
http://greekfestival.gr/en/home
It's one of the most beautiful archeological sites in Greece. In late spring you may come across families of grouse!
474 locals recommend
Temple of Poseidon - Sounio
It's one of the most beautiful archeological sites in Greece. In late spring you may come across families of grouse!
Through its extensive collections that cover several different cultural fields and its more general range of activities serving more than one social need, the Benaki Museum is perhaps the sole instance of a complex structure within the broader network of museum foundations in Greece.
Art Nouveau Exhibition at Benaki Museum from April 5 to May 21, 2017. Check out the link: http://greece.greekreporter.com/2017/03/14/art-nouveau-exhibition-at-benaki-museum/
566 locals recommend
Benaki Toy Museum
138 PireosThrough its extensive collections that cover several different cultural fields and its more general range of activities serving more than one social need, the Benaki Museum is perhaps the sole instance of a complex structure within the broader network of museum foundations in Greece.
Art Nouveau Exhibition at Benaki Museum from April 5 to May 21, 2017. Check out the link: http://greece.greekreporter.com/2017/03/14/art-nouveau-exhibition-at-benaki-museum/
Located in Plaka, the church of St. Aikaterini was built in the mid-11th century. Byzantine experts believe this domed cross-in-square, four-aisled church was dedicated to Saint Theodoros, as indicated by the inscription on the marble column supporting the altar.
This church formerly served parishioners from the Alikokos neighbourhood in Plaka, just opposite the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, which was later incorporated into the Catholic Capuchin Monastery. Its interior murals were painted in the late 19th century by G.D. Kafetzidakis.
ΑΓΙΑ ΑΙΚΑΤΕΡΙΝΗ
Located in Plaka, the church of St. Aikaterini was built in the mid-11th century. Byzantine experts believe this domed cross-in-square, four-aisled church was dedicated to Saint Theodoros, as indicated by the inscription on the marble column supporting the altar.
This church formerly served parishioners from the Alikokos neighbourhood in Plaka, just opposite the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, which was later incorporated into the Catholic Capuchin Monastery. Its interior murals were painted in the late 19th century by G.D. Kafetzidakis.
Dedicated to St. Demetrius the Bombardier, this small church lies on the Dionysiou Areopagiti pedestrian area at the foot of Philopappos Hill. Though it is generally believed to have been built during the Turkish occupation, others date it to the 9th century.
12 locals recommend
Church of Agios Demetrios Loumbardiaris
Dedicated to St. Demetrius the Bombardier, this small church lies on the Dionysiou Areopagiti pedestrian area at the foot of Philopappos Hill. Though it is generally believed to have been built during the Turkish occupation, others date it to the 9th century.
Museum of Cycladic Art
4 Neofitou DoukaTiny and beautiful!
A visit to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is worth while the escape to a park within the city with a wonderful view on the Saronic golf, Kastella of Pireus and the marinas. All sorts of sports' activities are possible. One should also check-out the programme of exhibitions, music concerts or plays. The SNFCC hosts the National Library and the National Opera
741 locals recommend
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
364 Leof. Andrea SiggrouA visit to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is worth while the escape to a park within the city with a wonderful view on the Saronic golf, Kastella of Pireus and the marinas. All sorts of sports' activities are possible. One should also check-out the programme of exhibitions, music concerts or plays. The SNFCC hosts the National Library and the National Opera
In this near by the city marina, the "Release Athens Music Festival" takes place.
Check out the programme:
https://www.viva.gr/tickets/music/plateia-nerou/release-festival-en/
12 locals recommend
Water Plaza
2616 Leof. PosidonosIn this near by the city marina, the "Release Athens Music Festival" takes place.
Check out the programme:
https://www.viva.gr/tickets/music/plateia-nerou/release-festival-en/
Essentials
OK Anytime Markets
8 AmintaOpen everyday until 22h00.
Kavalloti 11
11 KavallotiPharmacy
Sightseeing
Like an island in the city, Anafiotika is the neighbourhood under the rock of the Acropolis, where workers from the island of Anafi lived when arrived in Athens to build Otto's palace, i.e. the building of the Greek Parliament.
323 locals recommend
Anafiotika
Like an island in the city, Anafiotika is the neighbourhood under the rock of the Acropolis, where workers from the island of Anafi lived when arrived in Athens to build Otto's palace, i.e. the building of the Greek Parliament.
Exarcheia is full of book shops, papeteries, old buildings, graffiti, offices and small shops. Just behind the Polytechnic School of Athens, it has always been home for artists and intellectuals. It reminds you the rough face of the city. But a very true and interesting one.
168 locals recommend
Exarcheia
Exarcheia is full of book shops, papeteries, old buildings, graffiti, offices and small shops. Just behind the Polytechnic School of Athens, it has always been home for artists and intellectuals. It reminds you the rough face of the city. But a very true and interesting one.
For its 360 view of Athens and for St George the small chapel on top. This single-aisle, domed basilica perched atop Lycabettus Hill was built in the late 18th century.
682 locals recommend
Mount Lycabettus Viewing Area
For its 360 view of Athens and for St George the small chapel on top. This single-aisle, domed basilica perched atop Lycabettus Hill was built in the late 18th century.
Philopappos Hill, also known as the Hill of the Muses, lies on the south-west side of the Acropolis. Named after a Roman prince, the hill was once used as a fortress and housed a garrison.
ΦΙΛΟΠΑΠΠΟΥ
Philopappos Hill, also known as the Hill of the Muses, lies on the south-west side of the Acropolis. Named after a Roman prince, the hill was once used as a fortress and housed a garrison.
Shopping
All sorts of peculiar, ethnic, beautiful, vintage objects are on sale.
418 locals recommend
Monastraki Flea Market
2 IfestouAll sorts of peculiar, ethnic, beautiful, vintage objects are on sale.
A sandals' maker near Monastiraki where famous stars like the Beatles used to shop.
12 locals recommend
The Poet and Sandal Maker
16 TzireonA sandals' maker near Monastiraki where famous stars like the Beatles used to shop.
Forget Me Not
100 AdrianouSouvenirs shop with interesting modern designers.
Yannis Sergakis Adornments
5 ValaoritouYoung greek jewellery designer.
Lito Cabinet de Curiosités - Jewelry
25 IrodotouYoung greek jewellery designer.
Eleni Marneri Galerie
8 LempesiGallery of contemporary jewelry in Greece.