Guidebook for Athina
Food Scene
This is the only place we recommend to eat in the old town of Plaka, especially for breakfast, that is near our house. All other places are too... touristy (i.e. with questionable quality). Breakfasts and brunches at Pantheon are just wonderful.
Pantheon
9 GerontaThis is the only place we recommend to eat in the old town of Plaka, especially for breakfast, that is near our house. All other places are too... touristy (i.e. with questionable quality). Breakfasts and brunches at Pantheon are just wonderful.
Our favorite flavors: dark chocolate, cheesecake, bueno, lime and dulche de leche!
10 locals recommend
DaVinci Gelato (Plaka)
4 SelleiOur favorite flavors: dark chocolate, cheesecake, bueno, lime and dulche de leche!
Best Cretan Cuisine near the city center! Words can't describe well the limited yet stunning menu of this place with the most reasonably (low) prices. Most of the products arrive weekly directly from Crete to Athens. Try the lentiles with salmon salad, their creamy cheeses and... actually anything. Our personal favorite!
47 locals recommend
Aster
48 TroonBest Cretan Cuisine near the city center! Words can't describe well the limited yet stunning menu of this place with the most reasonably (low) prices. Most of the products arrive weekly directly from Crete to Athens. Try the lentiles with salmon salad, their creamy cheeses and... actually anything. Our personal favorite!
Accompany great Greek cuisine with a stunning view of the Acropolis Hill and the Parthenon temple! One of the rare places in the area where proper homemade dishes can be found, cooked with care from the owner herself. Try the mousaka and the figs with feta cheese!
56 locals recommend
GH Attikos Restaurant
7 GarivaldiAccompany great Greek cuisine with a stunning view of the Acropolis Hill and the Parthenon temple! One of the rare places in the area where proper homemade dishes can be found, cooked with care from the owner herself. Try the mousaka and the figs with feta cheese!
Cafe/bistro &... a bookstore, right behind the Acropolis Museum with beautiful ambience, selective high quality menu and excellent service.
45 locals recommend
Little Tree Books and Coffee
2 KavallotiCafe/bistro &... a bookstore, right behind the Acropolis Museum with beautiful ambience, selective high quality menu and excellent service.
You want good quality Greek souvlaki, with the best french fries around? That's by far the best place and in walking distance from Plaka (10min).
91 locals recommend
Kalamaki Bar
15 DrakouYou want good quality Greek souvlaki, with the best french fries around? That's by far the best place and in walking distance from Plaka (10min).
Beautiful cafe in the heart of Plaka, dedicated to Melina Merkouri, the acclaimed Greek Actress that became also an important figure for the cultural development of the city of Athens. Wonderful relaxing vibe, nice coffees, traditional deserts, crepes and drinks.
36 locals recommend
Cafe Melina
22 LisiouBeautiful cafe in the heart of Plaka, dedicated to Melina Merkouri, the acclaimed Greek Actress that became also an important figure for the cultural development of the city of Athens. Wonderful relaxing vibe, nice coffees, traditional deserts, crepes and drinks.
An absolutely lovely spot under the Acropolis hill's slope, for an outdoor snack, brunch, coffees & refreshments. Also very cosy inside, especially in the winter.
150 locals recommend
Yiasemi
23 MnisikleousAn absolutely lovely spot under the Acropolis hill's slope, for an outdoor snack, brunch, coffees & refreshments. Also very cosy inside, especially in the winter.
Cafe/Bistro for Vegetarians and Vegans (a must-visit if you are). Highest quality stuff, really delicious dishes.
126 locals recommend
Avocado
30 NikisCafe/Bistro for Vegetarians and Vegans (a must-visit if you are). Highest quality stuff, really delicious dishes.
Excellent specialty coffee roast accompanied by a mountain of pancakes. Look no further if that's the combination you seek for breakfast.
42 locals recommend
Estrella
24Α RomvisExcellent specialty coffee roast accompanied by a mountain of pancakes. Look no further if that's the combination you seek for breakfast.
Excellent Greek cuisine restaurant. Not posh, not "cheap", either. Very well done dishes for a great Greek cuisine culinary experience.
60 locals recommend
Melilotos
19 KalamiotouExcellent Greek cuisine restaurant. Not posh, not "cheap", either. Very well done dishes for a great Greek cuisine culinary experience.
Tired of souvlaki and want a change? Even if you're vegetarian you can find here traditional Lebanese falafel and kibbe. Really delicious!
Not Just Falafel
16 RomvisTired of souvlaki and want a change? Even if you're vegetarian you can find here traditional Lebanese falafel and kibbe. Really delicious!
Our favorite place to eat meze and traditional homemade food with great quality and great prices! Strongly recommended. It is 20 minutes walk from our house.
61 locals recommend
ΤΟ ΤΡΙΚΥΚΛΟ ΚΑΦΕ-ΜΕΖΕΔΟΠΩΛΕΙΟ-TO TRIKYKLO
Our favorite place to eat meze and traditional homemade food with great quality and great prices! Strongly recommended. It is 20 minutes walk from our house.
Best brisket burgers in town cooked in Louisiana Barbecue style! If you have time in between trying out Greek food, we strongly recommend this place!
7 locals recommend
PO'BOYS BBQ
LepeniotouBest brisket burgers in town cooked in Louisiana Barbecue style! If you have time in between trying out Greek food, we strongly recommend this place!
Multi-awarded one-of-a-kind (literally) gelato place, done the... ancient way. By far the best ice cream in the whole country and one of the most special in the world, as described by the culinary experts. Ask Konstantinos, the founder and "chef", about the process that makes it so unique.
21 locals recommend
Django Gelato Athens
15 VeikouMulti-awarded one-of-a-kind (literally) gelato place, done the... ancient way. By far the best ice cream in the whole country and one of the most special in the world, as described by the culinary experts. Ask Konstantinos, the founder and "chef", about the process that makes it so unique.
Specialty Coffee Roaster with not only amazing coffee and pancakes, but ambiance, too. In Thiseio area, just off the wonderful big pedestrian road that surrounds the Acropolis Hill. If you feel like awarding yourself in the end of a lovely walk... this should be your destination. A must-visit for coffee aficionados!
57 locals recommend
The Underdog
8 IraklidonSpecialty Coffee Roaster with not only amazing coffee and pancakes, but ambiance, too. In Thiseio area, just off the wonderful big pedestrian road that surrounds the Acropolis Hill. If you feel like awarding yourself in the end of a lovely walk... this should be your destination. A must-visit for coffee aficionados!
Most Famous Bakery of Athens! Don't ask us why... But we do live right next to it and we know that it is a very old and traditional bakery. No dairy products or other stuff here. Only around 100 different... floury products. Traditional pies, breads of all kinds and of course sweets. A must-visit!
109 locals recommend
Takis Bakery
14 MisaraliotouMost Famous Bakery of Athens! Don't ask us why... But we do live right next to it and we know that it is a very old and traditional bakery. No dairy products or other stuff here. Only around 100 different... floury products. Traditional pies, breads of all kinds and of course sweets. A must-visit!
With the look and feel of a canteen but with the most flavorful souvlaki wrap in the area. Seriously, don't try elsewhere. no seating area here, you just order, get served and eat while standing or walking. Delicious pita gyro!
6 locals recommend
Dirty Manh
5 Νικ. ΔημητρακοπούλουWith the look and feel of a canteen but with the most flavorful souvlaki wrap in the area. Seriously, don't try elsewhere. no seating area here, you just order, get served and eat while standing or walking. Delicious pita gyro!
If you don't want to walk too far, if you're not attracted (reasonable enough) but all the tourist traps taverns near the Acropolis Museum and the old town, this should be your safe go-to choice. Whatever you'll order in this meze place is just wonderful.
42 locals recommend
Opos Palia - Papa Steve
2 VeikouIf you don't want to walk too far, if you're not attracted (reasonable enough) but all the tourist traps taverns near the Acropolis Museum and the old town, this should be your safe go-to choice. Whatever you'll order in this meze place is just wonderful.
OMORFI POLI (Pretty City) is the kind of hidden gem that is almost literally hidden. Even locals don't know there is a cafe at that small street near Monastiraki. If you want to feel you are in a garden of a house in a village, drinking freddo espresso... make this unique cafe your destination.
ΟΜΟΡΦΗ ΠΟΛΗ
4 KinetouOMORFI POLI (Pretty City) is the kind of hidden gem that is almost literally hidden. Even locals don't know there is a cafe at that small street near Monastiraki. If you want to feel you are in a garden of a house in a village, drinking freddo espresso... make this unique cafe your destination.
Fresh Profiterole to drool over it... Nothing more to say. Just A Must.
12 locals recommend
Choureal - Choux & Profiterole
18 DiomeiasFresh Profiterole to drool over it... Nothing more to say. Just A Must.
Do you want to taste what real tahini, real peanut butter or hazelnut butter, tastes like? And fresh jams with no sugars and no additives? And accompany these with very good coffee? A must visit for those that love sweet tastes but not sugar. Whoever visits leaves with many jars in the bag...
8 locals recommend
Wild Souls Athens
36 VoulisDo you want to taste what real tahini, real peanut butter or hazelnut butter, tastes like? And fresh jams with no sugars and no additives? And accompany these with very good coffee? A must visit for those that love sweet tastes but not sugar. Whoever visits leaves with many jars in the bag...
Sandwich place. How can this little, old, dodgy corner shop make the most delicious sandwiches you ever ate? No idea. But we love it and we can't recommend it enough! Try the ciabatta with vinaigrette, rucola and goat cheese! YUM!
63 locals recommend
Guarantee
41 VeikouSandwich place. How can this little, old, dodgy corner shop make the most delicious sandwiches you ever ate? No idea. But we love it and we can't recommend it enough! Try the ciabatta with vinaigrette, rucola and goat cheese! YUM!
Shopping
Show our ACROPOLITAN keyholder to our friends Yannis and Anni and get a special discount price! All souvenirs in the shop (except few that come from famous brands) are handmade and designed by Greek artists! by far the coolest shop in Plaka.
6 locals recommend
Flaneur Souvenirs & Supplies
1 FlessaShow our ACROPOLITAN keyholder to our friends Yannis and Anni and get a special discount price! All souvenirs in the shop (except few that come from famous brands) are handmade and designed by Greek artists! by far the coolest shop in Plaka.
Show our ACROPOLITAN keyholder to our friend Isidoros and get a special discount price for your new sandals!
Sandals 4u
88 AdrianouShow our ACROPOLITAN keyholder to our friend Isidoros and get a special discount price for your new sandals!
The only big store in Ermou where you can find anything from cosmetics (literally anything...) to tax-free shoes and suitcases.
60 locals recommend
Hondos Center
4 Pl. OmoniasThe only big store in Ermou where you can find anything from cosmetics (literally anything...) to tax-free shoes and suitcases.
Drinks & Nightlife
Accompany great cocktails and drinks with a stunning view of the Acropolis Hill and the Parthenon temple!
11 locals recommend
POINT a (Acropolis Point)
4a Rovertou GalliAccompany great cocktails and drinks with a stunning view of the Acropolis Hill and the Parthenon temple!
An enormous catalogue of Greek (mainly) and international spirits; from numerous Greek ouzos & tsipouros to cognac and liquers labels. Just by walking by you'll like its interior instantly...
135 locals recommend
Brettos Bar
41 KidathineonAn enormous catalogue of Greek (mainly) and international spirits; from numerous Greek ouzos & tsipouros to cognac and liquers labels. Just by walking by you'll like its interior instantly...
One of the best terrace views that cover all the angles of Athens. You can see Parthenon, with the sea view and Lycabettus Hill and Temple of Zeus with Imitos Mountain in the background. Great place to have a drink.
Athens Gate Hotel
10 Leoforos Andrea SiggrouOne of the best terrace views that cover all the angles of Athens. You can see Parthenon, with the sea view and Lycabettus Hill and Temple of Zeus with Imitos Mountain in the background. Great place to have a drink.
A pretty unique place when it comes to being a hotel, but with its farmer's market on the ground floor and roof garden bar at its terrace. If you want to combine great grocery shopping - of exquisite Greek products - or great night drinks with a view, that's a must. Not recommended to eat at the ground floor restaurant because it is way too pricey.
53 locals recommend
ERGON House Athens
Street MitropoleosA pretty unique place when it comes to being a hotel, but with its farmer's market on the ground floor and roof garden bar at its terrace. If you want to combine great grocery shopping - of exquisite Greek products - or great night drinks with a view, that's a must. Not recommended to eat at the ground floor restaurant because it is way too pricey.
Just around the Acropolis metro exit a small surprise awaits. With more than 40 whiskey labels and a stunning cocktails list. Accompanied by great music, too. Our favorite not-in-a-terrace-with-a-parthenon-view bar!
22 locals recommend
Hitchcocktales Bar Restaurant
10 PorinouJust around the Acropolis metro exit a small surprise awaits. With more than 40 whiskey labels and a stunning cocktails list. Accompanied by great music, too. Our favorite not-in-a-terrace-with-a-parthenon-view bar!
Arts & Culture
Unique set up for a museum that you can visit before you climb up to the Parthenon which exhibits all the remnants of the hill and the temple in the same exact order as you are walking through the ancient ruins...
I recommend you to visit the museum first and climb up to the Parthenon!
2190 locals recommend
Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouUnique set up for a museum that you can visit before you climb up to the Parthenon which exhibits all the remnants of the hill and the temple in the same exact order as you are walking through the ancient ruins...
I recommend you to visit the museum first and climb up to the Parthenon!
Sightseeing
Parthenon
Experience the glamorous temple of Ancient Greece...
The ancient stadium where the Modern Olympics of 1896 were held.
870 locals recommend
Panathenaic Stadium
Leoforos Vasileos KonstantinouThe ancient stadium where the Modern Olympics of 1896 were held.
From antique shops to music instruments and totally hidden cafes and small eccentric shops. THIS is the famous flea market of Athens.
418 locals recommend
Monastraki Flea Market
2 IfestouFrom antique shops to music instruments and totally hidden cafes and small eccentric shops. THIS is the famous flea market of Athens.
Essentials
Closest grocery store to Acropolitan, small and efficient for everyday needs.
14 locals recommend
BAZAAR Supermarket
7 Leof. GalatsiouClosest grocery store to Acropolitan, small and efficient for everyday needs.
6 min. walk from Acropolitan. A small grocery store with a variety of products. Even open on Sundays!
37 locals recommend
ΑΒ Βασιλόπουλος
5 Chariton6 min. walk from Acropolitan. A small grocery store with a variety of products. Even open on Sundays!
Take a glimpse of local wines...Show our ACROPOLITAN keyholder and get a special discount price!
EN FIALI WINES & SPIRITS
36 VeikouTake a glimpse of local wines...Show our ACROPOLITAN keyholder and get a special discount price!
FOR DIGITAL NOMADS Working Space: Exquisite coffee and great staff in the heart of the city.
Thirdplace.Athens
23Β ApollonosFOR DIGITAL NOMADS Working Space: Exquisite coffee and great staff in the heart of the city.
FOR DIGITAL NOMADS Working Space: Hip place with good coffee and staff in Koukaki. 10 min walk from Acropolis Metro, 5 min walk from Syggrou-Fix metro.
Morning Bar
36 Odissea AndroutsouFOR DIGITAL NOMADS Working Space: Hip place with good coffee and staff in Koukaki. 10 min walk from Acropolis Metro, 5 min walk from Syggrou-Fix metro.