Guidebook for Athina

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Guidebook for Athina

Food Scene

Great Greek gourmet food at affordable price, Jazz music
65 localnici recomandă
Balcony Restaurant & Bar
1 Veikou
65 localnici recomandă
Great Greek gourmet food at affordable price, Jazz music
Simple & Tasty Greek Cooking , Very Friendly Staff .As Greek as it gets
42 localnici recomandă
Opos Palia - Papa Steve
2 Veikou
42 localnici recomandă
Simple & Tasty Greek Cooking , Very Friendly Staff .As Greek as it gets
One of the best bakeries in Athens . 5 minutes by foot from the house
109 localnici recomandă
Takis Bakery
14 Misaraliotou
109 localnici recomandă
One of the best bakeries in Athens . 5 minutes by foot from the house
Hidden Gem in the neighbourhood . Enjoy their pies , their good coffees or a remarkable Spritz
112 localnici recomandă
Lotte cafe-bistrot
2 Tsami Karatasou
112 localnici recomandă
Hidden Gem in the neighbourhood . Enjoy their pies , their good coffees or a remarkable Spritz
Great Kebab and Souvlakia ! also delicious salads ! Very affordable
91 localnici recomandă
Kalamaki Bar
15 Drakou
91 localnici recomandă
Great Kebab and Souvlakia ! also delicious salads ! Very affordable
Like Indian Food ? Just down the flat . Very Good cooking
7 localnici recomandă
Namaste Indian Restaurant
12 Lempesi
7 localnici recomandă
Like Indian Food ? Just down the flat . Very Good cooking
You like the Greek Pitas ! Try this one while walking toward Monastiraki neighbourhood
15 localnici recomandă
Tylixto Greek Wrap
19 Aiolou
15 localnici recomandă
You like the Greek Pitas ! Try this one while walking toward Monastiraki neighbourhood
Nice Restaurants where greeks often eat ...
14 localnici recomandă
Ambrosia - Souvlaki
3 Drakou
14 localnici recomandă
Nice Restaurants where greeks often eat ...
Want a Thai in Athens . Try this one ! and the neighbourhood is very nice and lively
33 localnici recomandă
Blue Bamboo
24 Kidantidon
33 localnici recomandă
Want a Thai in Athens . Try this one ! and the neighbourhood is very nice and lively
Italian restaurant , Great Pasta , sometimes a bit long to get served but worth a try . Just down the house . Can see it from the kitchen .
23 localnici recomandă
AGLIO, OLIO & PEPERONCINO
13 Porinou
23 localnici recomandă
Italian restaurant , Great Pasta , sometimes a bit long to get served but worth a try . Just down the house . Can see it from the kitchen .
A nice Yard . A gem in a secret place . Great food
29 localnici recomandă
KOUVELOS
66 Genneou Kolokotroni
29 localnici recomandă
A nice Yard . A gem in a secret place . Great food
Greeks and tourists eat there for a long time . Some have medium experiences about the food but it is such a nice place. Try it and take simple things
22 localnici recomandă
Taverne Platanos
4 Diogenous
22 localnici recomandă
Greeks and tourists eat there for a long time . Some have medium experiences about the food but it is such a nice place. Try it and take simple things
not for vegeterians . Delicatessen and cheese . Good bio wines .The street of Evripidou around feels a bit like oriental noisy , smells spices , lively
96 localnici recomandă
Karamanlidika - Τα Καραμανλίδικα του Φάνη
52 Sokratous
96 localnici recomandă
not for vegeterians . Delicatessen and cheese . Good bio wines .The street of Evripidou around feels a bit like oriental noisy , smells spices , lively
Nice café in a grahic plaka street . Just sit , chill and watch the life around
36 localnici recomandă
Cafe Melina
22 Lisiou
36 localnici recomandă
Nice café in a grahic plaka street . Just sit , chill and watch the life around
The great location . The good Greek coffee
26 localnici recomandă
Dióskouroi
13 Dioskouron
26 localnici recomandă
The great location . The good Greek coffee
Touristic but the products are very fresh !
Gods Restaurant
23-27 Makrigianni
Touristic but the products are very fresh !
The smell can be bothering but you can find good meat and the atmosphere is unique . Fish Market just near by
52 localnici recomandă
Piața Municipală Centrală din Atena
Athinas
52 localnici recomandă
The smell can be bothering but you can find good meat and the atmosphere is unique . Fish Market just near by
Very Good Pizza in the Exarcheia District .
43 localnici recomandă
Mystic Pizza & Pasta
76 Emmanouil Benaki
43 localnici recomandă
Very Good Pizza in the Exarcheia District .
Good Restaurant !
33 localnici recomandă
Rififi restaurant
69 Emmanouil Benaki
33 localnici recomandă
Good Restaurant !
Mezze from Crete and elsewhere in Greece . You order a bit of everything , have an ouzo , a tsipouro , or a rakomelo , and enjoy this quiet and very nice place .Delicious
15 localnici recomandă
Sphḗka
15 Str. Kontouli
15 localnici recomandă
Mezze from Crete and elsewhere in Greece . You order a bit of everything , have an ouzo , a tsipouro , or a rakomelo , and enjoy this quiet and very nice place .Delicious
Gourmet Restaurant for a nice experience. much more expensive than average but probably worthwhile . Always make a Reservation !
103 localnici recomandă
Spondi Restaurant
5 Pirronos
103 localnici recomandă
Gourmet Restaurant for a nice experience. much more expensive than average but probably worthwhile . Always make a Reservation !
Very Trendy , by the sea . Expensive . Nice deco and good food
23 localnici recomandă
BlueFish Vouliagmeni
4 Leof. Posidonos
23 localnici recomandă
Very Trendy , by the sea . Expensive . Nice deco and good food
My favorite falafels in Athens . Healthy and cheap
Not Just Falafel
16 Romvis
My favorite falafels in Athens . Healthy and cheap
Beautiful view of Athens ( especially by night ) . Very good Food , good music
36 localnici recomandă
Dinner in the Sky Athens
36 localnici recomandă
Beautiful view of Athens ( especially by night ) . Very good Food , good music
Very Expensive .One of the gourmet experiences in Athens .
55 localnici recomandă
Funky Gourmet
Salaminos
55 localnici recomandă
Very Expensive .One of the gourmet experiences in Athens .
Arguably the best "souvlaki " in Athens !!
64 localnici recomandă
κωστα - Kostas
2 Pl. Agias Irinis
64 localnici recomandă
Arguably the best "souvlaki " in Athens !!
The famous Pita with gyros ! the legendary greek wrap sandwich . Just around the corner of the house . Good quality
9 localnici recomandă
o Gyros Pou Gyrevis
9 localnici recomandă
The famous Pita with gyros ! the legendary greek wrap sandwich . Just around the corner of the house . Good quality
Plants & medicinal herbs .Top Quality Products . A Bit more expensive than the others close to it but worth it for its quality.
Elixir - Ελιξιριον
41 Evripidou
Plants & medicinal herbs .Top Quality Products . A Bit more expensive than the others close to it but worth it for its quality.
Closed at night . Very good for a nice breakfast or a tasty quick eat at lunch . Steps away from home
26 localnici recomandă
7 CACTUS greek street deli
7 Dimitrakopoulou
26 localnici recomandă
Closed at night . Very good for a nice breakfast or a tasty quick eat at lunch . Steps away from home
First Olive Oil Bar in Athens . A special place to go and taste the best olive oils in Greece .
Olive Oil Bar by GAEA
Street Chatzigianni Mexi
First Olive Oil Bar in Athens . A special place to go and taste the best olive oils in Greece .
Nice restaurant in the touristic area of Plaka . good food . Greek atmosphere . We recommend
16 localnici recomandă
Mpakaliarákia
41 Kidathineon
16 localnici recomandă
Nice restaurant in the touristic area of Plaka . good food . Greek atmosphere . We recommend
Nice Greek café , a bit away from the crowd . Nice to chill .
7 localnici recomandă
Glykis
2 Geronta
7 localnici recomandă
Nice Greek café , a bit away from the crowd . Nice to chill .

Drinks & Nightlife

Get to the Rooftop Terrace ! The view on the Acropolis is magical ! You can eat (expensive but tasty ) or just have a drink and the staff is very friendly . Make a reservation for dinner ( especially full moon)
10 localnici recomandă
Herodion Hotel
4 Rovertou Galli
10 localnici recomandă
Get to the Rooftop Terrace ! The view on the Acropolis is magical ! You can eat (expensive but tasty ) or just have a drink and the staff is very friendly . Make a reservation for dinner ( especially full moon)
you like sports , you like beer ? this place is for you . Lot of students and expats from around the world . Cheap beer and all the major sports events on TV. 2 mn from home
16 localnici recomandă
Athens Sports Bar
3a Veikou
16 localnici recomandă
you like sports , you like beer ? this place is for you . Lot of students and expats from around the world . Cheap beer and all the major sports events on TV. 2 mn from home
the place is famous . Go and drink some ouzo and enjoy all the coloured bottles .You can also enjoy some wine tasting
135 localnici recomandă
Brettos Bar
41 Kidathineon
135 localnici recomandă
the place is famous . Go and drink some ouzo and enjoy all the coloured bottles .You can also enjoy some wine tasting
Nice bar just a few steps from the house . Nice music , friendly staff
22 localnici recomandă
Hitchcocktales Bar Restaurant
10 Porinou
22 localnici recomandă
Nice bar just a few steps from the house . Nice music , friendly staff
Close to the house ! For rock lovers
121 localnici recomandă
Tiki Bar Athens
15 Falirou
121 localnici recomandă
Close to the house ! For rock lovers
One of the best wine bars in Athens .
19 localnici recomandă
Cinque Wine Delights
10 Voreou
19 localnici recomandă
One of the best wine bars in Athens .
good cocktails from the bartender
16 localnici recomandă
Borsalino Bar Athens
59 Kolokotroni
16 localnici recomandă
good cocktails from the bartender
A wine bar close to home .
34 localnici recomandă
Materia Prima, Koukaki. cava & wine bar
68 Falirou
34 localnici recomandă
A wine bar close to home .
Great music program . Check it out on internet .
132 localnici recomandă
GAZARTE
34 Voutadon
132 localnici recomandă
Great music program . Check it out on internet .
nice cocktails , good atmosphere
32 localnici recomandă
Bartesera
25 Kolokotroni
32 localnici recomandă
nice cocktails , good atmosphere
live and clubbing , check the internet for the program . Have a good time .
356 localnici recomandă
six d.o.g.s
6-8 Avramiotou
356 localnici recomandă
live and clubbing , check the internet for the program . Have a good time .
Nice club in a very lively district , Psirri , lots of other bars around .
27 localnici recomandă
Boiler
9 Vlachava
27 localnici recomandă
Nice club in a very lively district , Psirri , lots of other bars around .

Arts & Culture

Talk a walk on this cliff and and enjoy the most beautiful view of the Acropolis
131 localnici recomandă
Pnyx
131 localnici recomandă
Talk a walk on this cliff and and enjoy the most beautiful view of the Acropolis
Check out the programs of this nice theatre in a beautiful spot
30 localnici recomandă
The Dora Stratou dance Theatre
30 localnici recomandă
Check out the programs of this nice theatre in a beautiful spot
The magnificent building designed by Renzo Piano . Concerts , exhibitions , a beautiful park . A must not miss in Athens .
741 localnici recomandă
Centrul Cultural al Fundației Stavros Niarchos
364 Leof. Andrea Siggrou
741 localnici recomandă
The magnificent building designed by Renzo Piano . Concerts , exhibitions , a beautiful park . A must not miss in Athens .
Check out the programs of the Concerts . Nice lively and young neighbourhood. Many Bars around
20 localnici recomandă
Gazi Music Hall
7-13 Iera Odos
20 localnici recomandă
Check out the programs of the Concerts . Nice lively and young neighbourhood. Many Bars around
Always good concerts . Check their Website for the program .
82 localnici recomandă
Megaro Moussikis station
82 localnici recomandă
Always good concerts . Check their Website for the program .
A must see in Athens
566 localnici recomandă
Muzeul de Jucării Benaki
138 Pireos
566 localnici recomandă
A must see in Athens
Bar and art gallery in the heart of monastiraki district
141 localnici recomandă
TAF (The Art Foundation)
5 Normanou
141 localnici recomandă
Bar and art gallery in the heart of monastiraki district
Check out the program . Great venue for music . a bit more careful at night in this neighbourhood but nothing to be really worried about !
12 localnici recomandă
KYTTARO
και Ipeirou
12 localnici recomandă
Check out the program . Great venue for music . a bit more careful at night in this neighbourhood but nothing to be really worried about !
Nice Jazz venue in Athens .
66 localnici recomandă
Half Note Jazz Club
17 Trivonianou
66 localnici recomandă
Nice Jazz venue in Athens .

Essentials

Supermarket for Vegetarians and Vegans .
12 localnici recomandă
Bamboo Vegan
36 Solonos
12 localnici recomandă
Supermarket for Vegetarians and Vegans .
Small shop with high quality Greek products to fill your fridge. friendly owners
12 localnici recomandă
Greek Picks
8 Chatzichristou
12 localnici recomandă
Small shop with high quality Greek products to fill your fridge. friendly owners
convenient if you don't want to use the washing machine
7 localnici recomandă
American Laundry and Dry Clean
43 Dimitrakopoulou
7 localnici recomandă
convenient if you don't want to use the washing machine
Very Good quality Greek products . Sometimes a bit more expensive than average.
13 localnici recomandă
Pantopolion
34 Dimitrakopoulou
13 localnici recomandă
Very Good quality Greek products . Sometimes a bit more expensive than average.

Parks & Nature

Green and Peaceful for a walk . Very close from the apartment
179 localnici recomandă
Zappeion
179 localnici recomandă
Green and Peaceful for a walk . Very close from the apartment
Our favorite walk in the center of Athens for calm and greenery
526 localnici recomandă
Dealul Filopappou
215 Φυλής
526 localnici recomandă
Our favorite walk in the center of Athens for calm and greenery
A day to the sea ? try it there ! very green , and beautiful beach , Usually you have to pay .
34 localnici recomandă
Kavouri
34 localnici recomandă
A day to the sea ? try it there ! very green , and beautiful beach , Usually you have to pay .

Shopping

A must sea in Athens . Very lively . Don't forget to bargain !
418 localnici recomandă
Piața de Vechituri Monastraki
2 Ifestou
418 localnici recomandă
A must sea in Athens . Very lively . Don't forget to bargain !
The "chic" area of Athens . All the most famous brands , lots of cafés .
397 localnici recomandă
Kolonaki
397 localnici recomandă
The "chic" area of Athens . All the most famous brands , lots of cafés .
The upper class suburb of Athens . Can get there with public transportation or taxi . fashion shops , expensive and trendy restaurants and bars .
55 localnici recomandă
Kifisia
55 localnici recomandă
The upper class suburb of Athens . Can get there with public transportation or taxi . fashion shops , expensive and trendy restaurants and bars .
Pour les Francophones . Librairie Française où vous trouverez les journaux et des auteurs grecs traduits . Bonnes lectures
Le Livre Ouvert
77 Solonos
Pour les Francophones . Librairie Française où vous trouverez les journaux et des auteurs grecs traduits . Bonnes lectures
The best street to buy fresh herbs and medicinal plants . Lots of intense and "oriental " fragrances everywhere .
17 localnici recomandă
Evripidou
Evripidou
17 localnici recomandă
The best street to buy fresh herbs and medicinal plants . Lots of intense and "oriental " fragrances everywhere .
Not just a bookshop (with books in english ) also a very nice café where you can chill
45 localnici recomandă
Little Tree Books and Coffee
2 Kavalloti
45 localnici recomandă
Not just a bookshop (with books in english ) also a very nice café where you can chill

Sightseeing

Major landmark of Antiquity
169 localnici recomandă
Agora Romană
3 Polignotou
169 localnici recomandă
Major landmark of Antiquity
THE ACROPOLIS ! What else !
1856 localnici recomandă
Acropola din Atena
1856 localnici recomandă
THE ACROPOLIS ! What else !
Want a getaway from the hectic city ? try this magical place which is about one our from the center .
474 localnici recomandă
Templul lui Poseidon - Sounio
474 localnici recomandă
Want a getaway from the hectic city ? try this magical place which is about one our from the center .
The upper Petralona is a very quiet and nice district with a lot of restaurants and nice crowd ... have a walk and get lost in this lovely neighbourhood that feels like a village .
57 localnici recomandă
ST.KATO PETRALONA station
57 localnici recomandă
The upper Petralona is a very quiet and nice district with a lot of restaurants and nice crowd ... have a walk and get lost in this lovely neighbourhood that feels like a village .
Adrianou is the most touristic street . Try to get lost in the small streets to really enjoy the "out of time " aspect of the place you will always find your way back home. Have a nice walk
1300 localnici recomandă
Plaka
24 Mnisikleous
1300 localnici recomandă
Adrianou is the most touristic street . Try to get lost in the small streets to really enjoy the "out of time " aspect of the place you will always find your way back home. Have a nice walk
10 mn by foot . Another major antique landmark
731 localnici recomandă
Templul lui Zeus Olimpianul
731 localnici recomandă
10 mn by foot . Another major antique landmark
78 localnici recomandă
Tower of the Winds
78 localnici recomandă