Guidebook for Athina
Arts & Culture
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), a project that includes the construction and complete outfitting of new facilities for the National Library of Greece (NLG) and the Greek National Opera (GNO), as well as the creation of the 210,000 m² Stavros Niarchos Park.
70 locals recommend
Niarchos Foundation
364 Leof. Andrea SiggrouStavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), a project that includes the construction and complete outfitting of new facilities for the National Library of Greece (NLG) and the Greek National Opera (GNO), as well as the creation of the 210,000 m² Stavros Niarchos Park.
At the foot of the Acropolis' southern slope showcases its surviving treasures.
The museum reveals layers of history: ruins are visible in its floor, and, through floor-to-ceiling windows, the Acropolis is always visible above.
2190 locals recommend
Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouAt the foot of the Acropolis' southern slope showcases its surviving treasures.
The museum reveals layers of history: ruins are visible in its floor, and, through floor-to-ceiling windows, the Acropolis is always visible above.
The National Archaeological Museum is the largest museum in Greece and one of the world's great museums. Although its original purpose was to secure all the finds from the nineteenth century excavations in and around Athens, it gradually became the central National Archaeological Museum and was enriched with finds from all over Greece. Its abundant collections, with more than 11,000 exhibits, provide a panorama of Greek civilization from the beginnings of Prehistory to Late Antiquity.
1277 locals recommend
National Archaeological Museum
44 28is Oktovriou
The National Archaeological Museum is the largest museum in Greece and one of the world's great museums. Although its original purpose was to secure all the finds from the nineteenth century excavations in and around Athens, it gradually became the central National Archaeological Museum and was enriched with finds from all over Greece. Its abundant collections, with more than 11,000 exhibits, provide a panorama of Greek civilization from the beginnings of Prehistory to Late Antiquity.
Literally "high city," the Acropolis, is Greece's great marvel. Ascend through the olive groves of the lower slopes to reach the marble crown, before passing through the Propylaia gateway. You'll see the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and the Parthenon along with numerous fragments arranged for reassembly.
351 locals recommend
Acropoli station
Literally "high city," the Acropolis, is Greece's great marvel. Ascend through the olive groves of the lower slopes to reach the marble crown, before passing through the Propylaia gateway. You'll see the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and the Parthenon along with numerous fragments arranged for reassembly.
Parks & Nature
The Hill and Monument of Filopappou in Athens: Filopappou (or Philopappou) Hill is a green area to the south west of the Acropolis. It is a favourite promenade of the Athenians and there you can have great views of the Acropolis, the whole city of Athens and the Aegean Sea that surrounds Attica.
526 locals recommend
Filopappou Hill
215 ΦυλήςThe Hill and Monument of Filopappou in Athens: Filopappou (or Philopappou) Hill is a green area to the south west of the Acropolis. It is a favourite promenade of the Athenians and there you can have great views of the Acropolis, the whole city of Athens and the Aegean Sea that surrounds Attica.
National Garden is like a tropical paradise right in the middle of the concrete jungle of Athens. You can spend hours wandering around the shaded pathways past flowers, trees and ducks.
1171 locals recommend
National Garden
1 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasNational Garden is like a tropical paradise right in the middle of the concrete jungle of Athens. You can spend hours wandering around the shaded pathways past flowers, trees and ducks.
Drinks & Nightlife
''Gazi'' is the new cool place to be in Athens, full of restaurants, cafes, music, and art by the old city gas-works which has been turned into a museum-cultural center that may be unique in all of Europe.
264 locals recommend
Gazi
''Gazi'' is the new cool place to be in Athens, full of restaurants, cafes, music, and art by the old city gas-works which has been turned into a museum-cultural center that may be unique in all of Europe.
The neighborhood of Psyrri is arty and bohemian, with old and new points of interest side by side. Old fashioned artisans workshops, hidden alleys, counter culture and alternative spaces, street art, popular bars and traditional restaurants, coexist in harmony, creating a fascinating atmosphere full of surprises. The young crowd love it and keep the nightlife busy.
464 locals recommend
Psyri
MiaouliThe neighborhood of Psyrri is arty and bohemian, with old and new points of interest side by side. Old fashioned artisans workshops, hidden alleys, counter culture and alternative spaces, street art, popular bars and traditional restaurants, coexist in harmony, creating a fascinating atmosphere full of surprises. The young crowd love it and keep the nightlife busy.
Shopping
Monastraki Flea Market
2 IfestouErmou Street,It took its name from Hermes - god of trade - and is one of the first streets designed by Kleanthis and Schaubert. It is a one and a half kilometer-long road in central Athens, connecting Gazi with the Syntagma Square through Monastiraki, Psiri and Thissio.
It was considered to be women fashion center for more than 60 years. Nowadays, it is still one of the best spots for shopping.
24 locals recommend
Ερμού Ermou Square
101 ErmouErmou Street,It took its name from Hermes - god of trade - and is one of the first streets designed by Kleanthis and Schaubert. It is a one and a half kilometer-long road in central Athens, connecting Gazi with the Syntagma Square through Monastiraki, Psiri and Thissio.
It was considered to be women fashion center for more than 60 years. Nowadays, it is still one of the best spots for shopping.
Sightseeing
Sometimes the best things in life are free. Like a walk to the top of Mount Lycabettus in the center of Athens to see the view, one of the best ways to spend a morning or late afternoon in Athens. And this page is a great way to familiarize yourself with the layout of the city.
682 locals recommend
Mount Lycabettus Viewing Area
Sometimes the best things in life are free. Like a walk to the top of Mount Lycabettus in the center of Athens to see the view, one of the best ways to spend a morning or late afternoon in Athens. And this page is a great way to familiarize yourself with the layout of the city.
In the shadow of the Acropolis, the Plaka is like a village within the city, an island for those who don't have the time to visit the Greek Islands.An area full of restaurants, Jewelry stores tourist shops, and cafes.
1300 locals recommend
Plaka
24 MnisikleousIn the shadow of the Acropolis, the Plaka is like a village within the city, an island for those who don't have the time to visit the Greek Islands.An area full of restaurants, Jewelry stores tourist shops, and cafes.
Getting Around
Metro Station - Line 3 (Blue Line)
Direct connection to Athens International Airport ''El.Venizelos''
90 locals recommend
Kerameikos station
Metro Station - Line 3 (Blue Line)
Direct connection to Athens International Airport ''El.Venizelos''
Thēseiou
Metro Station - Line 1 (Green Line) Direct connection to Piraeus port.
Metro Station - Line 1 (Green Line) Direct connection to Piraeus port.
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ST.KATO PETRALONA station
Metro Station - Line 1 (Green Line) Direct connection to Piraeus port.
Food Scene
Excelent Greek food!
Totaly recomended for our guests!!
We often visit Mihalis when we want a quality and traditionally cooked food!
Let Mihalis know you are our guests!!
7 locals recommend
Λεμονανθός Lemonanthos
34 TroonExcelent Greek food!
Totaly recomended for our guests!!
We often visit Mihalis when we want a quality and traditionally cooked food!
Let Mihalis know you are our guests!!