Guidebook for Athina
Food Scene
Very good and tasty homemade local food. Very reasonable prices and a true local atmosphere.
41 locals recommend
Olýmpion
9 AnapafseosVery good and tasty homemade local food. Very reasonable prices and a true local atmosphere.
One of the most iconic old athenian taverns, a "must" for the seekers of the true Athens.
O Tsobanakos
2 AnakreontosOne of the most iconic old athenian taverns, a "must" for the seekers of the true Athens.
I Kriti
5 VeranzerouGood quality cretan traditional food
Small old tavern in a very cozy place in the old Athens neighbourhood.
22 locals recommend
Taverne Platanos
4 DiogenousSmall old tavern in a very cozy place in the old Athens neighbourhood.
Next to the flea market, excellent old Athens atmosphere and sometimes live music.
40 locals recommend
Cafe Avissinia
7 KinetouNext to the flea market, excellent old Athens atmosphere and sometimes live music.
Very good traditional food, although it is a bit rough. Open 24/7 and known for late night eating (after a long tour on the athenian bars).
8 locals recommend
Oinomageireio Epirus
4 FilopimenosVery good traditional food, although it is a bit rough. Open 24/7 and known for late night eating (after a long tour on the athenian bars).
One of the oldest city-centre taverns. The owner cooks two or three meals every day, like in the old days. A very iconic place with good local wine!
46 locals recommend
Díporto
TheatrouOne of the oldest city-centre taverns. The owner cooks two or three meals every day, like in the old days. A very iconic place with good local wine!
Small cafe in the back garden of the Numismatic museum. Nice for a small pause on sunny days.
111 locals recommend
Numismatic Museum
12 El. VenizelouSmall cafe in the back garden of the Numismatic museum. Nice for a small pause on sunny days.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cozy neighbourhood café-bar, with good music and a rich bar. You can also have something easy to eat.
28 locals recommend
Odeon
19 Mark. MousourouCozy neighbourhood café-bar, with good music and a rich bar. You can also have something easy to eat.
Cozy and calm bistrot on a hidden small street in a typical midcentury apartment, with a nice terrace in front. Always good jazz music and some evening there are nice concerts! A very tasty cuisine also!
Bistrot Alogokrito
7 EkalisCozy and calm bistrot on a hidden small street in a typical midcentury apartment, with a nice terrace in front. Always good jazz music and some evening there are nice concerts! A very tasty cuisine also!
Platia Varnava
Platia VarnavaA small square with a rich nightlife for all tastes
Low Profile Whisky Bar
7 VoulisExcellent bar and cocktails, warm atmosphere and great jazz music
Excellent coctails, nice music. Perfect for seeing Athens nightlife and meet some local people.
43 locals recommend
Blue Bird
4 IpitouExcellent coctails, nice music. Perfect for seeing Athens nightlife and meet some local people.
One of the oldest and most stylish bars of Athens, only for the true lovers of good old whiskey bars.
28 locals recommend
Galaxy Bar
10 StadiouOne of the oldest and most stylish bars of Athens, only for the true lovers of good old whiskey bars.
The most famous jazz club of Athens, near our apartment, with big jazz names.
66 locals recommend
Half Note Jazz Club
17 TrivonianouThe most famous jazz club of Athens, near our apartment, with big jazz names.
Aerostato
4 PtolemeonNice bar/bistrot for all day coffees, drinks or some small side dishes.
Nice place for the whole year, with excellent concerts. During the summer months you can also enjoy the garden while having your drink.
356 locals recommend
six d.o.g.s
6-8 AvramiotouNice place for the whole year, with excellent concerts. During the summer months you can also enjoy the garden while having your drink.
Bad Tooth Bar
6 KakourgodikiouSmall but with very good rockabilly / psychobilly concerts.
Parks & Nature
A nice park for walks and jogging fans that surrounds the ancient stadium
35 locals recommend
Ardittos hill
101 Leof. Vasileos KonstantinouA nice park for walks and jogging fans that surrounds the ancient stadium
The national parks offers quiet spots for reading and picnics and it's a very nice place for walks and jogging
1171 locals recommend
National Garden
1 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasThe national parks offers quiet spots for reading and picnics and it's a very nice place for walks and jogging
The old palace now is transformed to a very nice place for week end excursions, bikes and hiking.
12 locals recommend
Tatoi Former Royal Palace
The old palace now is transformed to a very nice place for week end excursions, bikes and hiking.
Essentials
Sklavenitis super-market, with everything you need. Check around the square for bakeries, groceries and everything else you may need.
18 locals recommend
Platia Nikolaou Plastira
Platia Nikolaou PlastiraSklavenitis super-market, with everything you need. Check around the square for bakeries, groceries and everything else you may need.
Hammam Baths - Athens
1 MelidoniStreet Market every Friday morning, with everything you may need (fruits, vegetables etc.).
8 locals recommend
Archimidous
ArchimidousStreet Market every Friday morning, with everything you may need (fruits, vegetables etc.).
Φαρμακείο Νικολαΐδης
22 Mark. MousourouPharmacy
ΚΑΛΛΙΜΑΡΜΑΡΟ
2 Platia VarnavaBakery
Hobnob Hairstyle
4 EratosthenousExcellent hairdressers, for women and men, very nice and cozy atmosphere
Arts & Culture
The ancient cemetery of Keramikos. Except from the magnificent sculptures you can also see the city's ancient walls and what remains from the small river of Iridanos that run along the cemetery. One of the most beautiful archaeological places of Athens
140 locals recommend
Keramikos Archaeological Site
148 ErmouThe ancient cemetery of Keramikos. Except from the magnificent sculptures you can also see the city's ancient walls and what remains from the small river of Iridanos that run along the cemetery. One of the most beautiful archaeological places of Athens
One of the most interesting museums of the city, with a mice collection from different periods of greek history. You can also try the café on the top floor or buy some very good quality souvenirs inspired from the greek traditional arts.
566 locals recommend
Benaki Toy Museum
138 PireosOne of the most interesting museums of the city, with a mice collection from different periods of greek history. You can also try the café on the top floor or buy some very good quality souvenirs inspired from the greek traditional arts.
The National Theatre of Athens, built by the Austrian architect Ernst Ziller, now has english supertitles, so it is possible for everybody to watch the plays.
35 locals recommend
National Theatre of Greece
22 Agiou KonstantinouThe National Theatre of Athens, built by the Austrian architect Ernst Ziller, now has english supertitles, so it is possible for everybody to watch the plays.
Sightseeing
Anafiotika was built by the masons of the island Anafi (in the Cyclades), that came to Athens in the 19th century to help build the new capital. They decided to stay on the foot of the Acropolis where they recreated a neighbourhood that reminded them of their island. So today you can still feel like being in the Cyclades islands though you are in the heart of the historical centre of Athens. The views of the city are stunning as well as the Acropolis right above the neighbourhood.
323 locals recommend
Anafiotika
Anafiotika was built by the masons of the island Anafi (in the Cyclades), that came to Athens in the 19th century to help build the new capital. They decided to stay on the foot of the Acropolis where they recreated a neighbourhood that reminded them of their island. So today you can still feel like being in the Cyclades islands though you are in the heart of the historical centre of Athens. The views of the city are stunning as well as the Acropolis right above the neighbourhood.
The city's central market, full of noise, smells, spices, a true central market. You can also visit one of the small restaurants in the back of the market, to try some traditional greek food. The restaurants are open 24/7 and are famous for late night eating!
102 locals recommend
Varvakios Central Municipal Market
42 AthinasThe city's central market, full of noise, smells, spices, a true central market. You can also visit one of the small restaurants in the back of the market, to try some traditional greek food. The restaurants are open 24/7 and are famous for late night eating!
The Athens flea market, for Sunday mornings. Walk around to find small hidden treasures and don't hesitate to bargain the prices. It's part of the game.
418 locals recommend
Monastraki Flea Market
2 IfestouThe Athens flea market, for Sunday mornings. Walk around to find small hidden treasures and don't hesitate to bargain the prices. It's part of the game.
Sounion holds one of the most interesting ancient temples, dedicated to Poseidon. The sunset is stunning and you can also visit the beach under the temple for swimming as well as the small fish tavern which is excellent.
289 locals recommend
Sounion
Sounion holds one of the most interesting ancient temples, dedicated to Poseidon. The sunset is stunning and you can also visit the beach under the temple for swimming as well as the small fish tavern which is excellent.
Entertainment & Activities
Open air cinema, open from early June to September. One of the beloved activities of Athenians, watching a movie under the stars. Oasis is held by a couple of lovely old ladies, who will welcome you and help you if needed.
6 locals recommend
KOTIRA ADAMANTIA TOU PANAGIOTI
7 PratinouOpen air cinema, open from early June to September. One of the beloved activities of Athenians, watching a movie under the stars. Oasis is held by a couple of lovely old ladies, who will welcome you and help you if needed.
One of the oldest cinemas in the area. The interior is very Art Deco, for the winter, but you can also enjoy the open air cinema on the roof of the building during the summer months!
18 locals recommend
Cinema Palas
109 ImittouOne of the oldest cinemas in the area. The interior is very Art Deco, for the winter, but you can also enjoy the open air cinema on the roof of the building during the summer months!