Athens Guidebook by Alexia

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Athens Guidebook by Alexia

Sightseeing

Ancient Agora, in Plaka area, near the Acropolis.
63 locals recommend
Ancient Agora of Athens
63 locals recommend
Ancient Agora, in Plaka area, near the Acropolis.
Beautiful temple, built at the edge of a cliff, overlooking the Aegean Sea. Great sunset views.
474 locals recommend
Temple of Poseidon - Sounio
474 locals recommend
Beautiful temple, built at the edge of a cliff, overlooking the Aegean Sea. Great sunset views.
The famous rock, must visit for everyone visiting Athens, to see the Parthenon and the other beautiful temples.
280 locals recommend
Acropolis
280 locals recommend
The famous rock, must visit for everyone visiting Athens, to see the Parthenon and the other beautiful temples.
Great viewpoint overlooking the city, nice walk up the hill, can access with a Funicular as well.
682 locals recommend
Mount Lycabettus Viewing Area
682 locals recommend
Great viewpoint overlooking the city, nice walk up the hill, can access with a Funicular as well.
A bare marble hill across from the entrance to the Acropolis with beautiful views of the city. In classical times, it functioned as the court for trying criminal and civil cases. Please note: Its ancient marble steps can be slippery, especially in the rain.
80 locals recommend
Areopagus Hill
21 Theorias
80 locals recommend
A bare marble hill across from the entrance to the Acropolis with beautiful views of the city. In classical times, it functioned as the court for trying criminal and civil cases. Please note: Its ancient marble steps can be slippery, especially in the rain.

Neighborhoods

The historic neighbourhood of Athens with preserved houses and cobbled streets, surrounding the Acropolis Rock and overlooking the Ancient Agora. Visiting is a must!
1300 locals recommend
Plaka
24 Mnisikleous
1300 locals recommend
The historic neighbourhood of Athens with preserved houses and cobbled streets, surrounding the Acropolis Rock and overlooking the Ancient Agora. Visiting is a must!
Posh neighbourhood with restaurants, bars and good shopping. Charitos street is also very nice to visit. One small road with cafes/bars/restaurants.
397 locals recommend
Kolonaki
397 locals recommend
Posh neighbourhood with restaurants, bars and good shopping. Charitos street is also very nice to visit. One small road with cafes/bars/restaurants.
Lively Monasteraki is known for its small shops selling traditional products, iconic landmarks including the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora and the rebuilt Stoa of Attalos and the Monastiraki Flea Market. The surrounding streets are crammed with traditional tavernas and restaurants, many with Acropolis views. It is located next to Plaka, Thiseio and the Ermou shopping strip.
841 locals recommend
Monastiraki
841 locals recommend
Lively Monasteraki is known for its small shops selling traditional products, iconic landmarks including the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora and the rebuilt Stoa of Attalos and the Monastiraki Flea Market. The surrounding streets are crammed with traditional tavernas and restaurants, many with Acropolis views. It is located next to Plaka, Thiseio and the Ermou shopping strip.
Traditional neighbourhood next to Monasteraki, surrounding the Acropolis hill with traditional tavernals and cafes. Great for walking around and exploring.
533 locals recommend
Thiseio
533 locals recommend
Traditional neighbourhood next to Monasteraki, surrounding the Acropolis hill with traditional tavernals and cafes. Great for walking around and exploring.
Old Athenian neighbourhood which is getting the spotlight due to hip restaurants, traditional tavernas and the new Basil and Elise Goulandris Museum. Varnava square there are loads of bars and when the weather is nice most people are outside.
44 locals recommend
Pangrati
44 locals recommend
Old Athenian neighbourhood which is getting the spotlight due to hip restaurants, traditional tavernas and the new Basil and Elise Goulandris Museum. Varnava square there are loads of bars and when the weather is nice most people are outside.

Bars

Nice local bar with great music
36 locals recommend
Ippopotamos
Delfon
36 locals recommend
Nice local bar with great music
Wine bar with good food in the cool Exarcheia area
75 locals recommend
Warehouse
21 Valtetsiou
75 locals recommend
Wine bar with good food in the cool Exarcheia area
Bar with good food. Good for coffee as well.
19 locals recommend
42 Barstronomy.Athens
3 Kolokotroni
19 locals recommend
Bar with good food. Good for coffee as well.
Nice bar with good drinks
14 locals recommend
Vyssinokipos
27 Zoodochou Pigis
14 locals recommend
Nice bar with good drinks

Food scene

Delicious greek food
14 locals recommend
Mavro Provato
33 Arrianou
14 locals recommend
Delicious greek food
Trendy bar restaurant with nice decor and music.
22 locals recommend
48 Urban Garden
48 Armatolon ke Klefton
22 locals recommend
Trendy bar restaurant with nice decor and music.
Greek taverna with traditional dishes.
Kapetan Michalis
3 Fidiou
Greek taverna with traditional dishes.
Greek tapas and coffee, great for lunch.
6 locals recommend
Minibar
16 Navarchou Apostoli
6 locals recommend
Greek tapas and coffee, great for lunch.
Greek tapas and coffee, great for lunch.
7 locals recommend
Kafeneio Ivis
10 Ivis
7 locals recommend
Greek tapas and coffee, great for lunch.
Bar restaurant with Greek fusion cuisine.
41 locals recommend
Feedέλ Urban Gastronomy
1 Ktena
41 locals recommend
Bar restaurant with Greek fusion cuisine.
Delicious greek food and nice open garden in the Exarcheia area.
178 locals recommend
Ama Lachei
69 Kallidromiou
178 locals recommend
Delicious greek food and nice open garden in the Exarcheia area.
Greek taverna with good food
59 locals recommend
Tavern Klimataria
2 Pl. Theatrou
59 locals recommend
Greek taverna with good food
Traditional greek food with local vibes.
10 locals recommend
Filema
Platia Sintagmatos
10 locals recommend
Traditional greek food with local vibes.
Traditional greek food, local old school feel.
55 locals recommend
K Filippou & Co EE
19 Xenokratous
55 locals recommend
Traditional greek food, local old school feel.
Cute little taverna with greek food - focusing on grilled meat dishes.
16 locals recommend
George (former Black Cat)
4 Polemonos
16 locals recommend
Cute little taverna with greek food - focusing on grilled meat dishes.
Fantastic views of the bay, great food, specialising in fish.
30 locals recommend
Labros Restaurant
20 Leof. Posidonos
30 locals recommend
Fantastic views of the bay, great food, specialising in fish.
Upscale Italian restaurant with outdoor seating in Kolonaki.
8 locals recommend
Brunello
21b Loukianou
8 locals recommend
Upscale Italian restaurant with outdoor seating in Kolonaki.

Cafe

Super cute cafe for great coffee, hot chocolate and delicious cakes
13 locals recommend
Petite Fleur Παγκράτι
1 Aminta
13 locals recommend
Super cute cafe for great coffee, hot chocolate and delicious cakes
Cute cafe in Plaka area with traditional desserts and great vibe.
150 locals recommend
Yiasemi
23 Mnisikleous
150 locals recommend
Cute cafe in Plaka area with traditional desserts and great vibe.

Museums

Newest addition to the museum scene, this fantastic museum showcases works by Picasso, Chagall, Klee, Kandinsky, Rodin, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Monet, Miro, and Giacometti, as well as by prominent Greek artists.
65 locals recommend
Goulandris Museum
13 Eratosthenous
65 locals recommend
Newest addition to the museum scene, this fantastic museum showcases works by Picasso, Chagall, Klee, Kandinsky, Rodin, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Monet, Miro, and Giacometti, as well as by prominent Greek artists.
Amazing Museum to see archeological finds from all over Greece.
1277 locals recommend
National Archaeological Museum
44 28is Oktovriou
1277 locals recommend
Amazing Museum to see archeological finds from all over Greece.
One of the most noteworthy museums in Athens where you can see original findings from the Acropolis archeological site and enjoy amazing views of the Parthenon.
2190 locals recommend
Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou Areopagitou
2190 locals recommend
One of the most noteworthy museums in Athens where you can see original findings from the Acropolis archeological site and enjoy amazing views of the Parthenon.
The museum houses a notable collection of artifacts of Cycladic art and occasional exhibitions.
527 locals recommend
Museum of Cycladic Art
4 Neofitou Douka
527 locals recommend
The museum houses a notable collection of artifacts of Cycladic art and occasional exhibitions.
Cultural Centre in the bay of Faliro which includes new facilities for the National Library of Greece and the Greek National Opera, as well as the 210,000 m² Stavros Niarchos Park. The Part has beautiful views overlooking the Bay and is great to visit for a walk, cycling or with small kids.
80 locals recommend
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
364 Leoforos Andrea Siggrou
80 locals recommend
Cultural Centre in the bay of Faliro which includes new facilities for the National Library of Greece and the Greek National Opera, as well as the 210,000 m² Stavros Niarchos Park. The Part has beautiful views overlooking the Bay and is great to visit for a walk, cycling or with small kids.
Small museum with nice outdoor Cafe.
111 locals recommend
Numismatic Museum
12 El. Venizelou
111 locals recommend
Small museum with nice outdoor Cafe.

Shopping

Flee market for quirky finds from souvenirs to furniture, food & army surplus.
418 locals recommend
Monastraki Flea Market
2 Ifestou
418 locals recommend
Flee market for quirky finds from souvenirs to furniture, food & army surplus.
Central market selling Fish, meat & produce, great for people watching and photos.
102 locals recommend
Varvakios Central Municipal Market
42 Athinas
102 locals recommend
Central market selling Fish, meat & produce, great for people watching and photos.