Guidebook for Athina

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Guidebook for Athina

Food Scene

Great Greek gourmet food at affordable price, Jazz music
65 locals recommend
Balcony Restaurant & Bar
1 Veikou
65 locals recommend
Great Greek gourmet food at affordable price, Jazz music
Simple & Tasty Greek Cooking , Very Friendly Staff .As Greek as it gets
42 locals recommend
Opos Palia - Papa Steve
2 Veikou
42 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Takis Bakery
14 Misaraliotou
109 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Lotte cafe-bistrot
2 Tsami Karatasou
112 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Kalamaki Bar
15 Drakou
91 locals recommend
Great Kebab and Souvlakia ! also delicious salads ! Very affordable
Like Indian Food ? Just down the flat . Very Good cooking
7 locals recommend
Namaste Indian Restaurant
12 Lempesi
7 locals recommend
Like Indian Food ? Just down the flat . Very Good cooking
You like the Greek Pitas ! Try this one while walking toward Monastiraki neighbourhood
15 locals recommend
Tylixto Greek Wrap
19 Aiolou
15 locals recommend
You like the Greek Pitas ! Try this one while walking toward Monastiraki neighbourhood
Nice Restaurants where greeks often eat ...
14 locals recommend
Ambrosia - Souvlaki
3 Drakou
14 locals recommend
Nice Restaurants where greeks often eat ...
Want a Thai in Athens . Try this one ! and the neighbourhood is very nice and lively
33 locals recommend
Blue Bamboo
24 Kidantidon
33 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
AGLIO, OLIO & PEPERONCINO
13 Porinou
23 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
KOUVELOS
66 Genneou Kolokotroni
29 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Taverne Platanos
4 Diogenous
22 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Karamanlidika - Τα Καραμανλίδικα του Φάνη
52 Sokratous
96 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Cafe Melina
22 Lisiou
36 locals recommend
Nice café in a grahic plaka street . Just sit , chill and watch the life around
The great location . The good Greek coffee
26 locals recommend
Dióskouroi
13 Dioskouron
26 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Central Municipal Athens Market
Athinas
52 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Mystic Pizza & Pasta
76 Emmanouil Benaki
43 locals recommend
Very Good Pizza in the Exarcheia District .
Good Restaurant !
33 locals recommend
Rififi restaurant
69 Emmanouil Benaki
33 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Sphḗka
15 Str. Kontouli
15 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Spondi Restaurant
5 Pirronos
103 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
BlueFish Vouliagmeni
4 Leof. Posidonos
23 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Dinner in the Sky Athens
36 locals recommend
Beautiful view of Athens ( especially by night ) . Very good Food , good music
Very Expensive .One of the gourmet experiences in Athens .
55 locals recommend
Funky Gourmet
Salaminos
55 locals recommend
Very Expensive .One of the gourmet experiences in Athens .
Arguably the best "souvlaki " in Athens !!
64 locals recommend
κωστα - Kostas
2 Pl. Agias Irinis
64 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
o Gyros Pou Gyrevis
9 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
7 CACTUS greek street deli
7 Dimitrakopoulou
26 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Mpakaliarákia
41 Kidathineon
16 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Glykis
2 Geronta
7 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Herodion Hotel
4 Rovertou Galli
10 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Athens Sports Bar
3a Veikou
16 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Brettos Bar
41 Kidathineon
135 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Hitchcocktales Bar Restaurant
10 Porinou
22 locals recommend
Nice bar just a few steps from the house . Nice music , friendly staff
Close to the house ! For rock lovers
121 locals recommend
Tiki Bar Athens
15 Falirou
121 locals recommend
Close to the house ! For rock lovers
One of the best wine bars in Athens .
19 locals recommend
Cinque Wine Delights
10 Voreou
19 locals recommend
One of the best wine bars in Athens .
good cocktails from the bartender
16 locals recommend
Borsalino Bar Athens
59 Kolokotroni
16 locals recommend
good cocktails from the bartender
A wine bar close to home .
34 locals recommend
Materia Prima, Koukaki. cava & wine bar
68 Falirou
34 locals recommend
A wine bar close to home .
Great music program . Check it out on internet .
132 locals recommend
GAZARTE
34 Voutadon
132 locals recommend
Great music program . Check it out on internet .
nice cocktails , good atmosphere
32 locals recommend
Bartesera
25 Kolokotroni
32 locals recommend
nice cocktails , good atmosphere
live and clubbing , check the internet for the program . Have a good time .
356 locals recommend
six d.o.g.s
6-8 Avramiotou
356 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Boiler
9 Vlachava
27 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Pnyx
131 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
The Dora Stratou dance Theatre
30 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
364 Leof. Andrea Siggrou
741 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Gazi Music Hall
7-13 Iera Odos
20 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Megaro Moussikis station
82 locals recommend
Always good concerts . Check their Website for the program .
A must see in Athens
566 locals recommend
Benaki Toy Museum
138 Pireos
566 locals recommend
A must see in Athens
Bar and art gallery in the heart of monastiraki district
141 locals recommend
TAF (The Art Foundation)
5 Normanou
141 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
KYTTARO
και Ipeirou
12 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Half Note Jazz Club
17 Trivonianou
66 locals recommend
Nice Jazz venue in Athens .

Essentials

Supermarket for Vegetarians and Vegans .
12 locals recommend
Bamboo Vegan
36 Solonos
12 locals recommend
Supermarket for Vegetarians and Vegans .
Small shop with high quality Greek products to fill your fridge. friendly owners
12 locals recommend
Greek Picks
8 Chatzichristou
12 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
American Laundry and Dry Clean
43 Dimitrakopoulou
7 locals recommend
convenient if you don't want to use the washing machine
Very Good quality Greek products . Sometimes a bit more expensive than average.
13 locals recommend
Pantopolion
34 Dimitrakopoulou
13 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Zappeion
179 locals recommend
Green and Peaceful for a walk . Very close from the apartment
Our favorite walk in the center of Athens for calm and greenery
526 locals recommend
Filopappou Hill
215 Φυλής
526 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Kavouri
34 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Monastraki Flea Market
2 Ifestou
418 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Kolonaki
397 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Kifisia
55 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Evripidou
Evripidou
17 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Little Tree Books and Coffee
2 Kavalloti
45 locals recommend
Not just a bookshop (with books in english ) also a very nice café where you can chill

Sightseeing

Major landmark of Antiquity
169 locals recommend
Roman Agora
3 Polignotou
169 locals recommend
Major landmark of Antiquity
THE ACROPOLIS ! What else !
1856 locals recommend
Acropolis of Athens
1856 locals recommend
THE ACROPOLIS ! What else !
Want a getaway from the hectic city ? try this magical place which is about one our from the center .
474 locals recommend
Temple of Poseidon - Sounio
474 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
ST.KATO PETRALONA station
57 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Plaka
24 Mnisikleous
1300 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Temple of Olympian Zeus
731 locals recommend
10 mn by foot . Another major antique landmark
78 locals recommend
Tower of the Winds
78 locals recommend