Guidebook for Athina
Food Scene
Very nice food, alternative and traditional at the same time really close to the apartment. If you are lucky you may happen upon a concert.
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Oi Thessaloi
2 MelenikouVery nice food, alternative and traditional at the same time really close to the apartment. If you are lucky you may happen upon a concert.
Elvis
29 PlateonOne of the best souvlaki you can try in Athens.
Dinner in the Sky Athens
As the name suggests you eat literally in the sky.
ASIAN TASTE Chinese restaurant
116 Keramikou A taste of Asia with a view to Acropolis. About 15-20€ per person.
It's not purely middle eastern food, it's more of a fusion take on an Ottoman influenced middle eastern pastries and wraps, a must try in Athens for a break from Greek food. It's the kind of street food that you can feel is actually made from fresh, healthy ingredients. It offers vegeterian options also.
53 yerel halk öneriyor
Feyrouz
1 AgathonosIt's not purely middle eastern food, it's more of a fusion take on an Ottoman influenced middle eastern pastries and wraps, a must try in Athens for a break from Greek food. It's the kind of street food that you can feel is actually made from fresh, healthy ingredients. It offers vegeterian options also.
Really nice choice to have a break for coffee after a long day! The location is amazing. You should definatelly try some of the homemade pies.Real orange juice, scrambled egg, fried sausages and sangria. And don't miss their lemon tart...just to die for.
150 yerel halk öneriyor
Yiasemi
23 MnisikleousReally nice choice to have a break for coffee after a long day! The location is amazing. You should definatelly try some of the homemade pies.Real orange juice, scrambled egg, fried sausages and sangria. And don't miss their lemon tart...just to die for.
If you're looking for a place with healthy options, do not look any further. Situated right next to an organic/health food store in the outskirts of Plaka, the restaurant offers a cornucopia of delights to the healthy eater. Also one of the few restaurants in Athens that Smoking is not allowed inside.
126 yerel halk öneriyor
Avocado
30 NikisIf you're looking for a place with healthy options, do not look any further. Situated right next to an organic/health food store in the outskirts of Plaka, the restaurant offers a cornucopia of delights to the healthy eater. Also one of the few restaurants in Athens that Smoking is not allowed inside.
This outrageously decorated cafe in the heart of Psyri is literally taken out of a fairytale. Rooms are themed based on different fairytales and the level of, and attention to, detail is almost Disneylandesque. Bring your kids along.
108 yerel halk öneriyor
Little Kook
17 KaraiskakiThis outrageously decorated cafe in the heart of Psyri is literally taken out of a fairytale. Rooms are themed based on different fairytales and the level of, and attention to, detail is almost Disneylandesque. Bring your kids along.
Fatto a Mano
21 Kosta VarnaliA gelateria which features the most unique tastes and 100% natural ingredients.
Kimatothraústēs
49 Char. TrikoupiHomemade food with homemade prices!
Laika Bar-Resto
30 PellisAmazingly interesting recipes.
Nonna Emotional Cooking
6 KakourgodikiouFresh food, nice environment and happy faces!
Drinks & Nightlife
Kerameio
27 PlateonNice bar for drinks with a lot of live concerts.
Cabezon Bar
110 Keramikou Coffee,drinks and food in a beautiful garden.
Variety of beers and food and excellent atmosphere. Also it's self-service.
19 yerel halk öneriyor
Wild in the City
7 VoulisVariety of beers and food and excellent atmosphere. Also it's self-service.
Theater Train at Rouf
Konstantinoupoleos AvenueAn old train revamped into bar-theater and restaurant.
La Soiree De Votanique
37 KastoriasFor you wine lovers this place is a must.
Amazing garden space with mini jar style bulbs hanging from the trees. Feels magical, espcecially when descending the neon staircase to enter. Strong selection of cocktails and spirits too.
356 yerel halk öneriyor
six d.o.g.s
6-8 AvramiotouAmazing garden space with mini jar style bulbs hanging from the trees. Feels magical, espcecially when descending the neon staircase to enter. Strong selection of cocktails and spirits too.
A hidden bar with a yard, comfortable seats, good music and variety of coctails and drinks. Also you can find there an exhibition showcasing some fantastic local art all the year round.
141 yerel halk öneriyor
TAF (The Art Foundation)
5 NormanouA hidden bar with a yard, comfortable seats, good music and variety of coctails and drinks. Also you can find there an exhibition showcasing some fantastic local art all the year round.
You wanna enjoy Live Jazz in high stylish club , this is your place. It might get pricy depending on who's playing the night . You can book a table and enjoy your drink or you can stand . Lovely atmosphere always crowded when someone good playing.
66 yerel halk öneriyor
Half Note Jazz Club
17 TrivonianouYou wanna enjoy Live Jazz in high stylish club , this is your place. It might get pricy depending on who's playing the night . You can book a table and enjoy your drink or you can stand . Lovely atmosphere always crowded when someone good playing.
Great "rock" atmosphere, variety of beers to choose from.
Needless to say that Arch's cuisine is worth trying!
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Arch Beer House
91 Eth. AntistaseosGreat "rock" atmosphere, variety of beers to choose from.
Needless to say that Arch's cuisine is worth trying!
Arts & Culture
Antik Kıbrıs Teknolojisi Müzesi
34-36 KastoriasA unique cultural complex which promotes arts, development & entrepreneurship, innovation, education, life-long learning for the whole age range, industrial heritage & public awareness. We see Technopolis as a place open & accessible to everyone. Technopolis’ vision is to enhance the development of different communities and to contribute in improving citizens’ quality of life.Great place for concerts. Also occasionally it hosts art exhibitions, flea markets and a variety of events.
218 yerel halk öneriyor
Atina Teknopolis
100 PireosA unique cultural complex which promotes arts, development & entrepreneurship, innovation, education, life-long learning for the whole age range, industrial heritage & public awareness. We see Technopolis as a place open & accessible to everyone. Technopolis’ vision is to enhance the development of different communities and to contribute in improving citizens’ quality of life.Great place for concerts. Also occasionally it hosts art exhibitions, flea markets and a variety of events.
Lovelly place for a coffee in the morning as well as drinks at night. Hosts exhibitions and theatrical plays.
Athinais Cultural Centre
34-36 KastoriasLovelly place for a coffee in the morning as well as drinks at night. Hosts exhibitions and theatrical plays.
Ψηφιακό Μουσείο Ακαδημίας Πλάτωνος
1 AlkmeonosA digital museum concerning Plato's Academy.
Museum of Islamic Art
12 DipilouΒιομηχανικό Μουσείο Φωταερίου
100 PireosModern, uptodate building on the foot of the Acropolis housing important ancient Greek statues and much more.
2190 yerel halk öneriyor
Akropolis Müzesi
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouModern, uptodate building on the foot of the Acropolis housing important ancient Greek statues and much more.
All ages can spend a fun afternoon learning about dinosaurs and fossils in this interactive museum.
61 yerel halk öneriyor
Goulandris Doğa Tarihi Müzesi
13 LevidouAll ages can spend a fun afternoon learning about dinosaurs and fossils in this interactive museum.
Yunanistan Millî Kütüphanesi
32 PanepistimiouHerodes Atticus Odeonu
Dionysiou AreopagitouSecond-century theater built into the hillside.
The Museum of Cycladic Art is a private living cultural institution in the heart of Athens. More than 3.000 objects of Cycladic, Ancient Greek and Cypriot art are displayed in the galleries of the four floors of the Museum of Cycladic Art.
527 yerel halk öneriyor
Siklad Sanatı Müzesi
4 Neofitou DoukaThe Museum of Cycladic Art is a private living cultural institution in the heart of Athens. More than 3.000 objects of Cycladic, Ancient Greek and Cypriot art are displayed in the galleries of the four floors of the Museum of Cycladic Art.
is the oldest of its kind in Greece. It is located in the Old Parliament House at Stadiou Street in Athens, which housed the Hellenic Parliament between 1875 and 1932.
77 yerel halk öneriyor
Ulusal Tarih Müzesi (Eski Parlemento)
13 Stadiouis the oldest of its kind in Greece. It is located in the Old Parliament House at Stadiou Street in Athens, which housed the Hellenic Parliament between 1875 and 1932.
Yunanistan Yahudi Müzesi
39 NikisIt was founded in 1914 and houses rare collections of pictures, scriptures, frescoes, pottery, fabrics, manuscripts and copies of artifacts from the 3rd century AD to the late medieval era. It is one of the most important museums in the world in Byzantine Art.
15 yerel halk öneriyor
ΒΥΖΑΝΤΙΝΟ ΜΟΥΣΕΙΟ - ΡΗΓΙΛΛΗΣ
It was founded in 1914 and houses rare collections of pictures, scriptures, frescoes, pottery, fabrics, manuscripts and copies of artifacts from the 3rd century AD to the late medieval era. It is one of the most important museums in the world in Byzantine Art.
Nümismatik Müzesi
12 El. VenizelouIt comprises the private collection of Paul and Alexandra Kanellopoulos which was donated to the Greek state.The items of the collection include clay and stone vases and figurines, busts, jewellery, weapons, coins and inscriptions, ranging from 3000-1200 BC to the 18th and 19th centuries AD.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Museum of Pavlos and Alexandra Kanellopoulos
12 TheoriasIt comprises the private collection of Paul and Alexandra Kanellopoulos which was donated to the Greek state.The items of the collection include clay and stone vases and figurines, busts, jewellery, weapons, coins and inscriptions, ranging from 3000-1200 BC to the 18th and 19th centuries AD.
Büyük İskender Müzesi
It is a museum and Research Centre for Ethnomusicology in the Lassanis Mansion, Plaka. It displays about 600 Greek musical instruments from the last 300 years and has as many more in store.
32 yerel halk öneriyor
Yunan Halk Müzik Aletleri Müzesi
1 DiogenousIt is a museum and Research Centre for Ethnomusicology in the Lassanis Mansion, Plaka. It displays about 600 Greek musical instruments from the last 300 years and has as many more in store.
The collection of the museum consists of 300 cars of which about 110 are displayed periodically. The museum offers many other facilities such as a Formula 1 simulator, a road safety educational programme and an amphitheatre.
62 yerel halk öneriyor
Helenik Motor Müzesi
33 IoulianouThe collection of the museum consists of 300 cars of which about 110 are displayed periodically. The museum offers many other facilities such as a Formula 1 simulator, a road safety educational programme and an amphitheatre.
The Museum strives to act as an international center for the continuation of traditional crafts especially the ancient art of silver and goldsmithery.
25 yerel halk öneriyor
Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum
12 KallisperiThe Museum strives to act as an international center for the continuation of traditional crafts especially the ancient art of silver and goldsmithery.
Atina Ulusal Gözlemevi
& Metaxait is the oldest research foundation in Greece.
It exhibits mostly shadow puppet artifacts and it is named after prominent Greek puppet shadow artist Evgenios Spatharis.
Shadow Puppet Theater Museum of the Municipality of Amaroussion "Evgenios Spatharis"
27 Voriou IpirouIt exhibits mostly shadow puppet artifacts and it is named after prominent Greek puppet shadow artist Evgenios Spatharis.
Sea Turtle Rescue Centre
It houses some of the most important artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations around Greece from prehistory to late antiquity.
1277 yerel halk öneriyor
Ulusal Arkeoloji Müzesi
44 28is OktovriouIt houses some of the most important artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations around Greece from prehistory to late antiquity.
This small museum is dedicated primarily to the university's founding and early years (late 19th century).
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Athens University History Museum
5 TholouThis small museum is dedicated primarily to the university's founding and early years (late 19th century).
A multifunctional and environmentally sustainable education, arts, and recreation destination. It comprises of the Stavros Niarchos Park, and the new facilities of the National Library of Greece and the Greek National Opera. Designed with the purpose of being open and accessible to all, it enriches the lives of the country's residents and aims to attract visitors from around the world.
741 yerel halk öneriyor
Stavros Niarchos Vakfı Kültür Merkezi
364 Leof. Andrea SiggrouA multifunctional and environmentally sustainable education, arts, and recreation destination. It comprises of the Stavros Niarchos Park, and the new facilities of the National Library of Greece and the Greek National Opera. Designed with the purpose of being open and accessible to all, it enriches the lives of the country's residents and aims to attract visitors from around the world.
The Hall has optimal facilities for opera performances, and some operas are presented every season.
199 yerel halk öneriyor
Atina Konser Salonu
68 Vasilissis SofiasThe Hall has optimal facilities for opera performances, and some operas are presented every season.
One of the largest and best equipped digital planetariums in Europe and it has a large IMAX style digital cinema called where specialized movies for all ages are projected at 360°.
59 yerel halk öneriyor
Eugenides Planetarium
st PentelisOne of the largest and best equipped digital planetariums in Europe and it has a large IMAX style digital cinema called where specialized movies for all ages are projected at 360°.
A truly wonderful small meseum right in the middle of Athens.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
School Life and Education Museum (Çocuk Müzesi)
17 TripodonA truly wonderful small meseum right in the middle of Athens.
This little museum gives a really detailed history of Greek art, especially art that originates from the more rural areas of Greece.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Folk Art Museum Shop
45 AdrianouThis little museum gives a really detailed history of Greek art, especially art that originates from the more rural areas of Greece.
Sightseeing
Keramikos Arkeolojik Alanı
148 Ermou The cemetery of ancient Athens.
Acropoli station
The most famous site in all of Athens.
A substantial part of the temple remains today, notably sixteen of the original gigantic columns, and it continues to be part of a very important archaeological site of Greece.
731 yerel halk öneriyor
Tempel van de Olympische Zeus
A substantial part of the temple remains today, notably sixteen of the original gigantic columns, and it continues to be part of a very important archaeological site of Greece.
This ancient Greek temple dedicated to Hephaistos, god of the forge, is one of the few temples to be almost entirely preserved.
192 yerel halk öneriyor
Hefaistos Tapınağı
3 StirieonThis ancient Greek temple dedicated to Hephaistos, god of the forge, is one of the few temples to be almost entirely preserved.
A commercial street with fashion shops, shopping centres and several upmarket designer stores. One of the oldest churches in Athens, the Byzantine Church of Panaghia Kapnikarea is in a small square, on the east section of Ermou Street.
838 yerel halk öneriyor
Ermou
ErmouA commercial street with fashion shops, shopping centres and several upmarket designer stores. One of the oldest churches in Athens, the Byzantine Church of Panaghia Kapnikarea is in a small square, on the east section of Ermou Street.
The Roman Agora has not today been fully excavated, but is known to have been a peristyle open space.
169 yerel halk öneriyor
Roma Agorası
3 PolignotouThe Roman Agora has not today been fully excavated, but is known to have been a peristyle open space.
These ruins, located in the heart of modern Athens, were once the site of the marketplace in ancient times, a political, cultural and economic center of the ancient world.
581 yerel halk öneriyor
Atina Agorası
24 AdrianouThese ruins, located in the heart of modern Athens, were once the site of the marketplace in ancient times, a political, cultural and economic center of the ancient world.
The Theatre of Dionysus is a major theatre in Athens, built at the foot of the Athenian Acropolis. Dedicated to Dionysus, the god of plays and wine, the theatre could seat as many as 17,000 people with excellent acoustics.
105 yerel halk öneriyor
Dionysos Tiyatrosu
25 MitseonThe Theatre of Dionysus is a major theatre in Athens, built at the foot of the Athenian Acropolis. Dedicated to Dionysus, the god of plays and wine, the theatre could seat as many as 17,000 people with excellent acoustics.
These ancient ruins were restored in the early 20th century and now house a collection of ancient Greek sculpture.
78 yerel halk öneriyor
Attalos Stoası
24 AdrianouThese ancient ruins were restored in the early 20th century and now house a collection of ancient Greek sculpture.
The second largest temple on the Acropolis has a complex and unique structure, including its famous Porch of the Caraytis.
40 yerel halk öneriyor
Erehteyon
The second largest temple on the Acropolis has a complex and unique structure, including its famous Porch of the Caraytis.
is a prominent rock outcropping located northwest of the Acropolis.
80 yerel halk öneriyor
Areopagos Tepesi
21 Theoriasis a prominent rock outcropping located northwest of the Acropolis.
Philopappos Anıtı
The Old Olympic Stadium in Athens Greece, built of granite in late 19th century on the site of ancient Athens from the 4th Century; hosted the first modern games in1896.
870 yerel halk öneriyor
Panathinaiko Stadyumu
Leoforos Vasileos KonstantinouThe Old Olympic Stadium in Athens Greece, built of granite in late 19th century on the site of ancient Athens from the 4th Century; hosted the first modern games in1896.
It is generally used for meetings and ceremonies, both official and private.
164 yerel halk öneriyor
Zappeio Salonu
Leoforos Vasilissis OlgasIt is generally used for meetings and ceremonies, both official and private.
A beautiful columned building built in the classical Greek style.
242 yerel halk öneriyor
Yunanistan Parlamentosu
2 ΒουλήςA beautiful columned building built in the classical Greek style.
Flisvos Marina
Walking by seaside.
It is located in front of the 19th century Old Royal Palace, housing the Greek Parliament since 1934. Syntagma Square is the most important square of modern Athens from both a historical and social point of view, at the epicentre of commercial activity and Greek politics.
553 yerel halk öneriyor
Syntagma Square
Platia Sintagmatos It is located in front of the 19th century Old Royal Palace, housing the Greek Parliament since 1934. Syntagma Square is the most important square of modern Athens from both a historical and social point of view, at the epicentre of commercial activity and Greek politics.
Historic neighborhood located at the base of the hill topped by the Acropolis.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Plaka District
Historic neighborhood located at the base of the hill topped by the Acropolis.
The place for the young and chic: this neighborhood is lined with the trendiest shops, clubs and bars in the city.
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Psiri
MiaouliThe place for the young and chic: this neighborhood is lined with the trendiest shops, clubs and bars in the city.
Gazi
A busy neighborhood lined with shops, restaurants and lots of bars.
Adrianou
AdrianouA pedestrian-only tourist haunt lined with lots of cafes and shops.
The area is blessed with a small wooded park and some less frenetic streets that offer numerous quieter places to stay and eat.
533 yerel halk öneriyor
Thiseio
The area is blessed with a small wooded park and some less frenetic streets that offer numerous quieter places to stay and eat.
Built by transplanted workers from the Greek island of Anafi, these small houses mimic the homes they left. Whitewashed houses with vivid blue doors, flowers, and lots of cats are the images that stand out from this neighbourhood. There are lots of tiny passageways and stairs.
323 yerel halk öneriyor
Anafiotika
Built by transplanted workers from the Greek island of Anafi, these small houses mimic the homes they left. Whitewashed houses with vivid blue doors, flowers, and lots of cats are the images that stand out from this neighbourhood. There are lots of tiny passageways and stairs.
Rüzgâr Kulesi
A graceful stone tower dating back to the first century AD.
Lively flea market neighborhood with lots of small tavernas serving good-value local snacks.
25 yerel halk öneriyor
Platia Monastirakiou
Platia MonastirakiouLively flea market neighborhood with lots of small tavernas serving good-value local snacks.
A stunning site located on a majestic hill overlooking a beautiful bay. The temple itself is in ruins, but the scenery around it, as well as the beautiful coastal drive through the Greek Riviera, make it totally worthwhile
474 yerel halk öneriyor
Poseidon Tapınağı - Sounio
A stunning site located on a majestic hill overlooking a beautiful bay. The temple itself is in ruins, but the scenery around it, as well as the beautiful coastal drive through the Greek Riviera, make it totally worthwhile
Parks & Nature
Archaeological site of the first university of the world, surrounded by a large park. Ideal for your afternoon walks or a pic-nic. Don't forget to pay a visit and talk with the people at the 2 little cafes at the edge of the park.
31 yerel halk öneriyor
Platon Akademisi Arkeolojik Parkı
64 Faonos Archaeological site of the first university of the world, surrounded by a large park. Ideal for your afternoon walks or a pic-nic. Don't forget to pay a visit and talk with the people at the 2 little cafes at the edge of the park.
This beautiful oasis offers a soothing respite of greenery from the big city with many benches for picnicking, cafes, duck ponds and a small zoo.
1171 yerel halk öneriyor
Ulusal Bahçe
1 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasThis beautiful oasis offers a soothing respite of greenery from the big city with many benches for picnicking, cafes, duck ponds and a small zoo.
The park was designed in 1934 and its purpose was to honour the heroes of the Greek Revolution of 1821, 21 of whom are depicted in marble busts standing in the park.
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Pedion tou Areos
The park was designed in 1934 and its purpose was to honour the heroes of the Greek Revolution of 1821, 21 of whom are depicted in marble busts standing in the park.
The Environmental Awareness Park " Antonis tritsis " between the Municipalities of Ilion , Agioi Anargyri and Kamatero is a unique "island " wildlife approximately 1000 acres, within the urban fabric of Athens.
22 yerel halk öneriyor
Metropolitan Park «Andonis Tritsis»
23 Spirou MoustakliThe Environmental Awareness Park " Antonis tritsis " between the Municipalities of Ilion , Agioi Anargyri and Kamatero is a unique "island " wildlife approximately 1000 acres, within the urban fabric of Athens.
Walk or take the funicular tramway to the top of this hill for the best views of Athens.
682 yerel halk öneriyor
Mount Lycabettus Viewing Area
Walk or take the funicular tramway to the top of this hill for the best views of Athens.
Excellent walks, great for running (although you need trail running shoes and need to watch out for the rocks) and wonderful location for bird watching. Excellent views over Athens and towards Salamina island.
9 yerel halk öneriyor
İmittos Dağı
Excellent walks, great for running (although you need trail running shoes and need to watch out for the rocks) and wonderful location for bird watching. Excellent views over Athens and towards Salamina island.
This garden was opened in 1975 and was used by the Agronomic Department of University of Athens for studying. The southeastern Europe’s largest botanical garden offers great walking paths and recreation areas, also a coffee shop and a playground. The entrance is free. Bikes and pets are not allowed. You can touch the nature with well-kept garden and walking paths with flower beds.
27 yerel halk öneriyor
Diomidous Botanik Bahçesi
403 Iera OdosThis garden was opened in 1975 and was used by the Agronomic Department of University of Athens for studying. The southeastern Europe’s largest botanical garden offers great walking paths and recreation areas, also a coffee shop and a playground. The entrance is free. Bikes and pets are not allowed. You can touch the nature with well-kept garden and walking paths with flower beds.
This natural sandy beach is located right under the ancient Poseidon Temple. This beach is partly organized (with sun umbrellas and deckchairs), but you will also find some places without any facilities. The sea is clean, shallow and deepens smoothly. Ideal for families and kids. This beach is also known as Kavo-Kolones.
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Paralia Souniou
This natural sandy beach is located right under the ancient Poseidon Temple. This beach is partly organized (with sun umbrellas and deckchairs), but you will also find some places without any facilities. The sea is clean, shallow and deepens smoothly. Ideal for families and kids. This beach is also known as Kavo-Kolones.
Essentials
Evaggelismos General Hospital
45-47 IpsilantouEnjoy your day in the historical part of the city and treat your self to a traditional hammam bath! Booking is required.
57 yerel halk öneriyor
Hammam Baths - Athens
1 MelidoniEnjoy your day in the historical part of the city and treat your self to a traditional hammam bath! Booking is required.
Tourist Information
18 Dionysiou AreopagitouDefinitely to be recommended to go there at the beginning of your stay.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent A Car Athens Downtown
And 9 SidirokastrouSTATION Metaxourghiou
Kerameikos station
GR Cycling
16 TzaferiInterested in having a ride that gets you amazed?