Guidebook for Athina
Food Scene
Fine greek dining at reasonable prices in a beautifully restored neo-Classical building - so of course you need to book. If you go before 6pm you can sometimes order half portions - so you can try more of their fabulous dishes.
127 yerel halk öneriyor
Mani Mani
10 FalirouFine greek dining at reasonable prices in a beautifully restored neo-Classical building - so of course you need to book. If you go before 6pm you can sometimes order half portions - so you can try more of their fabulous dishes.
Treat yourself to their excellent bread, and you will not be able to resist their exceptional cakes and pasties.
109 yerel halk öneriyor
Takis Bakery
14 MisaraliotouTreat yourself to their excellent bread, and you will not be able to resist their exceptional cakes and pasties.
Guarantee
41 VeikouSimply the best sandwiches in Athens.
Balcony Restaurant & Bar
1 VeikouFine greek dining with a top-floor balcony.
Tasty, fresh, fish dishes and salads.
Also, next door is our favourite traditional souvlaki shop in Athens - the 'pita gyro ap ola' (doner kebab wrapped in pita bread with sauce and a little salad) is wonderful.
54 yerel halk öneriyor
Skoubri - Σκουμπρί
14 DrakouTasty, fresh, fish dishes and salads.
Also, next door is our favourite traditional souvlaki shop in Athens - the 'pita gyro ap ola' (doner kebab wrapped in pita bread with sauce and a little salad) is wonderful.
Sphḗka
15 Str. KontouliGreat drinks and snack menu. Friendly vibe.
Quiet coffee, and home made cakes in a beautiful, old corner building.
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Βανίλια bistro
2 ErechthiouQuiet coffee, and home made cakes in a beautiful, old corner building.
Diva Pizza Plus
13 DrakouGood, reliable Italian food.
Drinks & Nightlife
ΜΠΕΛ ΡΕΫ ΣΝΑΚ ΜΠΑΡ
88 FalirouPeople watching.
Tiki Bar Athens
15 FalirouCocktails made to your personal taste.
Brettos Bar
41 KidathineonA classic - you have to see it for yourself.
Athens Sports Bar
3a VeikouSports, karaoke, fish and chips, Guinness, nice staff.
Arts & Culture
You know about the Acropolis of course - but if you have a bit more time and want to dig deeper into antiquity, then this is the place to go - for an hour or a month.
1277 yerel halk öneriyor
Ulusal Arkeoloji Müzesi
44 28is OktovriouYou know about the Acropolis of course - but if you have a bit more time and want to dig deeper into antiquity, then this is the place to go - for an hour or a month.
Walk in the ancient market of Athens, where Socrates and Plato built the foundations of western philosophy, and modern democracy was invented. Great views of the Acropolis, wild flowers in spring and autumn, plenty of cafes and restaurants nearby when you need refreshment.
581 yerel halk öneriyor
Atina Agorası
24 AdrianouWalk in the ancient market of Athens, where Socrates and Plato built the foundations of western philosophy, and modern democracy was invented. Great views of the Acropolis, wild flowers in spring and autumn, plenty of cafes and restaurants nearby when you need refreshment.
As well as boasting the National Opera and the National Library, there is a wonderful new park with large lawn for running around and great kids play equipment, shady walks under olives, and some good views to the sea and the city. Also a reflecting lake over 100 m long and Athens' newest iconic building. Oh and of course cafes to buy your coffees and snacks.
741 yerel halk öneriyor
Stavros Niarchos Vakfı Kültür Merkezi
364 Leof. Andrea SiggrouAs well as boasting the National Opera and the National Library, there is a wonderful new park with large lawn for running around and great kids play equipment, shady walks under olives, and some good views to the sea and the city. Also a reflecting lake over 100 m long and Athens' newest iconic building. Oh and of course cafes to buy your coffees and snacks.
Parks & Nature
Get away from the crowds, and walk in the shade of the pine trees on Filpappou Hill - which also has the best views of the Parthenon from the top.
Home to wild tortoises, terrapins, hoopoes, and great for wildflowers in spring and autumn.
526 yerel halk öneriyor
Filopappou Tepesi
215 ΦυλήςGet away from the crowds, and walk in the shade of the pine trees on Filpappou Hill - which also has the best views of the Parthenon from the top.
Home to wild tortoises, terrapins, hoopoes, and great for wildflowers in spring and autumn.
Sightseeing
Steep street with white-washed buildings and pavement cafes wrapped around under the walls of the Acropolis.
1300 yerel halk öneriyor
Plaka
24 MnisikleousSteep street with white-washed buildings and pavement cafes wrapped around under the walls of the Acropolis.
Getting Around
Trolleys 1, 5, 15 heading into town. Also nearby trolley stop for trolleys heading out of town.
Plus major city bus stops to most locations.
Regional (KTEL) bus stop to Sounio and other destinations.
Syggou Fix metro station.
Fix tram station (destinations Syntagma Square, Athens Riviera, Glyfada, Piraeus).
Gargaretta station
Trolleys 1, 5, 15 heading into town. Also nearby trolley stop for trolleys heading out of town.
Plus major city bus stops to most locations.
Regional (KTEL) bus stop to Sounio and other destinations.
Syggou Fix metro station.
Fix tram station (destinations Syntagma Square, Athens Riviera, Glyfada, Piraeus).
Shopping
More kind of fish and more animals (and body parts) than you probably ever imagined. Around the market itself are stalls for fruit and veg and shops for local cheeses, nuts, dried fruit, spices, preserved meats and all kinds of other delicacies.
52 yerel halk öneriyor
Atina Belediye Merkez Pazarı
AthinasMore kind of fish and more animals (and body parts) than you probably ever imagined. Around the market itself are stalls for fruit and veg and shops for local cheeses, nuts, dried fruit, spices, preserved meats and all kinds of other delicacies.