Guidebook for Athina
Food Scene
Πετέκ - Ζαχαροπλαστείο
81 3is Septemvriounice Greek pastries to go!
3is Septemvriou 87
87 3is SeptemvriouCoffee, croissants, sweet and salt treats to go, to sit.
3is Septemvriou 85
85 3is SeptemvriouVery low priced
Coffee, fresh juices, treats.
Pl. Viktorias 2
2 Platia ViktoriasCasual Burger House
Greek Taverna KROUSKAS.
lovely Greek home cooked food at really good prices
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Aristotelous 88
88 AristotelousGreek Taverna KROUSKAS.
lovely Greek home cooked food at really good prices
Pl. Viktorias 6
6 Platia ViktoriasSOUVLAKI ΤΥΛΙΞΕ ΤΟ
Good Souvlaki food at low prices
Kodrigktonos 31
31 KodrigktonosArchondissa
Real Greek Cuisine, honest, at great prices
Little Kook
17 KaraiskakiKids will love it
Mani Mani
10 FalirouGreek restaurant next to Acropolis museum.
O Kostas
7 PentelisMonumental Greek souvlaki in a 5m2 store, since forever.
Falafel to die for, Kinoa Burger fresh made and other vegan alternatives. Cozy little place , lies next to vibrant Plateia Plastira.
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Baba Ghanoush Vegetarian Restaurant
25 - 27 EmpedokleousFalafel to die for, Kinoa Burger fresh made and other vegan alternatives. Cozy little place , lies next to vibrant Plateia Plastira.
Mirch
115 ErmouIndian type of souvlaki, fresh made!
Flamme Rouge cycle cafe bar
26 TriptolemouΚιμωλία (Kimolia) Art Cafe
5 IperidouYiasemi
23 MnisikleousLocated at the alternative side of Exarcheia , budget, offers unique Greek flavors mostly from Creta.
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Peinaleōn
152 MavromichaliLocated at the alternative side of Exarcheia , budget, offers unique Greek flavors mostly from Creta.
Historic Greek Taverna in Pagkrati area. In the summer there is a lovely yard available. Greek food , Greek neighborhood.
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Karavitis
4 PafsaniouHistoric Greek Taverna in Pagkrati area. In the summer there is a lovely yard available. Greek food , Greek neighborhood.
The best Steakhouse in Greece. Period. Not convenient located though.
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Basegrill Athens
64 Leof. KonstantinoupoleosThe best Steakhouse in Greece. Period. Not convenient located though.
Spiti mas
10 Navarchou Apostolibrunch, brunch, bunch
Mediterranean, Greek, Vegetarian Friendly
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Liondi Traditional Greek Restaurant
19-21 MakrigianniMediterranean, Greek, Vegetarian Friendly
Avocado
30 NikisGreat for Vegans
Great coffee and delicious breakfast priced right.
Tip: Greek scrambled eggs !!!
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JUST MADE 33 Unique Sandwiches & Coffee
33 EvaggelistriasGreat coffee and delicious breakfast priced right.
Tip: Greek scrambled eggs !!!
With excellent home-style cooking, this modern taverna lives up to its name (meaning ‘homey’). It’s decorated like a cosy bistro, and tables on the footpath allow people-watching without the usual Kolonaki bill. Pastas, salads and international fare are tasty, but try the daily mayirefta (ready-cooked meals), such as the excellent stuffed zucchini. Book ahead on weekends.
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ΟΙΚΕΙΟ
15 PloutarchouWith excellent home-style cooking, this modern taverna lives up to its name (meaning ‘homey’). It’s decorated like a cosy bistro, and tables on the footpath allow people-watching without the usual Kolonaki bill. Pastas, salads and international fare are tasty, but try the daily mayirefta (ready-cooked meals), such as the excellent stuffed zucchini. Book ahead on weekends.
Cheese in Kolonaki
Fun fact: Greeks eat the most dairy in Europe, an average of 30kg per person per year. And when you visit Kostarelos, you might see why. The long-established family dairy business is now an elegant little deli and sandwich shop that caters to cheese lovers in all ways, whether it's saganaki (fried cheese), fondue or creative sandwiches.
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Kostarelos Deli
30-32 Patriarchou IoakimCheese in Kolonaki
Fun fact: Greeks eat the most dairy in Europe, an average of 30kg per person per year. And when you visit Kostarelos, you might see why. The long-established family dairy business is now an elegant little deli and sandwich shop that caters to cheese lovers in all ways, whether it's saganaki (fried cheese), fondue or creative sandwiches.
Drinks & Nightlife
Enianos 1
1 EnianosMatchPoint
neighborhood bar/cafe
Summer Bar/Restaurant located in the city center with a yard. Upgrade, bit expensive but great food and drinks.
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Balthazar
27 TsochaSummer Bar/Restaurant located in the city center with a yard. Upgrade, bit expensive but great food and drinks.
360 view of the Athens with stunning Acropolis view.
Food and Drinks on the roof!
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360 Cocktail bar
2 Ifestou360 view of the Athens with stunning Acropolis view.
Food and Drinks on the roof!
Next to monastiraki square, alternative bar with occasionally live music. Nice yard, secret hidden.
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six d.o.g.s
6-8 AvramiotouNext to monastiraki square, alternative bar with occasionally live music. Nice yard, secret hidden.
Elegant Bar, located close to Syntagma sq. Nice cocktails, nice people.
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Noel
59B KolokotroniElegant Bar, located close to Syntagma sq. Nice cocktails, nice people.
Couleur Locale
3 NormanouHidden gem. Cocktails with a view.
The Clumsies
30 PraxitelousHidden and awarded Bar next to Syntagma sq.
Located in the alternative area of Psyrri ,right next to Monastiraki sq.
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Cinque Wine Delights
10 VoreouLocated in the alternative area of Psyrri ,right next to Monastiraki sq.
Brettos Bar
41 KidathineonA must see vintage bar in the center of Plaka Area
Baba Au Rum
6 KlitiouCoctails and music , monastiraki area
The Gin Joint
1 Christou LadaHitchcocktales Bar Restaurant
10 PorinouPremium summer spot on the coastal road to Varkiza, designed to relax and enjoy. Jetsetters and visiting celebrities always include it on their schedule. 27th km of Athens – Sounio Av., Varkiza
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Island Club Restaurant
Leoforos Athinon SouniouPremium summer spot on the coastal road to Varkiza, designed to relax and enjoy. Jetsetters and visiting celebrities always include it on their schedule. 27th km of Athens – Sounio Av., Varkiza
All day beach resort with dance events on the organized beach of Alimos, also known as Akti tou Iliou in the Municipality of Alimos Kalamaki at the intersection of Alimou and Poseidonos avenues.
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Bolivar Beach Bar
Leoforos PoseidonosAll day beach resort with dance events on the organized beach of Alimos, also known as Akti tou Iliou in the Municipality of Alimos Kalamaki at the intersection of Alimou and Poseidonos avenues.
Club-restaurant on a new open air location beside the sea opened all day with mainstream music and afternoon beach parties. Poseidonos, Akti tou Hliou Alimos.
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Akanthus Summer Club
Leoforos PoseidonosClub-restaurant on a new open air location beside the sea opened all day with mainstream music and afternoon beach parties. Poseidonos, Akti tou Hliou Alimos.
Arts & Culture
A must see!
Tip: Look out for the Antikythera Mechanism. The begging of computers some 2000 ago . Made in Greece, discovered recently
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National Archaeological Museum
44 28is OktovriouA must see!
Tip: Look out for the Antikythera Mechanism. The begging of computers some 2000 ago . Made in Greece, discovered recently
Imuziyamu ye-Acropolis
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouParks & Nature
I-Cultural Center ye-Stavros Niarchos Foundation
364 Leof. Andrea SiggrouSo close to Athens you can get there on the tram, the beach at Asteras in Glyfada extends all along the little peninsula and offers not only a dip in the sea, but a variety of other amenities too. In the resort complex, you can also find the Balux Café - the House Project, a unique space designed to resemble a rambling beach house, including a pool (just to switch it up), a kid-friendly playground, and a great kitchen for when hunger strikes.
This is a great choice for a bargain day by the sea if you don’t have access to a car - entry is 5 euros, 7 euros on the weekend, and includes sun chair and umbrella, and access to changing areas and showers.
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Asteras Beach
58 Λεωφ. ΠοσειδώνοςSo close to Athens you can get there on the tram, the beach at Asteras in Glyfada extends all along the little peninsula and offers not only a dip in the sea, but a variety of other amenities too. In the resort complex, you can also find the Balux Café - the House Project, a unique space designed to resemble a rambling beach house, including a pool (just to switch it up), a kid-friendly playground, and a great kitchen for when hunger strikes.
This is a great choice for a bargain day by the sea if you don’t have access to a car - entry is 5 euros, 7 euros on the weekend, and includes sun chair and umbrella, and access to changing areas and showers.
This beach is one of the classics of the Athenian Riviera, and Astir Beach provides literally everything you might want for a day by the seaside. Squishy sun chairs for relaxing under the umbrella, full showers for rinsing off afterwards, a snack bar for nibbling, free wifi, organised beach sports… you can relax and feel sure that all your needs will be catered for. A little button on your sun chair means you can order munchies without even getting up. The beach can get crowded, especially at the weekends, but there’s always a sign at the entrance that announces if the lounge chairs have all been rented out. If you're on a budget, the nearby beaches of Vouliagmeni are good alternatives.
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Astir Beach
40 ApollonosThis beach is one of the classics of the Athenian Riviera, and Astir Beach provides literally everything you might want for a day by the seaside. Squishy sun chairs for relaxing under the umbrella, full showers for rinsing off afterwards, a snack bar for nibbling, free wifi, organised beach sports… you can relax and feel sure that all your needs will be catered for. A little button on your sun chair means you can order munchies without even getting up. The beach can get crowded, especially at the weekends, but there’s always a sign at the entrance that announces if the lounge chairs have all been rented out. If you're on a budget, the nearby beaches of Vouliagmeni are good alternatives.
Alimos beach is conspicuous by its fine sandy beachfront located in close proximity to the city center. It is very well connected with the local transportation (tram) and is found 11 km south of the city center.
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Costa del Sol
Alimos beach is conspicuous by its fine sandy beachfront located in close proximity to the city center. It is very well connected with the local transportation (tram) and is found 11 km south of the city center.
Yabanaki
Sightseeing
Located in Palaio Faliro, right next to the sea.Enjoy food,drink, ice cream or just a walk next to the mega-yachts. RIght next to the Marina there is a huge park for kids and family activities.
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Marina Floisvos
Located in Palaio Faliro, right next to the sea.Enjoy food,drink, ice cream or just a walk next to the mega-yachts. RIght next to the Marina there is a huge park for kids and family activities.
Vouliagmenis Lake
Λίμνη ΒουλιαγμένηςHellenic Parliament
2 ΒουλήςI-Acropolis yase-Athens
Parthenon
Ancient Athenian neighborhood under the hill of Acropolis.
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Plaka
24 MnisikleousAncient Athenian neighborhood under the hill of Acropolis.
Shopping
Flea Market on Sundays, vintage mostly items.
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I-Monastraki Flea Market
2 IfestouFlea Market on Sundays, vintage mostly items.
Ermou
ErmouErmou street, is full of clothing mostly, shops
Attica
9 PanepistimiouMcArthurGlen Athens
E71 GialouOutlet store 30km from the city center
3is Septemvriou
3is SeptemvriouLiquor store, herbs, spices etc
Essentials
3is Septemvriou 84
84 3is SeptemvriouPharmacy
3is Septemvriou 77
77 3is Septemvriou3is Septemvriou 75
75 3is SeptemvriouBank - ATM machine