Welcome to Central Athens ( Thiseio | Acropolis | Monastiraki | Petralona )
Eleni & Maria
Welcome to Central Athens ( Thiseio | Acropolis | Monastiraki | Petralona )
Drinks & Nightlife
Relaxed, youth-oriented casual bar with light music located in Petralona, a 15 minute walk from the apartment.
Paribaba
49 TroonRelaxed, youth-oriented casual bar with light music located in Petralona, a 15 minute walk from the apartment.
Cat Cafe Athens is located less than 10 minutes from Thiseio square, and is the ideal destination for cat lovers. There, one can enjoy coffee, juices, brunch and pastries with a homemade vibe, alongside the company of friendly cats who are all up for adoption. Also features a cat-themed gift shop.
Cat Cafe Athens
Cat Cafe Athens is located less than 10 minutes from Thiseio square, and is the ideal destination for cat lovers. There, one can enjoy coffee, juices, brunch and pastries with a homemade vibe, alongside the company of friendly cats who are all up for adoption. Also features a cat-themed gift shop.
Alternative youth oriented bar with Rock and Indie/Alt music and a large assortment of cocktails. Located in Petralona, a 15 minute walk from the apartment.
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Σπιρτόκουτο Μπαρ
15 KeiriadonAlternative youth oriented bar with Rock and Indie/Alt music and a large assortment of cocktails. Located in Petralona, a 15 minute walk from the apartment.
Hipster bar with lively unique music and decor, and an assortment of cocktails and drinks. Located in Monastiraki, a 20 minute walk from the apartment.
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Drunk Sinatra
16 ThiseosHipster bar with lively unique music and decor, and an assortment of cocktails and drinks. Located in Monastiraki, a 20 minute walk from the apartment.
Casual coffee shop with an assortment of pastries and outdoor seating and takeaway. Located in Monastiraki, a 20 minute walk from the apartment.
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Tailor Made Microroastery
2 Agias IrinisCasual coffee shop with an assortment of pastries and outdoor seating and takeaway. Located in Monastiraki, a 20 minute walk from the apartment.
Casual bar-restaurant with choices of lunch, coffee, and cocktails. Located in Monastiraki, a 17 minute walk from the apartment.
ZAF Cafe - Bar
8 Pl. Agias IrinisCasual bar-restaurant with choices of lunch, coffee, and cocktails. Located in Monastiraki, a 17 minute walk from the apartment.
Located in Psyrri, Death Disco is a high energy nightclub offering alternative, new wave, and post punk music by DJs and occassional live shows.
Death Disco
16 OgigouLocated in Psyrri, Death Disco is a high energy nightclub offering alternative, new wave, and post punk music by DJs and occassional live shows.
Disco - Vinilio is a nightclub located in Gazi, just a short walk below Thiseio, and offers a vibrant environment including people of all ages, with mostly 80's groove and disco music.
DISCO - VINILIO
102-104 Leof. PoseidonosDisco - Vinilio is a nightclub located in Gazi, just a short walk below Thiseio, and offers a vibrant environment including people of all ages, with mostly 80's groove and disco music.
Close to Monastiraki, Boiler is a dimly lit, atmospheric bar with occassional live music.
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Boiler
9 VlachavaClose to Monastiraki, Boiler is a dimly lit, atmospheric bar with occassional live music.
Food Scene
Casual restaurand and cafe focusing on breakfast and brunch, with airy outdoor seating facing the Acropolis. Located just a less-than-a-minute walk from the apartment!
Sycophant
Casual restaurand and cafe focusing on breakfast and brunch, with airy outdoor seating facing the Acropolis. Located just a less-than-a-minute walk from the apartment!
Choose-your-toppings ice cream & frozen yogurt shop less than 2 minutes away from the apartment.
Fresko Yogurt Bar Thissio
11 Apostolou PavlouChoose-your-toppings ice cream & frozen yogurt shop less than 2 minutes away from the apartment.
Homey, traditional bakery located just over 5 minutes from Thiseio square, offering fresh bread, sandwiches, cookies, pastries, coffee, and more.
Thiseio Bakery
34 NileosHomey, traditional bakery located just over 5 minutes from Thiseio square, offering fresh bread, sandwiches, cookies, pastries, coffee, and more.
Traditional bakery 6 minutes away by foot from Thiseio square, offering fresh bread, pastries, homemade salty snacks, and more.
Αρτοποιείο Δήμου (Dimou Bakery/pastry shop)
17 Ilia PoulopoulouTraditional bakery 6 minutes away by foot from Thiseio square, offering fresh bread, pastries, homemade salty snacks, and more.
Semi-formal, modern restaurant with Greek food, in an outdoor space with a view.
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Balcony Restaurant & Bar
1 VeikouSemi-formal, modern restaurant with Greek food, in an outdoor space with a view.
A contemporary restaurant serving Greek food with a modern twist, located in Herodion Hotel. Has a bar, multiple seating options, and a bar.
Atrium Bar & Restaurant
A contemporary restaurant serving Greek food with a modern twist, located in Herodion Hotel. Has a bar, multiple seating options, and a bar.
Traditional-modern fusion eatery with live Greek folk music, found in Monastiraki, a 7 minute walk from the apartment.
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Cafe Avissinia
7 KinetouTraditional-modern fusion eatery with live Greek folk music, found in Monastiraki, a 7 minute walk from the apartment.
Colorful, youth oriented eatery with indoor and outdoor seating focused on modernized Greek food. Located in Petralona, a 13 minute walk from the apartment.
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Colorful, youth oriented eatery with indoor and outdoor seating focused on modernized Greek food. Located in Petralona, a 13 minute walk from the apartment.
Renowed casual Kebab/Souvlaki restaurant located just next to Monastiraki Square, with indoor and outdoor seating. Located just a 12 minute walk from the apartment.
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Savvas Restaurant
91 ErmouRenowed casual Kebab/Souvlaki restaurant located just next to Monastiraki Square, with indoor and outdoor seating. Located just a 12 minute walk from the apartment.
Decade-old, famous in the area traditional eatery with homemade-inspired Greek food. Located in Petralona, a 15 minute walk from the apartment.
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Oikonomou
32 KidantidonDecade-old, famous in the area traditional eatery with homemade-inspired Greek food. Located in Petralona, a 15 minute walk from the apartment.
Casual Cafe-Patisserie with a huge assortment of sweets, pastries, juices, and hot and cold drinks, unique for its colorful, constantly changing themed decor. Located in Psyrri, a 10 minute walk from the apartment. Ideal for children.
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Little Kook
17 KaraiskakiCasual Cafe-Patisserie with a huge assortment of sweets, pastries, juices, and hot and cold drinks, unique for its colorful, constantly changing themed decor. Located in Psyrri, a 10 minute walk from the apartment. Ideal for children.
Casual street food patisserie with a huge selection of make-your-own candy, ice cream, and waffles. Located in Monastiraki, a 10 minute walk from the apartment. Ideal for children
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Hans & Gretel
48 AdrianouCasual street food patisserie with a huge selection of make-your-own candy, ice cream, and waffles. Located in Monastiraki, a 10 minute walk from the apartment. Ideal for children
"Kafeneio" is a Greek typical "meze" restaurant with authentic food in the heart of Plaka.
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To Kafeneio
1 Epicharmou"Kafeneio" is a Greek typical "meze" restaurant with authentic food in the heart of Plaka.
Sightseeing
Athens' most famous architectural monument, visible from everywhere you go and look to in the Centre.
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I-Acropolis yase-Athens
Athens' most famous architectural monument, visible from everywhere you go and look to in the Centre.
Impressive, large scale architectural monuments including temples, statues, old neighborhoods and more, for a glimpse of the life of the Ancient Greeks.
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I-Ancient Agora of Athens
24 AdrianouImpressive, large scale architectural monuments including temples, statues, old neighborhoods and more, for a glimpse of the life of the Ancient Greeks.
Central Athens' most famous hill, especially recommended for fans of hiking and admirers of a good view of the entire city. Ideally you should visit at dawn or dusk, when the colors of the sky are the most vibrant. On the way, you can also observe some small, well maintained ancient sites, such as Pnyx Monument, Socrates' Prison, and Dora Stratou Theater.
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I-Filopappou Hill
215 ΦυλήςCentral Athens' most famous hill, especially recommended for fans of hiking and admirers of a good view of the entire city. Ideally you should visit at dawn or dusk, when the colors of the sky are the most vibrant. On the way, you can also observe some small, well maintained ancient sites, such as Pnyx Monument, Socrates' Prison, and Dora Stratou Theater.
Located right above Thiseio, the observatory of Athens is open to visitors, offering guided tours, and a small museum which includes old telescopes.
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National Observatory of Athens
& MetaxaLocated right above Thiseio, the observatory of Athens is open to visitors, offering guided tours, and a small museum which includes old telescopes.
Near the Old Depot event venue in Gazi, the Kerameikos Archaeological Park includes an ancient cemetery, as well as the Kerameikos museum. Here, one can see statues, Greek pottery, and more.
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Iziko lezokuhlalakahlelo zaseKeramikos
148 ErmouNear the Old Depot event venue in Gazi, the Kerameikos Archaeological Park includes an ancient cemetery, as well as the Kerameikos museum. Here, one can see statues, Greek pottery, and more.
An excellently maintained monument located within the Ancient Agora, Hephaestus' temple is a great example of ancient architecture.
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Ithempulethi le-Hephaestus
3 StirieonAn excellently maintained monument located within the Ancient Agora, Hephaestus' temple is a great example of ancient architecture.
One of Central Athens' most iconic neighborhoods, Psyrri is filled with eateries, bars, cafeterias and more, all surrounded and complimented by vibrant graffiti made by local artists, as well as a unique urban vibe and lively feel.
Psirri Square
One of Central Athens' most iconic neighborhoods, Psyrri is filled with eateries, bars, cafeterias and more, all surrounded and complimented by vibrant graffiti made by local artists, as well as a unique urban vibe and lively feel.
With its colorful graffiti and posters, Exarchia is a very famous neighborhood for its youth fueled, counterculture aesthetics. Here you can find independent eateries and alternative bars which are particularly recommended if you enjoy live music, as well as a unique array of book stores, vinyl stores, thrift shops, and more.
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Exarchion Square
5 StournariWith its colorful graffiti and posters, Exarchia is a very famous neighborhood for its youth fueled, counterculture aesthetics. Here you can find independent eateries and alternative bars which are particularly recommended if you enjoy live music, as well as a unique array of book stores, vinyl stores, thrift shops, and more.
Arts & Culture
Notable venues and museums offering interactive activities, artifacts, artwork, and cultural pieces.
Found right below Acropolis, at the end of the historic Dionysiou Areopagitou street, the Acropolis museum is a must visit for everyone, offering a very diverse, endless collection of Ancient Greek artifacts, such as pottery, jewelry, wall paintings, toys, and many more.
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Imuziyamu ye-Acropolis
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouFound right below Acropolis, at the end of the historic Dionysiou Areopagitou street, the Acropolis museum is a must visit for everyone, offering a very diverse, endless collection of Ancient Greek artifacts, such as pottery, jewelry, wall paintings, toys, and many more.
Located right at the center of Gazi, Technopolis is a renovated former gas factory, hosting seasonal events, conventions, exhibitions, and live music.
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Technópolis
116 Leof. Andrea PapandreouLocated right at the center of Gazi, Technopolis is a renovated former gas factory, hosting seasonal events, conventions, exhibitions, and live music.
Hard to miss as it's located right in the center of Monastiraki Square, this beautifully maintained Ottoman mosque is open to visitors and houses a small art museum inside.
Tzisdarakis Mosque
1 AreosHard to miss as it's located right in the center of Monastiraki Square, this beautifully maintained Ottoman mosque is open to visitors and houses a small art museum inside.
Right next to Thiseio metro station, the vibrantly decorated Islamic Art Museum houses a small but diverse collection of beautiful artwork, mosaics, jewelry, and decor, as well as a rooftop cafe.
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Museum of Islamic Art
12 DipilouRight next to Thiseio metro station, the vibrantly decorated Islamic Art Museum houses a small but diverse collection of beautiful artwork, mosaics, jewelry, and decor, as well as a rooftop cafe.
Right next to the Syntagma metro station, you can find the Jewish Museum of Greece, housing a vast number of religious artifacts, clothing, and historical information on Greece's Romaniote and Sephardic jewish communities.
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The Jewish Museum of Greece
39 NikisRight next to the Syntagma metro station, you can find the Jewish Museum of Greece, housing a vast number of religious artifacts, clothing, and historical information on Greece's Romaniote and Sephardic jewish communities.
Located in the Acropolis neighborhood, this small but noble museum houses an impressive number of 1000+ traditional instruments, dating from the 18th century to modern times.
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Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments
1-3 DiogenousLocated in the Acropolis neighborhood, this small but noble museum houses an impressive number of 1000+ traditional instruments, dating from the 18th century to modern times.
Close to the Acropolis neighborhood, Emotions Museum is small interactive venue ideal for children from 5 yo+, as well as teens and adults.
Emotions Museum
Close to the Acropolis neighborhood, Emotions Museum is small interactive venue ideal for children from 5 yo+, as well as teens and adults.
Fun, unique museum/activity venue for all ages, with a variety of interactive rooms, perfect for photography. Located in the upper Ermou street.
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I-Museum yama-Illusions Athens
12 AstiggosFun, unique museum/activity venue for all ages, with a variety of interactive rooms, perfect for photography. Located in the upper Ermou street.
Located on upper Ermou street, Hall of Horrors is a unique haunted house experience for the adventurous escape room and horror lovers.
Athens Hall Of Horrors
Located on upper Ermou street, Hall of Horrors is a unique haunted house experience for the adventurous escape room and horror lovers.
Operating solely during the spring-summer season, Thision open air cinema is an enjoyable experience offering new and old releases.
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Open Air Cinema THISION
7 Apostolou PavlouOperating solely during the spring-summer season, Thision open air cinema is an enjoyable experience offering new and old releases.
Shopping
Recommendations for buying souvenirs, trinkets, clothing, and more.
The flea market of Ifestou street is a must visit, and spans two rows of independent stores going down towards the busy Monastiraki square. Offering everything from clothes, shoes, phone accessories, music merch, vinyls, home decor, jewelry, crystals, greek souvenirs, and much more, everyone can find a gem to buy here.
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I-Monastraki Flea Market
2 IfestouThe flea market of Ifestou street is a must visit, and spans two rows of independent stores going down towards the busy Monastiraki square. Offering everything from clothes, shoes, phone accessories, music merch, vinyls, home decor, jewelry, crystals, greek souvenirs, and much more, everyone can find a gem to buy here.
Ermou Shopping Square is accessed from Syntagma, Monastiraki, and Acropolis, and houses a huge number of high-end chain stores, as well as smaller independent ones. There's also a number of boba tea stands, ice cream shops, and eateries, where one can sit after enjoying a walk around the shops.
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Ermou Shopping Square is accessed from Syntagma, Monastiraki, and Acropolis, and houses a huge number of high-end chain stores, as well as smaller independent ones. There's also a number of boba tea stands, ice cream shops, and eateries, where one can sit after enjoying a walk around the shops.
Corner store with essential groceries like fresh fruit, vegetables, coffee, personal hygiene, snacks, and drinks. Located in Nileos street, less than 4 minutes from the apartment. Open from Monday to Sunday, and on public holidays.
ΑΒ Shop & Go
Corner store with essential groceries like fresh fruit, vegetables, coffee, personal hygiene, snacks, and drinks. Located in Nileos street, less than 4 minutes from the apartment. Open from Monday to Sunday, and on public holidays.
Market IN
Large grocery store with all the essentials, located 5 minutes by foot from the apartment.
Located less than a 10 minute walk from Thiseio square, Electric Mama is a world famous tattoo studio where you can get the most unique souvenir in the form of a tattoo, piercing, or piece of jewelry.
Electric Mama Tattoo
Located less than a 10 minute walk from Thiseio square, Electric Mama is a world famous tattoo studio where you can get the most unique souvenir in the form of a tattoo, piercing, or piece of jewelry.
Close to the Acropolis, Kirki's Eye is a unique clothing boutique offering clothes and accessories influenced by modern and ancient Greek aesthetics, and was created with the aim of highlighting upcoming young Greek designers.
Kirki's Eye
6 Dionysiou AreopagitouClose to the Acropolis, Kirki's Eye is a unique clothing boutique offering clothes and accessories influenced by modern and ancient Greek aesthetics, and was created with the aim of highlighting upcoming young Greek designers.
Neighbourhoods
Thiseio is a notably quiet, historic neighborhood located right at the center of Athens, surrounded by the equally notable neighborhoods of Petralona, Ermou, Monastiraki, Acropolis, Psyrri, and Syntagma.
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Thiseio
Thiseio is a notably quiet, historic neighborhood located right at the center of Athens, surrounded by the equally notable neighborhoods of Petralona, Ermou, Monastiraki, Acropolis, Psyrri, and Syntagma.
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Athens Metro (Lines 1 & 3)
Athens Metro line 1 (Green line) from Thiseio station goes all the way to Piraeus port, as well as to Kifisia at the opposite way. Line 3 (Blue line) also goes to Piraeus, stopping at Dimotiko Theatro, as well as directly to the Airport at the opposite way. To avoid disappointment, make sure to get the €10 special Airport ticket if that's your destination.
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Buses
There are numerous bus stations that can be used to quickly get around Athens Centre. They're accessible from Acropolis bus station, as well as the entirety of Petralona, and there are bus lines 24/7.
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Petralona Farmer's Market
At Petralona, there's a farmers' market every Friday from early morning to early afternoon, perfect to find locally sourced fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and fish, and more.
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Metro Pickpockets
Take some extra attention, especially if taking the Line 1 metro as it's been known to be a pickpocket hot spot. It's adviced to always have your backpack between your feet, or somewhere in front of you.
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Monastiraki Square Street Vendors
People may approach you to sell you bracelets (usually young men), roses (usually older or younger women), or notebooks. They'll ask you to hold the products or wear them on you. This is a scam, and if you spend too much time with them, they'll pressure you to buy the product.
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Demonstrations and Protests in Syntagma and Omonoia
Keep in mind that protests and large crowds are fairly common in these areas, so researching before visiting or travelling through there by car or bus before hand. The metro isn't affected.
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Public Transport ticket discounts
University and college students, large families, children between 7-12, teens between 13-18, and people over 65 receive discounted tickets. People with disabilites, soldiers, war veterans, and children under 6 receive free transportation.
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Museum Tickets
A majority of museums require bookings in advance, so make sure to research in order to avoid disappointment, especially during peak tourist season.
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Packing appropriate clothes & shoes
Greece is a southern mediterranean country, and Central Athens climate usually reaches around 20 C / 68 F during a majority of the year, however summers are way warmer at 40 C / 104 F, so it's advised to bring light clothing, both in coloring and fabric, as well as applying sunscreen every 2 hours of walking directly under sunlight. Bring comfortable shoes or sandals ideal for walking long distances.
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Greeting in Greek
"Yeia Sas" (yA-sash), meaning "Hello" or "Hey" is one of the most commonly heard greetings in Greece.