Guidebook for Athens
Food Scene
A gem in the neighbourhood for tasty, home style cooked Greek food. Frequented by locals for years, one my favourite places for lunch. They also deliver at home.
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Xenokratous 17
17 XenokratousA gem in the neighbourhood for tasty, home style cooked Greek food. Frequented by locals for years, one my favourite places for lunch. They also deliver at home.
such a favorite restaurant in the busy Psiri area.. One metro stop away or quick taxi drive
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Kanella
70 Konstantinoupoleos Ave.such a favorite restaurant in the busy Psiri area.. One metro stop away or quick taxi drive
The restaurant in the small oasis garden of the Athens City Museum, 15 mins walk away
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Black Duck Garden
7 loannou PaparrigopoulouThe restaurant in the small oasis garden of the Athens City Museum, 15 mins walk away
Classic recommendation where visiting political leaders can be spotted. Great back garden
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DAPHNE'S RESTAURANT
4 LisikratousClassic recommendation where visiting political leaders can be spotted. Great back garden
7 mins downhill from the apartment, on a little pedestrianised street. Surrounded by too many food and drink choices
MOMMY LTD
4 Delfon7 mins downhill from the apartment, on a little pedestrianised street. Surrounded by too many food and drink choices
Essentials
An amazing deli, with organic and local products from various part of Greece just 2 minutes walk from the apartment. Free delivery included, just ask at the counter
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Nora's deli
11 Panagiotou AnagnostopoulouAn amazing deli, with organic and local products from various part of Greece just 2 minutes walk from the apartment. Free delivery included, just ask at the counter
large store on two levels, with everything you may need for your stay, 5 minutes from the apartment
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Μαρινόπουλος
9 Kanarilarge store on two levels, with everything you may need for your stay, 5 minutes from the apartment
Arts & Culture
A gem of a museum with a beautiful courtyard. Less than 5 minutes walk away
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Iziko le Byzantine neKristu
22 Leof. Vasilissis SofiasA gem of a museum with a beautiful courtyard. Less than 5 minutes walk away
Beautiful museum with emphasis on artifacts from the Cyclades.
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Iziko lezobuciko ze-Cycladic
4 Neofitou DoukaBeautiful museum with emphasis on artifacts from the Cyclades.
Collections of Greek art from various time periods. Beautiful building, hidden gem terrace on the top for a tea / snack break. 5 mins away
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Benaki Toy Museum
138 PireosCollections of Greek art from various time periods. Beautiful building, hidden gem terrace on the top for a tea / snack break. 5 mins away
Alongside the Acropolis Museum, this is another must for any visitor in Athens
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National Archaeological Museum
44 28is OktovriouAlongside the Acropolis Museum, this is another must for any visitor in Athens
Everything Else
The local gardens, ex Royal Gardens, are only 5 minutes away and host the Zappeion conference centre, Aigli bar and restaurants
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Zappeio Hall
Leoforos Vasilissis OlgasThe local gardens, ex Royal Gardens, are only 5 minutes away and host the Zappeion conference centre, Aigli bar and restaurants
Valaoritou
ValaoritouSmall pedestrian street with bars and restaurants
Voukourestiou
VoukourestiouThe street with local jewelers and designer clothes
Two blocks from the apartment, a pedenstrianised stretch with great restaurants and bars.
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Charitos
CharitosTwo blocks from the apartment, a pedenstrianised stretch with great restaurants and bars.
Sightseeing
The stadium where the first modern Olympics took place and where the Marathon runners finish
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Istadiyamu ye-Panathenaic
Leoforos Vasileos KonstantinouThe stadium where the first modern Olympics took place and where the Marathon runners finish
Not to be missed! And no comments needed :)
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Imuziyamu ye-Acropolis
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouNot to be missed! And no comments needed :)
A nice 25 mins up the hill from the apartment rewards you with beautiful views of the whole city through the port of Piraeus
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Izindawo Zokubuka Mount Lycabettus
A nice 25 mins up the hill from the apartment rewards you with beautiful views of the whole city through the port of Piraeus
Drinks & Nightlife
The upmarket hotel has an amazing rooftop where you can sip a glass of champagne overlooking the Acropolis and the Parliament
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Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens
Str Syntagma SquareThe upmarket hotel has an amazing rooftop where you can sip a glass of champagne overlooking the Acropolis and the Parliament
15 mins walk to the beautiful square with the Chuch of Agia Irini (means Peace). Great vibe and many choices for food and drinks
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Tailor Made Microroastery
2 Agias Irinis15 mins walk to the beautiful square with the Chuch of Agia Irini (means Peace). Great vibe and many choices for food and drinks