Guidebook for Athens

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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.
9 locals recommend
Xenokratous 17
17 Xenokratous
9 locals recommend
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.
such a favorite restaurant in the busy Psiri area.. One metro stop away or quick taxi drive
51 locals recommend
Kanella
70 Konstantinoupoleos Ave.
51 locals recommend
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
61 locals recommend
Black Duck Garden
7 loannou Paparrigopoulou
61 locals recommend
The 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
13 locals recommend
DAPHNE'S RESTAURANT
4 Lisikratous
13 locals recommend
Classic 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 Delfon
7 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
9 locals recommend
Nora's deli
11 Panagiotou Anagnostopoulou
9 locals recommend
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
large store on two levels, with everything you may need for your stay, 5 minutes from the apartment
14 locals recommend
Μαρινόπουλος
9 Kanari
14 locals recommend
large 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
231 locals recommend
Byzantine and Christian Museum
22 Leof. Vasilissis Sofias
231 locals recommend
A gem of a museum with a beautiful courtyard. Less than 5 minutes walk away
Beautiful museum with emphasis on artifacts from the Cyclades.
527 locals recommend
Museum of Cycladic Art
4 Neofitou Douka
527 locals recommend
Beautiful 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
566 locals recommend
Benaki Toy Museum
138 Pireos
566 locals recommend
Collections 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
1277 locals recommend
National Archaeological Museum
44 28is Oktovriou
1277 locals recommend
Alongside 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
164 locals recommend
Zappeion Hall
Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas
164 locals recommend
The local gardens, ex Royal Gardens, are only 5 minutes away and host the Zappeion conference centre, Aigli bar and restaurants
Small pedestrian street with bars and restaurants
Valaoritou
Valaoritou
Small pedestrian street with bars and restaurants
The street with local jewelers and designer clothes
30 locals recommend
Voukourestiou
Voukourestiou
30 locals recommend
The street with local jewelers and designer clothes
Two blocks from the apartment, a pedenstrianised stretch with great restaurants and bars.
11 locals recommend
Charitos
Charitos
11 locals recommend
Two 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
870 locals recommend
Panathenaic Stadium
Leoforos Vasileos Konstantinou
870 locals recommend
The stadium where the first modern Olympics took place and where the Marathon runners finish
Not to be missed! And no comments needed :)
2190 locals recommend
Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou Areopagitou
2190 locals recommend
Not 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
682 locals recommend
Mount Lycabettus Viewing Area
682 locals recommend
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
20 locals recommend
Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens
Str Syntagma Square
20 locals recommend
The 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
84 locals recommend
Tailor Made Microroastery
2 Agias Irinis
84 locals recommend
15 mins walk to the beautiful square with the Chuch of Agia Irini (means Peace). Great vibe and many choices for food and drinks