Ταξιδιωτικός οδηγός του/της Marilena
Restaurants near the apartment
In general you will find cheap and good quality food in Athens.
Avoid the very touristy places for obvious reasons.
Especially in Plaka where there are expensive restaurants without specific reason, especially those which have adverts with photos in front of the shops.
Don’t forget to taste souvlaki, a traditional food, very cheap and delicious!
New York Sandwiches
23 NikisFor classic burgers
Taqueria Maya (Petraki 10) is a low priced but very tasteful restaurant that you'll love if you like Mexican and Latin food.
9 locals recommend
Taqueria Maya
10 PetrakiTaqueria Maya (Petraki 10) is a low priced but very tasteful restaurant that you'll love if you like Mexican and Latin food.
Koi Sushi Bar
1 ApollonosFor sushi a good restaurant is Koi sushi bar (Appolon 1).
Palea Athina
46 NikisVery close to the apartment Old Athens (Παλια Αθήνα) is a classic restaurant
Athena's Cook
20 NikisA safe option near the apartment
A little bit farther from the apartment, but one of my favourites. It is a great restaurant and value for money.
111 locals recommend
Seychelles
49 KeramikouA little bit farther from the apartment, but one of my favourites. It is a great restaurant and value for money.
Nice bistros and cafes
Very close to the apartment a nice cafe is the Kimolia (Κιμωλία) (Iperidou 5).
12 locals recommend
Κιμωλία (Kimolia) Art Cafe
5 Iperidou
Very close to the apartment a nice cafe is the Kimolia (Κιμωλία) (Iperidou 5).
Yiasemi
23 Mnisikleousn Plaka the Yiasemi (Mnisikleous 23) is a nice bistrot
Klepsidras
KlepsidrasIn Plaka too there is a picturesque café Klepsýdra (Klepsidras)
A very artistic cafe-bar Bartesera (Kolokotroni 25) is a great cafe to drink a coffee, have brunch and even knock back a couple of cocktails at night.
32 locals recommend
Bartesera
25 Kolokotroni
A very artistic cafe-bar Bartesera (Kolokotroni 25) is a great cafe to drink a coffee, have brunch and even knock back a couple of cocktails at night.
Bars near the apartment
In Syntagma there are many bars such as Ipitou the bar (Ipitou 4), The Clumsies (Praxitelous 30), Drunk Sinatra (Thiseos 16), Baba Au Rum (Klitiou 6), 7 Jokers (Voulis 7) for late night and many many more!
Ipitou The Bar
4-6 IpitouThe Clumsies
30 PraxitelousDrunk Sinatra
16 ThiseosBaba Au Rum
6 KlitiouThe 7 Jokers Coffee & Cocktail Bar
7 VoulisIt stays until really late at night
Super market
The most convenient super market is BAZAAR Supermarket (Aggelikis Chatzimichali str) bur it is a little expensive.
The most convenient super market is BAZAAR Supermarket (Aggelikis Chatzimichali str) bur it is a little expensive.
14 locals recommend
BAZAAR Supermarket
7 Leof. GalatsiouThe most convenient super market is BAZAAR Supermarket (Aggelikis Chatzimichali str) bur it is a little expensive.
Walks - Neighborhoods in Athens
Plaka and Anafiotika, the oldest section of Athens and the most picturesque. Take a good look at the restaurants’ prices because there are very touristy (!).
42 locals recommend
Plaka Anafiotika
24β MnisikleousPlaka and Anafiotika, the oldest section of Athens and the most picturesque. Take a good look at the restaurants’ prices because there are very touristy (!).
Monastiraki's flea market is a touristy but very interesting area, where you can find souvenirs and second hand items, furniture etc. I believe you shouldn't miss a walk to this area.
841 locals recommend
Monastiraki
Monastiraki's flea market is a touristy but very interesting area, where you can find souvenirs and second hand items, furniture etc. I believe you shouldn't miss a walk to this area.
Next to Monastiraki is Thiseio (Θησειο), an also touristy but interesting area full of restaurants (mezedopolia).
533 locals recommend
Thiseio
Next to Monastiraki is Thiseio (Θησειο), an also touristy but interesting area full of restaurants (mezedopolia).
Koukaki is a nice neighbourhood close to the apartment where are many restaurants and mezedopolia/rempetadika where you can eat and drink traditional foods and listen to traditional music.
188 locals recommend
Koukaki
Koukaki is a nice neighbourhood close to the apartment where are many restaurants and mezedopolia/rempetadika where you can eat and drink traditional foods and listen to traditional music.
Ermou
ErmouErmou street and Kolonaki for fashion shops
Petralona (Πετραλωνα), a very good idea to eat all kind of food at Troon street (Τρωων)- all time classic for Athenians.
30 locals recommend
Kato Petralona
Petralona (Πετραλωνα), a very good idea to eat all kind of food at Troon street (Τρωων)- all time classic for Athenians.
Metaxourgeio is a place not very fancy but it has many alternative restaurants, bars and music halls. However, you should be a little careful.
47 locals recommend
Metaxourgeio
Metaxourgeio is a place not very fancy but it has many alternative restaurants, bars and music halls. However, you should be a little careful.
Exarcheia (Εξαρχεια) is a student and politically active area, where you can find small bars and restaurants with tasty and inexpensive food.
168 locals recommend
Exarcheia
Exarcheia (Εξαρχεια) is a student and politically active area, where you can find small bars and restaurants with tasty and inexpensive food.
Historic sites:
Below I created some walks to historic sites which you can visit together.
Acropolis, Parthenon, Ancient Agora of Athens, Stoa of Attalos, Roman Agora and the Tower of the winds
You should book tickets online for Acropolis, because usually there is a huge queue outside the monument
https://etickets.tap.gr/webengines/tap_b2c/english/tap.exe?PM=P1
1856 locals recommend
Acropolis of Athens
Acropolis, Parthenon, Ancient Agora of Athens, Stoa of Attalos, Roman Agora and the Tower of the winds
You should book tickets online for Acropolis, because usually there is a huge queue outside the monument
https://etickets.tap.gr/webengines/tap_b2c/english/tap.exe?PM=P1
Anafiotika, Herod Atticus Odeon and walk in Dionysiou Areopagitou Street
323 locals recommend
Anafiotika
Anafiotika, Herod Atticus Odeon and walk in Dionysiou Areopagitou Street
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium
Parliament Syntagma Square, National Garden, National Library.
242 locals recommend
Hellenic Parliament
2 ΒουλήςParliament Syntagma Square, National Garden, National Library.
Museums
It is true that we have a lot museums. In this list you can find the most important ones, in my opinion.
In that link you can book your ticket https://www.theacropolismuseum.gr/etickets/ticketing.php?la=2
2190 locals recommend
Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou Areopagitou
In that link you can book your ticket https://www.theacropolismuseum.gr/etickets/ticketing.php?la=2
National Archaeological Museum (the largest archaeological museum in the country, although it is an old-fashioned museum so it is a bit difficult to explore it. I recommend to have a guide (book, audio etc.).
1277 locals recommend
National Archaeological Museum
44 28is OktovriouNational Archaeological Museum (the largest archaeological museum in the country, although it is an old-fashioned museum so it is a bit difficult to explore it. I recommend to have a guide (book, audio etc.).
Museum of Cycladic Art
4 Neofitou DoukaByzantine and Christian Museum
22 Leof. Vasilissis SofiasBenaki Museum (1 Koumbari St.) holds a unique exhibition on Greek culture arranged diachronically from prehistory to the 20th century.
566 locals recommend
Benaki Toy Museum
138 PireosBenaki Museum (1 Koumbari St.) holds a unique exhibition on Greek culture arranged diachronically from prehistory to the 20th century.
The Jewish Museum of Greece
39 NikisMuseum of Islamic Art
12 Dipilou