C's Guidebook
Food Scene
Acron Cafe
2 Athanasiou DiakouExcellent pies.
Good coffee.
Good service
Greek food that reminds me of eating at my grandmother.
Around €15pp depending on your choices.
17 locals recommend
Evgenia
44Α VoulisGreek food that reminds me of eating at my grandmother.
Around €15pp depending on your choices.
Well-priced home-cooked style food set inside the meat market.
8 locals recommend
Oinomageireio Epirus
4 FilopimenosWell-priced home-cooked style food set inside the meat market.
o Gyros Pou Gyrevis
Good souvlaki, kebab, and Greek salad.
O Thanasis
69 MitropoleosA must for Kebab-lovers!
Avli (the Yard)
12 Agiou DimitriouGood prices and food.
Tzitzikas kai Mermigas
12 MitropoleosNice mezze restaurant.
Veganaki
38 (38 Athanasiou DiakouThe name is actually Veganaki.
Good vegan and gluten-free food.
Good service.
Interesting food with a menu that changes frequently.
Expect to pay between €30-60 pp, depending on your choices.
ΛΙΝΟΥ ΣΟΥΜΠΑΣΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΣΙΑ
9 KalamidaGood service.
Interesting food with a menu that changes frequently.
Expect to pay between €30-60 pp, depending on your choices.
Overoll croissanterie
27 PraxitelousTHE place to be for croissant-lovers and more.
Krinos
87 AiolouLovely loukoumades (Greek donuts).
Winepoint
2 PorinouGood atmosphere.
Shopping
Break A Stone
22 Agiou DimitriouInteresting Jewelry.
Faber
11 PraxitelousSilversmith jewelry store at affordable prices.
Bars
360 Cocktail bar
2 IfestouOne of the nicest bars with a stunning view on the Acropolis.
Tazza Espresso - Wine bar & Bistro
5 PetrakiA quiet place in a busy center.
Sightseeing
Either take the téléphérique (from Kolonaki), or walk up. Either way, do get to the top where you'll get a magnificent view of Athens and it's surroundings.
PS : I wouldn't recommend walking up at night.
265 locals recommend
Lycabettus Hill
LikavittouEither take the téléphérique (from Kolonaki), or walk up. Either way, do get to the top where you'll get a magnificent view of Athens and it's surroundings.
PS : I wouldn't recommend walking up at night.
Museums
You will be amazed by how many everyday techniques & technologies come from the Ancient Greeks.
32 locals recommend
Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology
6 PindarouYou will be amazed by how many everyday techniques & technologies come from the Ancient Greeks.
A must for those who want to see the first computer known to mankind, the Antikithira mechanism!
1277 locals recommend
National Archaeological Museum
44 28is OktovriouA must for those who want to see the first computer known to mankind, the Antikithira mechanism!
Many things can be said about the exterior but the interior is sublime.
Don't forget to stop at the café for food or coffee with a view to the Parthenon.
2190 locals recommend
Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouMany things can be said about the exterior but the interior is sublime.
Don't forget to stop at the café for food or coffee with a view to the Parthenon.
Museum of Illusions Athens
12 AstiggosA great place to visit with kids!
City advice
Getting around
Acropolis Metro Station
It's 90m from the apartment and will get you as far as the airport.
Getting around
If you need a Taxi
Download the app Beat Ride App. Alternatively, I know a reliable taxi driver.
Don't miss
Acropolis museum
Visit the museum but don't forget to go to the basement level with the newly exhibited part of the ancient city!
Don't miss
Historical sites of Athens
Don't be afraid to walk into the byzantine (small) churches, to walk in the pedestrian area around the Acropolis, to visit the old Parliament and all of the historical sites around the Acropolis
Don't miss
The flea market in Psiri, Monastiraki, and Thisio
They tend to be "touristically-priced" but it's nice to take-in the vibe.
Don't miss
Artists' booths
Located near the Thisio metro station and on your way up to the Acropolis, you might find some interesting handmade souvenirs, etc, at good prices.