Elena Guide of the area
Γειτονιές
Cosy family neighborhood with a beautiful places for coffee.
Right behind the Onassis Stegi culture hub, you will find this cosmopolitan all-day haunt that kickstarted the transformation of up and coming Neos Kosmos into a buoyant Athenian neighbourhood.
19 locals recommend
Neos Kosmos
Cosy family neighborhood with a beautiful places for coffee.
Right behind the Onassis Stegi culture hub, you will find this cosmopolitan all-day haunt that kickstarted the transformation of up and coming Neos Kosmos into a buoyant Athenian neighbourhood.
Nea Smyrni is a cosy and live neighborhood with many coffee shops, restaurants, bars etc all the places is around a big square.
71 locals recommend
Nea Smyrni
1 Kon/nou PaleologouNea Smyrni is a cosy and live neighborhood with many coffee shops, restaurants, bars etc all the places is around a big square.
A live and tourist area near Acropoly that has everything you need. There many shops for brunch, coffee and restaurants.
188 locals recommend
Koukaki
A live and tourist area near Acropoly that has everything you need. There many shops for brunch, coffee and restaurants.
Φαγητό
After dinner, stop by hip hangout spot Teras for an early evening cocktail in the 1930s building. Teras is a multidisciplinary space, with a rotating schedule of events like yoga lessons and pop-up bazaars.
Teras Athens
45 Theodoritou VresthenisAfter dinner, stop by hip hangout spot Teras for an early evening cocktail in the 1930s building. Teras is a multidisciplinary space, with a rotating schedule of events like yoga lessons and pop-up bazaars.
Grasshoppers located opposite Naif and around the corner from the Onassis Stegi Cultural Centre, Grasshoppers is a bar.
Grasshoppers Athens
6 EvridamantosGrasshoppers located opposite Naif and around the corner from the Onassis Stegi Cultural Centre, Grasshoppers is a bar.
Annie Fine Cooking is originally from Mani. Here, you can relax at the tables and cushioned armchairs laying on the sidewalk of Menaichmos while you watch the open kitchen.
Annie - Fine Cooking
4 MenechmouAnnie Fine Cooking is originally from Mani. Here, you can relax at the tables and cushioned armchairs laying on the sidewalk of Menaichmos while you watch the open kitchen.
Naif is one of those great neighbourhood cafes that is loved by locals. There is a varied menu that includes brunch options like baked eggs, tsoureki French toast and yogurt bowls. The food menu is rounded out with sandwiches, salads, burgers and pizza. The coffee is strong and good, and keeps company with a selection of wines, classic cocktails and local beers.
Naif
15 EvridamantosNaif is one of those great neighbourhood cafes that is loved by locals. There is a varied menu that includes brunch options like baked eggs, tsoureki French toast and yogurt bowls. The food menu is rounded out with sandwiches, salads, burgers and pizza. The coffee is strong and good, and keeps company with a selection of wines, classic cocktails and local beers.
All the meals at Mavro Provato are tasteful. They serve up quality food using authentic flavors and present them in a creative manner. One of my favorite spots in Athens.
98 locals recommend
Mavro Provato
33 ArrianouAll the meals at Mavro Provato are tasteful. They serve up quality food using authentic flavors and present them in a creative manner. One of my favorite spots in Athens.
A space in Archelaou carefully selects raw ingredients creating a menu that covers a variety of dietary tastes as well as the ideal environment for those who don't want to go out just for a coffee.
42 locals recommend
Ohh Boy
street ArchelaouA space in Archelaou carefully selects raw ingredients creating a menu that covers a variety of dietary tastes as well as the ideal environment for those who don't want to go out just for a coffee.
Momo is a lovely hidden courtyard. Located in the local neighborhood of Kallithea, close to the center, it serves tasteful brunch.
16 locals recommend
MOMO
95 SapfousMomo is a lovely hidden courtyard. Located in the local neighborhood of Kallithea, close to the center, it serves tasteful brunch.
Αξιοθέατα
Even if you’re not looking for the Onassis Cultural Centre, it’s hard to miss. Tim Etchall’s immense neon light installation “All we have” mounted on the outside of the OSCC has become synonymous with the multidisciplinary art space. The Onassis Cultural Centre has a rotating seasonal program of performances, installations and exhibitions that recognise local and international talent. A 10-minute drive from the historic centre of Athens, the OSCC offers a contemporary take on Greek art and culture that rounds out Athens’ cultural offering.
60 locals recommend
Onassis Stegi
107 Leof. Andrea SiggrouEven if you’re not looking for the Onassis Cultural Centre, it’s hard to miss. Tim Etchall’s immense neon light installation “All we have” mounted on the outside of the OSCC has become synonymous with the multidisciplinary art space. The Onassis Cultural Centre has a rotating seasonal program of performances, installations and exhibitions that recognise local and international talent. A 10-minute drive from the historic centre of Athens, the OSCC offers a contemporary take on Greek art and culture that rounds out Athens’ cultural offering.
Nature - hiking etc
If you have a car and you like hiking you can go to Kalopoula. It is a beautiful place in the forest that you can hike. There are many routes that you can select. Check it out its worthe it.
6 locals recommend
Kalopoula Refreshments
If you have a car and you like hiking you can go to Kalopoula. It is a beautiful place in the forest that you can hike. There are many routes that you can select. Check it out its worthe it.
City advice
Getting around
Metro and busses ticket info
The ticket of the public transport can be used for an unlimited number of transfers on: city Buses, Trolley-Buses, Tram, Metro (all stations except Airport), Suburban Railway (no Airport).
90-minute tickets are valid for 90 minutes after the first ‘touch in’.
You can buy a ticket at metro stations.
If you plan to stay in Athens for up to 3 days and come with airplane, you should consider purchasing a 3-day (tourist) ticket. Especially if you travel between the airport and the city center by Metro, and also take a few shorter rides while in Athens, this should be the best ticket for you.