Guidebook for Koukaki area and Athens
Food Scene
It is a well hided authentic restaurant which serves delicious burgers in the heart of Athens, Syntagma. Highlight is the terrace which gives you an outstanding view of the Greek Parliament and Syntagma square. In Karagiorgis Servias 2 enter in the glass door,say hi to the doorman in your right and take the lift till up-9th floor.It is opened until 5 p.m from Monday to Friday.It is better to come early if you like to find a seat.
Karagiorgi Servias 2
2 Karagiorgi ServiasIt is a well hided authentic restaurant which serves delicious burgers in the heart of Athens, Syntagma. Highlight is the terrace which gives you an outstanding view of the Greek Parliament and Syntagma square. In Karagiorgis Servias 2 enter in the glass door,say hi to the doorman in your right and take the lift till up-9th floor.It is opened until 5 p.m from Monday to Friday.It is better to come early if you like to find a seat.
Traditional greek souvlaki since 1946.One of the best of Athens.You must taste it!!It is opened until 5 p.m.
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κωστα - Kostas
2 Pl. Agias IrinisTraditional greek souvlaki since 1946.One of the best of Athens.You must taste it!!It is opened until 5 p.m.
Yiasemi
23 MnisikleousA nice place to drink your coffee in the streets of Plaka.
Rozalia is a green heaven in the heart of Athens, in the neighborhood of Exarchia. It is an oasis of freshness in summer.
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Rosalia
59 ValtetsiouRozalia is a green heaven in the heart of Athens, in the neighborhood of Exarchia. It is an oasis of freshness in summer.
Oxo Nou
63 Emmanouil BenakiRestaurant with traditional dishes from Crete.Don't miss it!
Organic Cannabis Sativa has much to offer but most of all its seeds of which oil and flour are made!This is the flour they use in Mystic to create delicious pizza,pasta and sweets.
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Mystic Pizza & Pasta
76 Emmanouil BenakiOrganic Cannabis Sativa has much to offer but most of all its seeds of which oil and flour are made!This is the flour they use in Mystic to create delicious pizza,pasta and sweets.
Platia Agias Irinis
Platia Agias IrinisThe hottest spot for coffee in town :)
Seychelles restaurant in the center of Athens, is in the downtown neighborhood of Metaxourgeio. At Seychelles the menu is based on products from small, local producers which enhance the interesting and mainly classic tastes.The prices are a little bit higher than the other restaurants mentioned in this guide,but the food is yummy!!
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The Seychelles Restaurant
49 KeramikouSeychelles restaurant in the center of Athens, is in the downtown neighborhood of Metaxourgeio. At Seychelles the menu is based on products from small, local producers which enhance the interesting and mainly classic tastes.The prices are a little bit higher than the other restaurants mentioned in this guide,but the food is yummy!!
Garyfallo Kanela
Odissea AndroutsouA nice restaurant next to the apartment
GRILL "The KALYVAS"
10 G OlymbiouA nice place to eat the famous greek souvlaki
This amazing colourful yard used to be until 1981 the elementary school of Exarcheia neighbourhood. These days the ground floor works until 1 p.m. as a cafe and as a restaurant after 1 p.m. This former school yard is full of flowers and trees.The cuisine is delicious,traditional Greek flavours,which can be accompanied with ouzo or tsipouro. On the lowest level after 8 p.m. operates a french bistro "Chez Violette"
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Ama Lachei
69 KallidromiouThis amazing colourful yard used to be until 1981 the elementary school of Exarcheia neighbourhood. These days the ground floor works until 1 p.m. as a cafe and as a restaurant after 1 p.m. This former school yard is full of flowers and trees.The cuisine is delicious,traditional Greek flavours,which can be accompanied with ouzo or tsipouro. On the lowest level after 8 p.m. operates a french bistro "Chez Violette"
Drinks & Nightlife
Mperekéti
9 Andrea MetaxaA local bar! Every ouzo or beer you order is accompanied by a meze.
From the terrace of Gazi view you can see a panoramic view of Athens.Dancing with extraordinary cocktails! It's next from Kerameikos station.
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Gazi
From the terrace of Gazi view you can see a panoramic view of Athens.Dancing with extraordinary cocktails! It's next from Kerameikos station.
A hidden paradise in the heart of Athens.Ideally to drink your coffee during the day or your drink at night.There are often live gigs.One of the best coffee-bars in Athens.
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six d.o.g.s
6-8 AvramiotouA hidden paradise in the heart of Athens.Ideally to drink your coffee during the day or your drink at night.There are often live gigs.One of the best coffee-bars in Athens.
Right next to Monastiraki square.It has a breathtaking view of the Acropolis.On the third floor you can enjoy your cocktails ;)
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360 Cocktail bar
2 IfestouRight next to Monastiraki square.It has a breathtaking view of the Acropolis.On the third floor you can enjoy your cocktails ;)
Nice bar where you can drink in a beautiful yard and cosy atmosphere.
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Cabezon Bar
110 KeramikouNice bar where you can drink in a beautiful yard and cosy atmosphere.
ΜΠΕΛ ΡΕΫ ΣΝΑΚ ΜΠΑΡ
88 FalirouOne of the nicest bars in Koukaki
Το Ποτάμι
27 Geor. OlimpiouA place to eat and drink and live as locals do
Sightseeing
Gazi
Clubs and night life spot!
The hill is the best spot for great views of the city and majestic sunsets.It can be ascended by the Lycabettus Funicular.The hill has a large open-air amphitheatre at the top, which houses many Greek and international concerts.
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Mount Lycabettus Viewing Area
The hill is the best spot for great views of the city and majestic sunsets.It can be ascended by the Lycabettus Funicular.The hill has a large open-air amphitheatre at the top, which houses many Greek and international concerts.
Cape Sounio is is a popular day-excursion.It is located 69 kilometres southsoutheast of Athens and is noted as the site of ruins of an ancient Greek temple of Poseidon. An outstanding view of sunset over the Aegean Sea, as viewed from the ruins. Orange buses to the famous Cape of Sounion is 5 minutes on foot from the flat.The buses leave from Mavromateon 30,10434.
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Temple of Poseidon - Sounio
Cape Sounio is is a popular day-excursion.It is located 69 kilometres southsoutheast of Athens and is noted as the site of ruins of an ancient Greek temple of Poseidon. An outstanding view of sunset over the Aegean Sea, as viewed from the ruins. Orange buses to the famous Cape of Sounion is 5 minutes on foot from the flat.The buses leave from Mavromateon 30,10434.
At the end of the road near the St. Simeon Church is a scenic tiny neighborhood of Athens, Anafiotika, part of old historical neighborhood called Plaka. It lies in northerneast side of the Acropolis hill. It gives to visitors the feel of Greek islands in the heart of the city, with white walls and small spaces. Deadends at terraces, where one can sit and enjoy an amazing night view of Athens.
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Anafiotika
At the end of the road near the St. Simeon Church is a scenic tiny neighborhood of Athens, Anafiotika, part of old historical neighborhood called Plaka. It lies in northerneast side of the Acropolis hill. It gives to visitors the feel of Greek islands in the heart of the city, with white walls and small spaces. Deadends at terraces, where one can sit and enjoy an amazing night view of Athens.
Plaka the old historical neighbourhood of Athens is located in the slopes of the Acropolis.Stroll around the labyrinthine streets and admire neoclassical architecture.
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Plaka
24 MnisikleousPlaka the old historical neighbourhood of Athens is located in the slopes of the Acropolis.Stroll around the labyrinthine streets and admire neoclassical architecture.
Dionysiou Areopagitou Street is a pedestrianized street which starts from Thiseio station and ends to Acropoli. Great views of Acropolis.
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Dionysiou Areopagitou
Dionysiou AreopagitouDionysiou Areopagitou Street is a pedestrianized street which starts from Thiseio station and ends to Acropoli. Great views of Acropolis.
The central square features many cafes and bars.Due to the political character of the neighborhood, many bookstores, fair trade shops,organic food stores and comic book shops are also located here. Exarcheia region is a place where many intellectuals and artists live and it is also famous as a home for Greek anarchists.On street walls you can observe many graffiti of W.D. who lives in Athens and is the creator of many recognizable artworks globally. Exarcheia is 15 minutes on foot from the flat. Kerameikos station-Gazi neighbourhood (Bars) Βρίσκεται σε Γνωστό για Γειτονιά Clubs and night life spot!
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Exarcheia
The central square features many cafes and bars.Due to the political character of the neighborhood, many bookstores, fair trade shops,organic food stores and comic book shops are also located here. Exarcheia region is a place where many intellectuals and artists live and it is also famous as a home for Greek anarchists.On street walls you can observe many graffiti of W.D. who lives in Athens and is the creator of many recognizable artworks globally. Exarcheia is 15 minutes on foot from the flat. Kerameikos station-Gazi neighbourhood (Bars) Βρίσκεται σε Γνωστό για Γειτονιά Clubs and night life spot!
Parks & Nature
Vouliagmeni Lake is truly a miracle of nature and one of the most beautiful places that you will discover in Athens.Swimming in the lake in this extraordinary scenery is something you will not forget! The lake is excellent for swimming for pleasure or for therapy as it has a mineral spa with many healing properties. There is an entrance fee €9 during the weekdays and €10 during the weekend. You can find a cafe-restaurant if you like some refreshments.One hour away from the flat by public transport.You take the metro until Elliniko station (red line) Outside of this station you wait to the bus stop for 122,direction to Saronida. Bus stop Limni-Λίμνη station. Also if you prefer you can swim in
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Vouliagmenis Lake
Λίμνη ΒουλιαγμένηςVouliagmeni Lake is truly a miracle of nature and one of the most beautiful places that you will discover in Athens.Swimming in the lake in this extraordinary scenery is something you will not forget! The lake is excellent for swimming for pleasure or for therapy as it has a mineral spa with many healing properties. There is an entrance fee €9 during the weekdays and €10 during the weekend. You can find a cafe-restaurant if you like some refreshments.One hour away from the flat by public transport.You take the metro until Elliniko station (red line) Outside of this station you wait to the bus stop for 122,direction to Saronida. Bus stop Limni-Λίμνη station. Also if you prefer you can swim in
Beautiful cove with green blue crystal clear waters to swim.There is also a beach bar where you can take your soft drinks and beers and relax under the shade. One hour away from the flat by public transport.You take the metro until Elliniko station (red line) and then bus 122,direction to Saronida. In one bus stop before you can swim in a natural spa, Vouliagmeni Lake!
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Beautiful cove with green blue crystal clear waters to swim.There is also a beach bar where you can take your soft drinks and beers and relax under the shade. One hour away from the flat by public transport.You take the metro until Elliniko station (red line) and then bus 122,direction to Saronida. In one bus stop before you can swim in a natural spa, Vouliagmeni Lake!
The National Garden is a public park in the center of the Greek capital, Athens. It is located directly behind the Greek Parliament building
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National Garden
1 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasThe National Garden is a public park in the center of the Greek capital, Athens. It is located directly behind the Greek Parliament building
The best views of Acropolis,Athens and Saronic Gulf .Great for photography.
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Filopappou Hill
215 ΦυλήςThe best views of Acropolis,Athens and Saronic Gulf .Great for photography.
Don't leave without go to Stavros Niarchos. A very nice Culture Centre which includes new facilities for the National Library of Greece and the Greek National Opera, as well as the 210,000 m² Stavros Niarchos Park
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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
364 Leof. Andrea SiggrouDon't leave without go to Stavros Niarchos. A very nice Culture Centre which includes new facilities for the National Library of Greece and the Greek National Opera, as well as the 210,000 m² Stavros Niarchos Park
Shopping
Shopping centres promoting most international brands.Ιt is in the top five shopping streets in Europe.
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Ermou
ErmouShopping centres promoting most international brands.Ιt is in the top five shopping streets in Europe.
Arts & Culture
The National Archaeological Museum is considered one of the greatest museums in the world and contains the richest collection of artifacts from Greek antiquity worldwide.The museum is 10 minutes on foot from the flat.
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National Archaeological Museum
44 28is OktovriouThe National Archaeological Museum is considered one of the greatest museums in the world and contains the richest collection of artifacts from Greek antiquity worldwide.The museum is 10 minutes on foot from the flat.
Essentials
The closest supermarket from the apartment. It's in Dimitrakopoulou 99, Athina 117 41
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Market In
185 AcharnonThe closest supermarket from the apartment. It's in Dimitrakopoulou 99, Athina 117 41
easywash Self Service Laundry
27 EftichidouThe closest laundrymat from the apartment.