Guidebook for Athens
Sightseeing
Beautiful hill of athens, suitable for long and peaceful walks, with a historical value. Walk to the top to see the Filopapou monument (roman period) and a panoramic view of the city.
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Filopappou
Beautiful hill of athens, suitable for long and peaceful walks, with a historical value. Walk to the top to see the Filopapou monument (roman period) and a panoramic view of the city.
A nice pedestrian street viewing the Acropolis with cafes and bars.
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Apostolou Pavlou
Apostolou PavlouA nice pedestrian street viewing the Acropolis with cafes and bars.
A very touristy place full of restaurants and bars close to Plaka viewing the hill of Acropolis. Its best part is the one facing the Ancient Agora.
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Monastiraki
A very touristy place full of restaurants and bars close to Plaka viewing the hill of Acropolis. Its best part is the one facing the Ancient Agora.
Dexamenis
DexamenisA small hill with a nice view known also for its caves at the Kallirois street side.
Stoa of Attalos
24 AdrianouFamous archway in the area of the Ancient Agora.
It is the open area near Acropolis consisting the centre of ancient Athens.
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Ancient Agora of Athens
24 AdrianouIt is the open area near Acropolis consisting the centre of ancient Athens.
This temple, also known as Thiseion, is one of the most well-preserved ancient temples dedicated in the god of Hephaestus.
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Temple of Hephaestus
3 StirieonThis temple, also known as Thiseion, is one of the most well-preserved ancient temples dedicated in the god of Hephaestus.
This modern museum is also a must see. Its permanent exhibition houses findings from the Acropolis hill. The occasionally transparent floor provides a view of the archaeological excavation.
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Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouThis modern museum is also a must see. Its permanent exhibition houses findings from the Acropolis hill. The occasionally transparent floor provides a view of the archaeological excavation.
There is no need to comment on this sightseeing. You will definitely not miss it as it is the no1 attraction of Athens.
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Acropolis of Athens
There is no need to comment on this sightseeing. You will definitely not miss it as it is the no1 attraction of Athens.
Connected to the Filopapou hill, don't miss this 2nd hill where the athenians gathered in the ancient times acting their democratic values.
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Pnyx
Connected to the Filopapou hill, don't miss this 2nd hill where the athenians gathered in the ancient times acting their democratic values.
The most famous old neighborhood of athens. It is a must see and a must walk around its narrow picturesque streets full of tavernas, cafes, bars, shops, its open air cinema Cine-Paris etc
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Plaka
24 MnisikleousThe most famous old neighborhood of athens. It is a must see and a must walk around its narrow picturesque streets full of tavernas, cafes, bars, shops, its open air cinema Cine-Paris etc
A nice garden in the centre of Athens also hosting some animal spieces suitable for a relaxing walk and a pause from the noisy, full of traffic area.
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National Garden
1 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasA nice garden in the centre of Athens also hosting some animal spieces suitable for a relaxing walk and a pause from the noisy, full of traffic area.
An old neighborhood of Athens now full of cafes, bars, tavernas and restaurants with a view to Acropolis.
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Thiseio
An old neighborhood of Athens now full of cafes, bars, tavernas and restaurants with a view to Acropolis.
A famous archaelogical site of Athens, the ancient cemetery. Enjoy a long walk in its peaceful environment.
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Keramikos
A famous archaelogical site of Athens, the ancient cemetery. Enjoy a long walk in its peaceful environment.
The most beautiful pedestrian street of Athens. Enjoy walking with a view to Acropolis passing through the open-air cinema of Thision and reaching Irodion theatre.
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Dionysiou Areopagitou
Dionysiou AreopagitouThe most beautiful pedestrian street of Athens. Enjoy walking with a view to Acropolis passing through the open-air cinema of Thision and reaching Irodion theatre.
The must see ancient thatre of Irodion now hosting several concerts in the summer time.
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Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Dionysiou AreopagitouThe must see ancient thatre of Irodion now hosting several concerts in the summer time.
Next to the entrance of Filopapou hill it is a very nice theatre in a full of trees environment where concerts and folk dancing take place.
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Dora Stratou Folk Dance Theater
Next to the entrance of Filopapou hill it is a very nice theatre in a full of trees environment where concerts and folk dancing take place.
Drinks & Nightlife
A trendy cafe-bar, one of the hot spots of Petralona, with many fans from every part of Athens
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BRAZILIANA
4 Pl. MerkouriA trendy cafe-bar, one of the hot spots of Petralona, with many fans from every part of Athens
A very nice pedestrian street full of cafe-bars with a relaxing atmosphere.
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Georgiou Olimpiou
Georgiou OlimpiouA very nice pedestrian street full of cafe-bars with a relaxing atmosphere.
Klouvi
57 DimofontosA small friendly bar with good music, good drinks and prices.
Food Scene
You can also find restaurants with a very nice atmosphere in this part of the neighborhood at the end of Kilis street close to Kallirois.
Kilis
You can also find restaurants with a very nice atmosphere in this part of the neighborhood at the end of Kilis street close to Kallirois.
A quiet park of the neighborhood with a sicilian restaurant, a traditional taverna and a third restaurant known for its pizzas walking further the street can be a very nice option for your evening.
Platia Elpidos
A quiet park of the neighborhood with a sicilian restaurant, a traditional taverna and a third restaurant known for its pizzas walking further the street can be a very nice option for your evening.
ΚΟΥΒΕΛΟΣ
A taverna with a very nice garden and tasty dishes.
Cosca
10 PramantonSicilian gastronomy in a nice peaceful square.
A popular square surrounded by tavernas, cafes and bars with a friendly-trendy atmosphere.
Platia Merkouri
A popular square surrounded by tavernas, cafes and bars with a friendly-trendy atmosphere.
French small restaurant with a cosy atmosphere, a limited variety of dishes, a list of wines. You might need to wait in order to be sitted always next to other people.
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Chez Lucien
32 TroonFrench small restaurant with a cosy atmosphere, a limited variety of dishes, a list of wines. You might need to wait in order to be sitted always next to other people.
Another popular spot of Petralona visited by athenians from all places for its traditional tavernas, restaurants and its open-air cinema.
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Troon
TroonAnother popular spot of Petralona visited by athenians from all places for its traditional tavernas, restaurants and its open-air cinema.
ΣΑΛΟΣ ΛΑΓΟΣ
A nice taverna with good prices and a friendly atmosphere.
Κάππαρη
36 DorieonA restaurant with a nice garden and tasty dishes.
Therapeutērio
41 KidantidonA very simple and good-priced restaurant with tasty dishes.
A taverna with a nice environment and often live greek music.
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Aschimopapo-The ugly duckling
61 IononA taverna with a nice environment and often live greek music.
Everything Else
Good service and clean, if you want to offer yourself the luxury of a hammam bath combined with a massage you will not regret the visit.
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Hammam Baths - Athens
1 MelidoniGood service and clean, if you want to offer yourself the luxury of a hammam bath combined with a massage you will not regret the visit.
Arts & Culture
Cine Paris
22 KidathineonA well known open-air cinema in the centre of Plaka.
Shopping
Trion Ierarchon
Trion IerarchonThe commercial and busiest street of Petralona.
A place for touristy shopping with a variety of greek souvenirs. Also having clothing and shoes. Next to many cafes with a nice view to Acropolis.
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Monastraki Flea Market
2 IfestouA place for touristy shopping with a variety of greek souvenirs. Also having clothing and shoes. Next to many cafes with a nice view to Acropolis.
Ermou
ErmouThe most popular street for shopping - an expensive one as well.