Essential Athens

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Essential Athens

Parks & Nature

Athens’ National Gardens, also called Royal Gardens, are the largest breath of fresh air in the city center. Located right behind the Greek Parliament, the Gardens extend all the way to Zappeion, the first building to be erected specifically for the revival of the Olympic Games in the modern world. Just a short walk away is the Panathenaic or Kallimarmaro Stadium, where the 1869 Olympics took place.
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National Garden
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Athens’ National Gardens, also called Royal Gardens, are the largest breath of fresh air in the city center. Located right behind the Greek Parliament, the Gardens extend all the way to Zappeion, the first building to be erected specifically for the revival of the Olympic Games in the modern world. Just a short walk away is the Panathenaic or Kallimarmaro Stadium, where the 1869 Olympics took place.
Situated in the southern suburbs of Athens, Lake Vouliagmeni is a great place to cool off and decompress. The name means “sunken lake,” and indeed, the lake is more reminiscent of a lagoon, surrounded by breathtaking cliffs and sparkling turquoise waters. The water is warm all year round and rich in minerals, which is why the lake has operated as a natural spa for the past two centuries.
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Vouliagmenis Lake
Λίμνη Βουλιαγμένης
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Situated in the southern suburbs of Athens, Lake Vouliagmeni is a great place to cool off and decompress. The name means “sunken lake,” and indeed, the lake is more reminiscent of a lagoon, surrounded by breathtaking cliffs and sparkling turquoise waters. The water is warm all year round and rich in minerals, which is why the lake has operated as a natural spa for the past two centuries.
Located in Palaio Faliro, nicknamed "Falirofornia" due to its abundance of palm trees and proximity to the sea, this marina is a great place for an evening stroll. Lined with cafes, restaurants and even play areas for children, this small harbor has something for everyone. Be sure to catch one of the many events and exhibitions the marina often hosts, especially when the weather is nice.
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Flisvos Marina
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Located in Palaio Faliro, nicknamed "Falirofornia" due to its abundance of palm trees and proximity to the sea, this marina is a great place for an evening stroll. Lined with cafes, restaurants and even play areas for children, this small harbor has something for everyone. Be sure to catch one of the many events and exhibitions the marina often hosts, especially when the weather is nice.
A rare expanse of green in the heart of Athens, Filopappou hill is the forested area underscoring the beauty of the Acropolis to the monument’s southwest. A great place for 360 views of the city, sunset strolls, picnics and historical sightseeing. Like most places in Athens, Filopappou hill is abound with historical importance; there, you will find important monuments like the Monument of Filoppapos himself, Socrates’ Prison and the Shrine of the Muses, along with later-day landmarks, such as the Church of Agios Dimitrios Loumbardiaris.
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Filopappou Hill
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A rare expanse of green in the heart of Athens, Filopappou hill is the forested area underscoring the beauty of the Acropolis to the monument’s southwest. A great place for 360 views of the city, sunset strolls, picnics and historical sightseeing. Like most places in Athens, Filopappou hill is abound with historical importance; there, you will find important monuments like the Monument of Filoppapos himself, Socrates’ Prison and the Shrine of the Muses, along with later-day landmarks, such as the Church of Agios Dimitrios Loumbardiaris.

Arts & Culture

One of the most extensive and comprehensive collections of Cycladic antiquities in the world. Witness the development of Classical culture and its gradual dissemination all over the Mediterranean basin through two permanent exhibitions. The museum also hosts various temporary exhibits throughout the year, and organizes events and workshops for adults and children alike.
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Museum of Cycladic Art
4 Neofitou Douka
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One of the most extensive and comprehensive collections of Cycladic antiquities in the world. Witness the development of Classical culture and its gradual dissemination all over the Mediterranean basin through two permanent exhibitions. The museum also hosts various temporary exhibits throughout the year, and organizes events and workshops for adults and children alike.
The National Museum of Contemporary Art, or 'EMST,' is a work of art itself, housed in an old beer brewery and remodeled as a prime example of post-war Greek modernism. Meander through temporary and permanent exhibitions and take in the setting to feel the pulse of contemporary Greek culture. The museum often hosts international artists and exhibitions as well.
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Εθνικό Μουσείο Σύγχρονης Τέχνης (ΕΜΣΤ)
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The National Museum of Contemporary Art, or 'EMST,' is a work of art itself, housed in an old beer brewery and remodeled as a prime example of post-war Greek modernism. Meander through temporary and permanent exhibitions and take in the setting to feel the pulse of contemporary Greek culture. The museum often hosts international artists and exhibitions as well.
One of Athens lesser- known cultural gems, this art museum is housed in a neoclassical mansion in the heart of Plaka. A great place for fans of modern art.
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Frissiras Museum
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One of Athens lesser- known cultural gems, this art museum is housed in a neoclassical mansion in the heart of Plaka. A great place for fans of modern art.
The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is the largest archaeological museum in Greece, and one of the most important museums in the world devoted to ancient Greek art. It was founded at the end of the 19th century to house and protect antiquities from all over Greece, thus displaying their historical, cultural and artistic value.
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National Archaeological Museum
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The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is the largest archaeological museum in Greece, and one of the most important museums in the world devoted to ancient Greek art. It was founded at the end of the 19th century to house and protect antiquities from all over Greece, thus displaying their historical, cultural and artistic value.
Athens' National Historical Museum is located in the Old Parliament House on Stadiou Street, which used to function as the Hellenic Parliament from 1875 until 1932. A museum for real history buffs, it contains historical items, such as manuscripts, costumes, paintings and memorabilia, from the capture of Constantinople by the Ottomans in 1453 to the Second World War. The collection emphasizes the Greek Revolution and the subsequent establishment of the modern Greek state.
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National History Museum (Old Parliament)
13 Stadiou
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Athens' National Historical Museum is located in the Old Parliament House on Stadiou Street, which used to function as the Hellenic Parliament from 1875 until 1932. A museum for real history buffs, it contains historical items, such as manuscripts, costumes, paintings and memorabilia, from the capture of Constantinople by the Ottomans in 1453 to the Second World War. The collection emphasizes the Greek Revolution and the subsequent establishment of the modern Greek state.
The SNFCC is the jewel of Athens' cultural life. From hosting free open-air movie nights, concerts and yoga workshops in the summer, to exhibitions, soccer games and the National Library all year round, SNFCC has it all. Great for families with children, as there are many events catered to our young friends all year round. Amazing views of the entire city from the top floor cannot disappoint.
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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
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The SNFCC is the jewel of Athens' cultural life. From hosting free open-air movie nights, concerts and yoga workshops in the summer, to exhibitions, soccer games and the National Library all year round, SNFCC has it all. Great for families with children, as there are many events catered to our young friends all year round. Amazing views of the entire city from the top floor cannot disappoint.

Shopping

A cute area in the heart of Athens, retaining much of Athens' traditional aesthetic. This is the place to shop for souvenirs for your loved ones back home, going beyond your typical tourist trinkets; find designer souvenirs from modern Greek artists, handcrafted goods, and quality leather.
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Plaka
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A cute area in the heart of Athens, retaining much of Athens' traditional aesthetic. This is the place to shop for souvenirs for your loved ones back home, going beyond your typical tourist trinkets; find designer souvenirs from modern Greek artists, handcrafted goods, and quality leather.
Ermou is a pedestrian street connecting the central points of Syntagma Square and Monastiraki. Along this road you will find everything from international fast fashion brands, like Zara and H&M, to designer brands and local boutiques. Look out for the shops housed in gorgeously renovated neoclassical buildings.
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Ermou
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Ermou is a pedestrian street connecting the central points of Syntagma Square and Monastiraki. Along this road you will find everything from international fast fashion brands, like Zara and H&M, to designer brands and local boutiques. Look out for the shops housed in gorgeously renovated neoclassical buildings.
Athens' most luxurious mall experience. With over 100 shops and 15 food and beverage options, Golden Hall is a great place to escape the notorious summer heat or seek refuge on the rare rainy day. It's also a good way to keep the kids entertained, as there is a play area and gaming station for youngsters over 6 years old.
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Golden Hall
37A Leof. Kifisias
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Athens' most luxurious mall experience. With over 100 shops and 15 food and beverage options, Golden Hall is a great place to escape the notorious summer heat or seek refuge on the rare rainy day. It's also a good way to keep the kids entertained, as there is a play area and gaming station for youngsters over 6 years old.
Located just off of Monastiraki Square, at the metro's exit, this flea market is a staple of the Athenian shopping scene. It's especially popular for antique collectors, but you can also find trinkets like colorful beads and souvenirs, the ubiquitous Greek leather sandals, international clothing brands, outdoor goods, records and musical instruments and everything in between.
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Monastraki Flea Market
2 Ifestou
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Located just off of Monastiraki Square, at the metro's exit, this flea market is a staple of the Athenian shopping scene. It's especially popular for antique collectors, but you can also find trinkets like colorful beads and souvenirs, the ubiquitous Greek leather sandals, international clothing brands, outdoor goods, records and musical instruments and everything in between.
Conveniently located at the exit of the Agios Dimitrios metro station, Athens Metro Mall is your one-stop-shop for clothes, shoes, electronics, accessories, groceries and entertainment. Don't miss the arcade and cinema on the top floor.
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Athens Metro Mall
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Conveniently located at the exit of the Agios Dimitrios metro station, Athens Metro Mall is your one-stop-shop for clothes, shoes, electronics, accessories, groceries and entertainment. Don't miss the arcade and cinema on the top floor.
Leather sandals are all over Athens, but Melissinos is the real sandal-making superstar. The late Stavros Melissinos had crafted sandals for the likes of Sophia Loren, the Beatles, Jackie O, and Queen, and the shop is still run by his son, Pantelis. The Melissinos family is also known for being a family of poets, hence the name of the store.
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The Poet and Sandal Maker
16 Tzireon
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Leather sandals are all over Athens, but Melissinos is the real sandal-making superstar. The late Stavros Melissinos had crafted sandals for the likes of Sophia Loren, the Beatles, Jackie O, and Queen, and the shop is still run by his son, Pantelis. The Melissinos family is also known for being a family of poets, hence the name of the store.
Located in the northern suburbs of Athens, this mall is most easily accessible by train. As per their slogan "fun, food, fashion -- it's all in the Mall," you can spend a full day here without getting bored. The Mall is especially popular for its cinema facilities.
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The Mall Athens
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Located in the northern suburbs of Athens, this mall is most easily accessible by train. As per their slogan "fun, food, fashion -- it's all in the Mall," you can spend a full day here without getting bored. The Mall is especially popular for its cinema facilities.
The largest fish, meat and produce market in Athens. Meander along the stalls for as long as you can take the smell of some (very) fresh fish, for a unique cultural and culinary experience. Varvakeios is a good place to buy souvenirs for your foodie friends, or even for you to bring a taste of Greece with you back home. We recommend vacuum-sealed Kalamata olives which are easy to transport, taking up little space and being spill-free.
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Varvakios Central Municipal Market
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The largest fish, meat and produce market in Athens. Meander along the stalls for as long as you can take the smell of some (very) fresh fish, for a unique cultural and culinary experience. Varvakeios is a good place to buy souvenirs for your foodie friends, or even for you to bring a taste of Greece with you back home. We recommend vacuum-sealed Kalamata olives which are easy to transport, taking up little space and being spill-free.

Coffee Culture

Taf is one of the top hangouts for the "artsy" crowd, but you don't need to be an art buff to enjoy this unique cafe. Housed in an old abandoned building, Taf is a combination cafe-bar-art center. The highlight of the space is arguably the atrium-style garden. Swing by for delicious roasts, contemporary culture and good music.
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TAF (The Art Foundation)
5 Normanou
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Taf is one of the top hangouts for the "artsy" crowd, but you don't need to be an art buff to enjoy this unique cafe. Housed in an old abandoned building, Taf is a combination cafe-bar-art center. The highlight of the space is arguably the atrium-style garden. Swing by for delicious roasts, contemporary culture and good music.
Award-winning coffee roasters serving delicious, aromatic espressos, brunch until late, and good vibes in their backyard.
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The Underdog
8 Iraklidon
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Award-winning coffee roasters serving delicious, aromatic espressos, brunch until late, and good vibes in their backyard.
Located in the heart of Varvakeios Market, Mokka has one of the most comprehensive selections of specialty coffee in the entire city, as the company is a coffee supplier for cafes across Athens. Sit outside and watch the hustle and bustle of the marketplace pass you by, or head inside for a quick tutorial on coffee roasts.
Psomas, N., "Mokka Speciality Coffee" S.A.
44 Athinas
Located in the heart of Varvakeios Market, Mokka has one of the most comprehensive selections of specialty coffee in the entire city, as the company is a coffee supplier for cafes across Athens. Sit outside and watch the hustle and bustle of the marketplace pass you by, or head inside for a quick tutorial on coffee roasts.
Slightly hidden away in one of Athens' many arcades, Kaya is your go-to for a quick, cheap espresso of the best possible quality.
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KAYA
7 Voulis
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Slightly hidden away in one of Athens' many arcades, Kaya is your go-to for a quick, cheap espresso of the best possible quality.
Just a stone's throw away from the Acropolis Museum and other major landmarks, Flat White is where to head for delicious roasts, homemade dessert, ice tea, and, unsurprisingly, the best flat white in the city.
Flat White artisan cafe
13 Kallirrois
Just a stone's throw away from the Acropolis Museum and other major landmarks, Flat White is where to head for delicious roasts, homemade dessert, ice tea, and, unsurprisingly, the best flat white in the city.
Quaint little cafe in the heart of Anafiotika. The cafes seating is on the famous steps of Anafiotika, making it a great place to people watch and chat over a refreshing freddo espresso.
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Yiasemi
23 Mnisikleous
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Quaint little cafe in the heart of Anafiotika. The cafes seating is on the famous steps of Anafiotika, making it a great place to people watch and chat over a refreshing freddo espresso.
Cozy cafe serving specialty coffee, tea, chocolates & nuts. Look out for their unique local & imported products, and don't forget to ask about their homemade sweets.
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TERRA CARPO
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Cozy cafe serving specialty coffee, tea, chocolates & nuts. Look out for their unique local & imported products, and don't forget to ask about their homemade sweets.
With various locations throughout the city and the suburbs, Carpo is an institution in the Athenian coffee scene. Their coffee is reasonably priced, while simultaneously of the highest quality. Their nuts and chocolates make for a great goodie-bag to take back home.
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Carpo
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With various locations throughout the city and the suburbs, Carpo is an institution in the Athenian coffee scene. Their coffee is reasonably priced, while simultaneously of the highest quality. Their nuts and chocolates make for a great goodie-bag to take back home.
A special little place for bookworms and coffee lovers. The coffee shop is adjacent to the locally-owned co-op bookstore, with a cute seating area outside.
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Little Tree Books and Coffee
2 Kavalloti
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A special little place for bookworms and coffee lovers. The coffee shop is adjacent to the locally-owned co-op bookstore, with a cute seating area outside.
Absolutely unmissable! This cafe/bar/cultural center encompasses the essence of Athens city. From coffee in the relaxed ambiance of the backyard atrium, to pumping techno nights on the dancefloor, Six d.o.g.s. embodies the complexity of Europe's most vibrant city.
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six d.o.g.s
6-8 Avramiotou
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Absolutely unmissable! This cafe/bar/cultural center encompasses the essence of Athens city. From coffee in the relaxed ambiance of the backyard atrium, to pumping techno nights on the dancefloor, Six d.o.g.s. embodies the complexity of Europe's most vibrant city.
Publishing house slash cafe, where you can find plenty of peace and quiet, jazzy tunes and interesting cultural events. There is a cute garden in the back in the summertime.
Poems n' Crimes
17 Agias Irinis
Publishing house slash cafe, where you can find plenty of peace and quiet, jazzy tunes and interesting cultural events. There is a cute garden in the back in the summertime.

Food Scene

An industrial-style cafe, bar, and restaurant. They serve Greek fare with a modern twist. Check out their play on traditional cocktails using local liquors.
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Ρίζα Ρίζα
19 Drakou
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An industrial-style cafe, bar, and restaurant. They serve Greek fare with a modern twist. Check out their play on traditional cocktails using local liquors.
Casual restaurant leaning toward high-end. Delicious Peloponnesian cuisine from the region of Mani.
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Mani Mani
10 Falirou
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Casual restaurant leaning toward high-end. Delicious Peloponnesian cuisine from the region of Mani.
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Takis Bakery
14 Misaraliotou
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Lukumades are a traditional Greek dessert comprised of dried dough balls, usually with a honey and cinnamon topping. Head over to Lukumades on Aiolou Street, just a short walk from Syntagma and Monastiraki for a taste of delicious modern variations on this unassuming sweet.
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LUKUMADES
Str & Aghias Irinis
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Lukumades are a traditional Greek dessert comprised of dried dough balls, usually with a honey and cinnamon topping. Head over to Lukumades on Aiolou Street, just a short walk from Syntagma and Monastiraki for a taste of delicious modern variations on this unassuming sweet.
Frozen yogurt made from authentic Greek yogurt. Located right by the Acropolis museum, Snoyo is the way to go for a refreshing, snack after a day's exploring.
snoyo
3 Str. Makryianni
Frozen yogurt made from authentic Greek yogurt. Located right by the Acropolis museum, Snoyo is the way to go for a refreshing, snack after a day's exploring.
Montakiou is known for good coffee, but their specialty is the versatile Sandwich - capital S, as the establishment is very serious about honoring John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich. They do this by ensuring all their sandwiches are prepared on the spot, with the freshest ingredients possible.
Montakiou
30 Stadiou
Montakiou is known for good coffee, but their specialty is the versatile Sandwich - capital S, as the establishment is very serious about honoring John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich. They do this by ensuring all their sandwiches are prepared on the spot, with the freshest ingredients possible.
Contemporary Greek cuisine that's made it abroad, since ERGON boasts multiple locations as far as London and Brussels. Beyond the delicious meals, make sure to check their in-house delicatessen, featuring Greek products from all over the country.
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ERGON House Athens
Street Mitropoleos
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Contemporary Greek cuisine that's made it abroad, since ERGON boasts multiple locations as far as London and Brussels. Beyond the delicious meals, make sure to check their in-house delicatessen, featuring Greek products from all over the country.
Slightly high-end Greek gastronomy you won't regret paying the price for. Sharing is the game here, as most meals are meant to be eaten mezze-style, placed in the center for the group to eat over good conversation and wine.
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Feedέλ Urban Gastronomy
1 Ktena
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Slightly high-end Greek gastronomy you won't regret paying the price for. Sharing is the game here, as most meals are meant to be eaten mezze-style, placed in the center for the group to eat over good conversation and wine.
Family-run Greek restaurant, where quality and flavor play the most important role. All the ingredients are fresh and there are plenty of healthy options.
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Melilotos
19 Kalamiotou
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Family-run Greek restaurant, where quality and flavor play the most important role. All the ingredients are fresh and there are plenty of healthy options.
One of Athens' top bakeries in the commercial hub of the city. Take a break from shopping and pop inside for a fresh pastry, or start your day with their energizing breakfast. We recommend the Greek yogurt with honey, simple yet essential.
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MELIARTOS
65 Ermou
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One of Athens' top bakeries in the commercial hub of the city. Take a break from shopping and pop inside for a fresh pastry, or start your day with their energizing breakfast. We recommend the Greek yogurt with honey, simple yet essential.
Unique pizza recipes utilizing cannabis flower and the freshest possible toppings. Mystic Pizza is a little ways out from the very center of Athens, located in the neighborhood of Exarcheia.
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Mystic Pizza & Pasta
76 Emmanouil Benaki
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Unique pizza recipes utilizing cannabis flower and the freshest possible toppings. Mystic Pizza is a little ways out from the very center of Athens, located in the neighborhood of Exarcheia.
This tiny shop is Athens' hottest new pizza joint. The pizzas are cooked in a wood oven that traveled to the city by way of Naples, and all the ingredients are locally sourced. The owner, Kyriakos, is especially proud of the truffle pizza, topped with truffles from his family's village in central Greece. In the summer time, there is a cute little seating area on the sidewalk outside.
Granello Pizza
18 Perikleous
This tiny shop is Athens' hottest new pizza joint. The pizzas are cooked in a wood oven that traveled to the city by way of Naples, and all the ingredients are locally sourced. The owner, Kyriakos, is especially proud of the truffle pizza, topped with truffles from his family's village in central Greece. In the summer time, there is a cute little seating area on the sidewalk outside.
Vegetarian restaurant, also featuring gluten-free and vegan options. Great for travelers looking to keep healthy even while on the go.
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Avocado
30 Nikis
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Vegetarian restaurant, also featuring gluten-free and vegan options. Great for travelers looking to keep healthy even while on the go.
If you're feeling like switching it up from Greek food, try out its close Mediterranean cousin, the Lebanese lahmajun. Feyrouz is a street-food favorite, offering up delicious, thoughtfully-seasoned wraps alongside salads, soups, and more.
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Feyrouz
1 Agathonos
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If you're feeling like switching it up from Greek food, try out its close Mediterranean cousin, the Lebanese lahmajun. Feyrouz is a street-food favorite, offering up delicious, thoughtfully-seasoned wraps alongside salads, soups, and more.
One of our favourite vegan haunts, right by the Acropolis and other major landmarks. Veganaki is an oasis of shade and quiet right off bustling Syggrou street. The perfect place to enjoy a vegan meal or coffee along with your favorite book or some good company. Sometimes Veganaki also hosts cultural events.
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Veganaki
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One of our favourite vegan haunts, right by the Acropolis and other major landmarks. Veganaki is an oasis of shade and quiet right off bustling Syggrou street. The perfect place to enjoy a vegan meal or coffee along with your favorite book or some good company. Sometimes Veganaki also hosts cultural events.
If you feeling like taking a break from all that moussaka, take a stroll by Tuk Tuk, for the best (Westernized) pad thai this side of Athens! We also recommend the lemongrass soup.
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TUK TUK THAI STREET FOOD
40 Veikou
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If you feeling like taking a break from all that moussaka, take a stroll by Tuk Tuk, for the best (Westernized) pad thai this side of Athens! We also recommend the lemongrass soup.
The ultimate modern mezze joint. This unassuming little restaurant is not much more than a few tables and chairs placed on the sidewalk, and a tiny kitchen that opens out onto the street so you can say "yassou" to the cook. Ebes serves up small sharing platters alongside good vibes and local wines and liquors.
Ēbēs
17 Navarchou Apostoli
The ultimate modern mezze joint. This unassuming little restaurant is not much more than a few tables and chairs placed on the sidewalk, and a tiny kitchen that opens out onto the street so you can say "yassou" to the cook. Ebes serves up small sharing platters alongside good vibes and local wines and liquors.

Sightseeing

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National Observatory of Athens
& Metaxa
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Acropolis of Athens
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Dionysiou Areopagitou
Dionysiou Areopagitou
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Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Dionysiou Areopagitou
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Hadrian's Arch
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Panathinaiko Stadio
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Mount Lycabettus Viewing Area
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Zappeion
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Kolonaki
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Ancient Agora of Athens
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Neighborhoods

One of the hippest hangouts in downtown Athens, Psirri is where young Athenians get together to eat, drink, dance and shop. Psirri is the area behind the Monastiraki Metro Station on Athinas Street, centered around Iroon Square. Here, you will find street food and late-night grub, vibrant bars whose clientele often spills out onto the street, quaint shops and lots of street art. Make sure to hit Tranzistor for the quintessential Athens bar experience and Ebes for a modern take on Greek mezze culture.
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Psyri
Miaouli
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One of the hippest hangouts in downtown Athens, Psirri is where young Athenians get together to eat, drink, dance and shop. Psirri is the area behind the Monastiraki Metro Station on Athinas Street, centered around Iroon Square. Here, you will find street food and late-night grub, vibrant bars whose clientele often spills out onto the street, quaint shops and lots of street art. Make sure to hit Tranzistor for the quintessential Athens bar experience and Ebes for a modern take on Greek mezze culture.
Nestled into the historical neighborhood of Plaka, Anafiotika is easy to miss, but arguably the most photogenic part of Athens. The buildings here are crafted in the traditional Cycladic style, as they were originally the homes of workers who had come to Athens from the island of Anafi to assist in the construction of King Othon's Palace. Anafiotika is beautifully reminiscent of the Greek islands, and a wonderful place to sit for a coffee or drink.
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Anafiotika
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Nestled into the historical neighborhood of Plaka, Anafiotika is easy to miss, but arguably the most photogenic part of Athens. The buildings here are crafted in the traditional Cycladic style, as they were originally the homes of workers who had come to Athens from the island of Anafi to assist in the construction of King Othon's Palace. Anafiotika is beautifully reminiscent of the Greek islands, and a wonderful place to sit for a coffee or drink.
Tucked away in the shadow of the Acropolis, Plaka is one of Athens' most picturesque areas. Although it is a commercial center, replete with jewelry stores, souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants, it retains a nostalgic feel. Most of the streets are pedestrian walkways, but take care of the occasional moped!
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Plaka
24 Mnisikleous
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Tucked away in the shadow of the Acropolis, Plaka is one of Athens' most picturesque areas. Although it is a commercial center, replete with jewelry stores, souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants, it retains a nostalgic feel. Most of the streets are pedestrian walkways, but take care of the occasional moped!
Best known for its flea market, Monastiraki is the place to go for the quintessential Athens experience, from dining, to drinking and shopping, this is where locals and tourists do it all! Shop for antiques, leather goods and craft materials, then grab a coffee or drink at Loukoumi Bar's rooftop with a phenomenal view of the Acropolis.
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Monastiraki
841 Einheimische empfehlen
Best known for its flea market, Monastiraki is the place to go for the quintessential Athens experience, from dining, to drinking and shopping, this is where locals and tourists do it all! Shop for antiques, leather goods and craft materials, then grab a coffee or drink at Loukoumi Bar's rooftop with a phenomenal view of the Acropolis.