C's Guidebook

Chris
C's Guidebook

Food Scene

Excellent pies. Good coffee. Good service
Acron Cafe
2 Athanasiou Diakou
Excellent pies. Good coffee. Good service
Greek food that reminds me of eating at my grandmother. Around €15pp depending on your choices.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Evgenia
44Α Voulis
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Greek 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oinomageireio Epirus
4 Filopimenos
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Well-priced home-cooked style food set inside the meat market.
Good souvlaki, kebab, and Greek salad.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
o Gyros Pou Gyrevis
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good souvlaki, kebab, and Greek salad.
A must for Kebab-lovers!
152 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
O Thanasis
69 Mitropoleos
152 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A must for Kebab-lovers!
Good prices and food.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Avli (the Yard)
12 Agiou Dimitriou
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good prices and food.
Nice mezze restaurant.
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tzitzikas kai Mermigas
12 Mitropoleos
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nice mezze restaurant.
The name is actually Veganaki. Good vegan and gluten-free food.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Veganaki
38 (38 Athanasiou Diakou
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The 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 Kalamida
Good service. Interesting food with a menu that changes frequently. Expect to pay between €30-60 pp, depending on your choices.
THE place to be for croissant-lovers and more.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Overoll croissanterie
27 Praxitelous
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
THE place to be for croissant-lovers and more.
Lovely loukoumades (Greek donuts).
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Krinos
87 Aiolou
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lovely loukoumades (Greek donuts).
Good atmosphere.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Winepoint
2 Porinou
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good atmosphere.

Shopping

Interesting Jewelry.
Break A Stone
22 Agiou Dimitriou
Interesting Jewelry.
Silversmith jewelry store at affordable prices.
Faber
11 Praxitelous
Silversmith jewelry store at affordable prices.

Bars

One of the nicest bars with a stunning view on the Acropolis.
189 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
360 Cocktail bar
2 Ifestou
189 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the nicest bars with a stunning view on the Acropolis.
A quiet place in a busy center.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tazza Espresso - Wine bar & Bistro
5 Petraki
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Colina Lycabettus
Likavittou
265 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.

Museums

You will be amazed by how many everyday techniques & technologies come from the Ancient Greeks.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Tecnología Antigua Griega Kotsanas
6 Pindarou
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
You 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
National Archaeological Museum
44 28is Oktovriou
1277 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de la Acrópolis
15 Dionysiou Areopagitou
2190 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
A great place to visit with kids!
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Ilusiones Atenas
12 Astiggos
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A great place to visit with kids!

Consejos para la ciudad

Facilidad para moverse por la casa

Acropolis Metro Station

It's 90m from the apartment and will get you as far as the airport.
Facilidad para moverse por la casa

If you need a Taxi

Download the app Beat Ride App. Alternatively, I know a reliable taxi driver.
No te pierdas

Acropolis museum

Visit the museum but don't forget to go to the basement level with the newly exhibited part of the ancient city!
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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
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The flea market in Psiri, Monastiraki, and Thisio

They tend to be "touristically-priced" but it's nice to take-in the vibe.
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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.