Guidebook for Athina
Food Scene
Great restaurant choice with local products from all over Greece for lunch or dinner. Reservation recommended.
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Mani Mani
10 FalirouGreat restaurant choice with local products from all over Greece for lunch or dinner. Reservation recommended.
Italian restaurant for pizza or pasta. Take away/delivery available.
29 abantu bendawo batusa
Diva Pizza Plus
13 DrakouItalian restaurant for pizza or pasta. Take away/delivery available.
Kalamaki Bar
15 DrakouSouvlaki in various options. Take away/delivery available.
Vegan and Raw restaurant. One of a few that can be found in the city of Athens.
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Peas Vegan & Raw Food
40 FalirouVegan and Raw restaurant. One of a few that can be found in the city of Athens.
Great Greek tavern/restaurant with a beautiful yard! Perfect for lunch or dinner.
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KOUVELOS
66 Genneou KolokotroniGreat Greek tavern/restaurant with a beautiful yard! Perfect for lunch or dinner.
Sandwiches made on the spot with ingredients of your own choice form a really long list of options, you can choose between a simple ham & cheese to the most deli-complicated combination you can think of. Only for take away.
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Guarantee
41 VeikouSandwiches made on the spot with ingredients of your own choice form a really long list of options, you can choose between a simple ham & cheese to the most deli-complicated combination you can think of. Only for take away.
Crepes Bokú
12 DrakouCrepes & coffee. Très jolie!
If you are a Thai food lover like us, try this place.
45 abantu bendawo batusa
TUK TUK THAI STREET FOOD
40 VeikouIf you are a Thai food lover like us, try this place.
A 02 Michelin stars winner restaurant, member of “Grandes Tables du Monde”, rewarded with «Relais Gourmand». A unique experience. Reservation required.
103 abantu bendawo batusa
Spondi Restaurant
5 PirronosA 02 Michelin stars winner restaurant, member of “Grandes Tables du Monde”, rewarded with «Relais Gourmand». A unique experience. Reservation required.
For coffee, beer, wine, meze etc
Some nights during winter with traditional Greek live music.
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ΤΟ ΤΡΙΚΥΚΛΟ ΚΑΦΕ-ΜΕΖΕΔΟΠΩΛΕΙΟ-TO TRIKYKLO
For coffee, beer, wine, meze etc
Some nights during winter with traditional Greek live music.
Tiny bistro-bar with bright and colorful décor and dreamy music. Perfect for coffee, tea , light snacks or a drink later at night.
112 abantu bendawo batusa
Lotte cafe-bistrot
2 Tsami KaratasouTiny bistro-bar with bright and colorful décor and dreamy music. Perfect for coffee, tea , light snacks or a drink later at night.
Traditional Greek recipes at their best Vegan & Raw version!
Any time of the day.
10 abantu bendawo batusa
Lime Bistro (vegan restaurant)
23 DekeleonTraditional Greek recipes at their best Vegan & Raw version!
Any time of the day.
Cosy & retro this restaurant is perfect for autumn, winter or early spring dining, unique flavors in a warm, welcoming environment.
8 abantu bendawo batusa
Ελλέβορο/Ellevoro
2 Rovertou GalliCosy & retro this restaurant is perfect for autumn, winter or early spring dining, unique flavors in a warm, welcoming environment.
Exquisite terrace with Acropolis view, nice traditional flavors. Reservation recommended.
56 abantu bendawo batusa
GH Attikos Restaurant
7 GarivaldiExquisite terrace with Acropolis view, nice traditional flavors. Reservation recommended.
Very nice Greek flavors with a twist, beautiful back yard!A well hidden jem!
22 abantu bendawo batusa
43 Sarantatrío
43 Amvrosiou FrantziVery nice Greek flavors with a twist, beautiful back yard!A well hidden jem!
Belpaese Restaurant
6 Athanasiou DiakouPizza & pasta true to the Italian traditional recipes .
Traditional hand-made Souvlaki. In order to taste it be patient at the line and make sure you 'll go early, before 14:00pm. Only take away.
44 abantu bendawo batusa
O Kostas
7 PentelisTraditional hand-made Souvlaki. In order to taste it be patient at the line and make sure you 'll go early, before 14:00pm. Only take away.
Really nice Souvlaki with tomato sauce. It's a must. Be patient at the line and be there before 17:00pm. Only take away. Weekends closed.
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κωστα - Kostas
2 Pl. Agias IrinisReally nice Souvlaki with tomato sauce. It's a must. Be patient at the line and be there before 17:00pm. Only take away. Weekends closed.
Falafell freshly made and really tasty, for take away only. Usually it has long queues so be patient.
85 abantu bendawo batusa
Falafellas
51 AiolouFalafell freshly made and really tasty, for take away only. Usually it has long queues so be patient.
Traditional home made Greek food that varies each day of the week. Really small, all tables are outside. Mainly for lunch.
17 abantu bendawo batusa
Evgenia
44Α VoulisTraditional home made Greek food that varies each day of the week. Really small, all tables are outside. Mainly for lunch.
Mille Feuille made on the spot and many more. Only for take away.
39 abantu bendawo batusa
Ζαχαροπλαστεία Κωνσταντινίδης
98 Leof. Andrea SiggrouMille Feuille made on the spot and many more. Only for take away.
Garyfallo Kanela
Odissea AndroutsouTraditional - mama's style Greek cuisine.
Traditional Greek food, like a home made Sunday family meal.
30 abantu bendawo batusa
Δύο Δεκάρες η Οκά
29 Anastasiou ZinniTraditional Greek food, like a home made Sunday family meal.
Olympia Amalthea
8 Georgiou OlimpiouGreek traditional food like the locals do.
Koutoukaki
107 VeikouReally good Greek homemade food!
For simple traditional Greek mezze or meals, like the elder locals had at the traditional coffee places called 'Kafenio'.
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Opos Palia - Papa Steve
2 VeikouFor simple traditional Greek mezze or meals, like the elder locals had at the traditional coffee places called 'Kafenio'.
Smak Ζυμερία
21 RomvisThe good traditional dough is the base, the rest is up to you!
Taste the Peineerlee!!!
The most awarded seafood restaurant in Greece!
Reservation required.
40 abantu bendawo batusa
Varoulko seaside
54 Akti KoumoundourouThe most awarded seafood restaurant in Greece!
Reservation required.
Papaioannou
42 Akti KoumoundourouVery well known seafood restaurant!
Seafood restaurant with big portions and reasonable prices.
13 abantu bendawo batusa
The rocks of Peiraiki
300 Akti ThemistokleousSeafood restaurant with big portions and reasonable prices.
Seafood tavern , no view, good tastes. Many locals eat there.
10 abantu bendawo batusa
(ΤΟ) ΥΠΕΡΩΚΕΑΝΕΙΟΝ
48 Marias ChatzikiriakouSeafood tavern , no view, good tastes. Many locals eat there.
Psarokastélla
19 SkraGreek seafood that will warm your heart!
Rouan Thai
131 NotaraVery good Thai food in Piraeus! Highly recommended!
Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant
14 SkouzeIf you love Indian food as we do, try this!
Aposperitis Maereio Piraeus
105 SofokleousHome cooked food with a family vibe.
The Pyrofani Piraeus
212 Akti ThemistokleousSeafood restaurant
Aktḗ
348 Akti ThemistokleousNice seafood restaurant in Piraeus.
MEAT LAB
29 ChatzichristouFor any kind of meat sandwich that you can think of!
Monsieur Barbu
49 Mark. MpotsariPerfect for brunch and many more.
Modern Greek and Mediterranean tastes with a very nice view!
65 abantu bendawo batusa
Balcony Restaurant & Bar
1 VeikouModern Greek and Mediterranean tastes with a very nice view!
Ψητοπωλείο - Τασιούλης
16 DrakouSouvlaki & Gyros with pita and yogurt! Cheap and tasty.
Shopping
Small Greek deli. Great variety of local products such as honey, rusks, cheese, pasta etc. Highly recommended!
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Greek Picks
8 ChatzichristouSmall Greek deli. Great variety of local products such as honey, rusks, cheese, pasta etc. Highly recommended!
Takis Bakery
14 MisaraliotouBakery with great variety of products.
Only Greek products from all around Greece. This shop is a combination of a deli and a grocery store were you can also sit and enjoy some delicacies along with wine. Highly recommended!
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Pantopolion
34 DimitrakopoulouOnly Greek products from all around Greece. This shop is a combination of a deli and a grocery store were you can also sit and enjoy some delicacies along with wine. Highly recommended!
Φουρνος Χριστίνα
DimitrakopoulouA bakery with a great variety of savory and sweet flavors!
Essentials
Super markets, Butcher shop, Organic market, Greengrocer store, Post office, Pharmacies, Dry cleaners, Police station
Galaxias
73 FotomaraBig super market for everything you'll need.
ΣΚΛΑΒΕΝΙΤΗΣ
57 PapadiamantopoulouSmall super market with nice greengrocer's corner.
Green Store
57 DimitrakopoulouOrganic shop (bio & gluten free products)
ELTA - VEIKOU - MAKRYGIANNI (CP)
89 VeikouPost office
Small super market with nice greengrocer's corner. Also
with many homey ready cooked meal options such as roast chicken, moussakas, stuffed vegetables with rice (gemista) etc.
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ΣΚΛΑΒΕΝΙΤΗΣ
57 PapadiamantopoulouSmall super market with nice greengrocer's corner. Also
with many homey ready cooked meal options such as roast chicken, moussakas, stuffed vegetables with rice (gemista) etc.
Acropolis Police Station
83 VeikouLocal Police department.
Pharmakeio
2 StournariPharmacy
Dry wash service approximately 03 working days. Opens from 07:00 am-21:00 pm (Monday-Friday) & 07:00 am-15:00 pm (Saturday)
7 abantu bendawo batusa
American Laundry and Dry Clean
43 Dimitrakopoulou Dry wash service approximately 03 working days. Opens from 07:00 am-21:00 pm (Monday-Friday) & 07:00 am-15:00 pm (Saturday)
Opōrio
1 ErechthiouA boutique green-grocer store that has every kind of fruit and vegetable you can think of!
Drinks & Nightlife
Music stage that hosts may artists from small local bands to stand-up comedy nights. Usually rock music or alternative, mainly Greek performers.
31 abantu bendawo batusa
Stavrós tou Nótou
37 TharipouMusic stage that hosts may artists from small local bands to stand-up comedy nights. Usually rock music or alternative, mainly Greek performers.
Very nice wine bar with great options for drink and dine.
34 abantu bendawo batusa
Materia Prima, Koukaki. cava & wine bar
68 FalirouVery nice wine bar with great options for drink and dine.
ΜΠΕΛ ΡΕΫ ΣΝΑΚ ΜΠΑΡ
88 FalirouAll day bar from coffee and brunch to cocktails.
Dad
53 FalirouBeers from small Greek breweries and more.
Half Note Jazz Club
17 TrivonianouJazz club. Various artists/bands.
Birra Birra
66 Akti MoutsopoulouBeer house with sea view and great tastes.
Cocktail bar in a contemporary jungle scenery. Try it!
11 abantu bendawo batusa
Meerkat Cocktail Safari
7 VizantiouCocktail bar in a contemporary jungle scenery. Try it!
Parks & Nature
For a walk or even a picnic surrounded by nature. There a paths that lead to monuments or nearby sites of interest.
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I-Filopappou Hill
215 ΦυλήςFor a walk or even a picnic surrounded by nature. There a paths that lead to monuments or nearby sites of interest.
A green oasis located right in the middle of Athens .
Perfect for a walk in the shade or jogging, whether you are an experienced jogger or an amateur. It opens daily at Sunrise and closes at Sunset.
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Ukhuni Lwethu
1 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasA green oasis located right in the middle of Athens .
Perfect for a walk in the shade or jogging, whether you are an experienced jogger or an amateur. It opens daily at Sunrise and closes at Sunset.
Beautiful green park located right next to the tram station, perfect for jogging or a walk. It opens daily. Winter hours; 6:00am- 21:00pm & Summer hours; 6:00am- 23:00pm
There is also a circumferential bicycle lane.
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Ipaki yase-Nea Smyrni
Beautiful green park located right next to the tram station, perfect for jogging or a walk. It opens daily. Winter hours; 6:00am- 21:00pm & Summer hours; 6:00am- 23:00pm
There is also a circumferential bicycle lane.
Athens form above, the best panoramic view of the city. The road that leads to the theater at the top is quite uphill, alternate route via the téléphérique that leads to St. George's Lycabettus church.
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Isifunda Sokuqala SaseMount Lycabettus
Athens form above, the best panoramic view of the city. The road that leads to the theater at the top is quite uphill, alternate route via the téléphérique that leads to St. George's Lycabettus church.
Beginning from Peace and Friendship stadium (S.E.F.) you can walk, jog or ride a bicycle and enjoy the route that is alongside the sea which ends at Glyfada region marina. You can stop anywhere in between to enjoy the view, a swim or a beverage. Stops of interest; Floisvos marina, Floisvos Park, Stavros Niarchos foundation, Floisvos open air cinema(during the summer) etc. You can always chose the tram to skip a part of the route or return back to the city.
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Iphakamisa yase-Flisvos
Beginning from Peace and Friendship stadium (S.E.F.) you can walk, jog or ride a bicycle and enjoy the route that is alongside the sea which ends at Glyfada region marina. You can stop anywhere in between to enjoy the view, a swim or a beverage. Stops of interest; Floisvos marina, Floisvos Park, Stavros Niarchos foundation, Floisvos open air cinema(during the summer) etc. You can always chose the tram to skip a part of the route or return back to the city.
Enjoy a walk or a jog at this beautiful park near the sea. The National Library as well as the National Opera house are located there. You can enjoy free activities such as kayaking down the river, ice skating etc depending on the season and the day. For some activities an early booking via internet is required.
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I-Cultural Center ye-Stavros Niarchos Foundation
364 Leof. Andrea SiggrouEnjoy a walk or a jog at this beautiful park near the sea. The National Library as well as the National Opera house are located there. You can enjoy free activities such as kayaking down the river, ice skating etc depending on the season and the day. For some activities an early booking via internet is required.
Arts & Culture
Greek modern art. Documenta 14 took place here too.
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I-Museum Yezobuchwepheshe Yezwe Sugronis (EMST)
Greek modern art. Documenta 14 took place here too.
This supreme modern architecture building has the best way to display its unique ancient exhibits. It is a must! If you have time to spare enjoy a simple coffee or even dinner with a magnificent view.
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Iziko le-Acropolis
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouThis supreme modern architecture building has the best way to display its unique ancient exhibits. It is a must! If you have time to spare enjoy a simple coffee or even dinner with a magnificent view.
A very important museum with exquisite collections from the Greek history throughout time.
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Benaki Toy Museum
138 PireosA very important museum with exquisite collections from the Greek history throughout time.
National Archaeological Museum
44 28is OktovriouThe most important museum of Athens.
Exhibitions from the Byzantine Empire & the Greek Orthodox Christian faith.
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Iziko le-Byzantine kanye ne-Kristian
22 Leof. Vasilissis SofiasExhibitions from the Byzantine Empire & the Greek Orthodox Christian faith.
Greek folk art of the 19th & 20th century all over Greece located in a beautiful house that is turned into a museum.
Centre for Popular Craft & Tradition
6 Aggelikis ChatzimichaliGreek folk art of the 19th & 20th century all over Greece located in a beautiful house that is turned into a museum.
Various theatrical productions in a small stage. Some of them really interesting. All in Greek.
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Θέατρο του Νέου Κόσμου
TharipouVarious theatrical productions in a small stage. Some of them really interesting. All in Greek.
The history of Islamic Art as displayed during the centuries. Lovely terrace with wonderful view of Kerameikos Ancient Cemetery while you enjoy a cup of coffee.
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Museum of Islamic Art
12 DipilouThe history of Islamic Art as displayed during the centuries. Lovely terrace with wonderful view of Kerameikos Ancient Cemetery while you enjoy a cup of coffee.
A Roman 161 A.D. build open air theater, by the athenian magnate Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, Aspasia Annia Regilla, that hosts plays and concerts from June till September each year.
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Odeon kaHerodes Atticus
Dionysiou AreopagitouA Roman 161 A.D. build open air theater, by the athenian magnate Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, Aspasia Annia Regilla, that hosts plays and concerts from June till September each year.
Sightseeing
The Stadium that the First modern Olympics 1896 took place.
You can enjoy a walk, a jog and during June, July and September many live concerts.
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Istadiyamu ye-Panathenaic
Leoforos Vasileos KonstantinouThe Stadium that the First modern Olympics 1896 took place.
You can enjoy a walk, a jog and during June, July and September many live concerts.
I-Acropolis yase-Athens
Once you are up there you will know why.
Indawo Yezemidlalo YaseKeramikos
148 ErmouAncient Athenian Cemetery and museum.
Ancient Greek Agora(Forum) & the Temple of Hephaestus.
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I-Ancient Agora of Athens
24 AdrianouAncient Greek Agora(Forum) & the Temple of Hephaestus.
A historic site where democracy was born.
Also the view is amazing.
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Pnyx Archaeological Site
23 MousonA historic site where democracy was born.
Also the view is amazing.
An ancient Greek mausoleum and monument dedicated to Roman Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos.
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Isakhiwo se-Philopappos
An ancient Greek mausoleum and monument dedicated to Roman Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos.
Picturesque old church that has been renovated in the 50's by the Greek architect Pikionis.
12 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Church of Agios Demetrios Loumbardiaris
Picturesque old church that has been renovated in the 50's by the Greek architect Pikionis.