C's Guidebook
Food Scene
Acron Cafe
2 Athanasiou DiakouExcellent pies.
Good coffee.
Good service
Greek food that reminds me of eating at my grandmother.
Around €15pp depending on your choices.
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Evgenia
44Α VoulisGreek 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.
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Oinomageireio Epirus
4 FilopimenosWell-priced home-cooked style food set inside the meat market.
o Gyros Pou Gyrevis
Good souvlaki, kebab, and Greek salad.
O Thanasis
69 MitropoleosA must for Kebab-lovers!
Avli (the Yard)
12 Agiou DimitriouGood prices and food.
Tzitzikas kai Mermigas
12 MitropoleosNice mezze restaurant.
The name is actually Veganaki.
Good vegan and gluten-free food.
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Veganaki
38 (38 Athanasiou DiakouThe 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.
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9 KalamidaGood service.
Interesting food with a menu that changes frequently.
Expect to pay between €30-60 pp, depending on your choices.
Overoll croissanterie
27 PraxitelousTHE place to be for croissant-lovers and more.
Krinos
87 AiolouLovely loukoumades (Greek donuts).
Winepoint
2 PorinouGood atmosphere.
Shopping
Break A Stone
22 Agiou DimitriouInteresting Jewelry.
Faber
11 PraxitelousSilversmith jewelry store at affordable prices.
Bars
One of the nicest bars with a stunning view on the Acropolis.
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360 Cocktail bar
2 IfestouOne of the nicest bars with a stunning view on the Acropolis.
Tazza Espresso - Wine bar & Bistro
5 PetrakiA 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.
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Collina di Licabetto
LikavittouEither 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.
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Museo dell'antica tecnologia greca Kotsanas
6 PindarouYou 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!
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale
44 28is OktovriouA 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.
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Museo dell'Acropoli di Atene
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouMany 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.
Museo delle illusioni di Atene
12 AstiggosA great place to visit with kids!
Consigli per viaggiatori
Muoversi in zona
Acropolis Metro Station
It's 90m from the apartment and will get you as far as the airport.
Muoversi in zona
If you need a Taxi
Download the app Beat Ride App. Alternatively, I know a reliable taxi driver.
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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.