Guidebook for Athina
Arts & Culture
The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a extremely rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon.
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Acropole d'Athènes
The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a extremely rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon.
The National Archaeological Museum in Athens houses some of the most important artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations around Greece from prehistory to late antiquity.
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Musée archéologique national
44 28is OktovriouThe National Archaeological Museum in Athens houses some of the most important artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations around Greece from prehistory to late antiquity.
The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens.
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Musée de l'Acropole
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouThe Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens.
The Ancient Agora of Classical Athens is the best-known example of an ancient Greek agora, located to the northwest of the Acropolis and bounded on the south by the hill of the Areopagus and on the west by the hill known as the Agoraios Kolonos, also called Market Hill.
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Agora d'Athènes
24 AdrianouThe Ancient Agora of Classical Athens is the best-known example of an ancient Greek agora, located to the northwest of the Acropolis and bounded on the south by the hill of the Areopagus and on the west by the hill known as the Agoraios Kolonos, also called Market Hill.
The Panathenaic Stadium, also known as the Kallimármaro, is a multi-purpose stadium used for several events and athletics in Athens, Greece. The stadium hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
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Stade panathénaïque
Leoforos Vasileos KonstantinouThe Panathenaic Stadium, also known as the Kallimármaro, is a multi-purpose stadium used for several events and athletics in Athens, Greece. The stadium hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
The Temple of Hephaestus or Hephaisteion or earlier as the Theseion, is a well-preserved Greek temple; it remains standing largely as built.
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Héphaïstéion
3 StirieonThe Temple of Hephaestus or Hephaisteion or earlier as the Theseion, is a well-preserved Greek temple; it remains standing largely as built.
The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a colossal ruined temple in the center of the Greek capital Athens that was dedicated to Zeus, king of the Olympian gods.
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Olympiéion
The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a colossal ruined temple in the center of the Greek capital Athens that was dedicated to Zeus, king of the Olympian gods.
The Benaki Museum, established and endowed in 1930 by Antonis Benakis in memory of his father Emmanuel Benakis, is housed in the Benakis family mansion in downtown Athens, Greece.
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Benaki Toy Museum
138 PireosThe Benaki Museum, established and endowed in 1930 by Antonis Benakis in memory of his father Emmanuel Benakis, is housed in the Benakis family mansion in downtown Athens, Greece.
The Erechtheion or Erechtheum is an ancient Greek temple on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens in Greece which was dedicated to both Athena and Poseidon.
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Érechthéion
The Erechtheion or Erechtheum is an ancient Greek temple on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens in Greece which was dedicated to both Athena and Poseidon.
The Byzantine and Christian Museum is situated at Vassilissis Sofias Avenue in Athens, Greece. It was founded in 1914 and houses more than 25,000 exhibits with rare collections of pictures, scriptures and much more
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Musée byzantin et chrétien d'Athènes
22 Leof. Vasilissis SofiasThe Byzantine and Christian Museum is situated at Vassilissis Sofias Avenue in Athens, Greece. It was founded in 1914 and houses more than 25,000 exhibits with rare collections of pictures, scriptures and much more
The Nicholas P. Goulandris Foundation - Museum of Cycladic Art is one of the great museums of Athens. It houses a notable collection of artifacts of Cycladic art.
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Musée d'Art Cycladique
4 Neofitou DoukaThe Nicholas P. Goulandris Foundation - Museum of Cycladic Art is one of the great museums of Athens. It houses a notable collection of artifacts of Cycladic art.
The National Art Gallery–Alexandros Soutzos Museum is an art museum in Athens devoted to Greek and European art from the 14th century to the 20th century. It is directed by Marina Lambraki-Plaka.
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Galerie nationale
50 MichalakopoulouThe National Art Gallery–Alexandros Soutzos Museum is an art museum in Athens devoted to Greek and European art from the 14th century to the 20th century. It is directed by Marina Lambraki-Plaka.
The Jewish Museum of Greece is a museum in Athens, Greece. It was established by Nicholas Stavroulakis in 1977 to preserve the material culture of the Greek Jews.
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Musée juif de Grèce
39 NikisThe Jewish Museum of Greece is a museum in Athens, Greece. It was established by Nicholas Stavroulakis in 1977 to preserve the material culture of the Greek Jews.
Technopolis (Gazi) is an industrial museum and a major cultural venue of the City of Athens, Greece, in the neighborhood of Gazi, next to Keramikos and very close to the Acropolis.
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Technopolis d'Athènes
100 PireosTechnopolis (Gazi) is an industrial museum and a major cultural venue of the City of Athens, Greece, in the neighborhood of Gazi, next to Keramikos and very close to the Acropolis.
It's an atmospheric bar downtown with elegant and sophisticated decoration. It also operates as a theater and the stage has hosted many performances like the dark and eccentric "Opera chaotique". The bar also serves supreme quality food and well crafted cocktails.
This grotesque bar is something that stands out in this neighborhood and is gaining more and more popularity among the lovers of alternative art. The food is great value for money and represents faithfully the quirkiness of the place. The jazz music and the atmospheric vibes, make it ideal for couples.
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Faust Bar Theatre Arts
12 AthinaidosIt's an atmospheric bar downtown with elegant and sophisticated decoration. It also operates as a theater and the stage has hosted many performances like the dark and eccentric "Opera chaotique". The bar also serves supreme quality food and well crafted cocktails.
This grotesque bar is something that stands out in this neighborhood and is gaining more and more popularity among the lovers of alternative art. The food is great value for money and represents faithfully the quirkiness of the place. The jazz music and the atmospheric vibes, make it ideal for couples.
Sightseeing
Pláka is the old historical neighbourhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture.
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Plaka
24 MnisikleousPláka is the old historical neighbourhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture.
Syntagma Square, is the central square of Athens. The Square is named after the Constitution that the first King of Greece Otto was obliged to grant, after a popular and military uprising on September 3, 1843.
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Syntagma Square
Platia SintagmatosSyntagma Square, is the central square of Athens. The Square is named after the Constitution that the first King of Greece Otto was obliged to grant, after a popular and military uprising on September 3, 1843.
Kolonaki, literally "Little Column" is a neighborhood in central Athens, Greece. It is located on the southern slopes of Lycabettus hill. Its name derives from the 2 metre column that defined the area even before a single house had been built there. Lots of hip restaurants and cafes, brand stores and much more.
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Kolonaki
Kolonaki, literally "Little Column" is a neighborhood in central Athens, Greece. It is located on the southern slopes of Lycabettus hill. Its name derives from the 2 metre column that defined the area even before a single house had been built there. Lots of hip restaurants and cafes, brand stores and much more.
The Philopappos Monument is an ancient Greek mausoleum and monument dedicated to Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos or Philopappus, a prince from the Kingdom of Commagene
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Monument de Philopappos
The Philopappos Monument is an ancient Greek mausoleum and monument dedicated to Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos or Philopappus, a prince from the Kingdom of Commagene
The Stoa of Attalos was a stoa in the Agora of Athens, Greece. It was built by and named after King Attalos II of Pergamon, who ruled between 159 BC and 138 BC. The current building was reconstructed from 1952 -1956 by American architects.
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Stoa d'Attale
24 AdrianouThe Stoa of Attalos was a stoa in the Agora of Athens, Greece. It was built by and named after King Attalos II of Pergamon, who ruled between 159 BC and 138 BC. The current building was reconstructed from 1952 -1956 by American architects.
While tourists may be warned to steer clear of this part of town, this neighborhood, situated between the University of Athens and the Politechnion, offers a glimpse into the country's recent political turmoil as well as the intellectual and counter-culture side of the city. Here's where you'll find a genuine mix of characters, from Greek families, immigrants and students to anarchists, drug addicts and stray dogs—just about everyone except for cops who tend to stay out of the area to simply avoid trouble. So go ahead and check out the awesome guitar and record shops and comic book stores or enjoy your drink and food at one of the numerous small bars and taverns.
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Exarcheia
While tourists may be warned to steer clear of this part of town, this neighborhood, situated between the University of Athens and the Politechnion, offers a glimpse into the country's recent political turmoil as well as the intellectual and counter-culture side of the city. Here's where you'll find a genuine mix of characters, from Greek families, immigrants and students to anarchists, drug addicts and stray dogs—just about everyone except for cops who tend to stay out of the area to simply avoid trouble. So go ahead and check out the awesome guitar and record shops and comic book stores or enjoy your drink and food at one of the numerous small bars and taverns.
Shopping
Monastiraki is a flea market neighborhood in the old town of Athens, Greece, and is one of the principal shopping districts in Athens.
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Monastiráki
Monastiraki is a flea market neighborhood in the old town of Athens, Greece, and is one of the principal shopping districts in Athens.
Located between the central squares of Omonoia and Monastiraki, Varvakeios is a perfect paradigm of a local flea market. All kinds of food can be found there. Fish, meat, vegetables, cheese, spices and many more. It's a market most preferred by locals, who seek for good quality Greek products in reasonable prices.
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Varvakios Central Municipal Market
42 AthinasLocated between the central squares of Omonoia and Monastiraki, Varvakeios is a perfect paradigm of a local flea market. All kinds of food can be found there. Fish, meat, vegetables, cheese, spices and many more. It's a market most preferred by locals, who seek for good quality Greek products in reasonable prices.
Parks & Nature
Mount Lycabettus, also known as Lycabettos, Lykabettos or Lykavittos, is a Cretaceous limestone hill in Athens, Greece at 300 meters above sea level.
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Belvédère du mont Lycabette
Mount Lycabettus, also known as Lycabettos, Lykabettos or Lykavittos, is a Cretaceous limestone hill in Athens, Greece at 300 meters above sea level.
The National Garden (formerly the Royal Garden) is a public park of 15.5 hectares in the center of the Greek capital, Athens. It is located directly behind the Greek Parliament building (The Old Palace) and continues to the South to the area where the Zappeion is located, across from the Panathenaiko or Kalimarmaro Olympic Stadium of the 1896 Olympic Games. The Garden also encloses some ancient ruins, tambourines and Corinthian capitals of columns, mosaics, and other features. On the Southeast side are the busts of Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first governor of Greece, and of the Philhellene Jean-Gabriel Eynard. On the South side are the busts of the celebrated Greek poets Dionysios Solomos, author of the Greek National Hymn, and Aristotelis Valaoritis.
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Jardin national d'Athènes
1 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasThe National Garden (formerly the Royal Garden) is a public park of 15.5 hectares in the center of the Greek capital, Athens. It is located directly behind the Greek Parliament building (The Old Palace) and continues to the South to the area where the Zappeion is located, across from the Panathenaiko or Kalimarmaro Olympic Stadium of the 1896 Olympic Games. The Garden also encloses some ancient ruins, tambourines and Corinthian capitals of columns, mosaics, and other features. On the Southeast side are the busts of Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first governor of Greece, and of the Philhellene Jean-Gabriel Eynard. On the South side are the busts of the celebrated Greek poets Dionysios Solomos, author of the Greek National Hymn, and Aristotelis Valaoritis.
Not many people have been there since you need a car to get to the slopes of the mountain. The myth says that the cave was the hideout of the infamous brigand, Davelis. This is still not verified as a historical fact, so a lot of people are still looking for his treasure! It's a big cave with great depth, and dark enough to make the scenery spooky.
Grotte de Penteli
Λόφος ΠεντέληςNot many people have been there since you need a car to get to the slopes of the mountain. The myth says that the cave was the hideout of the infamous brigand, Davelis. This is still not verified as a historical fact, so a lot of people are still looking for his treasure! It's a big cave with great depth, and dark enough to make the scenery spooky.
Strefi hill is the top edge of Exarhia neighborhood. It is covered by trees and there is a football and basketball court. From the top of the hill you can enjoy a panoramic view of the nearby neighborhoods. The best view to Lykavitos hill is from the top of Strefi hill.
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Colline Strefi
134 Emmanouil BenakiStrefi hill is the top edge of Exarhia neighborhood. It is covered by trees and there is a football and basketball court. From the top of the hill you can enjoy a panoramic view of the nearby neighborhoods. The best view to Lykavitos hill is from the top of Strefi hill.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sure, it's a bar, concert venue, and gallery, but the main draw of six d.o.g.s for locals is the "secret" garden in the back. While the downstairs passageway looks like leads to a dark basement dive, you'll actually come out the other end surrounded by trees, which, considering the bar's central location, is extremely rare. Enjoy coffee during the day as well as late night snacks and drinks, unless there's a rock show going on in which case, prepare to get down with a young crowd.
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six d.o.g.s
6-8 AvramiotouSure, it's a bar, concert venue, and gallery, but the main draw of six d.o.g.s for locals is the "secret" garden in the back. While the downstairs passageway looks like leads to a dark basement dive, you'll actually come out the other end surrounded by trees, which, considering the bar's central location, is extremely rare. Enjoy coffee during the day as well as late night snacks and drinks, unless there's a rock show going on in which case, prepare to get down with a young crowd.
This is a multipurpose art space located in the newly gentrified downtown neighborhood of Gazi. There's a movie theater (usually screening two Greek or foreign indie films) and a bookstore downstairs, while upstairs you'll find a "library lounge," somewhat similar to the Library Bar at the Hudson Hotel in New York. There's also an adjoining outdoor area called "Teratsa," which simply translates to terrace, with an outdoor bar and seating scattered amongst pomegranate and tangerine trees. This is a cool, laid-back space where you'll find a mixed crowd enjoying dinner and cocktails.
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GAZARTE
34 VoutadonThis is a multipurpose art space located in the newly gentrified downtown neighborhood of Gazi. There's a movie theater (usually screening two Greek or foreign indie films) and a bookstore downstairs, while upstairs you'll find a "library lounge," somewhat similar to the Library Bar at the Hudson Hotel in New York. There's also an adjoining outdoor area called "Teratsa," which simply translates to terrace, with an outdoor bar and seating scattered amongst pomegranate and tangerine trees. This is a cool, laid-back space where you'll find a mixed crowd enjoying dinner and cocktails.
Cantina Social Bar is located in the district of Psiri, between the old buildings of the area. It distinguishes for the indie-music that has been popular for. Source: www.greeka.com
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Cantina Social
8 LeokoriouCantina Social Bar is located in the district of Psiri, between the old buildings of the area. It distinguishes for the indie-music that has been popular for. Source: www.greeka.com
Boiler is representative of the new music era of Athens. Notoriously, one of the hot spots downtown, it attracts crowds addicted to electronic music and all kinds of ear-splitting bizzare sounds. Boiler is the Mekkah of hipsters and currently at the helm of the Athenian nightlife
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Boiler Room
21 PersefonisBoiler is representative of the new music era of Athens. Notoriously, one of the hot spots downtown, it attracts crowds addicted to electronic music and all kinds of ear-splitting bizzare sounds. Boiler is the Mekkah of hipsters and currently at the helm of the Athenian nightlife
Romantso is the former printing factory and offices of the magazine "Romantso". With the initiative of "Bios-exploring urban culture", it is turned to a bar and gig space. Throughout the year it hosts a lot of music events and other cultural shows.
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ROMANTSO
3 AnaxagoraRomantso is the former printing factory and offices of the magazine "Romantso". With the initiative of "Bios-exploring urban culture", it is turned to a bar and gig space. Throughout the year it hosts a lot of music events and other cultural shows.
Bios, is a great culture center which works as a bar, theater and gig space at the same time. During summer the bar is moving to the rooftop terrace where people can enjoy great music with a view to Acropolis. On the first floor, there is an exhibition room, on the bottom floor there is a bar and the basement works as a theater.
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Bios
84 PireosBios, is a great culture center which works as a bar, theater and gig space at the same time. During summer the bar is moving to the rooftop terrace where people can enjoy great music with a view to Acropolis. On the first floor, there is an exhibition room, on the bottom floor there is a bar and the basement works as a theater.
One of the oldest clubs in the center of Athens, and the oldest rock club in Exarhia. The stage of An club has hosted innumerable artists both native and foreigners. Always faithful to rock music, it has given the chance to many greek bands to emerge and built a regular audience.
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An Club
13 SolomouOne of the oldest clubs in the center of Athens, and the oldest rock club in Exarhia. The stage of An club has hosted innumerable artists both native and foreigners. Always faithful to rock music, it has given the chance to many greek bands to emerge and built a regular audience.
Food Scene
Taking in the incredible view towards Acropolis from this rooftop boutique hotel bar. You can sip on coffee by day or cocktails by night. The drinks are reasonably priced, especially when compared to more mainstream spots like the Galaxy Bar at The Hilton.
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A for Athens Cocktail Bar
2 MiaouliTaking in the incredible view towards Acropolis from this rooftop boutique hotel bar. You can sip on coffee by day or cocktails by night. The drinks are reasonably priced, especially when compared to more mainstream spots like the Galaxy Bar at The Hilton.
This quirky old taverna is one of the dining gems of Athens. There’s no signage, only two doors leading to a rustic cellar where there’s no menu, just a few dishes that haven’t changed in years. The house speciality is revythia (chickpeas), usually followed by grilled fish and washed down with wine from one of the giant barrels lining the wall. The often erratic service is part of the appeal.
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Díporto
TheatrouThis quirky old taverna is one of the dining gems of Athens. There’s no signage, only two doors leading to a rustic cellar where there’s no menu, just a few dishes that haven’t changed in years. The house speciality is revythia (chickpeas), usually followed by grilled fish and washed down with wine from one of the giant barrels lining the wall. The often erratic service is part of the appeal.
If you want to taste the best sandwiches of Athens then look no further. This secret gem, known only to a handful of locals may be one of the reasons that will make you want to come back to Athens for more... No kidding!
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Veikou 41
41 VeikouIf you want to taste the best sandwiches of Athens then look no further. This secret gem, known only to a handful of locals may be one of the reasons that will make you want to come back to Athens for more... No kidding!
Locals say it's the best sandwiches in town, and that's something you cannot easily question. The owner used to live in San Francisco, where he was working in a sandwich shop. When he came back to Greece, he made something similar, with a local twist of course, that took off.
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San Francisco
99 KeramikouLocals say it's the best sandwiches in town, and that's something you cannot easily question. The owner used to live in San Francisco, where he was working in a sandwich shop. When he came back to Greece, he made something similar, with a local twist of course, that took off.
'I AVLI' (The Yard). This yard is only known to the locals. Even if you pass by it, you won't notice it. Behind a blue door, there is a narrow corridor which leads to a graphical yard. The place is very traditional and takes you back to Greece of the 50's. Painted white and blue, with a few tables, greek music and wine, it looks like nothing you've seen. For those who don't have the time to visit the islands, Avli offers a taste of them right in the center of Athens. It is always full of life and the food and drinks are quite cheap. The two characteristics that make this place so special is authenticity and simplicity. "Poikilia" is a dish with a variety of food in it. It's nothing fancy, but tasty, cheap and filling. Share it with your friends while drinking "raki".
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12 Agiou Dimitriou'I AVLI' (The Yard). This yard is only known to the locals. Even if you pass by it, you won't notice it. Behind a blue door, there is a narrow corridor which leads to a graphical yard. The place is very traditional and takes you back to Greece of the 50's. Painted white and blue, with a few tables, greek music and wine, it looks like nothing you've seen. For those who don't have the time to visit the islands, Avli offers a taste of them right in the center of Athens. It is always full of life and the food and drinks are quite cheap. The two characteristics that make this place so special is authenticity and simplicity. "Poikilia" is a dish with a variety of food in it. It's nothing fancy, but tasty, cheap and filling. Share it with your friends while drinking "raki".
Kymatothrafstis -- The place is located in Exarhia, one of the most alternative neighborhoods of Athens. It is the place to be after an exhausting day in the fuss of Athens, especially for the hungry and impatient ones! But most of all, the prices will keep both your wallet and belly more than full.
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Char. Trikoupi 49
49 Charilaou TrikoupiKymatothrafstis -- The place is located in Exarhia, one of the most alternative neighborhoods of Athens. It is the place to be after an exhausting day in the fuss of Athens, especially for the hungry and impatient ones! But most of all, the prices will keep both your wallet and belly more than full.
Here's a challenge! Try to find someone who doesn't like Colibri's burgers. Most people who have been there, claim that it's the best burger in Athens. And for sure they are right. This restaurant serves pasta, pizza and massive burgers which are all homemade.
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Colibri
15 EmpedokleousHere's a challenge! Try to find someone who doesn't like Colibri's burgers. Most people who have been there, claim that it's the best burger in Athens. And for sure they are right. This restaurant serves pasta, pizza and massive burgers which are all homemade.
Elvis -- Elvis is a souvlaki shop. If you have tasted souvlaki already it's probably not like 'Elvis'. The whole shop is Elvis themed and the staff is super relaxed and friendly. They don't serve souvlaki with pita like most of the restaurants, but just souvlaki with fresh fried potatoes, lemon and bread.
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Plateon 29
29 PlateonElvis -- Elvis is a souvlaki shop. If you have tasted souvlaki already it's probably not like 'Elvis'. The whole shop is Elvis themed and the staff is super relaxed and friendly. They don't serve souvlaki with pita like most of the restaurants, but just souvlaki with fresh fried potatoes, lemon and bread.
This excellent, popular cafe offers a full array of vegan, gluten-free and organic treats – a rarity in Greece. Next to an organic market, and with a tiny front patio, you can enjoy everything from sandwiches to quinoa with eggplant or mixed-veg coconut curry. Fresh juices and mango lassis are all made on the spot.
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Avocado
30 NikisThis excellent, popular cafe offers a full array of vegan, gluten-free and organic treats – a rarity in Greece. Next to an organic market, and with a tiny front patio, you can enjoy everything from sandwiches to quinoa with eggplant or mixed-veg coconut curry. Fresh juices and mango lassis are all made on the spot.
Getting Around
Victoria station
Metro stop meters away from our apartment