Guidebook for Athina

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Guidebook for Athina

Sightseeing

It's the symbol of Western Civilisation and one of the main reasons to come to Athens!
1856 locals recommend
Acropolis of Athens
1856 locals recommend
It's the symbol of Western Civilisation and one of the main reasons to come to Athens!
Home to Greece's largest collection of items from antiquity and beyond.
1277 locals recommend
National Archaeological Museum
44 28is Oktovriou
1277 locals recommend
Home to Greece's largest collection of items from antiquity and beyond.
A wonderful collection ranging from statues to household items in a beautiful classicist house.
527 locals recommend
Museum of Cycladic Art
4 Neofitou Douka
527 locals recommend
A wonderful collection ranging from statues to household items in a beautiful classicist house.
One of the best collections of Greek artefacts from the Acropolis site but also one of the best modern buildings in Greece.
2190 locals recommend
Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou Areopagitou
2190 locals recommend
One of the best collections of Greek artefacts from the Acropolis site but also one of the best modern buildings in Greece.
A wide range of exhibits and artefacts from throughout the Greek history.
566 locals recommend
Benaki Toy Museum
138 Pireos
566 locals recommend
A wide range of exhibits and artefacts from throughout the Greek history.
The largest museum in Greece dedicated to Ancient Greek inscriptions.
12 locals recommend
Epigraphic Museum
1 Tositsa
12 locals recommend
The largest museum in Greece dedicated to Ancient Greek inscriptions.
Right in the centre of Athens, the original place of study for the people under the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
67 locals recommend
Hadrian's Library
3 Areos
67 locals recommend
Right in the centre of Athens, the original place of study for the people under the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
Come here for the changing of the guard. On Sunday at 1030 you will get the full show with military band as well.
9 locals recommend
Old Royal Palace
9 locals recommend
Come here for the changing of the guard. On Sunday at 1030 you will get the full show with military band as well.
Walk up or take the funicular for some of the best views of Athens.
682 locals recommend
Mount Lycabettus Viewing Area
682 locals recommend
Walk up or take the funicular for some of the best views of Athens.
It's alive here! The entrance to the flea markets and the Plaka. Lots going on all the time and just a few minutes walk from the apartment.
79 locals recommend
Monastiraki Square
21 Apollonos
79 locals recommend
It's alive here! The entrance to the flea markets and the Plaka. Lots going on all the time and just a few minutes walk from the apartment.
A great place to relax in some shade in the city centre. Close to main sites like the Parliament, the Zappion and a good walk through for the Olympic Stadium.
1171 locals recommend
National Garden
1 Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias
1171 locals recommend
A great place to relax in some shade in the city centre. Close to main sites like the Parliament, the Zappion and a good walk through for the Olympic Stadium.
The stadium that hosted the first modern Olympics in 1896 but has a much bigger history. Take the audio guide and enjoy!
870 locals recommend
Panathenaic Stadium
Leoforos Vasileos Konstantinou
870 locals recommend
The stadium that hosted the first modern Olympics in 1896 but has a much bigger history. Take the audio guide and enjoy!

Arts & Culture

A leading centre for classical music and the arts in general.
199 locals recommend
The Athens Concert Hall
68 Vasilissis Sofias
199 locals recommend
A leading centre for classical music and the arts in general.
A truly wonderful theatre. If you get the chance to see a performance here then take it!
442 locals recommend
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Dionysiou Areopagitou
442 locals recommend
A truly wonderful theatre. If you get the chance to see a performance here then take it!
Greece's best traditional dance school. Check listings for performances. It's also possible to book a dance class there!
30 locals recommend
The Dora Stratou dance Theatre
30 locals recommend
Greece's best traditional dance school. Check listings for performances. It's also possible to book a dance class there!

Shopping

The longest pedestrianised street in Athens. Get your souvenirs here and enjoy the old architecture.
200 locals recommend
Dionysiou Areopagitou
Dionysiou Areopagitou
200 locals recommend
The longest pedestrianised street in Athens. Get your souvenirs here and enjoy the old architecture.
A select range of items created by small scale artisans from around the world.
7 locals recommend
Paraphernalia
15 loannou Paparrigopoulou
7 locals recommend
A select range of items created by small scale artisans from around the world.

Drinks & Nightlife

Lively, cool place for the young hip crowd, check out Rehab just behind it too.
126 locals recommend
Drunk Sinatra
16 Thiseos
126 locals recommend
Lively, cool place for the young hip crowd, check out Rehab just behind it too.
Great rum bar right in the heart of the textile district and only 5mins from the apartment.
162 locals recommend
Baba Au Rum
6 Klitiou
162 locals recommend
Great rum bar right in the heart of the textile district and only 5mins from the apartment.
A great place for a fab night out with the hip Athenians.
32 locals recommend
The Gin Joint
1 Christou Lada
32 locals recommend
A great place for a fab night out with the hip Athenians.
Head to the top floor for a classy cocktail or glass of wine with an amazing view. Wear something nice!
Hotel Grande Bretagne
Head to the top floor for a classy cocktail or glass of wine with an amazing view. Wear something nice!
A favorite for Athenian journalists for the past 40 years, not much in here has changed!
28 locals recommend
Galaxy Bar
10 Stadiou
28 locals recommend
A favorite for Athenian journalists for the past 40 years, not much in here has changed!
Great cocktails and great meatball dishes in a fantastic looking venue.
Rock & Balls
2 Vasilikis
Great cocktails and great meatball dishes in a fantastic looking venue.
With around 120 Greek wines on offer, the drinks are accompanied by cheeses and cold cuts.
83 locals recommend
heteroclito
2 Fokionos
83 locals recommend
With around 120 Greek wines on offer, the drinks are accompanied by cheeses and cold cuts.
Fabulous little wine bar in hidden street, also here is the lovely Blue Bird bar.
26 locals recommend
Kiki de grèce
4 Ipitou
26 locals recommend
Fabulous little wine bar in hidden street, also here is the lovely Blue Bird bar.
Number 22 on the world's best bars list in 2015. Great signature cocktails and a super friendly crowd.
257 locals recommend
The Clumsies
30 Praxitelous
257 locals recommend
Number 22 on the world's best bars list in 2015. Great signature cocktails and a super friendly crowd.
It's a bit like Christmas here every day in this cozy, traditional yet super fun bar.
308 locals recommend
Noel
59B Kolokotroni
308 locals recommend
It's a bit like Christmas here every day in this cozy, traditional yet super fun bar.
mutli-space arts venue with live music, cafe, arts centre and magical urban garden open from the early hours.
356 locals recommend
six d.o.g.s
6-8 Avramiotou
356 locals recommend
mutli-space arts venue with live music, cafe, arts centre and magical urban garden open from the early hours.

Food Scene

Coffee and light dishes in a cool and airy place. It's modern and welcoming and popular with the locals.
32 locals recommend
Bartesera
25 Kolokotroni
32 locals recommend
Coffee and light dishes in a cool and airy place. It's modern and welcoming and popular with the locals.
So much more than coffee available at Athens' most famous hang out.
64 locals recommend
Athénée
9 Voukourestiou
64 locals recommend
So much more than coffee available at Athens' most famous hang out.
The best souvlaki place in Athens. They haven't changed the recipe here since it opened decades ago. It's 5mins from the apartment too!
44 locals recommend
O Kostas
7 Pentelis
44 locals recommend
The best souvlaki place in Athens. They haven't changed the recipe here since it opened decades ago. It's 5mins from the apartment too!
Open since 1906 and still serving some of the best pies in the capitol!
15 locals recommend
ΑΡΙΣΤΟΝ ΛΟΜΠΟΤΕΣΗ
10 Voulis
15 locals recommend
Open since 1906 and still serving some of the best pies in the capitol!
The best comfort food in Athens. I like the chicken soup with pumpkin and couscous!
60 locals recommend
Melilotos
19 Kalamiotou
60 locals recommend
The best comfort food in Athens. I like the chicken soup with pumpkin and couscous!
Fancy a change from Greek food? This tasty little Mexican place has some great dishes on the menu. The small street it's on is worth exploring too!
9 locals recommend
Taqueria Maya
10 Petraki
9 locals recommend
Fancy a change from Greek food? This tasty little Mexican place has some great dishes on the menu. The small street it's on is worth exploring too!
A grand cafe serving great food in an old textile store.
17 locals recommend
OSTERMAN
10 Pl. Agias Irinis
17 locals recommend
A grand cafe serving great food in an old textile store.
Serving multiethnic food
106 locals recommend
Mama Roux
str 50
106 locals recommend
Serving multiethnic food
the best falafel in Athens.
85 locals recommend
Falafellas
51 Aiolou
85 locals recommend
the best falafel in Athens.