Guidebook for Exarchia & Athens

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Guidebook for Exarchia & Athens

Food Scene

Food, coffee & drinks
26 locals recommend
Sousourada
44 Mavromichali
26 locals recommend
Food, coffee & drinks
Excellent Greek cuisine
178 locals recommend
Ama Lachei
69 Kallidromiou
178 locals recommend
Excellent Greek cuisine
Traditional Greek food
90 locals recommend
Rosalia
59 Valtetsiou
90 locals recommend
Traditional Greek food
Excellent new Greek Cuisine
106 locals recommend
Giántes
44 Valtetsiou
106 locals recommend
Excellent new Greek Cuisine
Traditional Souvlaki
the Agrafa
162 Ippokratous
Traditional Souvlaki
Bar, restaurant on top of Lycabettus hill
48 locals recommend
Orizontes Lycabettus
1 Aristippou
48 locals recommend
Bar, restaurant on top of Lycabettus hill
Amazing traditional Greek-Oriental Sweets
9 locals recommend
Χατζή
5 Mitropoleos
9 locals recommend
Amazing traditional Greek-Oriental Sweets
35 locals recommend
Sorolop
17 Andrea Metaxa
35 locals recommend
Kallidromiou 96
13 locals recommend
KAFENEIO
96 Kallidromiou
13 locals recommend
Kallidromiou 96
"ΠΡΙΓΚΙΠΑΣ" One of the best street food places in Athens !
Prigkipas
23 Char. Trikoupi
"ΠΡΙΓΚΙΠΑΣ" One of the best street food places in Athens !
Traditional Greek Food and drinks
8 locals recommend
Saligaros
37 Solomou
8 locals recommend
Traditional Greek Food and drinks
Great Food
30 locals recommend
Ατίταμος
2 Kapodistriou
30 locals recommend
Great Food
Great budget food !
10 locals recommend
Bouka
29 Solomou
10 locals recommend
Great budget food !
Traditional Greek Sweets and ice cream
7 locals recommend
Karagiozis
33 Koletti
7 locals recommend
Traditional Greek Sweets and ice cream
Light lunch and wine
Miss Tartu
53 Mavromichali
Light lunch and wine
The Black Salami Microbakery
71 Zoodochou Pigis
6 locals recommend
Irene's House of Pizza
1 Σπυρίδωνος Τρικούπη
7 locals recommend
Talking Breads
11 Spirou Trikoupi
7 locals recommend
Orange Submarine
55 Themistokleous
Ο Τσέλιγκας
50 Zoodochou Pigis
11 locals recommend
Ap-allou
47 Themistokleous
11 locals recommend
Mikaku Sushi & Noodles
33 Koletti
Keenkies
56 Themistokleous
Mangal
12 Solomou
Το ρεβιθάκι
84 Themistokleous
24 locals recommend
Portatiph
21 Sina
24 locals recommend
9 locals recommend
Au Grand Zinc
92 Char. Trikoupi
9 locals recommend
11 locals recommend
Mparmpagiánnēs
94 Emmanouil Benaki
11 locals recommend
Pesto Pizza
35 Ippokratous
Guerilla Chef Burgers
33 Solomou
Vegan grocery
12 locals recommend
Bamboo Vegan
36 Solonos
12 locals recommend
Vegan grocery
Traditional Greek fast food
Λόντζα της Γειτονιάς
76 Charilaou Trikoupi
Traditional Greek fast food

Arts & Culture

The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is the largest archaeological museum in Greece and one of the most important museums in the world devoted to ancient Greek art. It was founded at the end of the 19th century to house and protect antiquities from all over Greece, thus displaying their historical, cultural and artistic value.
1277 locals recommend
National Archaeological Museum
44 28is Oktovriou
1277 locals recommend
The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is the largest archaeological museum in Greece and one of the most important museums in the world devoted to ancient Greek art. It was founded at the end of the 19th century to house and protect antiquities from all over Greece, thus displaying their historical, cultural and artistic value.
The Acropolis Museum (Greek: Μουσείο Ακρόπολης, Mouseio Akropolis) is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. It also lies over the ruins of a part of Roman and early Byzantine Athens. The museum was founded in 2003, while the Organization of the Museum was established in 2008. It opened to the public on 20 June 2009.[1] Nearly 4,000 objects are exhibited over an area of 14,000 square metres.
2190 locals recommend
Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou Areopagitou
2190 locals recommend
The Acropolis Museum (Greek: Μουσείο Ακρόπολης, Mouseio Akropolis) is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. It also lies over the ruins of a part of Roman and early Byzantine Athens. The museum was founded in 2003, while the Organization of the Museum was established in 2008. It opened to the public on 20 June 2009.[1] Nearly 4,000 objects are exhibited over an area of 14,000 square metres.
The Numismatic Museum is one of the oldest public museums in Greece. It was established in 1834, the same year as the National Archaeological Museum. The love for Antiquity, prevalent at the time in Europe, and the recent foundation of the Modern Greek state had created the conditions of protecting the national cultural heritage. Hence, from the beginning, the history of the Museum was directly related with that of the Modern Greek state, the social circumstances and the cultural directives of each age.
111 locals recommend
Numismatic Museum
12 El. Venizelou
111 locals recommend
The Numismatic Museum is one of the oldest public museums in Greece. It was established in 1834, the same year as the National Archaeological Museum. The love for Antiquity, prevalent at the time in Europe, and the recent foundation of the Modern Greek state had created the conditions of protecting the national cultural heritage. Hence, from the beginning, the history of the Museum was directly related with that of the Modern Greek state, the social circumstances and the cultural directives of each age.
The National Library of Greece (Greek: Εθνική Βιβλιοθήκη) is situated near the center of city of Athens. It was designed by the Danish architect Theophil Freiherr von Hansen, as part of his famous Trilogy of neo-classical buildings including the Academy of Athens and the original building of the Athens University.
53 locals recommend
National Library of Greece
32 Panepistimiou
53 locals recommend
The National Library of Greece (Greek: Εθνική Βιβλιοθήκη) is situated near the center of city of Athens. It was designed by the Danish architect Theophil Freiherr von Hansen, as part of his famous Trilogy of neo-classical buildings including the Academy of Athens and the original building of the Athens University.
199 locals recommend
The Athens Concert Hall
68 Vasilissis Sofias
199 locals recommend
Concert hall
14 locals recommend
Gagarin 205
205 Liosion
14 locals recommend
Concert hall
Phoenix Athens Gallery and Residency
87 Asklipiou

Getting Around

Metro Station "Panepistinio" (Line 2)
87 locals recommend
University station
87 locals recommend
Metro Station "Panepistinio" (Line 2)
Bus Station "Arachovis" (lines 230, 813, A7, 021)
Char. Trikoupi 70
70 Charilaou Trikoupi
Bus Station "Arachovis" (lines 230, 813, A7, 021)
Bus Station "Didotou" (lines 021, 025, 026, 027, 230, 813)
Ippokratous 44
44 Ippokratous
Bus Station "Didotou" (lines 021, 025, 026, 027, 230, 813)
Parking Lot on Valtetsiou str 18
Valtetsiou 18
18 Valtetsiou
Parking Lot on Valtetsiou str 18
Parking Lot on Arachovis str 81
PARKPOINT G & A Papageorgiou O.E.
45-47 Arachovis
Parking Lot on Arachovis str 81
Parking Lot on Char. Trikoupi str 56-58
Char. Trikoupi 56-58
56-58 Charilaou Trikoupi
Parking Lot on Char. Trikoupi str 56-58
Cable Car to the top of the Lycabettus hill
265 locals recommend
Lycabettus Hill
Likavittou
265 locals recommend
Cable Car to the top of the Lycabettus hill

Essentials

Open Air Market for fresh fruit, fish and vegetables, every Saturday from sunrise to afternoon
26 locals recommend
Laiki Farmer's Market
Kallidromiou
26 locals recommend
Open Air Market for fresh fruit, fish and vegetables, every Saturday from sunrise to afternoon
Excellent wines !
7 locals recommend
Oinotypo
98 Char. Trikoupi
7 locals recommend
Excellent wines !
ΖΑΒΙΤΣΑΝΟΣ ΘΕΟΔΟΣΙΟΣ
64 Char. Trikoupi
Pharmacy store
Body Fitness Club
66 Mavromichali
Gym
Hairdresser & Barber Shop
Zoodochou Pigis 33
33 Zoodochou Pigis
Hairdresser & Barber Shop
Dentist Mr Giannis Kontos tel : +302103611976
Arachovis 14-16
14-16 Arachovis
Dentist Mr Giannis Kontos tel : +302103611976
Το Λεμονάκι της Καλλιδρομίου (Groceries)
31 Kallidromiou
Asian Mini Market
Char. Trikoupi 74
74 Charilaou Trikoupi
Asian Mini Market
Char. Trikoupi 90
90 Charilaou Trikoupi
Fish Market
Κρεοπωλείο Ο Γιάννης
51 Kallidromiou
Butcher's
Κρεοπωλείο Τα Τρίκαλα
102 Ippokratous
Butcher's
Το Σοφό Ψαλίδι (Tailor - The Wise Scissors)
65-69 Charilaou Trikoupi
Supermarket
Sklavenitis
Supermarket
Supermarket
AB Vasilopoulos
Supermarket
Anytime Market
OK! Anytime Markets
Anytime Market
Anytime Market
OK! Anytime Markets
Anytime Market
Supermarket
Sklavenitis
Supermarket

Sightseeing

Mount Lycabettus, also known as Lycabettos, Lykabettos or Lykavittos (Greek: Λυκαβηττός), is a Cretaceous limestone hill at 300 meters (908 feet) above sea level. The hill is a tourist destination and can be ascended by the Lycabettus Funicular, a funicular railway which climbs the hill from a lower terminus at Kolonaki (The railway station can be found at Aristippou street). The 360 view over Athens is amazing.
24 locals recommend
Lykavittos
24 locals recommend
Mount Lycabettus, also known as Lycabettos, Lykabettos or Lykavittos (Greek: Λυκαβηττός), is a Cretaceous limestone hill at 300 meters (908 feet) above sea level. The hill is a tourist destination and can be ascended by the Lycabettus Funicular, a funicular railway which climbs the hill from a lower terminus at Kolonaki (The railway station can be found at Aristippou street). The 360 view over Athens is amazing.
The Temple of Hephaestus or Hephaisteion (also "Hephesteum"; Ancient Greek: Ἡφαιστεῖον, Modern Greek: Ναός Ηφαίστου) or earlier as the Theseion (also "Theseum"; Ancient Greek: Θησεῖον, Modern Greek: Θησείο), is a well-preserved Greek temple; it remains standing largely as built. It is a Doric peripteral temple, and is located at the north-west side of the Agora of Athens, on top of the Agoraios Kolonos hill. From the 7th century until 1834, it served as the Greek Orthodox church of Saint George Akamates. The building's condition has been maintained due to its history of varied use.
192 locals recommend
Temple of Hephaestus
3 Stirieon
192 locals recommend
The Temple of Hephaestus or Hephaisteion (also "Hephesteum"; Ancient Greek: Ἡφαιστεῖον, Modern Greek: Ναός Ηφαίστου) or earlier as the Theseion (also "Theseum"; Ancient Greek: Θησεῖον, Modern Greek: Θησείο), is a well-preserved Greek temple; it remains standing largely as built. It is a Doric peripteral temple, and is located at the north-west side of the Agora of Athens, on top of the Agoraios Kolonos hill. From the 7th century until 1834, it served as the Greek Orthodox church of Saint George Akamates. The building's condition has been maintained due to its history of varied use.
Omonoia Square (Greek: Πλατεία Ομονοίας, Plateía Omonoías, pronounced [plaˈtia omoˈnias], "Concord Square", often simply referred to as Omónia [oˈmonia]) is a central square in Athens. It marks the northern corner of the downtown area defined by the city plans of the 19th century, and is one of the city's principal traffic hubs. It is served by Omonoia train station. Omonoia Square is one of the oldest squares in the city of Athens and an important shopping centre. It is located at the center of the city at the intersection of six main streets: Panepistimiou, Stadiou, Athinas, Peiraios, Agiou Konstantinou and 3rd Septemvriou.
38 locals recommend
Omonia Square
38 locals recommend
Omonoia Square (Greek: Πλατεία Ομονοίας, Plateía Omonoías, pronounced [plaˈtia omoˈnias], "Concord Square", often simply referred to as Omónia [oˈmonia]) is a central square in Athens. It marks the northern corner of the downtown area defined by the city plans of the 19th century, and is one of the city's principal traffic hubs. It is served by Omonoia train station. Omonoia Square is one of the oldest squares in the city of Athens and an important shopping centre. It is located at the center of the city at the intersection of six main streets: Panepistimiou, Stadiou, Athinas, Peiraios, Agiou Konstantinou and 3rd Septemvriou.
The famous and iconic Exarchion Square. The often ill reputed square of Exarchia, just ten minutes away from the center, has become, today, a lovely place for many surrounding university students to congregate as well as alumni and those who like its rock-chic edge. There cafés for all tastes, tapas bars, beer bars and plenty of rock & rock. The historical outdoor summer movie theater, Vox, is also located here and helps to draw Greek youth to its low budget, rebetika, rock, free spirited alleys.
46 locals recommend
Exarchion Square
5 Stournari
46 locals recommend
The famous and iconic Exarchion Square. The often ill reputed square of Exarchia, just ten minutes away from the center, has become, today, a lovely place for many surrounding university students to congregate as well as alumni and those who like its rock-chic edge. There cafés for all tastes, tapas bars, beer bars and plenty of rock & rock. The historical outdoor summer movie theater, Vox, is also located here and helps to draw Greek youth to its low budget, rebetika, rock, free spirited alleys.
The Temple of Olympian Zeus (Greek: Ναός του Ολυμπίου Διός, Naos tou Olympiou Dios), also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a monument of Greece and a former colossal temple at the centre of the Greek capital Athens. It was dedicated to Olympian Zeus, a name originating from his position as head of the Olympian gods. Construction began in the 6th century BC during the rule of the Athenian tyrants, who envisaged building the greatest temple in the ancient world, but it was not completed until the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, some 638 years after the project had begun. During the Roman period the temple -that included 104 colossal columns-
731 locals recommend
Temple of Zeus
731 locals recommend
The Temple of Olympian Zeus (Greek: Ναός του Ολυμπίου Διός, Naos tou Olympiou Dios), also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a monument of Greece and a former colossal temple at the centre of the Greek capital Athens. It was dedicated to Olympian Zeus, a name originating from his position as head of the Olympian gods. Construction began in the 6th century BC during the rule of the Athenian tyrants, who envisaged building the greatest temple in the ancient world, but it was not completed until the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, some 638 years after the project had begun. During the Roman period the temple -that included 104 colossal columns-
The Blue Condominium of Exarcheia The Blue Condominium (Greek: Μπλε πολυκατοικία) is an apartment building in Athens, Greece. Being an example of modern architecture in Athens, it is on the corner of Arachovis and Themistokleous Streets near Exarcheia’s center square, and was built in 1932-1933 for Kostis Antonopoulos who was also the builder and first owner of the building. It was designed by architect Kyriakoulis Panagiotakos while the initial dark blue colour of the façades was selected by painter Spyros Papaloukas Today, the Blue Condominium, being stripped of its characteristic blue colour and with its innovations being considered obsolete, risks losing its own identity.
Arachovis 61
61 Arachovis
The Blue Condominium of Exarcheia The Blue Condominium (Greek: Μπλε πολυκατοικία) is an apartment building in Athens, Greece. Being an example of modern architecture in Athens, it is on the corner of Arachovis and Themistokleous Streets near Exarcheia’s center square, and was built in 1932-1933 for Kostis Antonopoulos who was also the builder and first owner of the building. It was designed by architect Kyriakoulis Panagiotakos while the initial dark blue colour of the façades was selected by painter Spyros Papaloukas Today, the Blue Condominium, being stripped of its characteristic blue colour and with its innovations being considered obsolete, risks losing its own identity.
The Acropolis of Athens, a unique monument of one of the most influential cultures in human history, was recognised as a World Heritage site in 1987. In acknowledgement of its gravity and symbolic presence throughout history, UNESCO has stated that the Acropolis can be seen as the symbol of World Heritage itself: “Illustrating the civilizations, myths and religions that flourished in Greece over a period of more than 1,000 years, the Acropolis, the site of four of the greatest masterpieces of classical Greek art – the Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Erectheum and the Temple of Athena Nike – can be seen as symbolizing the idea of world heritage” (UNESCO Ref.404, 2006 document).
280 locals recommend
Acropolis
280 locals recommend
The Acropolis of Athens, a unique monument of one of the most influential cultures in human history, was recognised as a World Heritage site in 1987. In acknowledgement of its gravity and symbolic presence throughout history, UNESCO has stated that the Acropolis can be seen as the symbol of World Heritage itself: “Illustrating the civilizations, myths and religions that flourished in Greece over a period of more than 1,000 years, the Acropolis, the site of four of the greatest masterpieces of classical Greek art – the Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Erectheum and the Temple of Athena Nike – can be seen as symbolizing the idea of world heritage” (UNESCO Ref.404, 2006 document).

Parks & Nature

One of Athens biggest parks.
30 locals recommend
Pedion Tou Areos Park
Leoforos Alexandras
30 locals recommend
One of Athens biggest parks.
117 locals recommend
Strefi Hill
134 Emmanouil Benaki
117 locals recommend
The National Garden (formerly the Royal Garden) (Greek: Εθνικός Κήπος) is a public park of 15.5 hectares (38 acres) 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.
1171 locals recommend
National Garden
1 Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias
1171 locals recommend
The National Garden (formerly the Royal Garden) (Greek: Εθνικός Κήπος) is a public park of 15.5 hectares (38 acres) 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.
Occupied by the people of Exarchia in 2009, this a free space, self-managed park. Great hang out place.
6 locals recommend
Self-managed Park Navarinou
26 Zoodochou Pigis
6 locals recommend
Occupied by the people of Exarchia in 2009, this a free space, self-managed park. Great hang out place.

Drinks & Nightlife

A Classic Rock Bar of Exarchia
7 locals recommend
ΙΝΤΡΙΓΚΑ
60 Dervenion
7 locals recommend
A Classic Rock Bar of Exarchia
Athens oldest Rock venue !
7 locals recommend
An Club
13 Solomou
7 locals recommend
Athens oldest Rock venue !
All time classic bar
the stranger
81 Char. Trikoupi
All time classic bar
Great cocktails !
38 locals recommend
Red Lotus
5 Zoodochou Pigis
38 locals recommend
Great cocktails !
Classic rock bar in Kolonaki district
36 locals recommend
Ippopotamos
Delfon
36 locals recommend
Classic rock bar in Kolonaki district
Retro - oldies Bar
36 locals recommend
Μαύρος Γάτος
Koletti
36 locals recommend
Retro - oldies Bar
Coffee and drinks
Cusco Cafe
8 Koletti
Coffee and drinks
coffee and beers
Spira
5 Μεσολογγίου
coffee and beers
great hang out
Locomotiva
7 Mpotasi
great hang out
Bistro
16 locals recommend
Luxus Bar Bistro
27 Valtetsiou
16 locals recommend
Bistro
Wine bar - Bistro
75 locals recommend
Warehouse
21 Valtetsiou
75 locals recommend
Wine bar - Bistro
coffee hang out
6 locals recommend
Chartès
35 Valtetsiou
6 locals recommend
coffee hang out
Coffee and drinks
14 locals recommend
Vyssinokipos
27 Zoodochou Pigis
14 locals recommend
Coffee and drinks
The Blackbird Bar
the Athenian CBGB's
Bad Tooth Bar
6 Kakourgodikiou
the Athenian CBGB's
Μύλος καφέ
17 Navarinou
Mini traditional Café - Mediterranean Restaurant in a typical pedestrian area were you can experience a taste of the original old school "kafenio".
7 locals recommend
Frumel
59 Μαυρομιχάλη
7 locals recommend
Mini traditional Café - Mediterranean Restaurant in a typical pedestrian area were you can experience a taste of the original old school "kafenio".
Santarosa
69 Asklipiou
Sepia Art Café-Bar
25 Koletti
Demo
25-27 Koletti
6 locals recommend
5 Dromoi
1 Soultani
6 locals recommend
Frida café
72 Charilaou Trikoupi
LULU ATHENS
57 Ippokratous
27 locals recommend
Boiler
9 Vlachava
27 locals recommend