Guidebook for Athina

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Guidebook for Athina

Essentials

Lidl Store hours: Monday to Friday - 8:00 - 21:00 Saturday 08:00 - 20:00 You can find fresh fruit and vegetables.
Imittou 108
108 Imittou
Lidl Store hours: Monday to Friday - 8:00 - 21:00 Saturday 08:00 - 20:00 You can find fresh fruit and vegetables.
AB Vassilopoulos (AB Βασιλόπουλος - in greek) Store hours: Monday to Friday - 8:00 - 21:00 Saturday 08:00 - 20:00 You can find fresh fruit and vegetables.
Alketou 5
5 Alketou
AB Vassilopoulos (AB Βασιλόπουλος - in greek) Store hours: Monday to Friday - 8:00 - 21:00 Saturday 08:00 - 20:00 You can find fresh fruit and vegetables.
OK Market Store hours: Monday to Sunday 08:00-23:00
Frinis 6
6 Frinis
OK Market Store hours: Monday to Sunday 08:00-23:00
If you are into healthy food, greek bio products.
Eftichidou 24-26
24-26 Eftichidou
If you are into healthy food, greek bio products.
LAUNDRO EXPRESS
52 Pratinou
Pharmacy-Drugstore open Monday-Saturday 08:00-23:00
Imittou 90
90 Imittou
Pharmacy-Drugstore open Monday-Saturday 08:00-23:00

Getting Around

Bus stop (direction city center) Bus numbers: 054, 203, 204, 209 Distance 100m from our place.
Chremonidou 13-15
13-15 Chremonidou
Bus stop (direction city center) Bus numbers: 054, 203, 204, 209 Distance 100m from our place.
Trolley Stop (direction city center) Trolley numbers: 2, 11. Distance 200m from our place.
Eftichidou 45
45 Eftichidou
Trolley Stop (direction city center) Trolley numbers: 2, 11. Distance 200m from our place.
Evangelismos metro station (Distance 1.3km from our place) Line 3 or the blue line. Directions: -Airport, next stop Megaro Moussikis (Athens Concert Hall) -Agia Marina, next stop Syntagma (Syntagma or Constitution Square)
Leof. Vasilissis Sofias 24
24 Vasilissis Sofias
Evangelismos metro station (Distance 1.3km from our place) Line 3 or the blue line. Directions: -Airport, next stop Megaro Moussikis (Athens Concert Hall) -Agia Marina, next stop Syntagma (Syntagma or Constitution Square)
Bus & trolley Stop (direction home) Trolley number: 11. Bus numbers: 054, 203, 204. Distance 200m from our place.
Frinis 4
4 Frinis
Bus & trolley Stop (direction home) Trolley number: 11. Bus numbers: 054, 203, 204. Distance 200m from our place.

Sightseeing

The Panathenaic Stadium is a classical cultural and touristic monument of Greece (opened in 566BC). Its rich history is directly connected to the Modern Olympic Games as from their revival in 1896 until the Athens Olympic Games in 2004. It is also the place from where the Olympic flame sets up its journey to the cities of the Olympic Games, both Winter, Summer and Youth. Morning Jogging: from 07:30 until 09:00. General ticket 5,00 € Reduced ticket (students and visitors over 65ys) 2,50 € (http://www.panathenaicstadium.gr) Distance 1km from our place
870 locals recommend
Panathenaic Stadium
Leoforos Vasileos Konstantinou
870 locals recommend
The Panathenaic Stadium is a classical cultural and touristic monument of Greece (opened in 566BC). Its rich history is directly connected to the Modern Olympic Games as from their revival in 1896 until the Athens Olympic Games in 2004. It is also the place from where the Olympic flame sets up its journey to the cities of the Olympic Games, both Winter, Summer and Youth. Morning Jogging: from 07:30 until 09:00. General ticket 5,00 € Reduced ticket (students and visitors over 65ys) 2,50 € (http://www.panathenaicstadium.gr) Distance 1km from our place
The greatest and finest sanctuary of ancient Athens, dedicated primarily to its patron, the goddess Athena, dominates the centre of the modern city from the rocky crag known as the Acropolis. Visiting Hours 08:00-20:00 (summer period) Tickets: full: €20, reduced: €10 (http://odysseus.culture.gr) Distance: 3km from our place.
1856 locals recommend
Acropolis of Athens
1856 locals recommend
The greatest and finest sanctuary of ancient Athens, dedicated primarily to its patron, the goddess Athena, dominates the centre of the modern city from the rocky crag known as the Acropolis. Visiting Hours 08:00-20:00 (summer period) Tickets: full: €20, reduced: €10 (http://odysseus.culture.gr) Distance: 3km from our place.
Plaka is the old historical neighbourhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. It is known as the "Neighbourhood of the Gods" due to its proximity to the Acropolis and its many archaeological sites. Museums in Plaka include the new Acropolis Museum, the new Jewish Museum of Greece, the Museum of Greek Folk Art, an annex of which is the Old Public Baths building, the Frissiras Museum, the Museum of Popular Music Instruments, the Museum of Pavlos and Alexandra Kanellopoulou and the Athens University Museum. Excavations have proven that Adrianou Street is the oldest street in Athens still in continuous use with exactly the same layout since antiquity. The place is also full of touristic shops and restaurants.
1300 locals recommend
Plaka
24 Mnisikleous
1300 locals recommend
Plaka is the old historical neighbourhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. It is known as the "Neighbourhood of the Gods" due to its proximity to the Acropolis and its many archaeological sites. Museums in Plaka include the new Acropolis Museum, the new Jewish Museum of Greece, the Museum of Greek Folk Art, an annex of which is the Old Public Baths building, the Frissiras Museum, the Museum of Popular Music Instruments, the Museum of Pavlos and Alexandra Kanellopoulou and the Athens University Museum. Excavations have proven that Adrianou Street is the oldest street in Athens still in continuous use with exactly the same layout since antiquity. The place is also full of touristic shops and restaurants.
The residential area of Mets is found to the east of the Acropolis. This is a lovely old area full of some lovely neoclassical and prewar houses. Good examples of these are found on Markou Mousourou Street. It is also known as the Athens' Monmartre.
33 locals recommend
Mets
33 locals recommend
The residential area of Mets is found to the east of the Acropolis. This is a lovely old area full of some lovely neoclassical and prewar houses. Good examples of these are found on Markou Mousourou Street. It is also known as the Athens' Monmartre.

Parks & Nature

The National Garden, is open to the public from sunrise to sunset. In the National Garden there are a duck pond, a Botanical Museum, a small cafe and a Children's Library and playground. Distance 1.5km from our place
1171 locals recommend
National Garden
1 Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias
1171 locals recommend
The National Garden, is open to the public from sunrise to sunset. In the National Garden there are a duck pond, a Botanical Museum, a small cafe and a Children's Library and playground. Distance 1.5km from our place
May be small but it is close to home.
53 locals recommend
Pangrati Grove
53 locals recommend
May be small but it is close to home.

Arts & Culture

The Acropolis Museum (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. Personal advice, check for any special events! General ticket: 5€ http://www.theacropolismuseum.gr
2190 locals recommend
Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou Areopagitou
2190 locals recommend
The Acropolis Museum (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. Personal advice, check for any special events! General ticket: 5€ http://www.theacropolismuseum.gr
Stages concerts, ancient drama performances, etc. mostly in the framework of the Athens Festival (http://greekfestival.gr). I would highly recommend it!
442 locals recommend
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Dionysiou Areopagitou
442 locals recommend
Stages concerts, ancient drama performances, etc. mostly in the framework of the Athens Festival (http://greekfestival.gr). I would highly recommend it!
Apart from the typical concert hall, there is also the Concert Hall Garden, perfect for the summertime! http://www.megaron.gr
82 locals recommend
Megaro Moussikis station
82 locals recommend
Apart from the typical concert hall, there is also the Concert Hall Garden, perfect for the summertime! http://www.megaron.gr

Food Scene

Good quality for a fair price! Reservation is recommended (tel +30 210 7223466) http://www.tomauroprovato.gr/mezedopoleio/el/home.html
75 locals recommend
Το Μαύρο Πρόβατο του Press Cafe
33 Arrianou
75 locals recommend
Good quality for a fair price! Reservation is recommended (tel +30 210 7223466) http://www.tomauroprovato.gr/mezedopoleio/el/home.html
Open 24hours, perfect for after a long night out partying! Italian style fast food (pasta-pizza), sandwiches but also coffee and desserts.
35 locals recommend
Ciao Italia S.A.
4 Spirou Merkouri
35 locals recommend
Open 24hours, perfect for after a long night out partying! Italian style fast food (pasta-pizza), sandwiches but also coffee and desserts.
Fresh it is! Delicious also.
8 locals recommend
Fresh Patisserie
48 Eftichidou
8 locals recommend
Fresh it is! Delicious also.
For the famous "mustard" ice cream and the traditional "syrupy" desserts and anything else that makes you drool.
Eftichidou 41
41 Eftichidou
For the famous "mustard" ice cream and the traditional "syrupy" desserts and anything else that makes you drool.
Traditional Istanbul-style desserts. You have to try the tsoureki!!! It is the one that gives a wonderful smell to he whole street..
7 locals recommend
Ζαχαροπλαστείο Lido
35 Chremonidou
7 locals recommend
Traditional Istanbul-style desserts. You have to try the tsoureki!!! It is the one that gives a wonderful smell to he whole street..
I know they sell bread but I just can't leave without buying at least one dessert. Their crumble apple pie is perfect with afternoon coffee.
Alketou 7
7 Alketou
I know they sell bread but I just can't leave without buying at least one dessert. Their crumble apple pie is perfect with afternoon coffee.
Greek fast food = Souvlaki!
O Xristos
129 Imittou
Greek fast food = Souvlaki!
Spanish style restaurant that I just love!
69 locals recommend
Salero
51 Valtetsiou
69 locals recommend
Spanish style restaurant that I just love!

Drinks & Nightlife

A street nearby with lovely little cafes, bars and shops.
8 locals recommend
Archelaou
Archelaou
8 locals recommend
A street nearby with lovely little cafes, bars and shops.
Try the cocktails and if you happen to be in to mastic that's your place!
9 locals recommend
Αρbarοριζα
33 Eratosthenous
9 locals recommend
Try the cocktails and if you happen to be in to mastic that's your place!
If you are in Exarheia district this is the wine bar to visit.
75 locals recommend
Warehouse
21 Valtetsiou
75 locals recommend
If you are in Exarheia district this is the wine bar to visit.