Guidebook for Athina
Sightseeing
Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouAcropolis of Athens
Site of the first modern Olympic games in 1896, now hosting ceremonial events & live music concerts.
870 locals recommend
Panathenaic Stadium
Leoforos Vasileos KonstantinouSite of the first modern Olympic games in 1896, now hosting ceremonial events & live music concerts.
A little haven of quiet in bustling Athens with its shading trees and almost empty walkways where you can find amongst both low level and monumental ruins where Socrates and Aristotle taught, democracy was conceived, and where Kings, Generals, Emperors and Sultans came, saw and conquered.
581 locals recommend
Ancient Agora of Athens
24 Adrianou A little haven of quiet in bustling Athens with its shading trees and almost empty walkways where you can find amongst both low level and monumental ruins where Socrates and Aristotle taught, democracy was conceived, and where Kings, Generals, Emperors and Sultans came, saw and conquered.
One of the nicest areas in Athens to stroll around and shop all the little stores in quaint alleyways.
1300 locals recommend
Plaka
24 MnisikleousOne of the nicest areas in Athens to stroll around and shop all the little stores in quaint alleyways.
The Hellenic Parliament is located at Syntagma Square. It’s an easy place to visit, and there are many interesting things to see, especially the changing of the guards.
242 locals recommend
Hellenic Parliament
2 ΒουλήςThe Hellenic Parliament is located at Syntagma Square. It’s an easy place to visit, and there are many interesting things to see, especially the changing of the guards.
Famous beach area in Athens with many restaurants, cafes, bars and shopping.
51 locals recommend
Glyfada Beach
3 Diadochou PavlouFamous beach area in Athens with many restaurants, cafes, bars and shopping.
Food Scene
43 Sarantatrío
43 Amvrosiou FrantziExcellent food, big portions, friendly service, SUPER!
Τα φιλαράκια
33 LakoniasDelicious traditional Greek food with great prices and atmosphere.
Traditional food. Must visit. High quality meals.
61 locals recommend
ΤΟ ΤΡΙΚΥΚΛΟ ΚΑΦΕ-ΜΕΖΕΔΟΠΩΛΕΙΟ-TO TRIKYKLO
Traditional food. Must visit. High quality meals.
Οινοσχολείο - Μουσικό Μεζεδοπωλείο - Ζωντανή Μουσική
54 SpintharouFood with Greek live music!
Φιλάνθη,Mezedopoloio-koutouki
4 ProknisGreek food.
Mikel
22 Amvrosiou FrantziEssential coffee.
Ο Αχιλλέας (χειροποίητος γύρος)
18 SpintharouOn the go Souvlaki sandwiches
Drinks & Nightlife
Batman
40 Theodoritou VresthenisNice cocktails and atmosphere.
barazz
61 Theodoritou VresthenisCool bar!
A for Athens Cocktail Bar
2 MiaouliDrinks with a view to the Acropolis.
Essentials
ΣΚΛΑΒΕΝΙΤΗΣ
57 PapadiamantopoulouHuge supermaket
Getting Around
Metro stop to take you to the Acropolis and to other parts of the city
18 locals recommend
Neos Kosmos station
Metro stop to take you to the Acropolis and to other parts of the city
Arts & Culture
National Archaeological Museum
44 28is OktovriouThe ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus theatre is one of the must see attractions in Athens and considered one of the best open air theatres in the world.
442 locals recommend
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Dionysiou AreopagitouThe ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus theatre is one of the must see attractions in Athens and considered one of the best open air theatres in the world.
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is a complex in the bay of Faliro in Athens which includes new facilities for the National Library of Greece and the Greek National Opera, as well as the 210,000 m² Stavros Niarchos Park
741 locals recommend
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
364 Leof. Andrea SiggrouThe Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is a complex in the bay of Faliro in Athens which includes new facilities for the National Library of Greece and the Greek National Opera, as well as the 210,000 m² Stavros Niarchos Park
Shopping
Ermou
ErmouErmou street is full of many stores for shopping.
Very nice shopping mall with all brands and also includes cinema.
267 locals recommend
The Mall Athens
35 Andrea PapandreouVery nice shopping mall with all brands and also includes cinema.