Let me guide you (By the Hill)
Food Scene
A traditional pot restaurant with only Greek people. Ask Kostas to tell you what to try and mix different kinds of vegetables and meat to create your plate. Very picturesque neighborhood indeed.
Troon 41
41 TroonA traditional pot restaurant with only Greek people. Ask Kostas to tell you what to try and mix different kinds of vegetables and meat to create your plate. Very picturesque neighborhood indeed.
This family, originating from Ipiros region, the land of bakers in Greece, has this small bakery that every day offers a variety of breads, sweets and other handmade foods. Try the corn flour bread.
Matrozou 14
14 MatrozouThis family, originating from Ipiros region, the land of bakers in Greece, has this small bakery that every day offers a variety of breads, sweets and other handmade foods. Try the corn flour bread.
The history of this store says everything about what to expect in your mouth. Est. 1920 in Asia Minor and still running.
Leoforos Andrea Siggrou 98
The history of this store says everything about what to expect in your mouth. Est. 1920 in Asia Minor and still running.
This place is at the end of the pedestrian street G. Olimpiou and I propose it mainly because it is the best place to have a nice European style breakfast, coffee, big selection of teas etc.
Falirou 88
88 FalirouThis place is at the end of the pedestrian street G. Olimpiou and I propose it mainly because it is the best place to have a nice European style breakfast, coffee, big selection of teas etc.
Veikou 70
70 VeikouGrab the pie you like and walk home after a night out. (24h)
Traditional recipes from Drama region of Northern Greece. Open until 18:00 everyday, and with live music at 21:00 on Friday & Saturday. Website: www.garyfallo-kanela.gr
17 locals recommend
Garyfallo Kanela
Odissea AndroutsouTraditional recipes from Drama region of Northern Greece. Open until 18:00 everyday, and with live music at 21:00 on Friday & Saturday. Website: www.garyfallo-kanela.gr
The most sophisticated sandwich store you can find in Athens with devoted fans from all over the city. Open 09:00-17:00, Sunday closed. Website: www.toguarantee.gr
12 locals recommend
Veikou 41
41 VeikouThe most sophisticated sandwich store you can find in Athens with devoted fans from all over the city. Open 09:00-17:00, Sunday closed. Website: www.toguarantee.gr
Our most approximate cafe located on a quiet pedestrian street just around the corner. Visit www.facebook.com/MRLELOS to find out if there is a traditional Greek music concert taking place during your stay (mainly weekends).
Tripou 2
2 TripouOur most approximate cafe located on a quiet pedestrian street just around the corner. Visit www.facebook.com/MRLELOS to find out if there is a traditional Greek music concert taking place during your stay (mainly weekends).
Enjoy flavors from all over Greece in an exquisite environment on your way back home.
13 locals recommend
Pantopolion
34 DimitrakopoulouEnjoy flavors from all over Greece in an exquisite environment on your way back home.
This restaurant & pastry shop is open 24h and you can take away food at the lowest prices in the area. Try the ice-cream if you are a fan of it.
Bread Factory
This restaurant & pastry shop is open 24h and you can take away food at the lowest prices in the area. Try the ice-cream if you are a fan of it.
This is a very tasty souvlaki restaurant where you can sit outside end enjoy your meal. Open from midday to 02.00 am.
Kountouriṓtiko
11 ΕυρώπηςThis is a very tasty souvlaki restaurant where you can sit outside end enjoy your meal. Open from midday to 02.00 am.
A picturesque yard of an old kindergarten school has been transformed in a perfect place to sit and eat nice food while kids socialize with other kids.
178 locals recommend
Ama Lachei
69 KallidromiouA picturesque yard of an old kindergarten school has been transformed in a perfect place to sit and eat nice food while kids socialize with other kids.
Excellent restaurant with young people and post-traditional tastes from Greek cuisine. Better book a table by calling +3Ο21Ο34Ι 6668 in advance.
47 locals recommend
Aster
48 TroonExcellent restaurant with young people and post-traditional tastes from Greek cuisine. Better book a table by calling +3Ο21Ο34Ι 6668 in advance.
Sightseeing
In this street you will find many cafes, restaurants, small shops like bakery, butchers, mini-markets and a vivid street to get the feel of the old neighborhood of Koukaki by Filopappou Hill.
Georgiou Olimpiou 10
10 Georgiou OlimpiouIn this street you will find many cafes, restaurants, small shops like bakery, butchers, mini-markets and a vivid street to get the feel of the old neighborhood of Koukaki by Filopappou Hill.
Parks & Nature
Enter the hill -5 minutes from our door- and enjoy a breathtaking 360 view of Athens and the surrounding mountains and sea. The Acropolis and the other monuments seem different from this special POV.
145 locals recommend
Filopappou
Enter the hill -5 minutes from our door- and enjoy a breathtaking 360 view of Athens and the surrounding mountains and sea. The Acropolis and the other monuments seem different from this special POV.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dimofontos 57
57 DimofontosSmall bar with friendly atmosphere and brave cocktails during the summer.
The new Boheme Bourgeois Wine Bar (bobowinebar.gr) is an elegant bar with a variety of Greek -but not only- wines you shouldn't miss. It's on your way to the metro station Syggrou-Fix.
Anastasiou Zinni 36
36 Anastasiou ZinniThe new Boheme Bourgeois Wine Bar (bobowinebar.gr) is an elegant bar with a variety of Greek -but not only- wines you shouldn't miss. It's on your way to the metro station Syggrou-Fix.
If you want to feel the underground local vibe while listening to famous old Greek pop songs, this is the place. Open until sunrise.
22 locals recommend
Batman
40 Theodoritou VresthenisIf you want to feel the underground local vibe while listening to famous old Greek pop songs, this is the place. Open until sunrise.
Close to the Acropolis area yet away from the touristic fuzz, an ideal place to enjoy a quiet coffee or a midday snack.
Tsami Karatasou 2
2 Tsami KaratasouClose to the Acropolis area yet away from the touristic fuzz, an ideal place to enjoy a quiet coffee or a midday snack.
Shopping
Just 30 seconds away from our front door, there is a big supermarket where you can find anything, including fresh groceries.
Genneou Kolokotroni 16
Just 30 seconds away from our front door, there is a big supermarket where you can find anything, including fresh groceries.
A variety of traditional foods, olive oil, cheese and many more. A gourmet choice for those who like good food.
Veikou 123
123 VeikouA variety of traditional foods, olive oil, cheese and many more. A gourmet choice for those who like good food.
A tiny fair trade shop with products from all over Greece and with a girl team behind it that rocks. A perfect combination of shopping for friends and family while sipping a fresh coffee in the heart of Athens.
Ipitou 4
4 IpitouA tiny fair trade shop with products from all over Greece and with a girl team behind it that rocks. A perfect combination of shopping for friends and family while sipping a fresh coffee in the heart of Athens.
Essentials
Giorgos, from "ΤΑΚΗΣ Laundry", is the man who takes care of your sheets and towels. So you can also deliver your dirty clothes and pick them up before heading home.
Odissea Androutsou 37
37 Odissea AndroutsouGiorgos, from "ΤΑΚΗΣ Laundry", is the man who takes care of your sheets and towels. So you can also deliver your dirty clothes and pick them up before heading home.
groccery
10 MatrozouPick up some fresh and tasteful vegetables or fruits on your way back home.
Entertainment & Activities
Our local playground with lots of activities for small children, open to the public and fenced all around.
Platia Kountouriotou
Platia KountouriotouOur local playground with lots of activities for small children, open to the public and fenced all around.