Guidebook for Athina

George
Guidebook for Athina

Drinks & Nightlife

One of my favourite places in Athens. Great wine list consisting exclusively of Greek labels. Ask the waiters for recommendations, they can be really helpful. If you're not familiar with Greek cultivars, try Xinomavro and Mavrotragano. https://www.facebook.com/heteroclito-cave-bar-a-vin-400680666659811/?fref=ts
83 locals recommend
heteroclito
2 Fokionos
83 locals recommend
One of my favourite places in Athens. Great wine list consisting exclusively of Greek labels. Ask the waiters for recommendations, they can be really helpful. If you're not familiar with Greek cultivars, try Xinomavro and Mavrotragano. https://www.facebook.com/heteroclito-cave-bar-a-vin-400680666659811/?fref=ts
"Oi Filoi" (Friends). Small, budget-friendly ouzerí (ouzo and tsipouro serving tavern) serving fine meze dishes (small sides to be consumed with distilled drinks). Try the liver and the fallafels. If you're going for tsipouro, your host strongly urges you to go for the anise-free version. Word of warning though, this place can get unbearably smoke-filled inside in the winter. Also Maya frequents there, a delightful, friendly female bulldog.
Keramikou 84
84 Keramikou
"Oi Filoi" (Friends). Small, budget-friendly ouzerí (ouzo and tsipouro serving tavern) serving fine meze dishes (small sides to be consumed with distilled drinks). Try the liver and the fallafels. If you're going for tsipouro, your host strongly urges you to go for the anise-free version. Word of warning though, this place can get unbearably smoke-filled inside in the winter. Also Maya frequents there, a delightful, friendly female bulldog.
A multi-purpose, crossover venue comprising of a bar, a projects space, a garden and a gig space for an all-day experience. http://sixdogs.gr
356 locals recommend
six d.o.g.s
6-8 Avramiotou
356 locals recommend
A multi-purpose, crossover venue comprising of a bar, a projects space, a garden and a gig space for an all-day experience. http://sixdogs.gr
Tailor Made is an all-day cafe bar, mostly known for its signature cocktails and espresso blends (they also claim to operate a microroastery). http://www.tailormade.gr/
84 locals recommend
Tailor Made Microroastery
2 Agias Irinis
84 locals recommend
Tailor Made is an all-day cafe bar, mostly known for its signature cocktails and espresso blends (they also claim to operate a microroastery). http://www.tailormade.gr/
The most famous after-hours bar in Athens. usually remaining open even after dawn on Fridays and Saturdays. https://www.facebook.com/pages/MG-bar/210796809044955
6 locals recommend
MG bar
11 Dim. Soutsou
6 locals recommend
The most famous after-hours bar in Athens. usually remaining open even after dawn on Fridays and Saturdays. https://www.facebook.com/pages/MG-bar/210796809044955
A fine cocktail bar close to home. Nice view of Panormou street from the terrace. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marabou-Cocktail-Bar/123181147758574
7 locals recommend
Marabou
7 locals recommend
A fine cocktail bar close to home. Nice view of Panormou street from the terrace. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marabou-Cocktail-Bar/123181147758574
A budget-friendly bar close to home
Trypokárydos
7 Pl. Agiou Dimitriou
A budget-friendly bar close to home
Nice bar with interesting cocktail mixes. The marker is misplaced, this is actually on the other side of Panormou street, approximately in the middle of the pedestrianized Alexi Pavli street.
CALIENTE
Nice bar with interesting cocktail mixes. The marker is misplaced, this is actually on the other side of Panormou street, approximately in the middle of the pedestrianized Alexi Pavli street.
Another option for drinks close to home.
13 locals recommend
Sensimilia Cafe Bar
129 Doukissis Plakentias
13 locals recommend
Another option for drinks close to home.
Underground dance club in the bohemian Athenian neighbourhood of Exarcheia
SKULLBAR
Underground dance club in the bohemian Athenian neighbourhood of Exarcheia
A music-as-art oriented club, hosting regular events. Open Thu-Sun.
Casa Bostani
34 Leof. Alexandras
A music-as-art oriented club, hosting regular events. Open Thu-Sun.
A collectively-run bar regularly hosting events and sometimes art projects and bazaars.
63 locals recommend
K.O.T.E.S. (Booze Cooperativa)
57 Kolokotroni
63 locals recommend
A collectively-run bar regularly hosting events and sometimes art projects and bazaars.
One of the finest cocktail bars in Athens
162 locals recommend
Baba Au Rum
6 Klitiou
162 locals recommend
One of the finest cocktail bars in Athens
A mainstay in the Athens nightlife. Usually too crowded for my taste, though.
126 locals recommend
Drunk Sinatra
16 Thiseos
126 locals recommend
A mainstay in the Athens nightlife. Usually too crowded for my taste, though.
Located on the rooftop of the A for Athens hotel in Monastiraki square, this terrace is popular among locals and tourists alike. Breathtaking view of the Acropolis.
288 locals recommend
A for Athens Cocktail Bar
2 Miaouli
288 locals recommend
Located on the rooftop of the A for Athens hotel in Monastiraki square, this terrace is popular among locals and tourists alike. Breathtaking view of the Acropolis.
This all day cafe-bar-restaurant is dangerously close to the mainstream-ey unattractiveness of the Gazi square (Keramikos metro station), but it will reward you with a nice atmosphere and the chance to enjoy the open-air garden when the weather allows it.
15 locals recommend
A LIAR MAN
2 Sofroniou
15 locals recommend
This all day cafe-bar-restaurant is dangerously close to the mainstream-ey unattractiveness of the Gazi square (Keramikos metro station), but it will reward you with a nice atmosphere and the chance to enjoy the open-air garden when the weather allows it.
A very popular bar among Athenians, which also sometimes hosts live events.
62 locals recommend
Kerameio
27 Plateon
62 locals recommend
A very popular bar among Athenians, which also sometimes hosts live events.
Small bar with friendly attitude and bargain prices. I like to go there to talk because the music is pleasant and not very loud.
17 locals recommend
Alphaville Cafe Bar
37 Salaminos
17 locals recommend
Small bar with friendly attitude and bargain prices. I like to go there to talk because the music is pleasant and not very loud.
Molecular cocktails bar. The only one I'm aware of in Athens.
37 locals recommend
MoMix Bar Kerameikos
36 Voutadon
37 locals recommend
Molecular cocktails bar. The only one I'm aware of in Athens.
LGBTQI friendly bar-club in Athens. Nice cocktails.
19 locals recommend
Shamone club
46 Elasidon
19 locals recommend
LGBTQI friendly bar-club in Athens. Nice cocktails.
All day cafe-bar-brasserie-patisserie. Although not strictly gay, it is popular among the lesbian community at night.
43 locals recommend
Blue Bird
4 Ipitou
43 locals recommend
All day cafe-bar-brasserie-patisserie. Although not strictly gay, it is popular among the lesbian community at night.
A Scottish pub close to home. Trivial pursuit night every Thursday. I was a bit let down by their single malt list though...
14 locals recommend
The Wee Dram Scottish Pub
23 Konopisopoulou
14 locals recommend
A Scottish pub close to home. Trivial pursuit night every Thursday. I was a bit let down by their single malt list though...
The largest selection (upwards of 600) of single malt labels you can find in Athens. Also, very interesting cocktails.
25 locals recommend
CV Distiller
7 Chatzigianni Mexi
25 locals recommend
The largest selection (upwards of 600) of single malt labels you can find in Athens. Also, very interesting cocktails.
Wine bar close to the acropolis museum.
53 locals recommend
Winepoint
2 Porinou
53 locals recommend
Wine bar close to the acropolis museum.
Bars, cafes, restaurants and more near the sea.
333 locals recommend
Flisvos Marina
333 locals recommend
Bars, cafes, restaurants and more near the sea.
Nice non-pretentious bar next to the sea.
18 locals recommend
Skipper's
18 locals recommend
Nice non-pretentious bar next to the sea.
Seaside all day bar-cafe-restaurant.
37 locals recommend
Riviera coast
18 Leof. Kon/nou Karamanli
37 locals recommend
Seaside all day bar-cafe-restaurant.
All day cafe-bar with refreshing design.
6 locals recommend
Lab coffee & drinks
71 Trifillias
6 locals recommend
All day cafe-bar with refreshing design.
All day cafe-bar with art exhibition centre. Nice atrium.
141 locals recommend
TAF (The Art Foundation)
5 Normanou
141 locals recommend
All day cafe-bar with art exhibition centre. Nice atrium.
Theatre lab with quaint cafe-bar.
10 locals recommend
Vryssaki Βρυσακι
17 Vrisakiou
10 locals recommend
Theatre lab with quaint cafe-bar.

Essentials

A local supermarket with competitive pricing. Make sure you have your produce weighed before you head to the cashiers.
370 locals recommend
ΣΚΛΑΒΕΝΙΤΗΣ
57 Papadiamantopoulou
370 locals recommend
A local supermarket with competitive pricing. Make sure you have your produce weighed before you head to the cashiers.
An upscale supermarket focusing on food and delicatessen. Unfortunately, one would need a car for access.
9 locals recommend
Super Market Av Vasilopoulos
43-45 Leof. Vouliagmenis
9 locals recommend
An upscale supermarket focusing on food and delicatessen. Unfortunately, one would need a car for access.
The chemist's store I prefer close to home.
Konstantakou, G., - I. Kontou & Co O.E.
57 Louizis Riankour
The chemist's store I prefer close to home.

Food Scene

"Modern Times" (Μοντέρνοι Καιροί). Don't let the facade fool you, this place offers high quality food for a bargain, although the selection is rather limited. Try the pork chops and their burgers. https://www.facebook.com/pages/%CE%9C%CE%BF%CE%BD%CF%84%CE%AD%CF%81%CE%BD%CE%BF%CE%B9-%CE%9A%CE%B1%CE%B9%CF%81%CE%BF%CE%AF/673892439361411
Nik. Gennimata 17
17 Nikolaou Gennimata
"Modern Times" (Μοντέρνοι Καιροί). Don't let the facade fool you, this place offers high quality food for a bargain, although the selection is rather limited. Try the pork chops and their burgers. https://www.facebook.com/pages/%CE%9C%CE%BF%CE%BD%CF%84%CE%AD%CF%81%CE%BD%CE%BF%CE%B9-%CE%9A%CE%B1%CE%B9%CF%81%CE%BF%CE%AF/673892439361411
Probably the best restaurant in Athens, this venue offers a gourmet experience with 3 menus to choose from. 90, 120 or 150 € per person without wine pairing. Funky Gourmet has been awarded two Michelin stars. http://www.funkygourmet.com
55 locals recommend
Funky Gourmet
Salaminos
55 locals recommend
Probably the best restaurant in Athens, this venue offers a gourmet experience with 3 menus to choose from. 90, 120 or 150 € per person without wine pairing. Funky Gourmet has been awarded two Michelin stars. http://www.funkygourmet.com
Good cretan cuisine at very fair prices. Their cabbage rolls are considered a highlight. https://www.facebook.com/tavernanikiforos
18 locals recommend
O Nikiforos
Louizis Riankour
18 locals recommend
Good cretan cuisine at very fair prices. Their cabbage rolls are considered a highlight. https://www.facebook.com/tavernanikiforos
A shop & eating deli with premium greek products. Very few tables though, so be prepared. http://karamanlidika.gr/
96 locals recommend
Karamanlidika - Τα Καραμανλίδικα του Φάνη
52 Sokratous
96 locals recommend
A shop & eating deli with premium greek products. Very few tables though, so be prepared. http://karamanlidika.gr/
A meze restaurant in the centre. Maybe a bit more pricey than your average tavern, but worth the premium. Their Hünkâr Beğendi is my personal favourite. http://www.tomauroprovato.gr
98 locals recommend
Mavro Provato
33 Arrianou
98 locals recommend
A meze restaurant in the centre. Maybe a bit more pricey than your average tavern, but worth the premium. Their Hünkâr Beğendi is my personal favourite. http://www.tomauroprovato.gr
One of the few places in Athens where you can get Single Estate Coffee. http://www.cafetaf.gr/
20 locals recommend
Taf Coffee
7 Emmanouil Benaki
20 locals recommend
One of the few places in Athens where you can get Single Estate Coffee. http://www.cafetaf.gr/
Simply the best sandwiches in Athens. http://www.sanfrancisco.gr/
18 locals recommend
San Francisco
99 Keramikou
18 locals recommend
Simply the best sandwiches in Athens. http://www.sanfrancisco.gr/
A cafeteria close to home. Despite its humble looks, this is not your average cafe, these people really know their blends... https://www.facebook.com/yellow.cafe.gr/timeline
11 locals recommend
Yellow Cafe
14 Louka Mpellou
11 locals recommend
A cafeteria close to home. Despite its humble looks, this is not your average cafe, these people really know their blends... https://www.facebook.com/yellow.cafe.gr/timeline
A sports bar literally only feet away from your doorstep. https://www.facebook.com/pages/%CE%9A%CE%B1%CF%86%CE%B5-%CE%93%CF%89%CE%BD%CE%B9%CE%B1/211367245562276
Γωνία Cafe
19 Velestinou
A sports bar literally only feet away from your doorstep. https://www.facebook.com/pages/%CE%9A%CE%B1%CF%86%CE%B5-%CE%93%CF%89%CE%BD%CE%B9%CE%B1/211367245562276
Very close to home, this restaurant is an Athenian favourite. Founded in (19)54, the restaurant occupies a space of 54 sq. m and is located at 54, Evritanias street, hence the name. Price-wise it's slightly above average. https://www.facebook.com/KoutoukiTou54
Το Κουτούκι του 54
56 Evritanias
Very close to home, this restaurant is an Athenian favourite. Founded in (19)54, the restaurant occupies a space of 54 sq. m and is located at 54, Evritanias street, hence the name. Price-wise it's slightly above average. https://www.facebook.com/KoutoukiTou54
Finest doughnuts in the neighbourhood (or Athens, even)! http://www.dennisdonuts.gr/
7 locals recommend
Dennis Donuts
14 Louka Mpellou
7 locals recommend
Finest doughnuts in the neighbourhood (or Athens, even)! http://www.dennisdonuts.gr/
Insanely popular board-game cafe.
Playce
14 Vasili Logothetidi
Insanely popular board-game cafe.
A nice tavern/restaurant close to home. Fair pricing.
ΣΤΟ ΚΑΠΑΚΙ
37-39 Trifillias
A nice tavern/restaurant close to home. Fair pricing.
A decent confectionery store close to home. I like their cheesecake.
Lateau
101 Panormou
A decent confectionery store close to home. I like their cheesecake.
A decent confectionery store close to home. Best gelato in town, you have to try their lemon pie and traditional turkish and lebanese desserts.
10 locals recommend
ΖΑΧΑΡΟΠΛΑΣΤΕΙΑ ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΙΔΗΣ
72 Leof. Pentelis
10 locals recommend
A decent confectionery store close to home. Best gelato in town, you have to try their lemon pie and traditional turkish and lebanese desserts.
"To Spitiko Fagito" (Το σπιτικό φαγητό - Home cooking). A fantastic restaurant providing delivery and take-away service, the closest you'll get to traditional Greek home cooking. Very competitive pricing for delivery, considering the food quality.
Daskalaki 10
10 Daskalaki
"To Spitiko Fagito" (Το σπιτικό φαγητό - Home cooking). A fantastic restaurant providing delivery and take-away service, the closest you'll get to traditional Greek home cooking. Very competitive pricing for delivery, considering the food quality.
A decent Indian restaurant close to home with fair prices.
15 locals recommend
Red Elephant
42 Larisis
15 locals recommend
A decent Indian restaurant close to home with fair prices.
A fair-priced, creative modern Greek restaurant in the centre. Try the eel tart if they still make that. http://www.melilotos.gr/
60 locals recommend
Melilotos
19 Kalamiotou
60 locals recommend
A fair-priced, creative modern Greek restaurant in the centre. Try the eel tart if they still make that. http://www.melilotos.gr/
A fine French restaurant. Arrive early, or risk not finding a table. They don't make reservations. The menu is a bargain at only 15 € per person!
35 locals recommend
Chez Lucien
32 Troon
35 locals recommend
A fine French restaurant. Arrive early, or risk not finding a table. They don't make reservations. The menu is a bargain at only 15 € per person!
A modern French restaurant. Although a bit on the pricey side, it's definitely worth it if within your budget.
POLLY MAGGOO
8 Aggelou Sikelianou
A modern French restaurant. Although a bit on the pricey side, it's definitely worth it if within your budget.
A downtown bistro with a menu which includes a few vegan and organic options.
Pure Bliss
24Α Romvis
A downtown bistro with a menu which includes a few vegan and organic options.
Some consider Kostas to make the best Pita-Souvlaki in Athens. They close a little too early though...
64 locals recommend
κωστα - Kostas
2 Pl. Agias Irinis
64 locals recommend
Some consider Kostas to make the best Pita-Souvlaki in Athens. They close a little too early though...
This centrally located ouzerí is very popular among the youth, partly because of its budget-oriented pricing and decent quality. The pin is misplaced on airbnb, check google maps for precise location (further away from Syntagma square).
Yperōkeanio
Karagiorgi Servias
This centrally located ouzerí is very popular among the youth, partly because of its budget-oriented pricing and decent quality. The pin is misplaced on airbnb, check google maps for precise location (further away from Syntagma square).
Quaint ouzeri with tables on a small neighbouring square in the summers.
Ypobrýchio
53 Asklipiou
Quaint ouzeri with tables on a small neighbouring square in the summers.
A tavern in the centre on a quaint pedestrianized street, popular among young students. Live Cretan and Greek traditional music several times a week. Budget friendly and decent quality food. It can get really smokey in the winters.
13 locals recommend
Trifasiko
24 Sfaktirias
13 locals recommend
A tavern in the centre on a quaint pedestrianized street, popular among young students. Live Cretan and Greek traditional music several times a week. Budget friendly and decent quality food. It can get really smokey in the winters.
Now renamed to "Om Kalthoum" after legendary Egyptian singer for whom Maria Kalas had stated that she considered the greatest female voice of all times. Best falafel you ever had. Popular among locals and middle-eastern / Mediterranean muslims alike.
Café Noura
85 Meg. Alexandrou
Now renamed to "Om Kalthoum" after legendary Egyptian singer for whom Maria Kalas had stated that she considered the greatest female voice of all times. Best falafel you ever had. Popular among locals and middle-eastern / Mediterranean muslims alike.
Decent sushi at great prices.
62 locals recommend
Koi Sushi Bar
1 Apollonos
62 locals recommend
Decent sushi at great prices.
Popular sushi restaurant, a more expensive but finer option to the closely located Koi.
24 locals recommend
FU RIN KA ZAN LTD
2 Apollonos
24 locals recommend
Popular sushi restaurant, a more expensive but finer option to the closely located Koi.
Lovely cafe-bar-bistro in Plaka.
12 locals recommend
Κιμωλία (Kimolia) Art Cafe
5 Iperidou
12 locals recommend
Lovely cafe-bar-bistro in Plaka.
Great cafe-bistro in the centre of Athens. Their lemon pie is said to treat any ailment.
150 locals recommend
Yiasemi
23 Mnisikleous
150 locals recommend
Great cafe-bistro in the centre of Athens. Their lemon pie is said to treat any ailment.
Pizza & pasta restaurant made exclusively from organic hemp flour.
43 locals recommend
Mystic Pizza & Pasta
76 Emmanouil Benaki
43 locals recommend
Pizza & pasta restaurant made exclusively from organic hemp flour.
This traditional ouzeri is one of the most affordable places to eat and drink in Athens. Extremely popular among students. Expect a small selection of meze-style dishes to pair with your tsipouro or beer.
Tēniakó
50 Leof. Alexandras
This traditional ouzeri is one of the most affordable places to eat and drink in Athens. Extremely popular among students. Expect a small selection of meze-style dishes to pair with your tsipouro or beer.
My favourite Italian restaurant in Athens. A bit more pricey than I'd like though, but still the prices are fair considering the quality.
23 locals recommend
AGLIO, OLIO & PEPERONCINO
13 Porinou
23 locals recommend
My favourite Italian restaurant in Athens. A bit more pricey than I'd like though, but still the prices are fair considering the quality.
A very affordable tavern which has made it to the top 10 of restaurants in Athens on tripadvisor.com.
30 locals recommend
Δύο Δεκάρες η Οκά
29 Anastasiou Zinni
30 locals recommend
A very affordable tavern which has made it to the top 10 of restaurants in Athens on tripadvisor.com.
Cooked meals for bar and club goers. Open until dawn. Affordable prices.
Η ΞΥΛΙΝΗ ΓΩΝΙΑ
4 Alkmeonidon
Cooked meals for bar and club goers. Open until dawn. Affordable prices.
Cafe-bistro popular among professionals.
8 locals recommend
Cafe Vanilia Kanela
73 Louizis Riankour
8 locals recommend
Cafe-bistro popular among professionals.
Italian restaurant close to home. A bit on the pricey side.
11 locals recommend
Maltagliati Down Town
6 Varnakioti
11 locals recommend
Italian restaurant close to home. A bit on the pricey side.
Decent tavern/ouzeri with tables on the square of Agios Dimitrios.
Το Οριακόν
3 Pl. Agiou Dimitriou
Decent tavern/ouzeri with tables on the square of Agios Dimitrios.
A recent, very successful upscale restaurant near the Athens Hilton. Its cuisine has been praised, but expect € 45-65 per person.
54 locals recommend
Cookoovaya
2a Chatzigianni Mexi
54 locals recommend
A recent, very successful upscale restaurant near the Athens Hilton. Its cuisine has been praised, but expect € 45-65 per person.
Burger delivery and take-away.
Ace Burger Company
6 Karistou
Burger delivery and take-away.
Take-away or dine-in noodles.
14 locals recommend
Street Wok Πανόρμου
115Ζ Panormou
14 locals recommend
Take-away or dine-in noodles.

Parks & Nature

A hill in the centre of Athens with a breathtaking view of the city.
682 locals recommend
Mount Lycabettus Viewing Area
682 locals recommend
A hill in the centre of Athens with a breathtaking view of the city.
A monolith northwest of the Acropolis, where the homonymous council used to assemble. A stunning view of the city centre.
80 locals recommend
Areopagus Hill
21 Theorias
80 locals recommend
A monolith northwest of the Acropolis, where the homonymous council used to assemble. A stunning view of the city centre.
1171 locals recommend
National Garden
1 Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias
1171 locals recommend

Getting Around

Metro station closest to home
31 locals recommend
Panormou station
31 locals recommend
Metro station closest to home
Bus station. The X95 24h bus to the airport makes a stop here. This station will get you TO the airport. If coming FROM the airport, check the ΚΑΡΑΝΙΚΑ bus stop, a few blocks away.
Zagora station
Bus station. The X95 24h bus to the airport makes a stop here. This station will get you TO the airport. If coming FROM the airport, check the ΚΑΡΑΝΙΚΑ bus stop, a few blocks away.
One of the bus stations close to home. I'm listing this one because the 24h Χ14 bus line makes a stop here.
Zerba station
One of the bus stations close to home. I'm listing this one because the 24h Χ14 bus line makes a stop here.
Bus station close to home. I'm listing this one because bus line 046 which serves the Athens Archaeological Museum makes a stop here.
ΑΓ.ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΣ
Bus station close to home. I'm listing this one because bus line 046 which serves the Athens Archaeological Museum makes a stop here.
Bus station. The X95 24h bus from the airport makes a stop here. This is the closest to home public transport station operating on a 24h basis and serving the Athens International Airport.
Karanika station
Bus station. The X95 24h bus from the airport makes a stop here. This is the closest to home public transport station operating on a 24h basis and serving the Athens International Airport.

Sightseeing

1856 locals recommend
Acropolis of Athens
1856 locals recommend
105 locals recommend
Theater of Dionysus
25 Mitseon
105 locals recommend
1300 locals recommend
Plaka
24 Mnisikleous
1300 locals recommend
323 locals recommend
Anafiotika
323 locals recommend
731 locals recommend
Temple of Olympian Zeus
731 locals recommend
870 locals recommend
Panathenaic Stadium
Leoforos Vasileos Konstantinou
870 locals recommend
192 locals recommend
Temple of Hephaestus
3 Stirieon
192 locals recommend
200 locals recommend
Dionysiou Areopagitou
Dionysiou Areopagitou
200 locals recommend
Still used for concerts today.
442 locals recommend
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Dionysiou Areopagitou
442 locals recommend
Still used for concerts today.
581 locals recommend
Ancient Agora of Athens
24 Adrianou
581 locals recommend
526 locals recommend
Filopappou Hill
215 Φυλής
526 locals recommend
A 5 min metro ride from home!
553 locals recommend
Syntagma Square
Platia Sintagmatos
553 locals recommend
A 5 min metro ride from home!
Former palace on Syntagma square, now home to the Hellenic Parliament.
242 locals recommend
Hellenic Parliament
2 Βουλής
242 locals recommend
Former palace on Syntagma square, now home to the Hellenic Parliament.
194 locals recommend
Keramikos
194 locals recommend
78 locals recommend
Stoa of Attalos
24 Adrianou
78 locals recommend
21 locals recommend
Choragic Monument of Lysicrates
3 Epimenidou
21 locals recommend
158 locals recommend
Hadrian's Arch
50 Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias
158 locals recommend
169 locals recommend
Roman Agora
3 Polignotou
169 locals recommend
164 locals recommend
Zappeio Hall
Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas
164 locals recommend
You can't miss it. It's on the Monastiraki square, on your left as you leave the metro station.
418 locals recommend
Monastraki Flea Market
2 Ifestou
418 locals recommend
You can't miss it. It's on the Monastiraki square, on your left as you leave the metro station.
Church of Agioi Anargyroi Holy Metohi Panagiou Tafou
18 Erechtheos
67 locals recommend
Hadrian's Library
3 Areos
67 locals recommend
53 locals recommend
National Library of Greece
32 Panepistimiou
53 locals recommend
32 locals recommend
Academy of Athens
28 Λεωφ. Ελευθερίου Βενιζέλου
32 locals recommend
11 locals recommend
University of Athens Central Building
11 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

Childhood Emotions Museum. For children.
9 locals recommend
Emotions Museum for children & teens
7 Karatza
9 locals recommend
Childhood Emotions Museum. For children.
Another annex of the Benaki museum.
51 locals recommend
Museum of Islamic Art
12 Dipilou
51 locals recommend
Another annex of the Benaki museum.
The original Benaki museum building.
566 locals recommend
Benaki Toy Museum
138 Pireos
566 locals recommend
The original Benaki museum building.
Annex of the Benaki museum. The third floor is home to many of Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas own works.
10 locals recommend
Nikos Chatzikyriakos-Gikas Art Gallery
3 Kriezotou
10 locals recommend
Annex of the Benaki museum. The third floor is home to many of Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas own works.
Art gallery/museum consisting mainly of works of the late Giannis Pappas. Most of the building (which was the artist's studio) remains a vital working space for the students of the Athens School of Fine Arts.
Benaki Museum - Yannis Papas Studio
38 Anakreontos
Art gallery/museum consisting mainly of works of the late Giannis Pappas. Most of the building (which was the artist's studio) remains a vital working space for the students of the Athens School of Fine Arts.
MENTIS - Center for the preservation of traditional textile techniques. Annex of the Benaki museum.
Polifimou 6
6 Polifimou
MENTIS - Center for the preservation of traditional textile techniques. Annex of the Benaki museum.
2190 locals recommend
Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou Areopagitou
2190 locals recommend
1277 locals recommend
National Archaeological Museum
44 28is Oktovriou
1277 locals recommend
145 locals recommend
Athens War Museum
2-4 Rizari
145 locals recommend
Museum of Cycladic Art.
527 locals recommend
Museum of Cycladic Art
4 Neofitou Douka
527 locals recommend
Museum of Cycladic Art.
Traditional Greek Dances performances.
30 locals recommend
The Dora Stratou dance Theatre
30 locals recommend
Traditional Greek Dances performances.
231 locals recommend
Byzantine and Christian Museum
22 Leof. Vasilissis Sofias
231 locals recommend
Museum of the Hellenic naval forces on a real decommissioned battleship.
30 locals recommend
Museum Ship Averof
30 locals recommend
Museum of the Hellenic naval forces on a real decommissioned battleship.
62 locals recommend
Hellenic Motor Museum
33 Ioulianou
62 locals recommend
Athens Numismatic Museum. Tip: their cafeteria is great.
11 locals recommend
Nomismatiko Mousio
12 Omonoia
11 locals recommend
Athens Numismatic Museum. Tip: their cafeteria is great.
122 locals recommend
National Gallery
50 Michalakopoulou
122 locals recommend
29 locals recommend
The Jewish Museum of Greece
39 Nikis
29 locals recommend
Another museum for children
8 locals recommend
Museum of Greek Children's Art
9 Kodrou
8 locals recommend
Another museum for children
25 locals recommend
Frissiras Museum
25 locals recommend
Graphic Design Museum
Engraving and Graphic Arts
11 Navarchou Nikodimou
Graphic Design Museum
32 locals recommend
Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments
1 Diogenous
32 locals recommend
140 locals recommend
Keramikos Archaeological Site
148 Ermou
140 locals recommend
Athens City Museum. Nice bistro in the garden.
18 locals recommend
Museum of the City of Athens – Vouros-Eutaxias Foundation
5-7 Parnassou
18 locals recommend
Athens City Museum. Nice bistro in the garden.
Contemporary Macedonian Art Museum
Μουσείο Άλεξ Μυλωνά - Μακεδονικό Μουσείο Σύγχρονης Τέχνης
Contemporary Macedonian Art Museum
9 locals recommend
Athens University History Museum
5 Tholou
9 locals recommend
21 locals recommend
Municipal Art Gallery
21 locals recommend
Theatre museum
6 locals recommend
Museum and Study Centre of Greek Theatre
50 Akadimias
6 locals recommend
Theatre museum
Largest of its kind in the world. It safeguards 14,078, mostly Greek, inscriptions, which cover the period from early historical times to the Late Roman period, primarily in Greece.
12 locals recommend
Epigraphic Museum
1 Tositsa
12 locals recommend
Largest of its kind in the world. It safeguards 14,078, mostly Greek, inscriptions, which cover the period from early historical times to the Late Roman period, primarily in Greece.
Only party operational until the new building in Siggrou Ave is delivered to the public. Usually hosts small exhibitions.
373 locals recommend
Εθνικό Μουσείο Σύγχρονης Τέχνης (ΕΜΣΤ)
373 locals recommend
Only party operational until the new building in Siggrou Ave is delivered to the public. Usually hosts small exhibitions.
8 locals recommend
Museum of the History of the Greek Costume of the Lyceum Club of Greek Women
7 Dimokritou
8 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
Museum of Pavlos and Alexandra Kanellopoulos
12 Theorias
6 locals recommend
Part of the greater "Gazi" complex, a multi-purpose venue regularly hosting a number of important events.
11 locals recommend
Βιομηχανικό Μουσείο Φωταερίου
100 Pireos
11 locals recommend
Part of the greater "Gazi" complex, a multi-purpose venue regularly hosting a number of important events.
Focusing on math, science and arts. Usually offers tours for children.
26 locals recommend
Herakleidon Museum - Μουσείο των Ηρακλειδών
16 Iraklidon
26 locals recommend
Focusing on math, science and arts. Usually offers tours for children.
Art museum
Μουσείο Γ. Γουναρόπουλος
St Gounaropoulou
Art museum
Focusing on the works of the artist.
Museum "Atelier Spyros Vassiliou"
5 Wemster
Focusing on the works of the artist.
Greek Gastronomy Museum
13 Agiou Dimitriou
6 locals recommend
Athens Railway Museum
4 Siokou
6 locals recommend
77 locals recommend
National History Museum (Old Parliament)
13 Stadiou
77 locals recommend
Theatre/art museum.
Museum Marika Kotopouli
14 Alekou Panagouli
Theatre/art museum.
Shadow puppet museum.
Shadow Puppet Theater Museum of the Municipality of Amaroussion "Evgenios Spatharis"
27 Voriou Ipirou
Shadow puppet museum.
42 locals recommend
Hellenic Maritime Museum
Akti Themistokleous
42 locals recommend
Telecom museum.
OTE Museum of Telecommunications
25 Proteos
Telecom museum.
61 locals recommend
Goulandris Natural History Museum
13 Levidou
61 locals recommend
Centre for the Study of Traditional Pottery
Kentro Meletis Neoteris Keramikis
4 Melidoni
Centre for the Study of Traditional Pottery
Cartoon Museum
Gallery of Dimitrios Pierides
Pinakothiki Pieridi
29 Leof. Poseidonos
Gallery of Dimitrios Pierides
Piraeus Municipal Art Gallery
91 Leof. Ir. Politechniou
Theatre Museum. The same building is also home to the mapping museum.
Paxinou-Minotis Museum and Archive
Menandrou
Theatre Museum. The same building is also home to the mapping museum.
The Onassis Foundation Cultural Centre. Check their website for upcoming events.
60 locals recommend
Onassis Stegi
107 Leof. Andrea Siggrou
60 locals recommend
The Onassis Foundation Cultural Centre. Check their website for upcoming events.
The Michael Cacoyannis Foundation, a non-profit organising several theatre-related events and performances. Check their website for upcoming events.
10 locals recommend
Michael Cacoyannis Foundation
206 Pireos
10 locals recommend
The Michael Cacoyannis Foundation, a non-profit organising several theatre-related events and performances. Check their website for upcoming events.
The "Megaro Moussikis" Athens Concert Hall. Regularly hosting several performances, including concerts and plays. Also home to the "Megaron Plus" conference and cultural centre. Check their website for upcoming events.
199 locals recommend
The Athens Concert Hall
68 Vasilissis Sofias
199 locals recommend
The "Megaro Moussikis" Athens Concert Hall. Regularly hosting several performances, including concerts and plays. Also home to the "Megaron Plus" conference and cultural centre. Check their website for upcoming events.
Home to the Greek National Opera. The foundation has struggled financially in the past few years, despite a few promising productions. Hopefully the situation will improve once the new premises constructed by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation are operational in late 2016.
16 locals recommend
Olympia Munipicial Music Theatre “Maria Callas”
59 Akadimias
16 locals recommend
Home to the Greek National Opera. The foundation has struggled financially in the past few years, despite a few promising productions. Hopefully the situation will improve once the new premises constructed by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation are operational in late 2016.
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre, which is currently under construction and expected to be ready by the end of 2016, will be home to the National Library and the National Opera. Although it is not finished yet, visitors can attend a tour to the worksite to get a glimpse of the architectural highlights.
741 locals recommend
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
364 Leof. Andrea Siggrou
741 locals recommend
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre, which is currently under construction and expected to be ready by the end of 2016, will be home to the National Library and the National Opera. Although it is not finished yet, visitors can attend a tour to the worksite to get a glimpse of the architectural highlights.
Interactive planetarium with enormous spherical surface for digital 3-D space films & IMAX movies. Run by the Eugenides Foundation.
59 locals recommend
Eugenides Planetarium
st Pentelis
59 locals recommend
Interactive planetarium with enormous spherical surface for digital 3-D space films & IMAX movies. Run by the Eugenides Foundation.
A concert hall regularly hosting events featuring reknowned Greek and International artists.
Γυάλινο Μουσικό Θέατρο
143 Leoforos Andrea Siggrou
A concert hall regularly hosting events featuring reknowned Greek and International artists.
A museum named after the late actress and Minister of Culture, Melina Mercouri who heralded the campaign for the return of the Parthenon Marbles presently in the British Museum. Housed in an impressive stone millinery factory.
10 locals recommend
Melina Mercuri Museum and Cultural Centre
66 Iraklidon
10 locals recommend
A museum named after the late actress and Minister of Culture, Melina Mercouri who heralded the campaign for the return of the Parthenon Marbles presently in the British Museum. Housed in an impressive stone millinery factory.