Athens Revisited
Food scene
Sousourada
44 MavromichaliCozy, great food & wine, nice atmosphere.
Oxo Nou
63 Emmanouil BenakiGreek and Cretan cuisine
Modern Greek cuisine with a French twist, and meze, in a green courtyard, that was once a school.
178 locals recommend
Ama Lachei
69 KallidromiouModern Greek cuisine with a French twist, and meze, in a green courtyard, that was once a school.
Giántes
44 ValtetsiouGreen patio & courtyard taverna, organic food
Salero
51 ValtetsiouTapas restaurant with a nice inside garden
Avli
43 MethonisLocal food in sweet and quiet hidden gem
Ταβέρνα _Η Λευκα
121 MavromichaliOriginal greek food in a green courtyard
Sorolop
17 Andrea MetaxaTake out for ice cream, greek delicacy "Tsoureki", and other patisserie
Valteziana Pizzeria
41 ValtetsiouPizza from Napoli in a pedestrian str., cozy setting
Greek food, modern, central spot in Sintagma, bit noisy but you can combine with your stroll
76 locals recommend
Tzitzikas kai Mermigas
12 MitropoleosGreek food, modern, central spot in Sintagma, bit noisy but you can combine with your stroll
Bars and more
Luxus Bar Bistro
27 ValtetsiouCocktail bar in a pedestrian str.
Alexandrinó
69a Emmanouil BenakiAtmospheric bar, jazz style, great customer service
Greek cafe & bar in a pedestrian str., mid-way from Exarchia to Kolonaki
36 locals recommend
Ippopotamos
DelfonGreek cafe & bar in a pedestrian str., mid-way from Exarchia to Kolonaki
Parks and nature
Strefi Hill
134 Emmanouil BenakiGreen hill with top views of Athens.
One of the two parks of central Athens, great for strolls, yoga, dog walking, and nice for kids too.
232 locals recommend
Pedion tou Areos
One of the two parks of central Athens, great for strolls, yoga, dog walking, and nice for kids too.
One of the two parks of central Athens. Great for strolls, yoga, dog walking and nice for kids too.
1171 locals recommend
National Garden
1 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasOne of the two parks of central Athens. Great for strolls, yoga, dog walking and nice for kids too.
Cafes
Cozy cafe very close to the National Archaeological Museum of Athens and Exarcheia neighborhood.
Hunny Bunny
8 TositsaCozy cafe very close to the National Archaeological Museum of Athens and Exarcheia neighborhood.
coffee Double
70 ThemistokleousCozy cafe and bar, offers small bites as well, in Exarcheia Square.
Blue Bear
80 ThemistokleousCafe in Exarcheia square. Nice outdoor, great french croissants.
Cafe-bar, good coffee and beers, nice outdoor in Valtetsiou sidewalk, value for money
6 locals recommend
Chartès
35 ValtetsiouCafe-bar, good coffee and beers, nice outdoor in Valtetsiou sidewalk, value for money
Sightseeing
The famous National Archaeological Museum of Athens
1277 locals recommend
National Archaeological Museum
44 28is OktovriouThe famous National Archaeological Museum of Athens
Outdoor flea market next to Monastiraki sq., best on a Sunday. Clothes, antiques, engravings, maps, leather sandals, musical instruments etc.
Platia Avissinias
Platia AvissiniasOutdoor flea market next to Monastiraki sq., best on a Sunday. Clothes, antiques, engravings, maps, leather sandals, musical instruments etc.
Beautiful square in central Athens full of cafes, restaurants and life. Not to be missed
7 locals recommend
Platia Agias Irinis
Platia Agias IrinisBeautiful square in central Athens full of cafes, restaurants and life. Not to be missed
Bookstores and more
The greatest bookstore in Athens. Excellent value for money. Sells also English books
7 locals recommend
Βιβλιοπωλείο Πολιτεία | Bookstore Politeia
1-3 AsklipiouThe greatest bookstore in Athens. Excellent value for money. Sells also English books
Solaris
Comic book shop
POLYGLOT BOOKSTORE
84 AkadimiasBookstore with foreign books
Groceries shopping
BAZAAR Supermarket
191 Leof. El. VenizelouSupermarket
Farmer's market. Fresh produce (fruits, vegetables etc), every Saturday morning (8 am - 14 pm) in Kallidromiou str. Also available: meat, fish, organic produce, and flowers.
26 locals recommend
Laiki Farmer's Market
KallidromiouFarmer's market. Fresh produce (fruits, vegetables etc), every Saturday morning (8 am - 14 pm) in Kallidromiou str. Also available: meat, fish, organic produce, and flowers.
ΑΒ Βασιλόπουλος
72 MitropoleosGroceries shopping
Great for all kind of fresh produce, meat, fish, fresh herbs, and spices. It's the largest food market in a very interesting building, half-open. Also great for the typical greek atmosphere and eventually an inspirational photo shooting. You can also stroll over Athinas str. which has lots of DIY shops, etc.
52 locals recommend
Central Municipal Athens Market
AthinasGreat for all kind of fresh produce, meat, fish, fresh herbs, and spices. It's the largest food market in a very interesting building, half-open. Also great for the typical greek atmosphere and eventually an inspirational photo shooting. You can also stroll over Athinas str. which has lots of DIY shops, etc.