Guidebook for Athens

Faidra+Daphne
Faidra+Daphne
Guidebook for Athens

Drinks & Nightlife

Deinokratous 4, 3min walk up the hill. Authentic, atmospheric small bar run by the same jazzed up guy 25 years now. My mom was a fan much before me. All that jazz in one HIDDEN Kolonaki secret.
Dinokratous
Dinokratous
Deinokratous 4, 3min walk up the hill. Authentic, atmospheric small bar run by the same jazzed up guy 25 years now. My mom was a fan much before me. All that jazz in one HIDDEN Kolonaki secret.
Every Wednesday evening the socializing of Kolonaki in a cool environment! eat drink and look out
Periscope Hotel
22 Charitos
Every Wednesday evening the socializing of Kolonaki in a cool environment! eat drink and look out
Top Cocktail in town, Ask Theodoris for tips and advices, U never had some much innovative options and quite good music too. Non smoking inside ( Bars in Athens still allow smoking!)
162 residents recomanen
Baba Au Rum
6 Klitiou
162 residents recomanen
Top Cocktail in town, Ask Theodoris for tips and advices, U never had some much innovative options and quite good music too. Non smoking inside ( Bars in Athens still allow smoking!)
Secret door, no label outside, just wait to see where people entering, Gallery and bar open day and night,combination of coolness, architecture, old and new. MUST GO!
141 residents recomanen
TAF (The Art Foundation)
5 Normanou
141 residents recomanen
Secret door, no label outside, just wait to see where people entering, Gallery and bar open day and night,combination of coolness, architecture, old and new. MUST GO!

Food Scene

Omirou 44, for hot chocolate, tea and the best lemon pie in Athens under jazz sounds! In love!
Omirou
Omirou
Omirou 44, for hot chocolate, tea and the best lemon pie in Athens under jazz sounds! In love!
Original hectic but elegant eatery- better on Friday noon to combine it with the Xenokratous fruit market! Not to miss! Order red sauce beef, lemon sauce pork, fava, Ladyfingers and house wine!
16 residents recomanen
Xenokratous
Xenokratous
16 residents recomanen
Original hectic but elegant eatery- better on Friday noon to combine it with the Xenokratous fruit market! Not to miss! Order red sauce beef, lemon sauce pork, fava, Ladyfingers and house wine!
Squeeze yourself in one of the cute taverna tables outside (they got heaters) order kalamaki skewers, pitta, tzatziki , mastello and house wine and watch the Kolonaki promenade in front of you
Ploutarchou
Ploutarchou
Squeeze yourself in one of the cute taverna tables outside (they got heaters) order kalamaki skewers, pitta, tzatziki , mastello and house wine and watch the Kolonaki promenade in front of you
The LEGENDARY restaurant of Kolonaki run by Ratke herself 35 years, now just a breath away. Book in advance perfect for celebrations new years eve. 2107290746. Pricey € 50-60 but guarantee!
Χάρητος 32
32 Charitos
The LEGENDARY restaurant of Kolonaki run by Ratke herself 35 years, now just a breath away. Book in advance perfect for celebrations new years eve. 2107290746. Pricey € 50-60 but guarantee!
the Best greek pie in town. get it and ank which is the pie of the day
Zalokosta
Zalokosta
the Best greek pie in town. get it and ank which is the pie of the day
ORIGINAL gorgeous place, Delicious food, Get there Sunday noon, after checking the antique market. get table on the top floor for never ending Acropolis gazing! NOT TO MISS! eat Ntakos, ntolmadakia
40 residents recomanen
Cafe Avissinia
7 Kinetou
40 residents recomanen
ORIGINAL gorgeous place, Delicious food, Get there Sunday noon, after checking the antique market. get table on the top floor for never ending Acropolis gazing! NOT TO MISS! eat Ntakos, ntolmadakia
in to the galleria secret simple authentic mini restaurant with cretan raki, feta-honey pie and loads of other cretan food
Veranzerou
Veranzerou
in to the galleria secret simple authentic mini restaurant with cretan raki, feta-honey pie and loads of other cretan food
Although Omonoia sq has become not the most bright side of Athens, Omonoia is still busy during the day. try original greek Loukoumas dessert and lick your fingers afterwards!
Sokratous 59
59 Sokratous
Although Omonoia sq has become not the most bright side of Athens, Omonoia is still busy during the day. try original greek Loukoumas dessert and lick your fingers afterwards!

Sightseeing

beautiful Neoclassical main building which houses collections of Greek art, from ancient times through the Byzantine period and the modern state. The museum shop is a good place to buy souvenirs.
566 residents recomanen
Museu de Joguines Benaki
138 Pireos
566 residents recomanen
beautiful Neoclassical main building which houses collections of Greek art, from ancient times through the Byzantine period and the modern state. The museum shop is a good place to buy souvenirs.
Our favorite! Modern sculpture since 2500BC! Houses a magnificent collection of artifacts on Ancient Greek Cycladic art. Jaw dropping!
527 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Ciclàdic
4 Neofitou Douka
527 residents recomanen
Our favorite! Modern sculpture since 2500BC! Houses a magnificent collection of artifacts on Ancient Greek Cycladic art. Jaw dropping!
Get informed before going ( http://www.nationalgallery.gr/site/content.php) Tip: next to it is the new archaeological site of ARISTOTELES LYCEUM!!!!! no entering yet, just a quick look from above
373 residents recomanen
Museu Etnològic
373 residents recomanen
Get informed before going ( http://www.nationalgallery.gr/site/content.php) Tip: next to it is the new archaeological site of ARISTOTELES LYCEUM!!!!! no entering yet, just a quick look from above
Luscious, green, tranquil, with a beautiful cafe at the Irodotou attikou entrance. hidden corners waiting for you to discover. Throw a coin in the elegant small fountain! gotta find it first!!!
1171 residents recomanen
Jardí Nacional
1 Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias
1171 residents recomanen
Luscious, green, tranquil, with a beautiful cafe at the Irodotou attikou entrance. hidden corners waiting for you to discover. Throw a coin in the elegant small fountain! gotta find it first!!!
The best view of Old Athens! just have a quick coffee and and enjoy the view. Nothing amazing inside but the View is all the money( greek phrase!)
288 residents recomanen
A for Athens Cocktail Bar
2 Miaouli
288 residents recomanen
The best view of Old Athens! just have a quick coffee and and enjoy the view. Nothing amazing inside but the View is all the money( greek phrase!)

Everything Else

http://sixdogs.gr/?page_id=252 one of the coolest clubs/ bars/ event spaces in town, , London would be jealous, one of my favorites ,with secret big urban garden! MUST GO. check for events
356 residents recomanen
six d.o.g.s
6-8 Avramiotou
356 residents recomanen
http://sixdogs.gr/?page_id=252 one of the coolest clubs/ bars/ event spaces in town, , London would be jealous, one of my favorites ,with secret big urban garden! MUST GO. check for events
Good music, tiny bar, local young Athenians, with typical Athenian inner building yard, which transforms in a hub during summer. Squeeze and fit!
70 residents recomanen
Cantina Social
8 Leokoriou
70 residents recomanen
Good music, tiny bar, local young Athenians, with typical Athenian inner building yard, which transforms in a hub during summer. Squeeze and fit!
Athens crowd, drinks, more drinks, secret rooms, events exhibitions, great music, endless drinks. space cake chandelier! MUST GO!
63 residents recomanen
K.O.T.E.S. (Booze Cooperativa)
57 Kolokotroni
63 residents recomanen
Athens crowd, drinks, more drinks, secret rooms, events exhibitions, great music, endless drinks. space cake chandelier! MUST GO!

Shopping

Shop and support Athens: Ich bin Ein Athener! Athens need love! hand made clever graphic design
koukoutsi
81 Skoufa
Shop and support Athens: Ich bin Ein Athener! Athens need love! hand made clever graphic design
Panepistimiou& Korai Updated, big and friendly for any type of books
87 residents recomanen
University station
87 residents recomanen
Panepistimiou& Korai Updated, big and friendly for any type of books
Really big, nice interiors ALL books, many languages, friendly environment
31 residents recomanen
Panepistimiou St
31 residents recomanen
Really big, nice interiors ALL books, many languages, friendly environment
Original Greek products from Chios island with the unique extract of Mastiha, perfect for gifts, while you support local Greek market!
7 residents recomanen
Mastihashop
Kriezotou
7 residents recomanen
Original Greek products from Chios island with the unique extract of Mastiha, perfect for gifts, while you support local Greek market!