Isabel's ultimate guide to Athens!
Food scene
Excellent traditional food from the island Isabel is from
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Ouzeri Lesvos
38 Emmanouil BenakiExcellent traditional food from the island Isabel is from
Aris Tavern
17-19 SofokleousExcellent fish taverna in Varvakios market open for lunch only
A fantastic underground restaurant, run by an old guy and his son. They sit you down and you get whatever they have, so good and cheap! Must visit in your time here.
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Díporto
TheatrouA fantastic underground restaurant, run by an old guy and his son. They sit you down and you get whatever they have, so good and cheap! Must visit in your time here.
ΜΠΕΛ ΡΕΫ ΣΝΑΚ ΜΠΑΡ
88 FalirouOur favourite weekend brunch spot. Good prices.
BOBO winebar
36 Anastasiou ZinniGreat wine and food spot in Koukaki
Lovely courtyard serving excellent small plates in Exarchia
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Ama Lachei
69 KallidromiouLovely courtyard serving excellent small plates in Exarchia
Zampano
18 SarriCute brunch in the centre
48 Urban Garden
48 Armatolon ke KleftonNice location for drinks nearby the flat
2 Mazi Restaurant
48 NikisWonderful dinner spot
ΟΙΚΕΙΟ
15 PloutarchouSweet, cosy traditional food
Kapetan Michalis
3 FidiouTraditional sea food
Philos Athens
32 SolonosBrunch, every day from morning until 17:00
Chez Michel
15 IrodotouUp market dining in Kolonaki
Ο Τσέλιγκας
50 Zoodochou PigisExcellent traditional food. Get the fava with onions!
Zurbaran Athens
38 Patriarchou IoakimUp market fine dining
Restaurant at the top of Lycabettus. Worth booking.
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Orizontes Lycabettus
1 AristippouRestaurant at the top of Lycabettus. Worth booking.
Cookoovaya
2a Chatzigianni MexiUpmarket dining in Kolonaki
Ταβέρνα _Η Λευκα
121 MavromichaliExcellent traditional food under the vines.
Dexameni
Plateia DexamenisLovely weekend outdoor spot in nearby Kolonaki
IL POSTINO
3 SkoufaBest Italian in Athens. Make sure to book on the weekends.
Harvest Coffee & Wine
EvripidouGreat brunch in the centre
Ohh Boy
street ArchelaouAmazing brunch and baked goods! Don't miss their cheesecake.
Dope Roasting Co
25 VissisFor coffee lovers
Locally produced, organic food - 100% must visit.
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Fabrica tou Efrosinou
34 Anastasiou ZinniLocally produced, organic food - 100% must visit.
Laika Bar-Resto
30 PellisLocal hangout for great twist on Greek food
Great fish taverna in the centre, they don't take bookings so you'll need to queue
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Atlantikos
7 AvlitonGreat fish taverna in the centre, they don't take bookings so you'll need to queue
Akra
Great bakery/food spot in Pagrati
Spit Jack
10 SkoufouAmerican style smokehouse & grill in the centre
Goldie
Really nice brunch in the centre
lsandsia
Greek food with a special touch in the centre
Ex Machina
Unusual menu in Pagrati
Beaches
Bolivar Beach Bar
Leoforos PoseidonosBusy yet close beach club with popular DJ events
Limanakia Nudist Beach
Beautiful, clean beach south of Athens (some beach-goers are nude!)
Holy Spirit Beach Bar
Lively beach club about 40 mins away by taxi
Sounion
Beautiful temple on the cliffs around 1-2 hours drive away
Sightseeing
Acropolis
It's a given!
Bảo tàng Acropolis
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouAlso a given!
Agora cổ đại Athens
24 AdrianouWorth a visit in the centre
Đền thờ Olympian Zeus
Impressive local sight
Vườn Quốc gia
1 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasFor lazy weekend afternoons
Tourist hotspot, worth a trip to do some haggling!
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Chợ trời Monastraaki
2 IfestouTourist hotspot, worth a trip to do some haggling!
Rooftops
Ciel Athens
2 MitropoleosBoho rooftop in the centre. Reasonable prices
360 Cocktail bar
2 IfestouGarden rooftop in the centre
Ermou 18 Beyond the Horizon
18 ErmouClassy spot just off Ermou with great view of the Acropolis
Couleur Locale
3 NormanouHip rooftop hidden in Monastiraki
Thea Terrace
21 ApollonosGreat drinks
A for Athens Cocktail Bar
2 MiaouliGreat drinks opposite the Acropolis (£££)
Near the flat
On the crossroad by the metro. Our favourite local bakery, open 24 hours! Dangerous...
ΑΤΤΙΚΑ Αρτοποιεία
190 Leoforos AlexandrasOn the crossroad by the metro. Our favourite local bakery, open 24 hours! Dangerous...
10 min walk. Our local superstore for everything you need in terms of groceries
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Sklavenitis
1 Evdoxou10 min walk. Our local superstore for everything you need in terms of groceries
Masoutis
18 Pouliou4 minutes walk. Small corner shop for quick bits
ΣΚΛΑΒΕΝΙΤΗΣ
57 PapadiamantopoulouAnother Sklavenitis, with a smaller range. 8 mins walk.
My Hood
16 PanormouLocal bar with coffee and brunch on the square
8 min walk. Good coffee, lunch and evening drinks.
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FLOWER PIZZA ATHENS
2 Δορυλαίου8 min walk. Good coffee, lunch and evening drinks.
Santa Pita
6 Platia Agiou DimitriouOur favourite gyros in Athens. 5 mins from the flat on the square.
2 mins. Isabel's recommendation for any beauty treatments you might need. Good nails.
Saida Beauty Nails Spa
8 Amaliados2 mins. Isabel's recommendation for any beauty treatments you might need. Good nails.
12 mins walk. Our gym. 4 floors offering all the usual plus a Crossfit box with daily/weekly and monthly passes.
AFC Athens Fitness Center
4 Farantaton12 mins walk. Our gym. 4 floors offering all the usual plus a Crossfit box with daily/weekly and monthly passes.
Epik Gelato
2 DorileouThe best ice cream in Athens! 8 min walk next to Flower.
Upmarket and trendy restaurant bar worth a visit on a Fri/Sat night. 5 mins walk. You must book, go late (10pm onwards)
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Balthazar
27 TsochaUpmarket and trendy restaurant bar worth a visit on a Fri/Sat night. 5 mins walk. You must book, go late (10pm onwards)
kerk's barbershop
11 PanormouEniz's recommendation for a barbers. 2 mins walk.
Neighborhoods
Beautiful area with nice cafes etc underneath the acropolis (Monastiraki on the metro)
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Plaka
24 MnisikleousBeautiful area with nice cafes etc underneath the acropolis (Monastiraki on the metro)
Chill, trendy area with great cafes and bars just south of the centre (Syggrou-Fix on the metro)
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Koukaki
Chill, trendy area with great cafes and bars just south of the centre (Syggrou-Fix on the metro)
Gazi
Clubbing destination (Keramikos metro)
Up market area with trendy bars and shops (Evangelismos metro)
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Kolonaki
Up market area with trendy bars and shops (Evangelismos metro)
Pangrati
Lovely, local area behind the Panathenaic Stadium
Exarcheia
Hip, student hang out covered in graffiti
Neo Psychiko
Athen's take on Beverly Hills
Psyri
MiaouliTourist hotspot full of great bars and cafes
Thiseio
Great area for nightlife
Bars
Cantina Social
8 LeokoriouSuper fun spot for youngsters on a weekend
Baba Au Rum
6 KlitiouGood cocktails!
heteroclito
2 FokionosLovely wine bar in the centre
Jazz In Jazz
4 DinokratousName says it all, indoor spot
MARIKA
4 PalladosHip outdoor spot on the weekend
The Bank Job
KolokotroniTrendy weekend hangout
The Clumsies
30 PraxitelousKnown for the cocktails
six d.o.g.s
6-8 AvramiotouFun, outdoor bar beneath a techno club, young crowd
Brettos Bar
41 KidathineonVery impressive alcohol collection!
TAF (The Art Foundation)
5 NormanouLocal hangout
Upupa Epops The Bar
7 AlkminisCool location in Petralona
Faust Bar Theatre Arts
12 AthinaidosAlternative hang out in the centre
Astron
Quirky spot with cool music and events
Line Athens
One of our fave new bars
Contrabando
Nice summer hangout with a lively crowd