The city of Athens

Athens is the centre of ancient Greece, the city of the Parthenon temple and a vibrant metropolis that never sleeps.

Make sure you arrive/leave a few days earlier/later so that you will have the chance to enjoy the city. Here are the Top 10 things that you can do in Athens (brought to you by our local community):

  1. Join our Tour of Athens*
  2. Visit the Parthenon temple and the Αcropolis Μuseum
  3. Walk around the Acropolis Ηill
  4. Discover the old city (Plaka, Anafiotika)
  5. Go to Monastiraki and Ermou Str. for shopping
  6. Visit Lycabettus Ηill and Exarchia
  7. Visit the National Garden of Athens & Zappeion
  8. Watch the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at Syntagma
  9. Visit the “Africa Amongst Us” exhibition at Benaki Museum
  10. Explore greek culture & contemporary art at EMST, National Gallery,  Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center and Goulandris Foundation

*On Thursday we are organising the Tour of Athens with the locals! Make sure you will let us know your interest in joining, when you register for the event.

Need more info about Athens? Visit this site -> http://www.thisisathens.org/

Food and Drinks

Greeks enjoy sharing meals with friends and family at local tavernas and appriciate delicious Mediterranean dishes paired with traditional drinks. Beyond nourishment, Greek cuisine reflects the spirit of “philoxenia” (love for strangers), making food a key part of social and cultural identity.

Taste the famous Greek cuisine:
Favourite places for food -> Laika, Korova, Laini, Seychelles and Favela
Favourite places for brunch -> Kinono, Bel Ray, Minu, Wild Souls and Six Dogs
Favourite vegan & vegetarian places -> Mama Tierra, Veganaki, Feyrouz Cookoomela Grill, Vegan Beat Athens, Winners Vegan, Avocado and Los Vegans
Favourite places for snack -> Up
Buy original Greek products (olive oil, olives, herbs) -> Ergon, Yolenis and local markets
Favourite places for dessert -> Serbetospito, I Cake you, Portatif and Choureal

In a city that never sleeps you have to go for drinks:
Favourite places for drinks -> Bios, Couleur Locale, Klouvi, Hotel Chelsea, Barrett, Praxitelous Bar, Ble Papagalos, Upupa Epops and Draxmi Bar

Accomodation

If you are looking for budget accommodation, here are our recommendations:

  • Book an Airbnb apartment. This is a very affordable option, especially if you share with a few people.

We recommend booking accommodation in the area shown below, or close to a metro station (blue line).

Transportation

Transportation from/to the airport

You can take the blue metro line, the suburban railway, the bus or hire a taxi.

  • METRO Ticket to or from Airport (Regular) – 9,00€
  • BUS Ticket to or from Airport (Regular) – 5,50€
  • Taxi Fare ~ 50,00€

Transportation in the city of Athens

The center of Athens is quite small and you can easily walk some distances. Otherwise, metro is probably the most convenient way to move around.

For more information about the public transports’ fare pricing click here.

Our venues are near the area of Blue Line – Kerameikos Metro Station.

Transportation by taxi

It is really easy finding a taxi in Athens and the fares are fairly cheap. Beware, there is additional charge for 12a.m.- 5a.m. fares.

There are two really handy mobile apps, the Uber and the FREENOW.

Transportation by car

Unless you are a local, from the south of Italy or from Turkey, good luck!

Weather

The first signs of summer in Athens begin to appear in May. The average temperature is usually around 23°C or a bit higher. In a city that’s sunny almost 300 days per year, the sure thing is that you will enjoy a lot of sunshine! 😎

Just to be on the safe side, check the weather forecasts before you pack your suitcase.