Yannis & Tax’s Athens guidebook
Sightseeing in Athens
A must see for every Athens traveler! Enjoy the great views and learn about ancient Athens history. We advise guests to queue early, especially in the hot summer months, and have a bottle of water with them.
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Akropolis
A must see for every Athens traveler! Enjoy the great views and learn about ancient Athens history. We advise guests to queue early, especially in the hot summer months, and have a bottle of water with them.
Syntagma Square
Flohmarkt Monastiraki
2 Ifestou
Monastiraki-Platz
21 ApollonosPanathinaiko-Stadion
Leoforos Vasileos KonstantinouZeustempel
Choragisches Monument von Lysikrates
3 Epimenidou
Mnisikleous
MnisikleousOne of the most picturesque streets of Plaka, make sure your itinerary includes it!
Akropolismuseum
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouOriginally built by migrants from the Greek island of Anafi, this area of Plaka retains a picturesque island feel.
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Anafiotika
Originally built by migrants from the Greek island of Anafi, this area of Plaka retains a picturesque island feel.
Adrianou
AdrianouShopping
The most famous Athens street for shopping, running from the bottom of Syntagma square to Monastiraki Square.
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Ermou
ErmouThe most famous Athens street for shopping, running from the bottom of Syntagma square to Monastiraki Square.
Rooftop bar
Rooftop bar with amazing Acropolis views, also serving food!
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A for Athens Cocktail Bar
2 MiaouliRooftop bar with amazing Acropolis views, also serving food!
Metropolis Roof Garden
15 MitropoleosGreat spot to enjoy coffees and drinks with a breathtaking Acropolis view
Another great Acropolis view bar and restaurant
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City ZEN All Day Bar Restaurant
11 AiolouAnother great Acropolis view bar and restaurant
Food scene
Greek restaurant offering stunning Acropolis views (open air dining in the warm months)
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GH Attikos Restaurant
7 GarivaldiGreek restaurant offering stunning Acropolis views (open air dining in the warm months)
Mani Mani
10 FalirouGreat Greek restaurant
Great coffee, brunch and lunch options. You may stumble upon us when you visit, it is our area favourite!
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IF Espresso Bar
1 Pl. TsokriGreat coffee, brunch and lunch options. You may stumble upon us when you visit, it is our area favourite!
Great coffees in the morning and wines later on, set at the corner of vibrant Nikis and Apollonos streets
The Grey
3-5 ApollonosGreat coffees in the morning and wines later on, set at the corner of vibrant Nikis and Apollonos streets
Koi Sushi Bar
1 ApollonosThe most famous bakery in Athens, a perfect place to grab some quick breakfast or lunch
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Takis Bakery
14 MisaraliotouThe most famous bakery in Athens, a perfect place to grab some quick breakfast or lunch
Traditional Greek food in a great atmosphere in the heart of Plaka
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Σταματοπουλου Παλια Πλακιωτικη Ταβερνα - Stamatopoulos
26 LisiouTraditional Greek food in a great atmosphere in the heart of Plaka
This is loco
47 FalirouGreat brunch & lunch place in the Acropolis / Koukaki area!
Best brunch & quick lunch place in Syntagma area, great coffee &delicatessen too.
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ERGON House Athens
Street MitropoleosBest brunch & quick lunch place in Syntagma area, great coffee &delicatessen too.
Wine & cocktail bars
Warehouse CO2
1 IperidouWine bar
Winepoint
2 PorinouGreat atmosphere and drinks, this is a spot loved by locals
Another great bar restaurant on Porinou street
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Hitchcocktales Bar Restaurant
10 PorinouAnother great bar restaurant on Porinou street
Brettos Bar
41 KidathineonThe Clumsies
30 PraxitelousOne of the best bars in Athens!
Drunk Sinatra
16 ThiseosThe Speakeasy
12 LekkaBaba Au Rum
6 KlitiouCoffee places & bistros
Κιμωλία (Kimolia) Art Cafe
5 IperidouLovely cafe frequented by locals
Tazza caffe
5 Petraki
SmallTree
12 FokionosLovely cafe on a pedestrianised street just off Ermou street
Lotte cafe-bistrot
2 Tsami KaratasouAnother local favorite
Neighbourhoods
A pedestrianized street with many options for food, coffee & drinks, lively at any time of the day. Right outside the Syggrou-Fix metro station so very easily accessible.
Drakou
DrakouA pedestrianized street with many options for food, coffee & drinks, lively at any time of the day. Right outside the Syggrou-Fix metro station so very easily accessible.