Akis's Guidebook

Akis
Akis's Guidebook

Coffee, brunch, early drinks

2’ min walk from the apartment, must visit venue for brunch & coffee or for early drinks. You may also grab a pizza from ΤΖΑΙΑΝΤ right across it and eat it there (they cooperate, so feel free to do so).
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ΜΠΕΛ ΡΕΫ ΣΝΑΚ ΜΠΑΡ
88 Falirou
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
2’ min walk from the apartment, must visit venue for brunch & coffee or for early drinks. You may also grab a pizza from ΤΖΑΙΑΝΤ right across it and eat it there (they cooperate, so feel free to do so).
Walking distance from the apartment, the best option to have a quick coffee & a light brunch while reading a book from their collection (English books are also provided).
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Tree Books and Coffee
2 Kavalloti
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walking distance from the apartment, the best option to have a quick coffee & a light brunch while reading a book from their collection (English books are also provided).
Great aesthetics, good quality products & it also has an in house deli store. Must visit: their roof top!
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ERGON House Athens
Street Mitropoleos
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great aesthetics, good quality products & it also has an in house deli store. Must visit: their roof top!
A hidden gem in the neighborhood of Monastiraki (you can go with the Metro to the Monastiraki station). The interior porch of an old block of flats in Athens is now reformed to a unique cafe. Occasionally hosts art exhibitions. Go for a coffee or early drinks while walking around the area.
141 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
TAF (The Art Foundation)
5 Normanou
141 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A hidden gem in the neighborhood of Monastiraki (you can go with the Metro to the Monastiraki station). The interior porch of an old block of flats in Athens is now reformed to a unique cafe. Occasionally hosts art exhibitions. Go for a coffee or early drinks while walking around the area.
Great Bloody Mary + very nice food (love their spicy pizza + bao buns).
Naif
15 Evridamantos
Great Bloody Mary + very nice food (love their spicy pizza + bao buns).
High quality Italian finger food, spritz, wines, grappa etc. Great environment, 10’ walk from the condo. Reassure online that the place is open because it follows a very limited timeline.
Drupes Spritzeria
High quality Italian finger food, spritz, wines, grappa etc. Great environment, 10’ walk from the condo. Reassure online that the place is open because it follows a very limited timeline.
Must taste ice cream in a small place with a very friendly environment. Ask the owners about their suggestions & enjoy your delight right outside!
Dolce Far Niente
26 Tsami Karatasou
Must taste ice cream in a small place with a very friendly environment. Ask the owners about their suggestions & enjoy your delight right outside!
The most convenient & direct choice for your breakfast & a cold espresso! A cosy place right across the apartment with plenty of sweet & salty dish options to start your day!
Hippy Hippo
The most convenient & direct choice for your breakfast & a cold espresso! A cosy place right across the apartment with plenty of sweet & salty dish options to start your day!

Food scene

Great street pizza to enjoy there or take away at home (2’ walk from the apartment). You may eat the pizza at Bel Ray or at Strange brew, since they cooperate !
ΤΖΑΪΑΝΤ - GIANT
21 Geor. Olimpiou
Great street pizza to enjoy there or take away at home (2’ walk from the apartment). You may eat the pizza at Bel Ray or at Strange brew, since they cooperate !
Walking distance from the apartment, one of the most well known Thai street foods in Athens.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
TUK TUK THAI STREET FOOD
40 Veikou
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walking distance from the apartment, one of the most well known Thai street foods in Athens.
Great Cretan food & raki with herbs. This place is at the Exarcheia neighborhood, scroll around the area and enjoy the city vibe.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rakoumel
71 Emmanouil Benaki
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great Cretan food & raki with herbs. This place is at the Exarcheia neighborhood, scroll around the area and enjoy the city vibe.
Great new era Greek cuisine, value for money, great tastes. Call for reservation. This place is at the Exarcheia neighborhood, scroll around the area and enjoy the city vibe.
178 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ama Lachei
69 Kallidromiou
178 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great new era Greek cuisine, value for money, great tastes. Call for reservation. This place is at the Exarcheia neighborhood, scroll around the area and enjoy the city vibe.
2’ walk from the flat. A great & quick option for gyros & skewers!
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
GRILL "The KALYVAS"
10 G Olymbiou
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
2’ walk from the flat. A great & quick option for gyros & skewers!

Café - Bar

Very good spirits, best Bloody Mary alongside Naïf bar. This place is at the Exarcheia neighborhood, scroll around the area and enjoy the city vibe.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alexandrinó
69a Emmanouil Benaki
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Very good spirits, best Bloody Mary alongside Naïf bar. This place is at the Exarcheia neighborhood, scroll around the area and enjoy the city vibe.

Sightseeing

Modern art museum, right next to the apartment.
373 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Alejandro Magno
373 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Modern art museum, right next to the apartment.
The well known Acropolis museum is located about 10’ walk from the apartment. Enjoy also your coffee on the terrace with a great view to the Acropolis.
2190 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de la Acrópolis
15 Dionysiou Areopagitou
2190 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The well known Acropolis museum is located about 10’ walk from the apartment. Enjoy also your coffee on the terrace with a great view to the Acropolis.
Check online for cultural events that the center often provides for free.
741 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro Cultural de la Fundación Stavros Niarchos
364 Leof. Andrea Siggrou
741 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Check online for cultural events that the center often provides for free.
Art gallery museum with exhibits from various artists (not only Greeks).
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Goulandris
13 Eratosthenous
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Art gallery museum with exhibits from various artists (not only Greeks).

Neighbourhoods

Traditional & picturesque, the neighborhood of Plaka has vibe from another era, starting about 10’ walk from the apartment. A very cute suggestion for coffee & cakes is the cafe Yiasemi.
1300 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plaka
24 Mnisikleous
1300 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Traditional & picturesque, the neighborhood of Plaka has vibe from another era, starting about 10’ walk from the apartment. A very cute suggestion for coffee & cakes is the cafe Yiasemi.
Great vibe in the alleys of this picturesque neighborhood with numerous great venues for coffee, drinks, food etc. When in the area, I prefer the Barrett bar, the Dao Vietnamese street food & also pay a visit to the Kilo Shop thrift store (used clothes priced by their weight).
464 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Psyri
Miaouli
464 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great vibe in the alleys of this picturesque neighborhood with numerous great venues for coffee, drinks, food etc. When in the area, I prefer the Barrett bar, the Dao Vietnamese street food & also pay a visit to the Kilo Shop thrift store (used clothes priced by their weight).