Guidebook for your stay in Athens
Sightseeing
Enjoy the seaside promenade and capture the beautiful sunset. Locals come here to fish, fly kites and relax to the fresh sea breeze. For €7 you can rent a cycling vehicle that fits four people.
Sea Sunset View Faliro
Enjoy the seaside promenade and capture the beautiful sunset. Locals come here to fish, fly kites and relax to the fresh sea breeze. For €7 you can rent a cycling vehicle that fits four people.
The two million-year-old cave is truly a wonder to see, like a natural time machine. To add to the adventure I recommend renting an ATV or buggy with a tour guide. Additionally, the cave can be reached by car.
27 locals recommend
Peania Cave "Koutouki"
The two million-year-old cave is truly a wonder to see, like a natural time machine. To add to the adventure I recommend renting an ATV or buggy with a tour guide. Additionally, the cave can be reached by car.
If you love antiques and hunting for treasure this market is perfect for you! Record stores and memorabilia are common to find at great prices
418 locals recommend
Monastraki Flea Market
2 IfestouIf you love antiques and hunting for treasure this market is perfect for you! Record stores and memorabilia are common to find at great prices
The historical Acropolis is a must-see for first-time visitors and a great starting point to explore the surrounding neighbourhoods filled with markets, restaurants and shops.
1856 locals recommend
Acropolis of Athens
The historical Acropolis is a must-see for first-time visitors and a great starting point to explore the surrounding neighbourhoods filled with markets, restaurants and shops.
Essentials
One of the larger supermarkets in the area it has a great variety for all your needs.
A 5-minute walk from the apartment.
8 locals recommend
Masoútēs
& AtlantosOne of the larger supermarkets in the area it has a great variety for all your needs.
A 5-minute walk from the apartment.
A great Palio Faliro gym, the equipment is very modern and the prices are fair for short term visitors needing a workout.
A 1.7km jog from the apartment.
OXYGEN FITNESS ATHENS
152 Leoforos AmfitheasA great Palio Faliro gym, the equipment is very modern and the prices are fair for short term visitors needing a workout.
A 1.7km jog from the apartment.
If you need a Pharmacy during your stay the VitaLab Pharmacy staff are very knowledgable and helpful. It is 4 minutes walk away from the apartment
Φαρμακείο Πιτσέλη - VitaLab Pharmacy
1 AtlantosIf you need a Pharmacy during your stay the VitaLab Pharmacy staff are very knowledgable and helpful. It is 4 minutes walk away from the apartment
Food scene
Seafood Antonia is a local restaurant with very fresh produce if you need to escape the busy tourist area around the city centre. Prices are very good and the menus are only in greek, the best way to order is to show photos from their trip advisor or Facebook page.
Best reached by car or taxi (€3.5-€5)
10 locals recommend
Ψαρομεζέδες Αντωνία
36 IsminisSeafood Antonia is a local restaurant with very fresh produce if you need to escape the busy tourist area around the city centre. Prices are very good and the menus are only in greek, the best way to order is to show photos from their trip advisor or Facebook page.
Best reached by car or taxi (€3.5-€5)
This restaurant is unique because it has a rooftop seating area with a superb view of the Acropolis and city roofline, other options would include pricey hotel rooftop bars. I did not try the food but enjoyed the drinks!
10 locals recommend
Maiandros restaurant
47 AdrianouThis restaurant is unique because it has a rooftop seating area with a superb view of the Acropolis and city roofline, other options would include pricey hotel rooftop bars. I did not try the food but enjoyed the drinks!
A nice marina and sea promenade. Flisvos Marina is one of the most popular places for Athenians to relax and is a little paradise for the city people to get some fresh air and a nice view. There is a wide variety of bars and restaurants overlooking the beautiful motor yachts.
333 locals recommend
Flisvos Marina
A nice marina and sea promenade. Flisvos Marina is one of the most popular places for Athenians to relax and is a little paradise for the city people to get some fresh air and a nice view. There is a wide variety of bars and restaurants overlooking the beautiful motor yachts.
Nice bakery on Agiou Alexandrou street offering a wide variety of food, baked goods and drinks. Pick up a local iced cappuccino!
7 minutes walk from the apartment.
6 locals recommend
Sarayli
30 Agiou AlexandrouNice bakery on Agiou Alexandrou street offering a wide variety of food, baked goods and drinks. Pick up a local iced cappuccino!
7 minutes walk from the apartment.
If you need your morning Starbucks coffee you are in luck! 4 minutes walk from the apartment.
31 locals recommend
Starbucks
Str AtlantosIf you need your morning Starbucks coffee you are in luck! 4 minutes walk from the apartment.
This sushi restaurant offers a fresh selection of sushi and seafood, the atmosphere is very friendly and there are many cocktails to enjoy with your meal.
Kikko Sushi & Fish
8 AmfitritisThis sushi restaurant offers a fresh selection of sushi and seafood, the atmosphere is very friendly and there are many cocktails to enjoy with your meal.
Recreation
An unforgettable experience with the best view of Athens, Dirt Motos offers rentals and tours. I highly recommend the Mountain Off-Road Tour that takes 3 hours and includes stops at the Kaisariani monastery and Koutouki cave.
DIRT MOTOS Athens Rentals | Rent a Scooter ATV Buggy big size motorcycle
77Β KallirroisAn unforgettable experience with the best view of Athens, Dirt Motos offers rentals and tours. I highly recommend the Mountain Off-Road Tour that takes 3 hours and includes stops at the Kaisariani monastery and Koutouki cave.
Beachfront cafe/bar with a nice atmosphere and music. Family-friendly with a play area. In summer you can relax directly on the nice beach.
109 locals recommend
Balux Cafe: The House Project
58 Leof. PoseidonosBeachfront cafe/bar with a nice atmosphere and music. Family-friendly with a play area. In summer you can relax directly on the nice beach.
Neighborhoods
The closest street to the apartment lined with cafés, restaurants, banks and shops that is worthwhile to walk along and explore.
7 minute walk
Agiou Alexandrou
Agiou AlexandrouThe closest street to the apartment lined with cafés, restaurants, banks and shops that is worthwhile to walk along and explore.
7 minute walk
Nea Smyrni Square is an iconic meeting spot, and is the heart of Nea Smyrni neighbourhood located between the tram stops of Aigaiou and Agias Fotinis. Kids play at the swings, there is an open-air gym, a pathway for joggers, an open-air theatre that stages a number of festivals that take place either at the park or beside the fountains of the main square. Free Karagiozis shadow puppet theatre festivals, music and theatre events are plentiful throughout summer. That is when the outdoor cafes of the park and square are filled with people enjoying time with friends and family.
71 locals recommend
Nea Smyrni
1 Kon/nou PaleologouNea Smyrni Square is an iconic meeting spot, and is the heart of Nea Smyrni neighbourhood located between the tram stops of Aigaiou and Agias Fotinis. Kids play at the swings, there is an open-air gym, a pathway for joggers, an open-air theatre that stages a number of festivals that take place either at the park or beside the fountains of the main square. Free Karagiozis shadow puppet theatre festivals, music and theatre events are plentiful throughout summer. That is when the outdoor cafes of the park and square are filled with people enjoying time with friends and family.
Transportation
At this location, you can find trams, busses and taxis.
2 minutes from the apartment
12 locals recommend
Trokantero station
At this location, you can find trams, busses and taxis.
2 minutes from the apartment
City advice
Ways to save
Parking near Akropolis & City Centre
If you have a car during your stay and would like to visit the Akropolis and other sites, in the Koukaki neighbourhood there is free street parking to be found with some searching. Parking garages cost around €7.50 per hour!
Customs and culture
Tipping at Restaurants
A tip between 5% and 10% is a good guide but is optional based on your satisfaction. Leave it on the table with the bill, give it to the waiter directly, or tell the waiter you don't want change.
Getting around
Rent the smallest car that allows
For your convenience avoid the temptation of larger cars, manoeuvring through traffic and parking in tight spots is a part of life in Athens
Getting around
Beat - Ride app
Taxi cab and peer-to-peer-ridesharing mobile app like uber.
A quick google search should find you a coupon to get a discount on your ride.