Guidebook for Athina
Essentials
The stores are open every day from 7 in the morning until 12 at night.
The state-of-the-art commercial washers and dryers with the strictest specifications located in Athens allow you to wash and dry ALL your clothes whatever the season and weather conditions are. Your laundry remains soft and fluffy with most of them no need of ironing.
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easywash Self Service Laundry
27 EftichidouThe stores are open every day from 7 in the morning until 12 at night.
The state-of-the-art commercial washers and dryers with the strictest specifications located in Athens allow you to wash and dry ALL your clothes whatever the season and weather conditions are. Your laundry remains soft and fluffy with most of them no need of ironing.
Imittou 80
80 ImittouΑ fully equipped Super Market 2' from the apartment
Imittou 86
86 ImittouA 24hours available kiosk shop 2' from the apartment
Getting Around
The nearest metro station, 1.3 klm - 15' on foot(or about 3,5E by taxi) from home.
The Blue line that goes straight to the airport.
To Monastiraki Station you can change with red line to Piraeus Port.
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The nearest metro station, 1.3 klm - 15' on foot(or about 3,5E by taxi) from home.
The Blue line that goes straight to the airport.
To Monastiraki Station you can change with red line to Piraeus Port.
Food Scene
If you are on the lookout for the best burger in the area, then head to Colibri. This food joint is perfect for a hearty meal. And even though it serves a mean, juicy burger, don’t limit yourself there. The pizzas are huge and delicious, and the pasta (the one with garlic and tomato sauce is sublime) is served al dente, just as it ought to be. Easily crowded, Colibri serves great portions for the price and is also great for drinks.
+30 2107011011
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Colibri
15 EmpedokleousIf you are on the lookout for the best burger in the area, then head to Colibri. This food joint is perfect for a hearty meal. And even though it serves a mean, juicy burger, don’t limit yourself there. The pizzas are huge and delicious, and the pasta (the one with garlic and tomato sauce is sublime) is served al dente, just as it ought to be. Easily crowded, Colibri serves great portions for the price and is also great for drinks.
+30 2107011011
Open since 1972, Mouries is a renovated tavern/mezedopoleio where you can eat mezes (tapas-style portions of food), in a relaxed and simple atmosphere. The staff is friendly and accommodating and the food is delicious. Don’t expect anything fancy or pricey, this is perfect for a cool night out with your paréa or group of friends. If the weather allows for it, dine al fresco at one of their tables on the square.
+30 210 701 6100
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Mouries
Open since 1972, Mouries is a renovated tavern/mezedopoleio where you can eat mezes (tapas-style portions of food), in a relaxed and simple atmosphere. The staff is friendly and accommodating and the food is delicious. Don’t expect anything fancy or pricey, this is perfect for a cool night out with your paréa or group of friends. If the weather allows for it, dine al fresco at one of their tables on the square.
+30 210 701 6100
Go for the ultimate gourmet dining experience. Spondi, a two Michelin-starred restaurant, is perfect for a romantic dinner or for an upscale dinner with friends. Highly praised throughout town, but also all over the country (and for good reason), Spondi is a delightful place where you can sample creative and innovative Mediterranean haute cuisine by the hands of chef Aggelos Landos. Oh, and the restaurant has one of the best wine cellars in town. You’re welcome. +30 210 752 0658
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Spondi Restaurant
5 PirronosGo for the ultimate gourmet dining experience. Spondi, a two Michelin-starred restaurant, is perfect for a romantic dinner or for an upscale dinner with friends. Highly praised throughout town, but also all over the country (and for good reason), Spondi is a delightful place where you can sample creative and innovative Mediterranean haute cuisine by the hands of chef Aggelos Landos. Oh, and the restaurant has one of the best wine cellars in town. You’re welcome. +30 210 752 0658
O Mavros Gatos is a regular neighborhood tavern where you can enjoy great food at a great price. The menu is excellent but make sure to ask what the dishes of the day are. The place has a few specialties, such as their traditional Greek pies, made with homemade filo dough. As far as the drinks are concerned, the raki is a must, and have a look at the wine menu as it features excellent bottles from Arcadia. Welcome to Old Athens guys.
O Mavros Gatos, Polemonos 4, Athens, Greece, +30 210 723 6903
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George (former Black Cat)
4 PolemonosO Mavros Gatos is a regular neighborhood tavern where you can enjoy great food at a great price. The menu is excellent but make sure to ask what the dishes of the day are. The place has a few specialties, such as their traditional Greek pies, made with homemade filo dough. As far as the drinks are concerned, the raki is a must, and have a look at the wine menu as it features excellent bottles from Arcadia. Welcome to Old Athens guys.
O Mavros Gatos, Polemonos 4, Athens, Greece, +30 210 723 6903
Another great address where you can sample traditional Greek specialties is the mezedopoleio Mavro Provato (Black Sheep). With a focus on quality and creativity, the dishes served at Mavros Provato take you on a culinary journey with authentic flavors and a sense of innovation. As it is quite popular among locals, make sure you book ahead of time to score a table.
To Mavro Provato, Arrianou 31, Athens, Greece, +30 210 722 3466
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Mavro Provato
33 ArrianouAnother great address where you can sample traditional Greek specialties is the mezedopoleio Mavro Provato (Black Sheep). With a focus on quality and creativity, the dishes served at Mavros Provato take you on a culinary journey with authentic flavors and a sense of innovation. As it is quite popular among locals, make sure you book ahead of time to score a table.
To Mavro Provato, Arrianou 31, Athens, Greece, +30 210 722 3466
combined gastronomic power of five chefs that opened this space in late 2014 with a view to bring back to life some of that old Athenian charm. Great bougatsa-like dessert!
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Cookoovaya
2a Chatzigianni Mexicombined gastronomic power of five chefs that opened this space in late 2014 with a view to bring back to life some of that old Athenian charm. Great bougatsa-like dessert!
traditional trattoria in the pedestrian part of Eforionos street just next to the Stadium. Also features a good wine list
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Cupola
13 Efforionostraditional trattoria in the pedestrian part of Eforionos street just next to the Stadium. Also features a good wine list
hearty portions at a good price in this cute little join just off Varnava square. Just don't sit inside if you want to avoid the kitchen ;)
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Baba Ghanoush Vegetarian Restaurant
25 - 27 Empedokleoushearty portions at a good price in this cute little join just off Varnava square. Just don't sit inside if you want to avoid the kitchen ;)
standard grill, good for souvlaki skewers and some french fries. That's about it
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Elvis
29 Plateonstandard grill, good for souvlaki skewers and some french fries. That's about it
standard grill, Best quality for Greek souvlaki just 50m from the house. One Souvlaki costs 1.9E
Great choice
Φάρμα Χαλκιδικής
99 Imittoustandard grill, Best quality for Greek souvlaki just 50m from the house. One Souvlaki costs 1.9E
Great choice
new addition to Pangrati's hip scene; clean white space indoors and nice ambience for the few tables outside. Also offers some tasty bites and breakfast - you should try one of their fresh sandwiches! Just make sure you get early enough to catch a spot!
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Ohh Boy
street Archelaounew addition to Pangrati's hip scene; clean white space indoors and nice ambience for the few tables outside. Also offers some tasty bites and breakfast - you should try one of their fresh sandwiches! Just make sure you get early enough to catch a spot!
traditional kafeneio offering a few select meze-style bites and a funky alternative crowd. Great shade under the trees outside
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Trigono
23 Amintatraditional kafeneio offering a few select meze-style bites and a funky alternative crowd. Great shade under the trees outside
If you're looking for home-cooked food with a personal touch, then visit I Mikri Vouli at Plateia Varnava, Athens 116 35, Greece .
Good meat and good fish in the best square in Pangrati
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Η Μικρή Βουλή
Platia VarnavaIf you're looking for home-cooked food with a personal touch, then visit I Mikri Vouli at Plateia Varnava, Athens 116 35, Greece .
Good meat and good fish in the best square in Pangrati
The Magic Flute Restaurant, or Magemenos Avlos. The taverna looks, I’m told, as it did in its heyday of the 1960s when famous Greek politicians, writers and artists came here almost daily. A delicious dinner is always served with a show where the house singer takes the stage with her band to the delight of all the regulars. On Sunday evenings, they serve an all-you-can-eat buffet for 22 euros. It is a nostalgic environment of dimly lit candles and wine-induced.
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MAGEMENOS AVLOS
4 AmintaThe Magic Flute Restaurant, or Magemenos Avlos. The taverna looks, I’m told, as it did in its heyday of the 1960s when famous Greek politicians, writers and artists came here almost daily. A delicious dinner is always served with a show where the house singer takes the stage with her band to the delight of all the regulars. On Sunday evenings, they serve an all-you-can-eat buffet for 22 euros. It is a nostalgic environment of dimly lit candles and wine-induced.
A star bakery.
Featuring its own stone mill for grinding flour, it produces fresh artisanal bread such as buckwheat loaf and is equally famed for its irresistible cheese pies and tsoureki, a sweet brioche-type bread.
In addition to bread, Pnyka makes old-fashioned tyropita (cheese pie) and spanakopita (spinach pie) that taste of every Greek childhood. The cheese pie is made with real feta (many sold elsewhere are made with cheaper substitutes) and handmade phyllo. It’s the spinach pie, however, that holds a special place in our hearts. The pocket of fresh, aromatic spinach wrapped in delicate phyllo is the exemplar of spinach pies.
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Pnyka
24 PetrakiA star bakery.
Featuring its own stone mill for grinding flour, it produces fresh artisanal bread such as buckwheat loaf and is equally famed for its irresistible cheese pies and tsoureki, a sweet brioche-type bread.
In addition to bread, Pnyka makes old-fashioned tyropita (cheese pie) and spanakopita (spinach pie) that taste of every Greek childhood. The cheese pie is made with real feta (many sold elsewhere are made with cheaper substitutes) and handmade phyllo. It’s the spinach pie, however, that holds a special place in our hearts. The pocket of fresh, aromatic spinach wrapped in delicate phyllo is the exemplar of spinach pies.
Drinks & Nightlife
With ethnic and jazz tunes and a charming atmosphere, it is no wonder Aerostato has been around for years. Often serving as a meeting point and hangout spot thanks to its convenient location, neighborhood joint Aerostato is a quaint bistro-bar where one can enjoy coffees, light snacks and salads, and later in the evening refreshing cocktails. Don’t be surprised if you end up spending the whole day there – the no-fuss attitude definitely makes it ideal.
Aerostato, Ptolemeon 4 & Proskopon square, Athens, Greece, +30 210 724 1116
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Aerostato
4 PtolemeonWith ethnic and jazz tunes and a charming atmosphere, it is no wonder Aerostato has been around for years. Often serving as a meeting point and hangout spot thanks to its convenient location, neighborhood joint Aerostato is a quaint bistro-bar where one can enjoy coffees, light snacks and salads, and later in the evening refreshing cocktails. Don’t be surprised if you end up spending the whole day there – the no-fuss attitude definitely makes it ideal.
Aerostato, Ptolemeon 4 & Proskopon square, Athens, Greece, +30 210 724 1116
This small, cozy bar with yellow hues and wood accents has a slight feeling of nostalgia about it. See You is a humble bar where you can chat with your friends while listening to a carefully selected playlist approved by the DJ of the day (or rather of the night). Nothing fancy, nothing ostentatious, See You is the local option for when you want to change things up a little.
See You, Frinis 25, Athens, Greece, +30 210 756 3103
See you bar
25 FrinisThis small, cozy bar with yellow hues and wood accents has a slight feeling of nostalgia about it. See You is a humble bar where you can chat with your friends while listening to a carefully selected playlist approved by the DJ of the day (or rather of the night). Nothing fancy, nothing ostentatious, See You is the local option for when you want to change things up a little.
See You, Frinis 25, Athens, Greece, +30 210 756 3103
Café-bar Kafé Arkouda is a place where you can have your morning café, debate over the latest world news while listening to funky rock, pop and jazz melodies from the 1960s to now. Kafé Arkouda – or literally Brown Bear, a clever pun on the Greek word kafé which means brown – is a veteran in the bar scene in Pagrati, as ‘the Bear’ was brought to Athens by Giorgos and Eftymia more than 20 years ago from the slopes of Elati near Trikala. Needless to say the couple has interesting stories to tell and if you stay till late one night, you might get to hear one of them.
Kafé Arkouda, Erifylis 2 & Spyrou Merkouri, Athens, Greece, +30 215 505 0730
Καφέ Αρκούδα Bar
ErifilisCafé-bar Kafé Arkouda is a place where you can have your morning café, debate over the latest world news while listening to funky rock, pop and jazz melodies from the 1960s to now. Kafé Arkouda – or literally Brown Bear, a clever pun on the Greek word kafé which means brown – is a veteran in the bar scene in Pagrati, as ‘the Bear’ was brought to Athens by Giorgos and Eftymia more than 20 years ago from the slopes of Elati near Trikala. Needless to say the couple has interesting stories to tell and if you stay till late one night, you might get to hear one of them.
Kafé Arkouda, Erifylis 2 & Spyrou Merkouri, Athens, Greece, +30 215 505 0730
Small 8 is Athens’ answer to Berlin. Located in a quiet part of Pagrati, this minimalist, industrial-styled all-day bar is a warm and welcoming hangout spot. Ideal for coffee, tea or early drinks with friends or even alone, you can enjoy beautiful music ranging from rhythm’n’blues, jazz and funk, while gazing out of the big glass windows. Located opposite the recently opened Skrow Theater, Small 8’s fresh crowd includes artists and actors. Art and drinks together? What’s not to like?
Small 8, Archelaou 8, Athens, Greece, +30 215 530 8846
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Small 8
8 ArchelaouSmall 8 is Athens’ answer to Berlin. Located in a quiet part of Pagrati, this minimalist, industrial-styled all-day bar is a warm and welcoming hangout spot. Ideal for coffee, tea or early drinks with friends or even alone, you can enjoy beautiful music ranging from rhythm’n’blues, jazz and funk, while gazing out of the big glass windows. Located opposite the recently opened Skrow Theater, Small 8’s fresh crowd includes artists and actors. Art and drinks together? What’s not to like?
Small 8, Archelaou 8, Athens, Greece, +30 215 530 8846
This small yet lively bar located on the corner of Archimidou and Proklou streets is a favorite. Serving inexpensive drinks and local spirits (raki, ouzo) it gets so crowded that regulars simply sit or stand in the street. In other words, Chelsea is the place where you can people watch for hours and move seamlessly from coffee in the morning, to wine in the afternoon, to beer at night (or cocktails!).
Chelsea Hotel, Archimidous 1 & Proklou, Athens, Greece, +30 210 756 3374
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Chelsea Hotel
και ProklouThis small yet lively bar located on the corner of Archimidou and Proklou streets is a favorite. Serving inexpensive drinks and local spirits (raki, ouzo) it gets so crowded that regulars simply sit or stand in the street. In other words, Chelsea is the place where you can people watch for hours and move seamlessly from coffee in the morning, to wine in the afternoon, to beer at night (or cocktails!).
Chelsea Hotel, Archimidous 1 & Proklou, Athens, Greece, +30 210 756 3374
With a vibrant hue of green, Mint is a tiny all-day bar where you can enjoy coffee and hot beverages in the morning and drinks and cocktails in the evening. At Mint, things are simple and honest. The cocktails are old school but made with expertise. At night, the DJ goes into freestyle mode and plays music according to the moment. The bar has a kitchen open pretty much all day, so you can even enjoy soup, savory and sweet pies and other light snacks.
Mint, Archelaou 30, Athens, Greece, +30 693 715 5277
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Mint All Day Bar - Bistro
3 Agion AnargironWith a vibrant hue of green, Mint is a tiny all-day bar where you can enjoy coffee and hot beverages in the morning and drinks and cocktails in the evening. At Mint, things are simple and honest. The cocktails are old school but made with expertise. At night, the DJ goes into freestyle mode and plays music according to the moment. The bar has a kitchen open pretty much all day, so you can even enjoy soup, savory and sweet pies and other light snacks.
Mint, Archelaou 30, Athens, Greece, +30 693 715 5277
If you grew up playing Sega and Nintendo games, watching your favorite Disney movies on VHS tapes and reading comic book magazines, then Superfly Café will be a treat for you. With its retro vibe and funky décor, Superfly is a humble café where you can play old-school computer games while sipping on a coffee, beer or cocktail. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed and cool with a great music selection. But beware, you will quickly feel at home at Superfly!
Superfly Café Bar, Embedokleous 28, Athens, Greece, +30 211 404 6076
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Superfly Cafe
28 EmpedokleousIf you grew up playing Sega and Nintendo games, watching your favorite Disney movies on VHS tapes and reading comic book magazines, then Superfly Café will be a treat for you. With its retro vibe and funky décor, Superfly is a humble café where you can play old-school computer games while sipping on a coffee, beer or cocktail. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed and cool with a great music selection. But beware, you will quickly feel at home at Superfly!
Superfly Café Bar, Embedokleous 28, Athens, Greece, +30 211 404 6076
Flamingo, with its unmistakable pink neon flamingo sign, opened up a year ago on Effranoros Street in a newly constructed corner building with industrial vibes and floor to ceiling windows. For those willing to shell out some more cash, Flamingo serves up tasty cocktails all day, and a savoury brunch in the mornings.
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Flamingo Drinks & Food Stories
και KrisilaFlamingo, with its unmistakable pink neon flamingo sign, opened up a year ago on Effranoros Street in a newly constructed corner building with industrial vibes and floor to ceiling windows. For those willing to shell out some more cash, Flamingo serves up tasty cocktails all day, and a savoury brunch in the mornings.
Monsieur Cannibale, a decadent French-style brasserie overlooked by a towering church at the religious and cultural heart of Pangrati. Arrive early in the morning for a coffee or late at night for some flavorful cocktails and company. Monsieur Cannibale serves up pizzas, salads, paninis, bagels and pastries all prepared in-house, and 11:00 – 17:00 on the weekends they rock a mean brunch that includes fried eggs in focaccia Greco, jacket potatoes with bacon, steak eggs and pastrami calf.
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Monsieur cannibale
2 Pl. Profitou Ilia Monsieur Cannibale, a decadent French-style brasserie overlooked by a towering church at the religious and cultural heart of Pangrati. Arrive early in the morning for a coffee or late at night for some flavorful cocktails and company. Monsieur Cannibale serves up pizzas, salads, paninis, bagels and pastries all prepared in-house, and 11:00 – 17:00 on the weekends they rock a mean brunch that includes fried eggs in focaccia Greco, jacket potatoes with bacon, steak eggs and pastrami calf.
Akrovatis Bar
17-19 ArchelaouFunky little bar with friendly service.
Sightseeing
Pagrati is home to the Panathenaic Stadium, or Kallimarmaro (the marble stadium), the only stadium in the world build entirely of marble. It was originally built in the 6th century BC and was renovated in 1896 for the first modern Olympic Games. For a few years now, the stadium has actually been open to the public and you can learn all about its history and facilities with an audio guide. Even better, go for a morning jogging session inside. Otherwise, the upper exterior ramp is always available for running addicts all day long.
Panthenaic Stadium, Vasileos Konstantinou avenue, Athens, Greece, + 30 210 752 2984
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Panathinaic Stadium
Leoforos Vasileos KonstantinouPagrati is home to the Panathenaic Stadium, or Kallimarmaro (the marble stadium), the only stadium in the world build entirely of marble. It was originally built in the 6th century BC and was renovated in 1896 for the first modern Olympic Games. For a few years now, the stadium has actually been open to the public and you can learn all about its history and facilities with an audio guide. Even better, go for a morning jogging session inside. Otherwise, the upper exterior ramp is always available for running addicts all day long.
Panthenaic Stadium, Vasileos Konstantinou avenue, Athens, Greece, + 30 210 752 2984
ruins of a site where ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle is thought to have taught his students. Not much to see but nice gardens to walk around
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Aristoteles Lykeion (Peripatetiska skolan)
11 Rigillisruins of a site where ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle is thought to have taught his students. Not much to see but nice gardens to walk around
Parks & Nature
This park was created in 1908 in the Pagrati neighborhood, when locals planted a large section of land with pine trees. In 1936 the area was allocated to the Municipality of Athens, which continued planting the area with a wide variety of trees, bushes and other types of Mediterranean flora.
The park was once home to a small zoo and a theatre with free performances. Today, the municipality is in charge of the park’s myriad recreational activities.
Park entrances are located on Eftyxidou Street and at the junction of Eftyxidou and Spyrou Merkouri Streets.
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Pangrati lund
This park was created in 1908 in the Pagrati neighborhood, when locals planted a large section of land with pine trees. In 1936 the area was allocated to the Municipality of Athens, which continued planting the area with a wide variety of trees, bushes and other types of Mediterranean flora.
The park was once home to a small zoo and a theatre with free performances. Today, the municipality is in charge of the park’s myriad recreational activities.
Park entrances are located on Eftyxidou Street and at the junction of Eftyxidou and Spyrou Merkouri Streets.