🇬🇷 Athens Guide
Welcome to Athens - The Capital of Greece!
🍽 Local Greek Restaurants
Nolan +
Modern Greek-Asian sharing plates, Michelin-Bib level.
Oikeio +
“Home-style” Greek cooking in chic Kolonaki.
Birdman +
Japanese-inspired yakitori bar with Athens nightlife vibe/.
Cherchez La Femme+
Retro Athenian brasserie; elegant Greek mezes ouzos.
Feedέλ Urban Gastronomy +
Creative meze and Greek flavors with a twist.
To Kafeneio (Plaka) +
Classic Plaka taverna in an old stone house.
🌍 International / Global Restaurants
Matsuhisa Athens (Nobu) +
Iconic Nobu fine dining by the sea at Four Seasons Astir Palace.
IT Restaurant (Kolonaki) +
Trendy/ modern European; light, elegant plates.
Beefbar Athens +
Glamorous Monaco-born steakhouse (wagyu, tomahawk, champagne).
☕ Coffee / Brunch / Healthy Bowls
Start your day the Athenian way.
Espresso, smoothie bowls, sea breeze — your morning fuel before exploring or recovering.
PURE Juice Bar +
(Kolonaki)
Juices, açaí, protein smoothies, espresso.
Sofi’s Eatery +
(Vouliagmeni)
Beachy brunch, specialty coffee + smoothie bowls.
ZUKA Athens +
Luxury dinner + bar + DJ, wagyu & crudo, champagne.
NYX Rooftop Japanese Fusion Gastrobar +
Japanese-Peruvian fusion + 360° view.
Kudu Coffee Shop +
Local roastery + brunch, smoothies and light plates.
Foyer Espresso Bar +
Minimalist espresso bar with top European roasters.
Rumors Lounge Café +
(Vouliagmeni)
Coffee by day, sunset cocktails by evening.
🌅 Activities & Day Trips
Acropolis of Athens – Ancient citadel + Parthenon.
Acropolis Museum – Modern glass museum with terrace café.
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) – Opera, library & park by Renzo Piano.
Lake Vouliagmeni – Natural thermal lake.
Athens Riviera – Swim, dine, or just relax.
Plaka – Old town alleys, cafés, boutiques.
Panathenaic Stadium – All-marble Olympic arena (1896).
Temple of Olympian Zeus – Giant columns near the center.
Changing of the Guards (Syntagma) – Hourly ceremony, full show Sunday 11 AM.
Benaki Museum – Greek art & history near the National Garden.
National Garden – Shady oasis behind Parliament.
Shopping – Kolonaki boutiques, Plaka crafts, Ermou Street brands.
Lycabettus Hill – Funicular + sunset viewpoint.
Echoes of history and heritage.
Explore 2,000 years of Jewish life in Greece — small, meaningful, and beautifully preserved.
✡️ Jewish Heritage
🍸Nightlife / Late Drinks
When Athens glows.
Rooftops, cocktails, DJs — the city shines after dark.
Dybbuk +
Late-night club,
house / EDM DJs.
Baba au Rum +
Award-winning
rum bar. Tropical and energetic.
The Clumsies +
One of the World’s 50 Best Bars.
Cocktails in a townhouse!
NYX Rooftop +
Sushi, champagne
with Acropolis views.
🚕Getting Around / Apps
Getting around made easy.
Everything works by app — taxis, airport pickups, and food deliveries.
Uber – Licensed taxis (credit card / PayPal).
FREE NOW (ex-Beat) – Local taxi app Greeks use.
Welcome Pickups – Pre-booked airport transfers with English-speaking drivers.
Wolt / efood – Delivery for food & coffee to hotel / Airbnb.
