Your ultimate guide to Greece

The best things to do selected by the Athens Voice team

This is Greece

Body language

Don't be offended if you are the centre of attention

What lies beneath?

A unique embrace of ruins under the Acropolis Museum traces Athens’ ancient past through the cent

Greek coffee

It has to be made the traditional way

A first-timer in Athens

Sightseeing… off the beaten path

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Arts & Events

100 years of luxurious hospitality

On May 31, the Hilton Hotels brand worldwide celebrates its milestone 100th anniversary and the A

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Things to do

Maroussi has got it's own vegetable garden

The “farmers” come from socially vulnerable groups.

The Shell Game

OLVIO Theater presents “The Shell Game”, the all new opera written by The Medium Project opera te

Best places to chill out

Combine moments of relaxation in a shady garden with your arty visit. 

The secret gardens of Athens

Athens has its fair share of green oases

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Sightseeing

Museum
Numismatic Museum

Enormous collection of coins, medals and gems

Museum
National Museum of Contemporary Art

Showcases contemporary international art

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Best of Athens

The place to gulp down ginger ale

Perhaps the best ginger ale in Athens, made of lemon juice, natural lemon oil, ginger in crumbs,

Coolest thing to do on a Friday evening

Every Friday afternoon you will come upon an impressive sight outside Thissio Metro station: hund

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Hotels

3 Stars
Omiros Hotel

Medium-sized hotel, complete with all the facilities that will guarantee a comfortable stay

5 Stars
Melia Athens

Luxury, safety and with facilities free of charge

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Taste

Greek Traditional
Myrovolos

Relaxed vibe, good music and young clientele

Greek Creative
Arxontiko (To)

One of the oldest and most prestigious restaurants of Athens

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Night Out

Bar
Hoxton

 A perfect spot to mingle or observe the Keramikos night travellers

Bar
Passepartout

Excellent cocktails, tasty Mediterranean cuisine and a varied wine list

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Shopping

Jewellery
Folli Follie

Affordable luxury in fashion jewellery, watches and accessories

Homeware
Pavillon Christofle

It is always intriguing to find objects you could “invest” your money in

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