Your ultimate guide to Greece

The best things to do selected by the Athens Voice team

This is Greece

Bouzoukia

A Greek way of fun

Blue glass eye

The traditional Greek charm

Point Α © Christos Drazos

Summer on the terrace

Athens summer “observatories” rest on the city’s flat-top buildings; hideaways ensconced in the embrace of the evening summer breeze.

Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Porto Heli is an earthy paradise

The most cosmopolitan hotel experience you can have in Greece

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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

Brostakalli = Beauty knows no pain

“While her skin was being removed, so that it would look healthier, shinier and thus beating the

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Things to do

4 Athenian hotels with a view panoramic!

Hidden treasures on the rooftops

5 tastiest pastries in Athens

Sweet tastes of the city

The hop-on experience

Three relaxed ways to tour all the must-see attractions around the city

5 Routes to jog in the city

Βear in mind that in Athens, during the summer, the temperature rises well above 30°. Consider running before 10:00 or after 20:00.

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Sightseeing

Landmark Building
The Architectural Trilogy

National Library, Athens Academy, Athens University

Museum
Benaki Museum

Its permanent collection with more than 40,000 items offers a timeline of Greek history

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Best of Athens

Most aristocratic chocolaterie

Taste hundreds of screws, made of delicious black or milk chocolate

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

4 Stars
Fresh Hotel

Cheerful colours and inspirational decoration make this a stylish, very up-to-date hotel

5 Stars
Athens Hilton

Internationally synonymous with elegance and comfort

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Taste

Greek Traditional
Filippou

“Mama’s” food in very good prices

Bar Restaurants
The Wilbury

Wilbury is an authentic gastropub on Kifisias Avenue. An excellent environment with the warmth of wood, a majestic bar and a unique design. An ideal scene to enjoy authentic British breakfast.

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Night Out

Club
Moe

Greek mainstream club hits and drag shows

Bar
Faust

An impressive décor inspired by the interwar period.

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Shopping

Homeware
Mexil

Representing big names of the international scene

Fashion
Nike

The world’s favourite sports brand right on the most casual square of Athens

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