Your ultimate guide to Greece

The best things to do selected by the Athens Voice team

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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.

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Makrigianni – Veikou - Koukaki

The new talk of the town is right beneath the Acropolis and 5´ away from the city center.

Never on Sunday

The bright side of quality Greek music

Bouzoukia

A Greek way of fun

Frappe coffee

The lifeblood of Greek society

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Things to do

14 apps every traveler needs

With this guide you’ll be able to live as a local and escape from your budget.

 

Life in the South

Let's take a ride to Vouliagmeni and Varkiza.

On the Kiosks of Athens

 This form of small business has changed over time

The secret gardens of Athens

Athens has its fair share of green oases

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Sightseeing

Museum
The War Museum

Explores the Asia Minor campaign, the Balkan Wars and the Greek forces in Korea

Museum
National and Archaelogical Museum

By far the largest archaeological museum in Greece

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Best of Athens

Picnic in the heart of the city

An oasis of green in the heart of the city.

Cinema with a view to the Acropolis

Cine Paris. Together with Cine Thission, the most celebrated outdoor cinema of Athens.

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Hotels

4 Stars
Stratos Vassilikos

Cool, smart, relaxed, reasonably-priced hotel

4 Stars
Parthenon

Renovated and elegantly simple

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Taste

View
Olive Garden

Contemporary Mediterranean cuisine in impressive surroundings

Greek Traditional
Mr. E Restaurant

Mr. E is an aristocrat of today. Nobody sees him but you feel him. He embodies the culture of the island as a concept.

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Night Out

Bar
Salt and Pepper

A cocktail bar with relaxing atmosphere

Club
Apartment (The)

Multi-space concept sowing the seeds of good house music in Athens

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Shopping

Jewellery
Oxette

Casual-chic watches, in pop colours, and a Premium line with luxurious design

Homeware
Bath & More

A shop dedicated to the idea of making your bath beautiful and practical in any way

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