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Acropolis of Athens
History plus the prettiest viewpoint in the city.
Ergon House Athens
A sure thing in Athens — deli market, café and restaurant around the olive-tree courtyard; on her recommendation map.
Ermou Street
The city's main shopping street, with all the good stores.
Syntagma Square
Central square where Ermou shopping street begins; a good base for sleeping in Athens.
Choureal Choux & Profiterole
On Ermou St – choux with pâtissier cream topped with white and dark chocolate. Very sweet but delicious.
Monastiraki Square
Lively square with pop-up market stalls, including a salep cart.
Atlantikos
For fish and seafood; food in Athens is cheap and excellent.
Ariston
Historic pie shop on Voulis St. since 1910 — a stop on the food tour.
The Clumsies
Praxitelous 30, one of the World's 50 Best Bars. Open till 2:00, food till 23:30; cocktails €12-13 — ask the waiter to match one to your taste.
Attic Urban Rooftop
Cocktails on swings with a sunset view of the Acropolis and Monastiraki Square.
Εθνικός Κήπος (National Garden)
Followers say it's about the only thing in Athens that works for young kids.
Little Kook
The most touristy thing they did, but the Christmas lights and decorations are genuinely impressive.
Lycabettus Hill
Long staircase climb, but the view over the Acropolis, Plaka and the sea is 'wow' — worth the effort.
MS Roof Garden
Rooftop above Monastiraki Square with a direct Acropolis view — come for a sunset drink, it gets packed.
Baba Au Rum
Klitiou 6 — over 450 rums, mostly South American. Tell the bartender which flavors you like and let him build the cocktail.
Overoll Croissanterie
The talked-about bakery in Athens (Praxitelous 27): the savory sesame croissant was perfect; the strawberry cream one was nice but too sweet.
Roman Agora of Athens
The Gate of Athena Archegetis marks the entrance, right in the Plaka area.
72H Artisanal Bakery
TikTok-famous with a long line, but it moves in 5-7 min. Filled croissants €3.90 Nutella / €4.70 pistachio; there's also a rooftop restaurant.
Acropolis Museum
The pedestrian street outside the museum is lined with cafes and shops — a nice spot for breakfast (Greek salad and cappuccino).
Ellyz
Rose-covered Instagrammable entrance at Agiou Fillipou 11; the raspberry dessert is sweet and tasty and kids' dishes are really good.
Monastiraki Flea Market
Cute flea market spreading down Ifestou street off Monastiraki Square.
360 Cocktail Bar
Come for brunch on the rooftop — stunning views over the city and the Acropolis.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Come to the Parliament on Syntagma Square to see the Evzone guards and the changing of the guard ceremony.
Tylixto Greek Wrap
Excellent gyros, but skip the dolmades here – they were less good.
Varvakios Agora Central Market
Street fruit market with oranges and pears at €0.99/kilo - prices she couldn't believe compared to Israel.
Allou! Fun Park
"The most fun attraction for kids in Athens": park splits into Kidom for little ones (€29 for 2 kids, some rides extra) and the big side with ferris wheel and extreme rides.
Ancient Agora of Athens
Seen from the descent from the Acropolis — a wide view over the Agora.
Athens Capital Hotel MGallery
Central but quiet near Syntagma; huge shower, super comfy beds, and a rooftop pool that isn't heated — summer or warm days only.
CTC Urban Gastronomy
Michelin blind tasting menu billed at 11 courses, actually 14 — pricey but you leave full; don't miss the volcano signature dish and calamari tagliatelle.
Dionysiou Areopagitou
Gorgeous pedestrian street by the Acropolis Museum, full of restaurants and shops, with Acropolis views and the easier climb up.
Electra Rhythm Athens
On Ermou St with Zara/H&M/Mango downstairs; rooftop breakfast facing the Acropolis, spa with heated pool and sauna, good price.
Fairytale
Famous all-pink flower café — try the Fairytale cheesecake, strawberry pancakes, açaí bowl or eggs Benedict.
Hans & Gretel
Listed among the Athens spots you shouldn't miss with kids.
Kalamaki Bar
Open till 1:30am on Drakou 15. Order the cheese-stuffed kebab (€9.5) with tzatziki, fries and pita; Greek salad €8.5, fried halloumi €4.5.
Nancy's Sweet Home
Athens' most famous chocolate cake: it's a spongy cake, not hot — the chocolate sauce and ice cream were the good part.
Ovio Athens
Apollonos 4 — order the truffle cacio e pepe and the prosciutto-arugula pizza that tastes like Naples. Pricey for Greece but worth it.
Playmobil FunPark
Big indoor Playmobil play world best for ages 3-9, at the edge of Athens in Kifisia; has a shop and cafeteria.
Taverna Klimataria
Book ahead. Live Greek music every night; order the oven vegetables with halloumi and the giant white beans — the stuffed pepper was just okay.
Xplore Entertainment Center
Indoor spot with 3 zones inside Golden Hall mall: go-karts, Ferrari driving simulator, digger ball pit and soft-play climbing.
Zara Ermou
Come at the 9:00 opening to have the 4-floor store to yourself; prices way below Israel (a jacket~$29 vs~$95) – press Tax Free at self-checkout.
Zoubourlou
At Aischylou 4, 3 min from Soul Athens — excellent breakfast and coffee; try the scrambled-egg croissant, avocado toast and the kataifi dessert.
Adia Athens
In a Lifestyle credit card deal: flights + B&B for two from 2,999 ₪, Dec–Feb, midweek or weekend
Asty Luxury Apartments
Family suites with kids' room, living room, kitchenette and balcony, on the most central street near Monastiraki Square, metro and Acropolis.
Diporto Agoras
Old basement taverna: only what the cook makes that day, closes when food runs out. Sardines, beans, bread. Don't miss it.
Electra Metropolis Athens
Breakfast on the terrace has a direct view of the Acropolis.
Fotsi Spices
Part of a pretty street of spice shops and delis in old Athens, worth walking through on the way to lunch.
Grand Hyatt Athens
New 5-star, 10 min drive from center at under half the price of central peers; free shuttles in spring/summer; spa with 2 pools.
Klepsidra Cafe
Cute alley seating in Plaka; order the mezze – Greek salad, feta in olive oil, dolma, tzatziki and pita.
Lake Vouliagmeni
"The most magical place in Athens" — warm thermal lake between cliffs, close to the sea with nice beaches, restaurants and hotels around.
Mokka Coffee Shop
Stop for traditional Greek coffee, part of the Athens for Foodies tour.
Ζήσης Ψαράκι στο Χωνάκι
Tiny takeaway serving fish in a paper cone – try the cod fish & chips with caper aioli.
Ουζερί Η Ωραία Ελλάς (Center of Hellenic Tradition)
Sit by the window for the Acropolis and rooftop view; souvlaki with fries, plus a gallery on site and guided tours.
Acropolis of Athens
Best viewed from Lycabettus Hill, with Plaka and the sea in one frame.
Athens Metro
Metro is punctual and fast; a 24-hour unlimited ticket costs about ~$3.
Evgenia
Authentic, cheap Greek food since 1989 with warm service; order meze with ouzo. No Instagram, check its website.
Fantastico Circo
A must for kids — circus-themed gelateria with carousel decor, gelato counter and slushie machines.
Golden Hall
Leof. Kifisias 37A: a whole floor for kids — LEGO store, toy and kids' fashion shops, a 3D interactive screen wall and XPLORE inside.
Orizontes Lycabettus
At the top of Lycabettus: great food and service, Greek dishes with lots of seafood — fried calamari, carbonara, white wine, panoramic city view.
PAME House Athens
Lovely boutique stay 200 m from Monastiraki Square, with a rooftop clawfoot bathtub and outdoor rain shower.
Pharaoh Wine Bar
Weeks-long waitlist; 250 Greek and international wines, daily printed food menu. 54 Solomou St
Taverna Saita
On Kydathineon 21 in Plaka — no tourist trap: grilled sardines with veg, fries and stuffed cabbage rolls.
Zampanó
On Sarri 18 — the hotel's breakfast spot, boutique and high quality; beautiful corner building.
Κρίνος
Open since 1923 — the most Greek way to start the morning; loukoumades with syrup, Nutella or cream, €2 with coffee. Kids loved it.
Akanthus
Bars · beach club
Akra
Coffee & sweets · bakery
Athinaikon
Two branches with the same name – go to the less touristy one. Don't miss the moussaka; €37 for two with lots of dishes.
Birdman
The recommendation followers repeated most – sushi, tuna, grilled corn. Book ahead; less suitable if you're pregnant.
Doctor Fish Athens
Fish pedicure the kids love — 10 minutes for €10; leave them there and grab a manicure yourself.
Dot Beach Vibes
Bars · beach bar
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
Greece's only three-Michelin-Key hotel – ideal for a long weekend.
Geros Tou Moria
Lovely Plaka taverna with live Greek music and local dancers — good food and a happy atmosphere.
Grand Resort Lagonissi
Stay · beach resort
H&M Ermou
Fitting rooms have a smart screen that auto-detects the items you brought in and shows other colours and matching pieces.
Heteroclito
Excellent corner wine bar right below Villa Brown Ermou.
Hygge
Coffee & sweets · bakery
Island Athens Riviera
Bars · seaside club
K. Mantas
Street shop hung with wicker baskets and lampshades - she wanted to buy everything but wondered how to carry it home.
Kora Bakery
Pastry lovers: go for the glossy cardamom-sugar buns.
Lost Athens
Bars · bar
Lukumades
Branches all over the city; nice but heavy and greasy, and it only comes in portions of 10 — share it.
Manko Athens
Food · restaurant
Moni Island
10-min boat from Perdika on Aegina: free-roaming deer and peacocks, sandy main beach with a beach bar, and a lagoon on the far side via the rocks.
Moni Island
Ferry Piraeus–Aegina (<1h), then a 20-min boat to Moni; buy your return ticket from Moni as soon as you reach Aegina.
Monokeros Bakery
Coffee & sweets · bakery
Nalu
Bars · beach bar
Neoklassiko
A locals' gyros spot near Syntagma, a minute from the Electra Rhythm hotel.
Oinoscent
Bars · wine bar
Proof Nanobakery
Coffee & sweets · bakery
Tromero Paidi
Coffee & sweets · bakery
Villa Brown Ermou
Intimate 16-room boutique hotel on a quiet street parallel to Ermou shopping street, walking distance to everything.
Walk Inn Athens
Food · restaurant
Warehouse CO2
Sparkling wines only – try the Greek ones; cheese and charcuterie platters. Iperidou 1
Ya Zhou Taste of the Far East
For a break from Greek food: udon soup with fried tofu, bok choy and soft egg — and the sushi is great too.
Zen Beach
Bars · beach bar
Abuelo
Kolokotroni 11 — known for serving coffee in a can; iced coffee €2.5. Shake it before drinking.
Coffee Berry
Good coffee to go, plus coffee blends, mugs and pastries to buy.
Deus Apartments Athens Airport
Sweet apartment with a small garden, 10 min drive from Athens airport — 270 ₪ booked last minute.
Erechtheion
Don't miss the Porch of the Caryatids and the view over the city below.
Golden Phoenix
Worth a stop if you're in the area — the Peking duck is served inside a 'pancake'; branches in Kifisia and Glyfada.
Juan Rodriguez Bar
Pallados 3 — street-side tables outside, party inside, more laid-back than Barrett. Bartender pours Campari shots at the bar.
Lukumades
Too tired to go out? Order loukoumades to the hotel on Wolt – delivery took about 30-40 minutes.
Lycabettus Funicular
The blue funicular takes you up to the top of Lycabettus.
Monastiraki Square
Souvenirs, street food, antiques and clothes; at night the square has the lit Acropolis behind it.
Nolan
Modern Greek-fusion cooking.
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Seen from the climb up to the Acropolis.
Pallados Street
One of the prettiest streets in Athens, lined with cafés like MELO and Liosporos.
Tartufo Cucina Italiana
More upscale – about double the price of a local taverna – but great for Italian food lovers: salads, feta-and-olive pizza, pasta.
Thes Greek Creative Cuisine
Order the tuna tartare with saffron; the Greek salad is more for the vibe.
Wagamama
Sushi rolls, noodles and a strawberry cocktail at the mall branch; seasonal 'hello hanami' menu.
Βολιώτικο Τσιπουράδικο στου Ψυρρή
Leafy lantern-lit courtyard with live rebetiko music — order the grilled sardines with tsipouro.
Μουστάκας Toys
The biggest toy chain in Athens — four floors of toys, worth saving for a visit with kids.
A for Athens
Rooftop bar recommended for sunset drinks.
Amygdalo Health Bar & Coffee
Morning stop for coffee, nuts, stuffed dried fruit, juices and kombucha.
Anafiotika
A must-see picturesque quarter right below the Acropolis.
Brettos
Historic distillery bar on Kydathinaion 41 with a backlit wall of colorful liqueurs — great cocktails.
Cha Tai
Really recommended for bubble tea lovers; Chinese teas around €4.5–5.8.
Clemente VIII Caffè
Pretty street-side spot for coffee and cake — she says they have great coffee.
Ermou Street
Main shopping street running off Syntagma Square; most chains are cheaper than in Israel, but it's always packed with tourists.
F&K Coffee & Nuts Fistiki
Pink flower wall plus Greek sweets like baklava and kadaifi — another photogenic café stop.
Hotel Grande Bretagne
Worth a look at dusk when the facade on Syntagma Square is lit up.
Kowalski
Ornate flower-covered facade — an example of Athens' beautifully designed cafés.
Line Athens
On the World's 50 Best Bars list.
MINU Athens
Tasty iced coffee and a chocolate chip cookie; great spot to sit and work remotely.
Noel
Decorated for Christmas down to the last detail.
Olympiacos RED Store
Football shirts and balls — a hit with the kids.
Parthenon
Currently wrapped in scaffolding — 'Athens is also under renovation'.
PAUL Boulangerie Pâtisserie
The French bakery chain she fell in love with in Monaco also has a branch in Athens.
Pax Burgers
Tasty burger at Aiolou 34 — burger, fries and Coke for €7.5.
Philopappos Hill
Free viewpoint with a view of the Acropolis and the city below.
Psyrri
Don't miss Psyrri for bars, clubs, graffiti and a fun atmosphere.
Tanini Agapi Mou
Quiet neighbourhood bar with 100+ local wines by the glass, rare Greek varieties
The Loom Carpets
Vintage Turkish-style rugs and kilims on Adrianou Street in Plaka - hard to choose just one.
Tzistarakis Mosque
Sights · mosque
Vanilia Bistro
Cute quick breakfast spot on Veikou St — feta omelette, cappuccino and OJ before an early flight.
Zara Stadiou
A big, proper Zara branch on Stadiou Street if you want to shop.
Zuccherino
Display full of tarts, tiramisu, chocolate mousse and cakes.
Παγωτομανία
Good gelato — try the Millefolie flavour.
Academy of Athens
Worth passing by at night – the neoclassical building with the columns is beautifully lit.
attica The Department Store
8 floors of brands at Panepistimiou 9; Israelis get the 10% tax-free refund on the spot at the Global Blue kiosk, floors 4–5.
Ktima Papagiannakos
17 minutes from Athens airport — a cute wine stop before a flight, though she's been to more impressive wineries.
Lycabettus Hill Cafe
Wonderful stop facing the Acropolis view, but coffee costs €4.5.
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens
Nice night photo spot – the lit facade works well for portraits.
O Thanasis
Famous kebab taverna on Mitropoleos with the best atmosphere and very cheap prices, but not the tastiest food — moussaka sells out, come early.
Piraeus Port
Ferry from Piraeus to Naxos takes about 3.5-5 hours (she did 4 hours with Seajets).
Propylaea
Sights · ancient gateway
Tylixto Greek Wrap
He didn't eat there, but people say it's the best gyros in Athens.
Anise Hotel
In a Lifestyle credit card deal: flights + B&B for two from 2,999 ₪, Dec–Feb, midweek or weekend
Attica Zoological Park
This is the big zoo of Athens — not the small free one inside the city park.
Barrett
Protogenous 11 — outdoor seating among plants, loud party inside. The creator enjoyed it least of the bars, though they arrived late.
Café Veneto
Morning coffee stop; mornings are still cool, afternoons warm up to 24°C.
Cocona Art of Taste
Takeaway tray of gozleme-style stuffed flatbread rolls with spinach, yogurt and red sauce.
Hadrian's Library
Sights · ruins
Hermion
Long-standing restaurant tucked in the Plaka lanes.
Lycabettus Hill
Visible on the skyline from the Acropolis.
Panagia Kapnikarea
Little Byzantine church sitting in the middle of Ermou shopping street.
Perdika
Departure point for the 10-minute boat to Moni Island.
Skylark Hotel
In a Lifestyle credit card deal: flights + B&B for two from 2,999 ₪, Dec–Feb, midweek or weekend
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
Festive Christmas setting worth visiting in December
Theatre of Dionysus
Seen from above on the Acropolis walk.
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Zara Stadiou
fashion store · Syntagma
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A big, proper Zara branch on Stadiou Street if you want to shop.
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