Discover our locals' 263 hidden gems in Athens
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Memorabilia lovers
Nostalgic fashion
Nothing can prepare you for the burst of colors when you enter the mezzanine studio: rich shades of blue and green, along with vintage furniture and paintings.
by
Zoe
Tziakou
Valitsa
Great food in excellent setting
My walk usually ends up in Valitsa, a beautiful cafe and restaurant. Valitsa has a unique interior, with one wall covered by old, authentic suitcases.
by
Antonis
Tsapepas
Koukouvaya
The destination for dessert
A nice dessert is a perfect conclusion to a satisfying meal or an accompaniment to a delicious coffee. But in Koukouvaya, a cafe in the center of Athens, enjoying an excellent dessert becomes an end goal in itself.
by
Antonis
Tsapepas
Kimolia
Art cafe in Plaka
"Kimolia" in Athens is a family-owned, all-day cafe hidden in the central narrow streets of Plaka. I love their orange-flavored chocolate...
by
Marilena
Salamanou
Blame the Sun
The new taproom on the block
Blame the Sun in Athens is the newest taproom in Koukaki! This bar emerged in the quarantine - maybe that's why it's called that way?
by
Dimitris
Hall
Amandine's Bagels
My daily habit
Amandine's Bagels on Nikis streets in Athens is where I get my breakfast from. My favorite bagel from there has avocado, salmon and a special sauce!
by
Marilena
Salamanou
Maraboo
What an ice cream shop!
Maraboo in Athens is an ice cream shop where everything is handmade w/ pure ingredients. ALWAYS say yes to having a biscuit with your scoops!
by
Marilena
Salamanou
Inky
For serious T-shirt lovers!
"Inky" is a favourite spot of the coolest crowd in Athens. This local, cheap and tasteful T-shirt shop is perfect for gifts to bring back home!
by
Marilena
Salamanou
Nolan
A gastronomic gem
"Nolan" is one of the finest restaurants in Athens. It provides a Greek-Japanese gastro experience you shouldn't miss.
by
Marilena
Salamanou
Hammam Bathing House Athens
Absolute relaxation
Visiting the "Hammam Baths" in Athens is a very pertinent experience, as the city is a mixture of Eastern and Western cultures. Relax with a massage...
by
Marilena
Salamanou
Pâte et Crème
Life is sweet in Kypseli
The meticulous look and distinct flavour of Pâte et Crème's sweets are captivating. And the perfectly balanced sweet and sour lemon tart is unforgettable.
by
Antonis
Tsapepas
Hyper Hypo Bookstore
Bookworms' heaven!
They run a busy schedule of publication-related talks, readings, performances, and exhibitions in their project space every year.
by
Asimina
Mitrothanasi
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