Discover our locals' 263 hidden gems in Athens

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Statues of Ζappeion Garden

Beauty made of marble

The Statues of Ζappeion Garden depict national heroes, benefactors of Greece and also mythological characters. But I love two of the statues the most...

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Marilena

Salamanou

Jun 30, 2025

Coast to Coast

Walk next to the sea

Athens has the big advantage that it's built by the sea. If you feel like you want to relax, walking along the kilometers of unbroken coastline is one...

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Marilena

Salamanou

Jun 30, 2025

By the Glass

The perfect place to be local

"By the Glass" in the center of Athens is in one of the most 'secret' urban arcades and offers you more than 200 different wines... Central & 100% local!

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Bars
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Javier

Muñoz

Jun 30, 2025

Krikos

The combination of almost everything

"Krikos" Athens was my go-to when I use to live in the neighbourhood, given their cosy atmosphere and delicious coffee. Nice place to go on a sunny day...

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Bars
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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Margarita

Kalogeropoulou

Jun 30, 2025

A Hidden Village

Just for curious walkers

There is A Hidden Village in Ano Petralona in Athens. Here's a bit of the deepest Greek villages right in the centre. What a beautiful, quiet gem!

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Relaxing

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Javier

Muñoz

Jun 30, 2025

Rafiki

New Age kafeneio

"Rafiki" in Athens offers the experience of a new age kafeneio: few but very well cooked dishes of mezedes with local ingredients. Check their music nights

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Music
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Sofia

Skioti

Jun 30, 2025

Stoa tou Vivliou

Culture in the heart of Athens

At "Stoa tou Vivliou" in Athens you can find and visit many publishing houses - it's the 'book arcade'. I like it because it's intellectual & alternative.

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Coffee & tea
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Shopping

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Andreas

Papadopoulos

Jun 30, 2025

Organic Market

Saturday morning shopping

This "Organic Market" in Athens is not just any organic market: it's in an old squat with a beautiful garden and people are just so friendly there!

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Shopping

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Margarita

Kalogeropoulou

Jun 30, 2025

Fouar

An oasis in the heart of Athens

"Fouar" is an oasis located in the heart of Athens. This restaurant is where the aesthetic of the '60s meets Asian cuisine and contemporary art. Love it!

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Art & culture
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Bars
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Coffee & tea

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Andreas

Papadopoulos

Jun 30, 2025

Leloudas

The (almost) century-old tavern

"Leloudas" (est. 1928) in Athens is a taverna/restaurant for locals and truck drivers! The atmosphere is very friendly and homey - check out their wine...

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Restaurants

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Andreas

Papadopoulos

Jun 30, 2025

Anafiotika

The island inside Athens!

"Anafiotika" is so close to Athens' most famous sight, the Acropolis, but it is still a secret. I love losing myself in its narrow streets...

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Relaxing

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Marilena

Salamanou

Jun 30, 2025

Ormos Afroditis

My dearest fish restaurant

"Ormos Afroditis" in Piraeus, Athens, is great if you like shrimp & seafood. I really love the '80s decoration, the raki is good and the beer is cold!

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Restaurants

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Marilena

Salamanou

Jun 30, 2025

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