The 6 best places to go to Athens • Wanderlix

Discover the best places to go out in Athens, this vibrant and fascinating city, where History has forged modernity!

Cradle of modern civilization, Athens is an incredible city on several plans. Greek capital, it is hyperactive and it is easy to understand why. Life in Athens consists of discoveries, treats and adventures!

This is why we have concocted a list of the best places to go out in Athens. Learn to appreciate local life and especially its festive customs. Eat, drink and party like an athenien, it's at least once!

1. Pláka

In Athens, the district of Pláka is the one that has been inhabited for the longest time. It is also located at the feet of Acropolis , Greek emblem par excellence. Its origins date back to the ancient times, so that today, all this History is listed on the streets and facades.

What makes Pláka one of the best places to go out in Athens is of course his enthusiasm for life and his mysterious atmosphere that floats in the air. Very dynamic, this neighborhood is full of life, and many are the ones who come to make a tour for the simple pleasure of strolling or drinking a drink.

In this regard, don't miss Brettos Bar that you must absolutely discover, both for the background and for the form. Its particularity is to produce its own orzo, a local alcohol very appreciated. But this bar also distills other liqueurs such as tsipouri or rakomelo. Tastings are free of charge, but beware of alcohol abuse!

2. Psyrí

If in the nineteenth century this neighborhood was first frequented by the Greek bourgeoisie, thus helping to its popularity, Koutsavakides (or Mangas) came to knock down the picture. Koutsavakides is the name given to a mafia band which, at the Belle-Époque, took hold of certain neighborhoods of Athens (including Psyrí), carrying terror and thus a bad reputation.

Today rid of this sulphurous past, since the end of the twentieth century, Psyrí has become popular and even connected. Brokers, shops, narrow streets and pretty squares make up the neighbourhood with all kinds of street-art façades.

It is a pleasant place to go out to Athens, especially since you will find an unusual restaurant: Dinner in the Sky . Translate by “dining in the sky”. The principle is simple, you understood it well: attach your belt, take height... and enjoy your meal!

3. The Square

Too often used as a simple point of passage to the Aegean Islands, Piraeus is actually a city in the city. Reduced to its port, which is among the largest commercial ports in the world, the Piraeus is finally a living area with a unique seaside character.

Explore, for example, the Peiraiki Peninsula and its beautiful views of the coast or its Sunday Chip Market. The Athenians love to come and stroll around and enjoy the coast, on the terrace of a bar or restaurant offering seafood more than fresh.

This is what we advise you to do! The restaurants offer almost all a map of straight products out of the water, for incomparable flavors. Especially since Greek magic comes to put its grain of salt there. Discover more Istioploikos , an establishment that fits in a chic and sophisticated approach, for a unique experience!

4. Monastiráki

Monastiráki is one of the most lively and vibrant districts of the Greek capital. Indeed, a large concentration of shops and bars make him a great place to go out in Athens. No matter what you're looking for, Monastiráki probably owns it. You can start by discovering the main streets, decorated with shops of all kinds (attention to catchers), but remember the adjacent streets.

It is in this type of street that we sometimes find the most beautiful pearls! But Monastiráki is also a strong night activity, thanks to the presence of many famous bars and restaurants. If some may be more “classical”, others come out of the ordinary. Like the Baba at the Rum , which offers you its rum-based cocktail menu, but not that...

Otherwise, you can opt for it Barley Cargo and its huge choice of local and international beers. Well, don't miss either. Color Local , another popular bar offering cheady cocktails and a magnificent view of the Acropolis of Athens.

5. Kolonáki

The Kolonáki district is located on the hill of Lycabette, which we recommend to you to climb. It is surrounded by alleys and stairs. Small bracket of greenery, lose yourself and make surprising discoveries. Between the aisles lined with orange trees and the small squares with the sweet perfume of laurier, Kolonáki’s passing paths will guide you through the Athens fixed in time, the one that you enjoy to enjoy its holidays gently.

As you visit, let yourself be seduced by the number of small shops that reveal themselves to be true little treasures! Also stop in one of the museums in the neighborhood, according to what you are interested in: History, art, religion or military.

Finally, to relax, like many athenes, opt for local cuisine with the Hi-Faï Grill House . More like gyros, salad, kalamiki or souvlakis? It is up to you to choose from the suggestions of the chef, served in generous quantities for derisory prices!

6. Pangráti

Pangráti is undoubtedly another place to go out to Athens. And this for a good reason: his cosmopolitan. At first rather modest, the neighborhood unfolds little by little, leaving its jewellery to appear. You might believe that it is only one neighborhood among so many others, but it looks for beautiful things.

For example, it is in Pangráti that you can find a typical atmosphere of cafes of artists, where discussions go good train and where life seems to slow down. Two places are to be seen for their mixed and living atmospheres: Proskopon and Varnava . The first will give you an old glimpse of the neighborhood, more authentic. The second will immerse you in a softness one can no longer local, between shaded streets and bustling coffee terraces.

To raise yourself, it is the restaurant Oroscopo which leads the recommendations. Delicious and refined cuisine, conviviality and generosity are the words that best describe this elegant and sophisticated place!