Your ultimate guide to Greece

The best things to do selected by the Athens Voice team

A walk in the park

«Gardénia» in Pedion Areos: The most inviting, affordable, and enchanting canteen in the city

This is Greece

Sundays in Downtown Athens

A “Sunday Roast” at the GB Roof Garden Restaurant, Hotel Grande Bretagne

Papadiamantopoulou Street


Papadiamantopoulou Street is a world unto itself, a self-sufficient microcosm that has e

Voila: brunch with a view of the Acropolis

The all-day haven in Avissynias Square

The Majestic Transformation of the GB Roof Garden at the Hotel Grande Bretagne

A Beloved Icon Returns in Splendor

 

 

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Things to do

A walk in the park

«Gardénia» in Pedion Areos: The most inviting, affordable, and enchanting canteen in the city

The best “tyropita” in town

10 cheese pie destinations we can’t get enough of

 

The Finest Examples of Greek Culinary Delights: 16 Must-Visit Restaurants

Cinapos: The Delectable Greek Cuisine of Panos Ioannidis

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From Mexico to Japan: 18 Restaurants Offering a Taste of the World's Most Irresistible Cuisines

Who hasn’t dreamed of distant journeys, crossing continents from one corner of the world to anoth

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Sightseeing

Landmark Building
Church of Panagia Kapnikarea

Probably the best loved church in Athens

Museum
Benaki Museum of Islamic Art

Collections dedicated to the historic development of Islamic civilisation

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Best of Athens

Spiridakos Sailing Cruises

Every boat trip around Santorini, is a trip to Greece’s ancient and modern history.

Most charming traditional café

"I Orea Hellas" (Beautiful Greece), in the Greek Cultural Centre, inside the Pandrosou Gallery.

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Hotels

5 Stars
Academias Hotel​

With a total of 60 rooms and suites and surrounded by the overwhelming traces of the city’s ancient history, Academias Hotel provides the ideal setting for harmonious interplay between intellectual creativity and a handful of leisure and business activities. Inspired by the world celebrated ancient Athenian intellect, this hotel portrays a contemporary interpretation of Plato’s Academy while featuring bespoke facilities, impeccable services and unique experiences soaked in alluring luxury. The hotel’s all-day Plato Lounge Bar is a place filled with speakeasy vibes.

3 Stars
Plaza Hotel

Superb accommodation near the beach

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Taste

Bar Restaurants
Shamone

A magnificent environment with a tasteful menu of 16 dishes in low prices

Fast & Casual
Big Nick

The Hottest Spot in the South for Pizza and Burger

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Night Out

Bar
Skoufaki

Artsy crowd and delicious wine list

Bar
Gin Joint

More than 65 varieties of gin shaken to imaginative cocktails

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Shopping

Shopping Centres
Avenue

Massive “family” shopping within 6,500 sqm

Homeware
Mexil

Representing big names of the international scene

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