Athens Neighborhoods

List of areas to explore

1  Acropolis

Quiet, well-preserved, and one of the city's only pedestrian-safe zones, the neighborhood immediately surrounding...

2  Gazi

Gazi's landmark is the city's former gas factory-now-impressive cultural center. This is another up-and-coming...

3  Ilissia

A short walk from the center brings visitors to this conveniently located neighborhood right off Vasilis Sofias...

4  Kifissia

Located 20 minutes north of the city center, away from the hustle and bustle is the pleasant residential and commercial...

5  Kolonaki

Locals consider this the "in" and chic neighborhood where brand name boutiques, popular cafes and bars abound....

6  Koukaki/Makrigianni

These adjoining neighborhoods skirt the southern section of Philopappou hill and the Acropolis. Some beautiful...

7  Maroussi

A residential/business hub 15 minutes north of the center, Maroussi is home to the Olympic Stadium/Village that...

8  Monastiraki

Myriad souvenir shops, antiques, folk art, street vendors, eateries, churches and archeological sites are squeezed...

9  Omonia

Omonia, a large square/metro station is another city hub, a bustling commercial district with round-the-clock action....

10  Piraeus

Ferry boats depart for most islands from Piraeus. This large neighborhood is divided into sections. Seaside dining...

11  Plaka

Plaka is the oldest neighborhood of Athens, and is located at the foothill of the Acropolis. Within quaint streets...

12  Psirri

Psirri is often called the SoHo of Athens. From its main square, Plateia Iroon, radiate bustling streets with a...

13  Syntagma

Syntagma, or Syntagma Square (aka Constitution Square) is the hub of the city center. A lively place day or night...

14  Thissio

This neighborhood was named after one of the best-preserved temples in the Ancient Agora, the Temple of Hephaistos...

15  Makrigianni



16  Outside the City



17  Exarcheia

Exarcheia (Ex-'AR-hee-a) is a colorful, urban neighborhood that appeals to artists and intellectuals. Heavily populated...

18  Glyfada

With nicknames like "Knightsbridge on Sea," "Hellenic Hamptons," and "The Athens Riviera," one gets a pretty good...

19  Ambelokipi

Ambelokipi is a neighborhood that pulses with the beat of the locals. It's marked by two metro stations, Ambelokipi...

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