Guidebook for Nea Smirni
Drinks & Nightlife
Cantina Social
8 LeokoriouMy favorite bar in town. Hip crowd and really cool parties.
Bar, monastery style table for a game of chess, art exhibitions, great music and the drinks are cheap! Also smoking is encouraged indoors.
63 lokalaca preporučuje
K.O.T.E.S. (Booze Cooperativa)
57 KolokotroniBar, monastery style table for a game of chess, art exhibitions, great music and the drinks are cheap! Also smoking is encouraged indoors.
Nice bar in the neighborhood with great music and delicious cocktails
12 lokalaca preporučuje
Popup Cocktail Bar
13 25is MartiouNice bar in the neighborhood with great music and delicious cocktails
Spinster
3 IktinouGreat atmosphere, super cocktails and awesome DJs
Drunk Sinatra
16 ThiseosGood for: Cocktails, soul and jazz music
Birdman
35 VoulisNew style yakitori, straightforward liquor, analogue tunes.
Blue Bird
4 IpitouLovely relaxed bar to hang out in the centre of Athens.
Super cosy and colourful old distillery converted into a bar in Plaka. A must for your instagram account.
135 lokalaca preporučuje
Brettos Bar
41 KidathineonSuper cosy and colourful old distillery converted into a bar in Plaka. A must for your instagram account.
I love this place. Great rock music and interesting crowd. Perfect for a little dance and drink.
32 lokalaca preporučuje
Barrett
11 ProtogenousI love this place. Great rock music and interesting crowd. Perfect for a little dance and drink.
Boiler
9 VlachavaGreat bar with industrial deco and fantastic djs
Located in the headquarters of an old 80s magazine, the industrial space is converted into a concert hall, nightclub and exhibition space. Definitely worth checking out if anything's on during your stay.
22 lokalaca preporučuje
ROMANTSO
3 AnaxagoraLocated in the headquarters of an old 80s magazine, the industrial space is converted into a concert hall, nightclub and exhibition space. Definitely worth checking out if anything's on during your stay.
Pharaoh
Great vinyls and music!
Oinoscent is an excellent wine bar, great selection of greek wines and delicious greek food with a twist!
93 lokalaca preporučuje
Oinoscent
45-47 VoulisOinoscent is an excellent wine bar, great selection of greek wines and delicious greek food with a twist!
Tranzistor
10 ProtogenousTransistor is a fun crowded bar at Monastiraki.
Cosy bar in the heart of Athens. Excellent cocktails!
40 lokalaca preporučuje
The 7 Jokers Coffee & Cocktail Bar
7 VoulisCosy bar in the heart of Athens. Excellent cocktails!
My happy place <3 and all time favourite bar. The Athenian art crowd gathers there for a quiet drink. Music is excellent, drinks are great, you are offered fried toast with olives and cheese and you might bump into Lanthimos! A must!
28 lokalaca preporučuje
Galaxy Bar
10 StadiouMy happy place <3 and all time favourite bar. The Athenian art crowd gathers there for a quiet drink. Music is excellent, drinks are great, you are offered fried toast with olives and cheese and you might bump into Lanthimos! A must!
Food Scene
Really nice Greek food with a slight twist, mid range prices and located in the heart of Athens
60 lokalaca preporučuje
Melilotos
19 KalamiotouReally nice Greek food with a slight twist, mid range prices and located in the heart of Athens
Breathtaking view, I recommend the bistro as the restaurant is overpriced.
34 lokalaca preporučuje
Hytra Restaurant & Bar
107-109 Leof. Andrea SiggrouBreathtaking view, I recommend the bistro as the restaurant is overpriced.
Chic and sophisticated marina close to the center of Athens. Great for a light Greek lunch by the sea.
21 lokalaca preporučuje
Nautical Club Of Paleo Faliro
Chic and sophisticated marina close to the center of Athens. Great for a light Greek lunch by the sea.
BEST GREEK FOOD IN ATHENS. "To Mavro Provato" and very very cheap! The restaurant is super busy so need to book in advance.
8 lokalaca preporučuje
Arrianou 31
31 ArrianouBEST GREEK FOOD IN ATHENS. "To Mavro Provato" and very very cheap! The restaurant is super busy so need to book in advance.
Kanella
70 Konstantinoupoleos Ave.Really nice little restaurant in the heart of Gkazi.
Vezené
11 VrasidaFor something fancier and for the meat lovers.
Bar.B.Q
46 Leof. El. VenizelouVery close to the flat and the perfect place for meat lovers!
Koi Sushi Bar
1 ApollonosYummy sushi at a fantastic price!!!
Egeou 55
55 EgeouAmazing cheese pies and spinach pies and super yummy cookies and bread thats freshly baked
Super classy retro vibes and fantastic home cooked Greek food! A real gem in the center of Athens! The name means Search for the Woman, in French but written with a Greek alphabet
41 lokalaca preporučuje
Cherchez La Femme Σερσέ λα Φαμ
46 MitropoleosSuper classy retro vibes and fantastic home cooked Greek food! A real gem in the center of Athens! The name means Search for the Woman, in French but written with a Greek alphabet
Absolutely delicious sushi! Reservations needed as places are limited and in high demand (people tend to book 3 months in advance) There is no menu, the chef keeps serving you amazing surprises until your hunger is satisfied! BEST SUSHI IN TOWN with a super interesting Greek twist! One of my favourite restaurants
24 lokalaca preporučuje
Sushimou
6 SkoufouAbsolutely delicious sushi! Reservations needed as places are limited and in high demand (people tend to book 3 months in advance) There is no menu, the chef keeps serving you amazing surprises until your hunger is satisfied! BEST SUSHI IN TOWN with a super interesting Greek twist! One of my favourite restaurants
Pink Flamingo Dim Sum
2-4 SkoufouYummy asian street food in the heart of Athens!
Best Souvlaki in town, the sophisticated version, super clean place, from coucouvaya's chefs
30 lokalaca preporučuje
hoocut
9 Pl. Agias IrinisBest Souvlaki in town, the sophisticated version, super clean place, from coucouvaya's chefs
Dickie Dee
23 VoulisYummy ice-cream try the cotton candy version
Poke Hawaiian Sushi
str PetrakiHawaiian sushi in the centre of Athens!
Senios
15 KalamiotouGreek food with a modern twist, loved the greek salad with cucumber sorbet.
Lovely industrial design coffee shop, where you can also buy freshly ground blends. Be sure to visit the toilets, it's an experience!
Thirdplace.Athens
23Β ApollonosLovely industrial design coffee shop, where you can also buy freshly ground blends. Be sure to visit the toilets, it's an experience!
Hidden little quiet spot surrounded by plants in the centre of Athens, lovely salads!
41 lokalaca preporučuje
Feedέλ Urban Gastronomy
1 KtenaHidden little quiet spot surrounded by plants in the centre of Athens, lovely salads!
Cosy little sea food restaurant! Try the marinated lavraki and the taramosalata!
39 lokalaca preporučuje
Barbounaki
39B CharitosCosy little sea food restaurant! Try the marinated lavraki and the taramosalata!
A very popular restaurant at the moment frequented by the hippest crowd. Greek food with a twist. Be sure to book in advance. Great prices and very lively atmosphere.
89 lokalaca preporučuje
The Seychelles Restaurant
49 KeramikouA very popular restaurant at the moment frequented by the hippest crowd. Greek food with a twist. Be sure to book in advance. Great prices and very lively atmosphere.
New York style pizza by the slice joint, there is also a hidden bar in the basement bar that occasionally has some great live acts.
12 lokalaca preporučuje
Crust
13 ProtogenousNew York style pizza by the slice joint, there is also a hidden bar in the basement bar that occasionally has some great live acts.
One of the most historic cafes of Athens, classy and pricey. It's on the ground floor of the Attica building so perfect to combine with some shopping.
64 lokalaca preporučuje
Athénée
9 VoukourestiouOne of the most historic cafes of Athens, classy and pricey. It's on the ground floor of the Attica building so perfect to combine with some shopping.
Gargaretta station
New hot wine bar in town. Perfect for brunch . tapas . pastry . wine . cocktails
Oikonomou, a traditional taverna in the quiet neighbourhood of Petralona. Try the kokkinisto (cinnamon and tomato stewed beef) and laxanodolmades (wild green parcels) in a village atmosphere. Mains from €7.
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Oikonomou
32 KidantidonOikonomou, a traditional taverna in the quiet neighbourhood of Petralona. Try the kokkinisto (cinnamon and tomato stewed beef) and laxanodolmades (wild green parcels) in a village atmosphere. Mains from €7.
Chefs Spyros Liakos, Vangelis Liakos, Pericles Koskinas, Nikos Karathanos and Manos Zournatzis welcome you to Cookoovaya Restaurant. Greek cuisine, developed though life experiences, inspiration and ingredients entrusted to their capable hands, complements your group, whether a party of two, three or many more.
54 lokalaca preporučuje
Cookoovaya
2a Chatzigianni MexiChefs Spyros Liakos, Vangelis Liakos, Pericles Koskinas, Nikos Karathanos and Manos Zournatzis welcome you to Cookoovaya Restaurant. Greek cuisine, developed though life experiences, inspiration and ingredients entrusted to their capable hands, complements your group, whether a party of two, three or many more.
Lovely outdoors space in the heart of Monastiraki, perfect for a drink and a snack! Cause meatballs go really well with a gin tonic! Cup, tap & tavern.
14 lokalaca preporučuje
Το Λοκάλι / To Lokali
44 SarriLovely outdoors space in the heart of Monastiraki, perfect for a drink and a snack! Cause meatballs go really well with a gin tonic! Cup, tap & tavern.
Cultivos, best coffee roasters in the neighbourhood. Delicious coffee, great design and a small selection of healthy snacks.
Cafe spot
Cultivos, best coffee roasters in the neighbourhood. Delicious coffee, great design and a small selection of healthy snacks.
O Kostas
7 PentelisThe best souvlaki in town! Street food at its best!
Excellent Greek food with a modern twist, a lovely space or what happens when 5 of Greece's best chefs join forces! (a bit pricey so for a special occasion).
54 lokalaca preporučuje
Cookoovaya
2a Chatzigianni MexiExcellent Greek food with a modern twist, a lovely space or what happens when 5 of Greece's best chefs join forces! (a bit pricey so for a special occasion).
Excellent sushi bar in the neighbourhood. Amazing space, super friendly service and delicious food.
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Kenko Modish Sushi Bar
22 Leof. El. VenizelouExcellent sushi bar in the neighbourhood. Amazing space, super friendly service and delicious food.
One of the oldest bakeries in Athens. The cheese pies and spinach pies are perfection.
15 lokalaca preporučuje
ΑΡΙΣΤΟΝ ΛΟΜΠΟΤΕΣΗ
10 VoulisOne of the oldest bakeries in Athens. The cheese pies and spinach pies are perfection.
48 Urban Garden
48 Armatolon ke KleftonA food truck, parked into a gallery!
Fromagerie, Charcuterie and well everything else delicious your stomach may desire! Especially for meat lovers and please try the fried eggs with pastourmas!
96 lokalaca preporučuje
Karamanlidika - Τα Καραμανλίδικα του Φάνη
52 SokratousFromagerie, Charcuterie and well everything else delicious your stomach may desire! Especially for meat lovers and please try the fried eggs with pastourmas!
Arts & Culture
Really interesting cutting edge contemporary art foundation owned by one of Greece's most important collectors Dakis Ioannou
Deste Foundation Centre For Contemporary Art
11 FilellinonReally interesting cutting edge contemporary art foundation owned by one of Greece's most important collectors Dakis Ioannou
A must visit! One of the best museums in town! Amazing building and great exhibitions of greek and international artists!
566 lokalaca preporučuje
Бенаки музеј играчака
138 PireosA must visit! One of the best museums in town! Amazing building and great exhibitions of greek and international artists!
Architecturally stunning, a dialogue between old and new. Breathtaking
2190 lokalaca preporučuje
Музеј Акрополиса
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouArchitecturally stunning, a dialogue between old and new. Breathtaking
One of the world's best art galleries that needs no further introduction!
8 lokalaca preporučuje
Gagosian
Street Anapiron PolemouOne of the world's best art galleries that needs no further introduction!
Our local cinema, operating both during winter and as an open air cinema in the summer
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Cinema Sporting 1 and 2
18 Kon/nou PaleologouOur local cinema, operating both during winter and as an open air cinema in the summer
Fantastic building, amazing collection and great temporary exhibitions! Next to Syntagma square! An absolute MUST!
527 lokalaca preporučuje
Музеј цикладске уметности
4 Neofitou DoukaFantastic building, amazing collection and great temporary exhibitions! Next to Syntagma square! An absolute MUST!
Megaro Moussikis station
Iconic spot for classical music and exhibitions
Gorgeous building by Renzo Piano that is home to the national opera and the national library. The garden around the space is gorgeous as well. Stunning place and baby friendly.
741 lokalaca preporučuje
Културни центар Фондације Ставрос Нијархос
364 Leof. Andrea SiggrouGorgeous building by Renzo Piano that is home to the national opera and the national library. The garden around the space is gorgeous as well. Stunning place and baby friendly.
Contemporary art gallery in gorgeous neoclassical restored building in Kolonaki.
Allouche Βenias Gallery
1 KanariContemporary art gallery in gorgeous neoclassical restored building in Kolonaki.
Breeder Gallery (The)
45 IasonosThe ultimate Athenian hipster gallery.
Atopos CVC
72 SalaminosOne of the most iconic hipster gathering grounds.
Open air cinema next to the Acropolis! A summertime must <3
145 lokalaca preporučuje
Open Air Cinema THISION
7 Apostolou PavlouOpen air cinema next to the Acropolis! A summertime must <3
Sightseeing
Ancient Greek theater if you are visiting during the summer and want a real treat buy tickets for a show there! Performances range from opera to Patti Smith!
10 lokalaca preporučuje
Herodion Hotel
4 Rovertou GalliAncient Greek theater if you are visiting during the summer and want a real treat buy tickets for a show there! Performances range from opera to Patti Smith!
Fantastic building! Located in the heart of Athens next to the National gardens!
179 lokalaca preporučuje
Zappeion
Fantastic building! Located in the heart of Athens next to the National gardens!
Well hidden on the north side of the Acropolis, the neighborhood is reachable by small streets that don’t look like they’re going anywhere. That’s until you step into it and feel like you just landed on a Greek island.
323 lokalaca preporučuje
Anafiotika
Well hidden on the north side of the Acropolis, the neighborhood is reachable by small streets that don’t look like they’re going anywhere. That’s until you step into it and feel like you just landed on a Greek island.
Панатенајски стадион
Leoforos Vasileos KonstantinouSimply stunning!
https://www.citysightseeing.gr/
An easy way to get an idea of this charmingly chaotic city. The red double decker buses you can hop on and off from do a tour of the centre and the beachfront.
7 lokalaca preporučuje
CitySightseeing Athens
210 Mark. Mpotsarihttps://www.citysightseeing.gr/
An easy way to get an idea of this charmingly chaotic city. The red double decker buses you can hop on and off from do a tour of the centre and the beachfront.
The temple of Posidon at Sounio is a gorgeous place to go enjoy a sunset. It's a bit less than an hour drive from the flat.
474 lokalaca preporučuje
Храм Посејдона - Сунио
The temple of Posidon at Sounio is a gorgeous place to go enjoy a sunset. It's a bit less than an hour drive from the flat.
Shopping
Златна сала
37A Leof. Kifisiasgreat shopping mall
Пијаца Монастираки
2 IfestouAthens flea market for souvenirs and Greek antiques
Forget Me Not
100 AdrianouAlternative hipster souvenirs from Athens!
The best luxury clothing store in all of Athens for both men and women. Brands include YSL, balenciaga, Bottega veneta, D&G, Gucci, CELINE and many many more.
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Luisa World Kolonaki
The best luxury clothing store in all of Athens for both men and women. Brands include YSL, balenciaga, Bottega veneta, D&G, Gucci, CELINE and many many more.
A unique collection of hand-picked jewelry, colorful accessories, eclectic apparel and unique objects, includes Greek designers and the shop also hosts exhibitions!
i-D CONCEPTSTORES
12 KanariA unique collection of hand-picked jewelry, colorful accessories, eclectic apparel and unique objects, includes Greek designers and the shop also hosts exhibitions!
Women's clothing boutique store, lovely selection of brands, Balenciaga, ACNE and many lesser known up and coming designers.
Free Shop
17 SkoufaWomen's clothing boutique store, lovely selection of brands, Balenciaga, ACNE and many lesser known up and coming designers.
Fantastic selection of vinyls, CDs and DVDs. This is by far my favourite shop in the neighbourhood. The basement also has a selection of second hand vinyls at half price.
Record House
46 OmirouFantastic selection of vinyls, CDs and DVDs. This is by far my favourite shop in the neighbourhood. The basement also has a selection of second hand vinyls at half price.
Hondos Center
For beauty products and cosmetics
The best pastry shop in all of Athens! The chocolate covered ginger Christmas cookies are an absolute favourite!
Fresh
53 Agias FotinisThe best pastry shop in all of Athens! The chocolate covered ginger Christmas cookies are an absolute favourite!
Public Νέας Σμύρνης
Electrical appliances, books, etc in the neighboiurhood
Mikel Coffee
One of the most popular cafes in Athens, they also deliver!
A pastry shop that makes fresh pastries, inspired by our memories and travels, that do not aspire to fall into any one category, just the Nolan category.
Sweet Nolan
A pastry shop that makes fresh pastries, inspired by our memories and travels, that do not aspire to fall into any one category, just the Nolan category.
Mētropolitikón
39 VoulisOld school pastry shop to spoil yourself!
Always has the coolest store window in Athens! Great selection of Vans and sneakers and cool vibes with the Athenian skaterkids.
Color Skates
Always has the coolest store window in Athens! Great selection of Vans and sneakers and cool vibes with the Athenian skaterkids.
Korres Natural Products
4 ErmouKorres boutique Amazing natural beauty products made in Greece!
Lovely coffee shop/ store where you can get a quick healthy bite to eat. Really nice neoclassical building in the heart of Kolonaki.
23 lokalaca preporučuje
Philos Athens
32 SolonosLovely coffee shop/ store where you can get a quick healthy bite to eat. Really nice neoclassical building in the heart of Kolonaki.
Super cool, made in Athens beach inspired menswear (I also enjoy wearing) and good vibrations!
Mohxa Clothing
Super cool, made in Athens beach inspired menswear (I also enjoy wearing) and good vibrations!
HYPER HYPO
Art and design bookstore, project space and independent publisher in the heart of Athens.
The ultimate must have souvenir from Athens! Hand made leather sandals adjusted to your beautiful pied by the poet himself!
12 lokalaca preporučuje
The Poet and Sandal Maker
16 TzireonThe ultimate must have souvenir from Athens! Hand made leather sandals adjusted to your beautiful pied by the poet himself!
Lovely deli with traditional Greek products, you can even sit at the square and enjoy a yummy cheese pie while shopping.
Kostarelos Nea Smyrni
Lovely deli with traditional Greek products, you can even sit at the square and enjoy a yummy cheese pie while shopping.
Everything Else
Akanthus Summer Club
Leoforos PoseidonosThe closest organised beach to the city
Essentials
ΣΚΛΑΒΕΝΙΤΗΣ
57 PapadiamantopoulouBig supermarket very close to the flat
Egeou 78
78 Egeousmall supermarket 1 bloc away from the flat where you can find pretty much everything!
large convenience store located 7 minutes walking distance from the flat
67 lokalaca preporučuje
ΑΒ Βασιλόπουλος
151 Lenormanlarge convenience store located 7 minutes walking distance from the flat
Bio shop located in the neighbourhood. Also has a butcher and a wide selection of vegetables.
Βιολογικό Χωριό
47 Agias FotinisBio shop located in the neighbourhood. Also has a butcher and a wide selection of vegetables.
Morning Bar
36 Odissea AndroutsouSpecialty coffee and the pastries are freshly baked daily by the owners mum!
Linou Soumpasis and Sia is one of my favourite new restaurants in town. In the Michelin guide, super hip vibe and the food is fantastic! A casual and contemporary “new-age taverna” in the central Psiri district of the city where it occupies a former candle shop.
ΛΙΝΟΥ ΣΟΥΜΠΑΣΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΣΙΑ
Linou Soumpasis and Sia is one of my favourite new restaurants in town. In the Michelin guide, super hip vibe and the food is fantastic! A casual and contemporary “new-age taverna” in the central Psiri district of the city where it occupies a former candle shop.