Neighbourhoods

Nestled in the shadow of the Acropolis and more famous districts such as Plaka, lies one of the city's most creative and charming corners. It…

Hugging the base of the Acropolis, Plaka is the one of the most ancient settlements in Europe with a history going back more than 3500…

Gazi (meaning “Gas”) is a city center neighborhood that has become widely known for three things. The first is the Industrial Museum, which today operates…

The historic center of Athens, contrary to what you’d think, has little to do with ancient ruins. Rather, the terms refers to the Commercial Center…

Located in the shadow of the Acropolis,  the Monastiraki neighborhood is a blend of architectural styles, eras and cultures, sitting adjacent to the districts of…

Psyri or Psiri is central, trendy & unconventional! It is a colorful neoclassical neighborhood known for its artisans, specialty stores, restaurants, bars, tavernas (with or without live music), theaters, art and…

Thissio is a picture-perfect small settlement located right next to Monastiraki and within walking distance to Plaka. While Monastiraki was established as the commercial center…

Kolonaki is a charming district built on the slopes of Lycabettus, the highest hill in Athens. Kolonaki is known as the posh area of downtown Athens, with…

Exarchia is bordered by the upscale neighborhood of Kolonaki and Omonia Square, and is notorious for its reputation as a leftist and anarchist stronghold, having…

Metaxourgeio (often referred to as Kerameikos, as this area is nestled within Metaxourgeio), is an area in Athens that has gone through many changes throughout…