A 24h Plan In Athens City

 A day in the center of Athens… and a night.

One of the most classic problems when traveling in a foreign city is how we are gonna to enjoy what place has to offer while avoiding the tourist places. We may be tourists but we want to have a coffee or a drink where the locals go. To feel the pulse of the city and get to know its real culture.

For those who visit Athens for the first time meeting real local life is also an issue too. Athens is a small city, especially compared to other capitals abroad, but it hides countless spots that one must discover. Infinite places of historical interest, dozens of neighborhoods with bars and restaurants and of course great world heritage sites.

In this article we suggest a 24 hour plan to experience the city at its best.

First choose to stay in a central hotel, and by central we do not necessarily mean the core of the city, ie Psyrri and Monastiraki but in a neighborhood a short distance from the center but quieter and with a good transport network. Metaxourgio is the ideal area and has several hotels.hotels athens

So, starting your day with a royal breakfast at the hotel, take the metro with direction to the unique Rock of the Acropolis. Before the sun burns you, visit the Parthenon, admire the grandeur of its architecture and see the view over the city. Descending from the rock, take a short walk to the beautiful Dionysiou Areopagitou towards Thiseio and Monastiraki. Cross Athinas Street and walk in the area of ​​Psyrri with the infinitely small shops and cafes. Enjoy a quick coffee or a soft drink and get lost in the alleys of Monastiraki discovering incredible old things at amazing prices.

For those who do not want to waste time eating a skewer for lunch is the best choice. After you get energy it is time for the afternoon walk in Thiseio and at the feet of the Acropolis (Plaka) where you will find beautiful shops with tourist items, museums and historical - archeological sites.

When night falls and you have the courage to go for a walk, half an hour far from Thissio is the beautiful area of ​​Petralona, ​​a neighborhood reminiscent of scenes from movies of the 50s and 1960s. There the options are endless. Mainstream bars, trendy restaurants and traditional taverns are waiting for you to enjoy Greek and international cuisine and get to know the modern way of Greek entertainment.