Athens: Greek island hopping (1)

We suggest getting to the Acropolis by foot from the north east side. The climb is quite easy and during this hike you can visit the ‘Anafiotika’ neighborhood. Anafiotika is very scenic and tiny neighborhood which was built according to typical Cycladic architecture with white walls and narrow streets. The presence of bougainvillea flowers make it feel like you’re on a Greek island in the heart of the city.

Other neighborhoods worth exploring are Monastiraki, Plaka and Psyri. All these areas are located next to each other so it’s an easy stroll through their winding streets. Monastiraki is one of the more busy areas in the city and that’s why you’ll find a lot of tourist shops around here which makes it a great place to find souvenirs. We had so much fun spending the afternoon walking around the several antique shops and markets where they sell lots of interesting items and beautiful antiques.

Plaka is the modern part of the area where you will find a lot of big brand stores like the H&M and Zara and a large number of traditional Greek restaurants. Psyri is known for its vibrant nightlife where the many people dine late into the evening while listening to live music in the streets.

If you are looking for the best place to stay in Athens we suggsest staying in Psyri. There are many affordable and really nice looking Airbnb options in this central location. We stayed at a modern Airbnb right in the heart of this area close to tons of amazing bars and restaurants.

Athens is a perfect location for a city trip of 3 to 4 days, if you have some extra time then we definitely recommend you to visit some of the Greek islands as well!