Neighborhood guide

The Essentials around Ioulianou 50

Everything you need within a short walk of the apartment — metros, supermarkets, the local pharmacy, traditional tavernas, bakeries, and the best takeaway coffee in the area.

spots curated

~5 min

avg. walk

24/7

food options

Transport

~3 min walk

Victoria Metro Station

Line 1 (Green) towards Piraeus reaches Monastiraki, Plaka and the Acropolis. Change at Monastiraki to M3 for the airport.

Pl. Viktorias 4, Athens 104 34

~7 min walk

Larissa Station

Just 600 m from the apartment. Served by Metro Line 2 and four Suburban Railway lines including the direct service to/from the airport.

Stathmos Larisis, Athens 104 34

~8 min walk

National Archaeological Museum

The largest archaeological museum in Greece and one of the most important in the world for ancient Greek art.

28is Oktovriou 44, Athens 106 82 +30 213 214 4800

Admission: €6 (Nov 1 – Mar 31) · €12 (Apr 1 – Oct 31)

Open daily

Pedion tou Areos Park

One of the largest public parks in Athens — rose garden, holy oaks, plane-tree streams, and a café open all day.

Leof. Alexandras & Mavrommateon, Athens 104 34

Café: 08:00 – 24:00 daily

AB Shop & Go (Supermarket)

Neighborhood convenience supermarket with food, drinks and everyday essentials.

Aristotelous 72-74, Athens 104 34 +30 210 884 1765

Mon-Sat 07:30-23:00 · Sun 09:00-22:00

Sklavenitis (Supermarket)

Standard large supermarket — groceries, meat, bakery, dairy and household goods.

Ioulianou 33-35, Athens 104 34 +30 210 882 4513

Mon-Fri 08:00-21:00 · Sat 08:00-20:00 · Sun closed

~1 min walk

Pharmacy

Just 74 m from the apartment. Medicines, cosmetics, sunscreen, infant care, dental and hygiene.

Aristotelous 59, Athens 104 33 +30 210 821 6042

Overnight pharmacies are available — ask us or check online

Sigma Center (Copy & Print)

Printing of leaflets, posters and business documents.

Feron 22, Athens 104 34 +30 210 881 8211

Mon-Fri 08:00-18:30 · Sat 09:00-15:00 · Sun closed

Currency Exchange

Reliable currency exchange office near the apartment.

Patision 71 & Leof. Alexandras, Athens 104 34 +30 213 044 1360

Mon-Fri 09:00-21:00 · Sat-Sun 09:00-17:00

~2 min walk

Eleni Lioni · Hair salon

Tiny neighbourhood hair salon with excellent reviews (4.9/5) at the corner of Ipeirou & Aristotelous, a couple of minutes from Ioulianou 50. Appointment only — call before you walk over.

14 Ipeirou Street, Athens 104 33 +30 210 8838090

By appointment · call for availability

Call +30 210 883 8090 to book an appointment

KROUSKAS · Greek Tavern

Traditional family-run taverna right on Victoria Square — modest prices, fresh meat and vegetarian dishes, warm service.

Aristotelous 88, Athens 104 34 +30 210 823 1465

Mon-Sat 11:00-19:00 · Sun closed · Dine-in · Pickup · Delivery

To Kalamaki tis Kira Sofias

Tiny spot serving authentic Greek souvlaki — chicken or pork, on a stick or wrapped in bread. A must-try.

Cheiden 15, Athens 104 34 +30 210 881 2800

Mon-Sat 12:00-01:00 · Sun 12:00-00:30 · Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery

~5 min walk

Ouzeri Tou Laki

Traditional ouzeri at Victoria Square — house ouzo, grilled octopus, fried calamari, mezedes plates and outdoor tables under the plane trees.

Victoria Square, Athens 104 34 +30 210 821 3776

Daily 12:00-18:00 · Dine-in

Cuisine: Greek · Seafood · site: ouzeritoulaki.info

Venetis Bakery

Classic Athenian bakery turned holistic breakfast spot — coffee blends, desserts and Greek-inspired homemade food.

28is Oktovriou 79, Athens 104 34 +30 210 821 4009

Daily 06:00-22:00 · Takeaway · Delivery

ATTICA Bakeries

25+ varieties of bread, pretzels, cookies, sweet pastries, sandwiches, coffee and juices.

3is Septemvriou, Athens 104 34 +30 210 346 0382

Open 24 hours · Takeaway only

Goody's Burger House

Modern take on the classic Greek burger chain — high-quality recipes, family favorite.

Pl. Viktorias 4, Athens 104 34 +30 210 883 7759

Daily 12:00-24:00 · Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery

Koulourades

Traditional Greek sesame bagels reinvented — apple-cinnamon, cream-cheese and many more flavors.

3is Septemvriou 94, Athens 104 34 +30 211 411 5566

Mon-Fri 06:00-15:30 · Sat 06:00-15:00 · Sun closed

Mikel Coffee

Best takeaway coffee in the neighborhood — premium blends, fresh-baked snacks, all-day energy.

Cheiden 8, Athens 104 34 +30 210 822 0022

Mon-Fri 06:00-20:00 · Sat-Sun 07:00-16:00

~3 min walk

Coffee Island

Specialty coffee chain right next to Koulourades — freddo, specialty drinks and snacks. Ideal morning stop before the metro or museums.

3is Septemvriou / Cheiden, Athens 104 34

Daily 07:00-22:00

~2 min walk

Imerouli · Bakery

Small artisan bakery with Georgian roots — khachapuri, sourdough bread and homemade cheese pies. Perfect breakfast stop: grab a coffee at Coffee Island next door and a pie here.

3is Septemvriou 73, Athens 104 33

Daily morning–afternoon

~1 min walk

il dodo Coffee

Cosy local cafeteria a couple of doors down — specialty coffee, fresh pastries and a friendly neighborhood vibe.

Ioulianou 60, Athens 104 34

~5 min walk

Green Park Athens · Café–Restaurant

All-day café, restaurant and bar inside Pedion tou Areos — a renovated neoclassical building, breakfast served until 13:00, brunch, Mediterranean dinner and cocktails.

22 Mavrommateon, Athens 104 34 +30 210 8234001

Mon-Sun 09:00-02:00 · Dine-in · Reservations

Site: greenparkathens.gr · great for breakfast, coffee, lunch or dinner

~10 min walk

O Kipos tis Gardenias · Park canteen

Historic little canteen tucked under the plane trees — coffee, snacks, tsipouro with meze and cold beer at canteen prices, inside the park.

Inside Pedion tou Areos (Evelpidon & Moustoxidi), Athens +30 698 014 5342

Mon-Sun 09:30-22:30 · No reservations

Perfect for daytime coffee in the green, a stop on a park stroll, or tsipouro at sunset

~8 min walk

O Kipos tou Mouseiou · Museum garden cafe

Quiet open-air cafe-bistro inside the restored front garden of the National Archaeological Museum — specialty coffee, light food, wine, in real silence in the heart of Athens.

44 28is Oktovriou (Patision), Athens 106 82

Daily · follows the museum/garden hours

Garden entry is free — no museum ticket required