Where Ioulianou starts and ends
Ioulianou Street runs east to west through the area between Victoria Square, Pedion Areos and Larissis Station. It begins near Patission, crosses Acharnon and ends on the Larissis side. The full length is about 600 metres, which means a 9-12 minute walk at an easy pace.
The walk, block by block
- 0–100 m (Patission to Aristotelous): The eastern start, with cafés, small grocery shops and apartment buildings. Pedion Areos is just to the north here and Patission heads south toward Omonoia.
- 100–250 m (Aristotelous to Acharnon): The most local part of the street. Bakery, produce shop, dry cleaner and the small kafeneio where older regulars gather in the morning.
- A little right onto Aristotelous: On the corner of Ioulianou & Aristotelous you will find Domopark (covered car park, ~1 min walk from the apartment), the neighbourhood pharmacy and AB Shop & Go for quick groceries.
- A few metres further down Aristotelous: The self-service Athens Smart Wash laundry and the il dodo coffee shop (Ioulianou 60) — ideal for a coffee stop or a wash on the same walk.
- 250–400 m (Acharnon corner): Acharnon is a big north-south road; cross at the lights. At Ioulianou 33–35 you'll find Sklavenitis (large supermarket with a butcher counter, in-store bakery and ready meals — including the roast chicken we pick up). (See the supermarkets guide.)
- 400–500 m (Acharnon to Filis): A quieter residential stretch with typical interwar Athens apartment buildings and a few small shops. Here, at Ioulianou 78, there is also a local bakery for bread and pies.
- 500–600 m (Filis to Larissis): The street reaches the Larissis Station block. The intercity station and the suburban rail platforms are 2-3 minutes further north on foot. (See the Larissis walking guide.)
Patision Street (shopping & strolling)
Athens' largest historic shopping avenue — dozens of shops, arcades, cafés and neoclassical buildings. A straight walk south toward Omonoia, Monastiraki and Ermou.
Pharmacy
Just 74 m from the apartment. Medicines, cosmetics, sunscreen, baby care, oral hygiene and personal care.
AB Shop & Go (supermarket)
Neighbourhood supermarket with groceries, drinks and everyday essentials.
il dodo Coffee
A warm cafe a few doors down — specialty coffee, fresh pastries and a friendly neighbourhood vibe.
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Sklavenitis (supermarket)
Large supermarket — groceries, butcher counter, in-store bakery, dairy and household goods.
Larissis Station
Just 600 m from the apartment. Served by Metro Line 2 and four suburban rail lines, plus the direct connection to/from the airport.
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🚶 Ioulianou: towards Larissis Station
The route from Ioulianou 50 to Larissis Station. Drag the map and zoom in for details.
The shops on Ioulianou
Bakery
Local bakery with bread, spanakopita, tiropita and koulouri. It opens early and is the most useful morning stop on the street.
il dodo Coffee
Specialty coffee and fresh pastries a few doors further down Ioulianou — a friendly neighbourhood vibe, perfect for a short stop before walking on to Larissis or Pedion Areos.
Butcher (inside Sklavenitis)
Ioulianou 33-35, Athens 104 34
No standalone butcher on the street — the butcher counter is inside the Sklavenitis supermarket: lamb, pork, chicken and often ready roast chicken around noon.
Greengrocer
Ioulianou 54, Athens 104 34 (next to us)
Seasonal produce for quick shopping: tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, watermelon in summer, oranges and mandarins in winter. Cash helps.
Dry cleaner / laundrette
Self-service or drop-off, depending on the shop. See the laundry guide.
Pharmacy
Greek pharmacy with the green cross sign. For common medicines and small travel needs, the pharmacist is often the quickest help. See the pharmacy guide.
What is around the street
- Pedion Areos park — the large central park north of Ioulianou.
- National Archaeological Museum — about 5 minutes on foot to the south on Patission. See the museum guide.
- Larissis Railway Station — at the west end, for intercity trains and suburban rail.
- Victoria Square — about 5 minutes on foot to the south.
- Metro — Victoria station on Line 1 is the closest.
The daily rhythm of the street
06:30–10:00
Morning movement at the bakery, people leaving for work and the first customers at the kafeneio.
10:00–14:00
Quieter hours, with the shops fully open. This is when most errands happen.
14:00–17:30
Midday break: many small shops close for a few hours. Supermarkets and bakeries usually stay open.
17:30–21:00
A second wave of shopping, cafés filling again and a little more movement on the street.
What things cost on Ioulianou
- Spanakopita from the bakery: about €1.80-€2.20.
- Greek coffee at the kafeneío: €1.50-€2.
- Whole roast chicken from the butcher: €8-€12 when available.
- 1 kg tomatoes at the produce vendor: €1.50-€3 depending on season.
- Self-service laundrette per load: €5-€8.
- Pharmacy paracetamol: €2-€3 for a 10-pack.
A simple meal from Ioulianou
A simple dinner for two from one street
- Whole roast chicken from the butcher (€10).
- Fresh bread (€1.50) and feta cheese (€3-€4 for 200g) from the bakery / supermarket.
- Greek salad ingredients from the produce vendor: tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives (€4-€5 total).
- Bottle of retsina (€4-€6) from the supermarket.
- Total: around €18-€22 for a simple dinner for two at the apartment.
Parking and traffic
Parking on Ioulianou is difficult, as on most streets around Victoria. If you are not already staying here, it is usually not worth coming by car. The easiest option is the Domopark covered car park on the corner of Ioulianou & Aristotelous — just ~1 min walk from the apartment (see the full parking guide). Traffic is moderate during the day and quieter in the evening. Cross carefully at junctions because the pedestrian crossings are not always clear or well marked.
Domopark · Covered parking
The closest covered car park to Ioulianou 50 — just around the corner on Aristotelous, at the Ioulianou junction. ~1 min walk from the apartment entrance.
Accessibility
Sidewalks are uneven in places, as on many older Athens streets. For wheelchair users or prams, the walk may require changing side and paying closer attention to the ramps. Use the lighted crossings where possible.
Ioulianou at night
At night Ioulianou is quieter than during the day. Most shops close by 21:00 and after 23:00 the street is mostly residential. If you are walking back late from Larissis to Victoria, stay on the better-lit stretches and avoid the darker park edge. See the safety guide.
From Angel Athens (Ioulianou 50)
Ioulianou 50 sits in the most local stretch of the street, between Aristotelous and Acharnon. It is 4-5 minutes on foot from Victoria Square and about 8-10 minutes from Larissis Station. Bakery, butcher, produce shop, supermarket, pharmacy and kafeneio are all within a short radius of the apartment entrance.
FAQ
Is Ioulianou typical of Athens streets?
Yes, in the sense that it shows everyday residential Athens: apartment buildings above shops, small local businesses, bakeries, pharmacies and residents moving through the day. It is not a tourist street, and that is part of its value.
Can I find English speakers on the street?
Some shop owners speak English; most older kafeneío customers don't. Greeting in Greek (kaliméra / kalispéra) is appreciated even if you switch to English afterward.
Are the shops cheaper than central Athens?
For everyday items, usually yes. Bakeries, produce shops and neighbourhood cafes often have local prices that are lower than in the more touristy areas.
Is there a laiki (street market) on this street?
Not on Ioulianou itself, but the nearest laiki agora (open-air weekly market) is held on Kallidromiou Street in nearby Exarchia on Saturday mornings, and on other streets in Victoria area on different weekdays. Ask the produce vendor for the closest day.
Is the street walkable from a wheelchair user perspective?
With some caution. Some pavements are narrow or uneven, and some smaller shops have a step at the entrance. For an easier route, use the lighted crossings and change side where needed.
— Kathy
