Apartments in Athens Center

Plaka is the most famous old historical neighbourhood of Athens with labyrinthine small narrow streets, lots of restaurants (Greek Taverna, bars and restaurants offering Greek food and beverages ( Greek coffee, ouzo) and souvenir shops. Its main streets like Adrianou (leading from Monastiraki through the Plaka along the Acropolis) and Kydathineon are packed with restaurants, tavernas, bars, and souvenir shops. As it is most attractive and interesting part of Athens - many tourists make Plaka their base in the capital of Athens.

The first area you will normally be recommended to shop in is Ermou street, the pedestrian street that runs off Syntagma at McDonald's. Yes there are some good shops here for clothes, but veer off into the side streets for cloth and varied items and also try Monastiraki. If you like big shops or to buy brands, head a for the Attica Center(Syntagma square). The Attica department store will reward you with good views from its roof top cafe . Some department stores are open everyday from 8.30 to 20.30 without a break. Tourist and other shops in tourist areas may be open for more hours and on Sundays.