Things to Do in Plaka, Athens

The historic heart of Athens, situated just north of the Acropolis. It is adjacent to the popular districts of Monastiraki and Thissio, which attract both tourists and locals.

Roman Forum of Athens (Roman Agora)Archaeology Museum
AnafiotikaWorld Heritage Site
The Zillers Rooftop GastronomyFine Dining

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Top things to do in Plaka

Roman Forum of Athens (Roman Agora)
★ 4.5 · 14.9k
Archaeology Museum★
The remains of this agora built by the Romans from 19-11 B.C. include columns & an octagonal tower.
Every day
8 AM – 3 PM
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Anafiotika
World Heritage Site★
Anafiotika is a scenic tiny neighborhood of the center of Athens, part of the old historical neighborhood called Plaka. It lies on the northeast side of the Acropolis hill.
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The Meet Market
★ 4.5 · 124
Festival
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Thiki Greece
★ 4.9 · 128
Specialty Store
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Museum of Greek Popular Musical Instruments
★ 4.6 · 558
Museum
Museum with 1,200 traditional Greek musical instruments from the 18th century to the present.
Mon
8 AM – 8 PM
Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
8 AM – 8 PM
Sat
8 AM – 8 PM
Sun
8 AM – 8 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Plaka

The Zillers Rooftop Gastronomy
Michelin ★
Fine Dining· €€€
This restaurant occupies the former family home of the German architect Ernst Zillers, who came to Athens to design some of its public buildings, fell in love with the city and remained here for ...
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Brettos
★ 4.6 · 4.7k
Winery & Brewery· €10–15
An historic bar and distillery in Athens, known for its colorful wall of bottles, traditional liqueurs, and local wines.
Every day
10 AM – 2 AM
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Kuko's The Bar
★ 4.4 · 5.9k
Cocktail Bar· €5–25
A city center cocktail bar in Athens known for its atmosphere, music, and a variety of drinks, with both indoor and outdoor seating.
Mon–Thu
9 AM – 4 AM
Fri
9 AM – 5:30 AM
Sat
9 AM – 5:30 AM
Sun
9 AM – 4 AM
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Aspro Alogo - Traditional Greek Food
★ 4.7 · 6.8k
Greek· €10–15
Every day
9 AM – 5 PM, 7 PM – 12 AM
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Symposio Restaurant
★ 4.9 · 2.4k
Greek· €20–50
A restaurant that offers table reservations, with a booking policy for late arrivals and cancellations.
Mon–Thu
9 AM – 11 PM
Fri
9 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat
9 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun
10 AM – 11 PM
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Yiasemi
★ 4.3 · 7.8k
Café & Bakery
Coffee, drinks, homemade pies & desserts in a snug traditional cafe with fireplace & outside seats.
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 5 PM
Sat
9 AM – 5 PM
Sun
9 AM – 1 AM
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Anefani
★ 4.5 · 2.6k
Coffee Shop· €10–35
A traditional restaurant and coffee shop in the center of Athens, offering authentic dishes, aromatic coffee, warm wine, and daily live music.
Mon–Thu
8 AM – 1 AM
Fri
8 AM – 2:30 AM
Sat
8 AM – 2:30 AM
Sun
8 AM – 2 AM
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Melina Mercouri Café
★ 4.4 · 3.9k
Coffee Shop· €5–15
Classic all-day dining is offered at this old-timey bistro dedicated to actress Melina Mercouri.
Every day
9 AM – 12:30 AM
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Anima Athens Bistro
★ 4.9 · 558
Italian· €15–35
A restaurant in Athens known for its fresh, flavorful food, including crunchy pizza, mushroom risotto, Greek salad, burrata, and tiramisu.
Every day
12 PM – 12 AM
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Athena 's Cook
★ 4.7 · 5.0k
Greek· €15–35
A restaurant near Syntagma offering Greek dishes like moussaka, souvlaki, and lamb chops, with indoor and outdoor seating and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Every day
10 AM – 11:30 PM
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Loser Bar
★ 4.8 · 569
Cocktail Bar· €10–15
A bar in Athens' city center known for its cool atmosphere, diverse spirits, cocktails, and unique decor.
Every day
7 PM – 3 AM
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