Bird’s eye view of Athens

East side view of Athens. Photo taken from the veranda.

Three apartments adjacent to Pangrati Grove:

Parkside: Studio, sleeps 2
50 sqm,  no balcony; direct exit to the park, Gr floor

Lycabettus hill. Photo taken from the veranda (zoomed).

The Area

Pagrati has been a refined, middle-class neighborhood with a distinct artsy aura since the 1960s. Over the last decade, it has become the trendiest spot for Athenian millennials, transforming into a “hipster” enclave filled with Greek designer boutiques and dining options ranging from casual street food to Michelin-rated restaurants. Within a 500-meter radius (a five-minute walk), you will find an extensive marketplace providing every service you might need. Our family lived here for 15 years, and although we moved to another neighborhood in 2020, we still do much of our shopping and dining in the area. We have our own favorite local spots, not always the trendiest, and perhaps not even “the best” by critics’ standards, which we are happy to share with you.

Proximity to Sites

The most iconic landmarks of Athens are just a stroll away. In eight minutes (650m), you can reach the Panathenaic Stadium (the original marble Olympic stadium). From there, cross the avenue into the National Garden and the Zappeion area. Exiting the park to the northwest (1km) takes you to Syntagma Square, the Parliament, and the main downtown shopping district.

From here, you can head north to the upscale Kolonaki quarter and its many museums, or hike up Lycabettus Hill for a 360-degree view of Athens. Alternatively, from the stadium, a 14-minute walk west takes you past the Temple of Olympian Zeus to the Acropolis Museum (1.1km). Continue along the pedestrianized Areopagitou Street toward Philopappos Hill and the Pnyx (the meeting place of the ancient Athenian Assembly). A stroll around the hill offers breathtaking views of the Acropolis and the Saronic Gulf islands.

Finally, ascend the Acropolis to visit the Parthenon. On your way down, stop at Areopagus Hill before heading into Monastiraki and the Ancient Agora to see the Stoa of Attalos and the well-preserved Temple of Hephaestus (a “smaller scale” Parthenon with the same architecture). Return home through the winding, historic streets of Plaka and Anafiotika.

🚶‍➡️Walking Distance to Athens’ Top Attractions

▷  8 minutes (650m) → Panathenaic or Marble Stadium (original Olympic stadium)
▷10 minutes (850m) → National Garden & Zappeion
▷14 minutes (1.1km) → Acropolis Museum & Olympian Zeus Temple
▷15 minutes (1.2km) → Syntagma Square, Parliament & Kolonaki area
▷15 minutes (1.7km) → National Gallery
▷23 minutes (1.7km) → Plaka, Ancient Agora & Monastiraki
▷25 minutes (1.8km) → Acropolis Museum & Parthenon
▷30 minutes (2.2km) → National Museum of Contemporary Art (ΕΜΣΤ)
▷40 minutes (2.2km) → St. George’s Church, Lycabettus Hill
▷42 minutes (3.0km) → National Archaeological Museum
▷1h 22 minutes (5.1km) → Hiking to Mt. Hymettus (Kaisariani Monastery)