The area:
Kolonaki is one of the most upscale and sought-after neighborhoods in Athens and an ideal central location for visiting Athens! Mount Lycabettus is just to the north of the apartment, minutes away on foot. The Museum of Cycladic Art is several blocks south, as is the Byzantine and Christian Museum.
Leafy green streets line the Kolonaki neighborhood, and broad pedestrian sidewalks make it attractive to tourists and locals. The area is known for its upscale boutiques, cafes, and world-class restaurants. You'll also find numerous offices tucked into the classically-styled buildings lining the streets of Kolonaki.
Many of Athens' important historical sites are just minutes away, and the international airport is less than 30-minutes by car. The Acropolis & its museum, the ancient temple of Zeus, the ancient Greek & Roman Agora, and numerous other archaeological sites, museums, points of interest, and landmarks of Athens are all within minutes.
The city is well-known for its easy to use and extensive public transportation system.
To do in the area:
- Kolonaki Square
- Byzantine Museum
- The ruins of Aristotle's Lyceum (Peripatetic School)
