Kypseli is one of the most urban areas of Athens with a close connection to the arts, seen through the eyes of a bohemian youth culture but also through the lens of the vintage sensibility of the area. It is very close to the centre of Athens and is especially welcoming for visitors who want to have a great time getting to know the city.
Kypseli means “Beehive” in Greek and that’s a great metaphor for this area that always throngs with activity. It’s one of the most densely populated urban areas in Europe – and you can feel it. The old apartment blocks stand […]
The District of Kypseli continues to draw tourists from all over the world, and there are numerous foreign-owned stores and companies there. The Meteoritis bookstore, founded by Frenchman Benoit Durandin, is a neighbourhood favourite and carries books, magazines, and zines […]
The three squares of Syntagma, Monastiraki, and Omonia form a triangle, enclosing the main shopping districts of Athens. For handmade leather bags and shoes, go to Monastiraki. Visit Abyssinia Square in Monastiraki to find antiques. When the flea market takes […]
Kypseli, like every neighborhood in Athens, has a local farmer’s market called a “Laiki.” The majority of people like this once-a-week market since it offers the best value for their money when it comes to fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, […]
Okay, the magnificent places that make up the best restaurants in Athens in 2022 obviously weren’t around when Plato, Aristotle, Socrates and the rest were doing their thing, but that isn’t going to stop us from drawing lines from thought […]
