Exploring Athens from Mavrogenous The Mansion

Stefan
Exploring Athens from Mavrogenous The Mansion

Your place to be in Athens :)

With lots of passion and love I have renovated and restored this architectural masterpiece of the Neoclassical period in Athens. It offers 6 unique suites and apartments perfect for short and long term stays with all the amenities you need and hosts which are there for you whenever you need them! Link to one apartment (find the others via my profile!) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/45808882
Mavrogenous - The Mansion
4 Mantos Mavrogenous
With lots of passion and love I have renovated and restored this architectural masterpiece of the Neoclassical period in Athens. It offers 6 unique suites and apartments perfect for short and long term stays with all the amenities you need and hosts which are there for you whenever you need them! Link to one apartment (find the others via my profile!) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/45808882

Closest metro from Mavrogenous - The Mansion

The closest metro station is called Attiki and is only 6 minutes walk away from Mavrogenous - The Mansion. There you can find the red line which takes you within 5 stops directly to Syntagma and 6 stops directly to the Acropolis and the green line which takes you within 3 stops only to the famous Monastiraki square.
Admitou 31
31 Admitou
The closest metro station is called Attiki and is only 6 minutes walk away from Mavrogenous - The Mansion. There you can find the red line which takes you within 5 stops directly to Syntagma and 6 stops directly to the Acropolis and the green line which takes you within 3 stops only to the famous Monastiraki square.

Food & Drinks within maximum 10 minutes walking distance

Here I'd love to recommend you some spots for food and drinks within max 10 minutes walking distance from your home. If you are up to a live like a local experience don't miss them out - the charm is definitely unique and I personally prefer these spots over some of the overly touristic ones in the center.
When I stay at Mavrogenous - The Mansion I always hang out at the Agiou Georgiou square for food and drinks a popular the new hot square for locals in Athens - not only the Athens Voice magazine says that but I also feel like this. When I am there I do what I call the circle I start with an appetizer at one restaurant - then I move to the next one for a main dish, for the dessert I go to the next one and for the drink to the next one again. You can do this clockwise or counter clockwise both bring luck I believer :) Here you'll find the Athens Voice article about the square - you can Google translate because it's only in Greek which also means you will only find locals there :). Don't forget that Greeks always love to chat so whenever you can start a conversation to get to know them! https://www.athensvoice.gr/life/urban-culture/athens/479135_i-epomeni-hot-plateia-tis-athinas-einai-stin-kypseli
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Platia Agiou Georgiou
Platia Agiou Georgiou
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When I stay at Mavrogenous - The Mansion I always hang out at the Agiou Georgiou square for food and drinks a popular the new hot square for locals in Athens - not only the Athens Voice magazine says that but I also feel like this. When I am there I do what I call the circle I start with an appetizer at one restaurant - then I move to the next one for a main dish, for the dessert I go to the next one and for the drink to the next one again. You can do this clockwise or counter clockwise both bring luck I believer :) Here you'll find the Athens Voice article about the square - you can Google translate because it's only in Greek which also means you will only find locals there :). Don't forget that Greeks always love to chat so whenever you can start a conversation to get to know them! https://www.athensvoice.gr/life/urban-culture/athens/479135_i-epomeni-hot-plateia-tis-athinas-einai-stin-kypseli
Fokionos Negri is a central walking promenade of the trending Kypseli district, full of nice and authentic restaurants and bars. I always enjoy an evening walk there which I would interrupt when spontaneously choosing one of the many restaurants on the street. You can read more about the street here: https://www.athensguide.com/kypseli/fokionos-negri.htm
Negri Fokionos
Fokionos Negri
Fokionos Negri is a central walking promenade of the trending Kypseli district, full of nice and authentic restaurants and bars. I always enjoy an evening walk there which I would interrupt when spontaneously choosing one of the many restaurants on the street. You can read more about the street here: https://www.athensguide.com/kypseli/fokionos-negri.htm
You probably have already realized the cute Coffee shop right in front of Mavrogenous - The Mansion which offers small snacks and good coffee. Grab one before you explore the city and send hi to Phroso the nice lady who owns the place with her husband. She speaks English very well and like all Greeks is always open for a nice chat.
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150 Ἀcharnon
You probably have already realized the cute Coffee shop right in front of Mavrogenous - The Mansion which offers small snacks and good coffee. Grab one before you explore the city and send hi to Phroso the nice lady who owns the place with her husband. She speaks English very well and like all Greeks is always open for a nice chat.
Authentic seafood Ouzeri with lots of local Athenian vibes. Great for fish and seafood.
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Ouzeri Tou Laki
16 Elpidos
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Authentic seafood Ouzeri with lots of local Athenian vibes. Great for fish and seafood.

Closest supermarket, bakery, coffee, souvlaki, pharmacy

Closest supermarket from Mavrogenous - The Mansion
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ΣΚΛΑΒΕΝΙΤΗΣ
57 Papadiamantopoulou
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Closest supermarket from Mavrogenous - The Mansion
Closest bakery from Mavrogenous - The Mansion. That's where I always get my fresh orange juice (super cheap and reall fresh in Greece) and some pastries or a snack.
αρτοποιία ζαχαροπλαστική
79 Pipinou
Closest bakery from Mavrogenous - The Mansion. That's where I always get my fresh orange juice (super cheap and reall fresh in Greece) and some pastries or a snack.
Nice coffe with friendly owners right in front of the Mansion
Acharnon 150
150 Ἀcharnon
Nice coffe with friendly owners right in front of the Mansion
If you are hungry and need an urgent snack go to this place for a Greek Souvlaki - just next to the Mansion.
Όλα στα κάρβουνα
150 Ἀcharnon
If you are hungry and need an urgent snack go to this place for a Greek Souvlaki - just next to the Mansion.
Closest pharmacy in case you need something.
Pharmacy George Th. Chintopoulos
138 Acharnon
Closest pharmacy in case you need something.

Things to do and see close to Mavrogenous - The Mansion

Most likely you have already heard of Exarcheia and its alternative vibe, full of street art, bookshops and vintage stores, taverns and live music bars with rembetika (Greek blues), jazz and punk acts. You should definitely go there - I especially love the feeling of the evenings of Emmanouil Benaki street where you can see young Athenians hanging out and enjoying their life. It's around 20 min walk from The Mansion so I would suggest you to call a tax with your Uber app which will cost not more than 5 to 6 euros.
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Exarcheia
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Most likely you have already heard of Exarcheia and its alternative vibe, full of street art, bookshops and vintage stores, taverns and live music bars with rembetika (Greek blues), jazz and punk acts. You should definitely go there - I especially love the feeling of the evenings of Emmanouil Benaki street where you can see young Athenians hanging out and enjoying their life. It's around 20 min walk from The Mansion so I would suggest you to call a tax with your Uber app which will cost not more than 5 to 6 euros.
The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is the largest archaeological museum in Greece and one of the most important in the world and exhibits ancient Greek art and artefacts. I would recommend to visit it especially since it's only 15 min walk away from your apartment.
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アテネ国立考古学博物館
44 28is Oktovriou
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The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is the largest archaeological museum in Greece and one of the most important in the world and exhibits ancient Greek art and artefacts. I would recommend to visit it especially since it's only 15 min walk away from your apartment.
If you are interested in cars that's the place to go! In the Hellenic Motor Museum you can find beautiful selection of antique, vintage and classic cars only 12 minutes walk from Mavrogenous - The Mansion!
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ヘレニック・モーター・ミュージアム
33 Ioulianou
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If you are interested in cars that's the place to go! In the Hellenic Motor Museum you can find beautiful selection of antique, vintage and classic cars only 12 minutes walk from Mavrogenous - The Mansion!
Pedion Areos is one of the largest public parks in Athens. It's only 10 minutes walk from Mavrogenous - The Mansion and a great place for running, exercising or just for relaxation.
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Pedion tou Areos
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Pedion Areos is one of the largest public parks in Athens. It's only 10 minutes walk from Mavrogenous - The Mansion and a great place for running, exercising or just for relaxation.
You probably have seen the big church at the square close to your apartment - it's worth a visit if you are interested in art and architecture. It's the biggest church in the Balcan's and especially the roof is interesting because it was made out of copper from items the people gave as donation to the church. Greeks have the custom to burn a candle in the church and make a wish - you can try if you want :)
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Agios Panteleimonas, Athens
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You probably have seen the big church at the square close to your apartment - it's worth a visit if you are interested in art and architecture. It's the biggest church in the Balcan's and especially the roof is interesting because it was made out of copper from items the people gave as donation to the church. Greeks have the custom to burn a candle in the church and make a wish - you can try if you want :)

Day trips from Athens

Here I recommend you my personal favorite day trips from Athens - don't miss them :)
I'd suggest you to rent a car and drive with amazing views along the southern coast of Athens to this ancient temple. (A little bit more than 1 hour drive) Take your swimming cloth with you because you'll find great beaches along the road :)
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Sounion
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I'd suggest you to rent a car and drive with amazing views along the southern coast of Athens to this ancient temple. (A little bit more than 1 hour drive) Take your swimming cloth with you because you'll find great beaches along the road :)
This is my most favourite beach close to Athens simply because is only within 1 hours 15 min drive from the city and has so amazingly clear water like on an island! In addition the village has kept its unique peaceful charm. You'll probably be the only foreigner there on the beach. There are plenty of authentic restaurants at the beach. One restaurant rents a few sunbeds with umbrellas but they are often booked so better take an umbrella with you (big supermarkets sell them for 15 euros) or try to get some shade from a tree nearby.
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Porto Germeno
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This is my most favourite beach close to Athens simply because is only within 1 hours 15 min drive from the city and has so amazingly clear water like on an island! In addition the village has kept its unique peaceful charm. You'll probably be the only foreigner there on the beach. There are plenty of authentic restaurants at the beach. One restaurant rents a few sunbeds with umbrellas but they are often booked so better take an umbrella with you (big supermarkets sell them for 15 euros) or try to get some shade from a tree nearby.
Aegina is my personal favorite island for a short daytrip from Athens simply because you can reach the island from Piraeus within 40 minutes and there are ferry connections from 7 in the morning till 7 in the evening. The island itself has always been a popular residence for painters and artists such as the author of the famous novel "Zorbas" Nikos Kazantzakis who used to live on the island during several years of his life. Always when I leave the ferry and step on the island's soil I immediately feel the amazing charm of the Greek islands - and this only after 40 min of travel! On the island itself walk around the port and the city or rent a car and drive around. Check the ferry connections here: https://www.ferryscanner.com/en/ferry
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Aegina
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Aegina is my personal favorite island for a short daytrip from Athens simply because you can reach the island from Piraeus within 40 minutes and there are ferry connections from 7 in the morning till 7 in the evening. The island itself has always been a popular residence for painters and artists such as the author of the famous novel "Zorbas" Nikos Kazantzakis who used to live on the island during several years of his life. Always when I leave the ferry and step on the island's soil I immediately feel the amazing charm of the Greek islands - and this only after 40 min of travel! On the island itself walk around the port and the city or rent a car and drive around. Check the ferry connections here: https://www.ferryscanner.com/en/ferry

Beaches close to Athens

The beach is a little bit more commercial but I like to go there sometimes because it is super close from the city centre. From Mavrogenous - The Mansion it will take you around 15 Euros (20 min) with a taxi. Alternatively you can take the green line from Attiki station to metro Faliro change to the tram which goes along the whole coastal line of Athens and get off at 4th Kalamakioy - a very nice ride by itself. Overall it will take you around 45 min with public transport.
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Bolivar Beach Bar
Leoforos Poseidonos
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The beach is a little bit more commercial but I like to go there sometimes because it is super close from the city centre. From Mavrogenous - The Mansion it will take you around 15 Euros (20 min) with a taxi. Alternatively you can take the green line from Attiki station to metro Faliro change to the tram which goes along the whole coastal line of Athens and get off at 4th Kalamakioy - a very nice ride by itself. Overall it will take you around 45 min with public transport.
My favourite beach close to Athens because it has the best combination of proximity to the center, clean water and peaceful environment. You do not need to go to Apollon beach where you have to pay for the sunbed but can also go to the free public Kavouri beaches around. When you are there go for a walk at the sea promenade as well and stop at one of the many excellent seafood restaurants. To get there you have two options: take the red line at metro Attiko and go to the final stop Elliniko. From there take a taxi for around 8 Euros to the beach. This will take you around 34 min. Alternatively you can take the green line from Attiki metro to Faliro and take the tram to the last stop Asklipio Voulas (around 1 hour) and then walk either 20 minutes to the beach or take a taxi for 5 minutes.
Apollon Beach
10 Agiou Nikolaou
My favourite beach close to Athens because it has the best combination of proximity to the center, clean water and peaceful environment. You do not need to go to Apollon beach where you have to pay for the sunbed but can also go to the free public Kavouri beaches around. When you are there go for a walk at the sea promenade as well and stop at one of the many excellent seafood restaurants. To get there you have two options: take the red line at metro Attiko and go to the final stop Elliniko. From there take a taxi for around 8 Euros to the beach. This will take you around 34 min. Alternatively you can take the green line from Attiki metro to Faliro and take the tram to the last stop Asklipio Voulas (around 1 hour) and then walk either 20 minutes to the beach or take a taxi for 5 minutes.
About one hour drive by car from Mavrogenous the Mansion city you can find this long sandy beach with plenty of beach bars like this one. I really like this area because its green less crowded and has beautiful nature so you won't feel like in a city.
Παραλία Καράβι
About one hour drive by car from Mavrogenous the Mansion city you can find this long sandy beach with plenty of beach bars like this one. I really like this area because its green less crowded and has beautiful nature so you won't feel like in a city.