Athens Greece - KifissiaRelax in the Leafy Green North
Kifissia Κηφισιά is a suburb of Athens Greece, located 20 kms to the north of the city centre. It is a leafy, green, quiet area known for its up-market lifestyle and luxury homes. The main centres are on Kassaveti Street near Kifissia Square and Kolokotronis Street near Kefalouri Square. It is easy to get to Kifissia on the metro and train line. In normal times, it should take about 30 minutes from the centre of the city. Kifissia is the last station on the line, and it is very safe there. Walk out from the station and through the lovely spacious leafy park to the north east, and you will find all the cafés and shops along Kassaveti street. Kifissia is full of history, as people have lived here for centuries, enjoying the cooler air than downtown Athens. There are several beautiful neo classical mansions and detached houses, a roman tomb and the impressive natural history museum. There are two cinemas in Kifissia and plenty of late night café bars to enjoy in the evenings.
Cafés and Restaurants in Kifissia, Athens Greece
Varsos is the zacharoplasteio sweet shop on Kassaveti Street which has been open since 1892, still operating in the old style, try the casseropita cheese pie from the tapsi tray. Ask for a Greek coffee and sit outside on the street to watch the people strolling by. Kassaveti 5, Kifissia.
Artisti Italiani Caffè is the coolest spot around, at the corner of Kassaveti and Levidou Streets, it has great atmosphere, a full bar and a great location for people watching. This Greek company is a chic fashion label, with women’s and men’s clothing and accessories. Of course when you are tired of shopping, head to the cafe for an espresso. We found great service in this cafe. 2 Levidou & Kassaveti st, Kifissia. La Pasteria is an affordable family restaurant with a wonderfully extensive Italian menu and great busy atmosphere, right on the main street of Kassaveti. Both the pizzas and the pastas are big so share one with a friend! Fantasic service here too. Piazza Mela is a really swish Italian restaurant behind Kassaveti Street, with a wonderful atmosphere. 238 Kifissia Avenue. Further north in Kefalouri you will find numerous stylish restaurants on the leafy green Kefalouri Square. Palmie Bistro is an affordable family restaurant with a lovely atmosphere overlooking Kefalouri Square, 35 Kolokotroni St. Escobar is the coolest bar in the circle at Kefalouri Square. The mojitos are spicy and wonderful, you can sit outside, its a great place to see or be seen. The taxi rank is just opposite. 1 Patr. Maximou St, Kefalouri Square.
Shopping in Kifissia, Athens Greece
If you like boutiques, you will be in heaven. Kifissia is wall to wall in fashion boutiques with many internationally recognised brands such as Ralph Loren, Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Marks & Spencer, DNKY, Artisti Italiani, and Zara.
Also here are international brands such as L’Occitane and Accessorize.
Hotels in Kifissia, Athens GreeceHotels here are luxurious, this is the place to stay for the well-heeled in Athens. We bring you this selection of top hotels in this delightful precinct.Kefalari Suites
1 Pentelis & Kolokotroni Street, Kifissia Semiramis Hotel 
The Semiramis is not just a hotel, it is an experience. If you like modern architecture, glam, colours and plastic, it is for you. 
I just couldn't get the lines of this song out of my head after visiting there: 48 Charilaou Trikoupi, Kifissia
Pentelikon Hotel 
The Pentelikon is a luxury old-world hotel with good old-fashioned service. Located in a beautiful neo classical mansion away from the hustle and bustle, this is a very relaxing place to stay in Athens Greece.
66 Deligianni Street, Kifissia
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