Plaka
A 19th-century old town with little traffic, colorful restaurants and souvenir shopping often called the best in Greece.
Plaka appears in 7 of the 8 Athens vlogs we indexed, first in 2013, most recently in 2025.
7 moments in vlogs
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- Rick Steves' Europe
Athens and Side-Trips
For a cheap bite, grab a gyros wrapped in pita with tzatziki from a corner gyros-and-souvlaki stand.
- Travelmoji
Top 10 Things To Do in Athens Greece
Good for a break from museums and archaeological sites.
- Greece Explained
WHERE TO STAY in Athens [Watch BEFORE you book a hotel]
The most touristy area, so pricier and the food isn't always the best; hotel views often show the Acropolis wall without the Parthenon.
- Exotic Vacation
How to Spend 3 Days in ATHENS Greece | Itinerary for First-time Visitors
Plenty of souvenir and local-goods stands, and a recommended stop for lunch.
- Island Hopper TV
Best Things To Do in Athens Greece 2026 4K
Named as one of the top two neighbourhoods in Athens, and a convenient, safe area to stay.
Combine it with Monastiraki in one walking day.
More in Plaka
- Temple of Olympian ZeusTemple ยท Plaka4 vlogs
- AnafiotikaNeighborhood ยท Plaka3 vlogs
- Arch of HadrianLandmark ยท Plaka3 vlogs
- Roman AgoraHistoric site ยท Plaka2 vlogs
- Tower of the WindsHistoric site ยท Plaka2 vlogs
- Church of the Metamorphosis of the SaviourTemple ยท Plaka1 vlog
- Blue FishRestaurant ยท Plaka1 vlog
- Taverna SaitaRestaurant ยท Plaka1 vlog
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