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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  1. 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.
  2. Travelmoji

    Top 10 Things To Do in Athens Greece

    Good for a break from museums and archaeological sites.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Brief

    Wolters World

    Biggest Mistakes Tourists Make in Athens

    Combine it with Monastiraki in one walking day.
  7. Brief

    EURO TROTTER

    What to Eat in Athens Greece!!

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