Athens Mets

Information about Mets

Mets is a beautiful neighborhood in Athens, located behind Kallimarmaro Stadium. It has taken its name from the brasserie that Charles Fix, the son of Yohan Fix, owner of the homonymous Greek brewery, had opened in 1872, named Mets. Mets was the town where the last battle between the French and the Germans took place in 1871.

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Moving on from the historical background of Mets, in this neighborhood time seems to have stopped to the old days of Athens. Neoclassical buildings, verdant parks, stone paved alleys.. Mets is the perfect neighborhood to walk under the shade of the trees, read a book at one of its beautiful parks and feel all the vibe of vintage Athens.

The two most beautiful streets in Mets are Markou Mousourou street, along which there are many neoclassical buildings, and Anapafseos street. What’s more, in Mets, you’ll find some amazing places to have a coffee, a drink, a lunch or a dinner!

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How to get to Mets

There are many ways to reach Mets, from any location in Athens.
Airport to Mets: 31.4 km / 19.5 miles | Piraeus port to Mets: 13.3 km / 8.2 miles | Syntagma square to Mets: 2.4 km / 1.4 miles

Private transfers: We recommend using an online pre-booked Athens transfer service, which provides transfer by taxi, minibus or private VIP car and arranging a pickup directly from the port, airport or your hotel. Alternatively, there’s the option of arranging a pickup by a local driver directly at the following numbers: 0030 693 881 8288, 0030 694 597 2090, 0030 690 943 9292 or book your taxi online.

On foot: As Mets is located in a central area of Athens, it can be easily reached on foot from Acropolis metro station, in approximately 10 minutes.

By metro: The closest metro station is “Acropolis” on line 2. Get a map of the metro here.

By bus/trolleybus: Since Mets is located in a central area of Athens, there are many buses that stop nearby. Check the routes and the official timetables on OASA Telematics.

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