Athens Psiri

General information

Psiri Athens: Psiri is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Athens, located north of Monastiraki and Plaka.
In this area, you will find many abandoned buildings, even though the atmosphere of decadence has been balanced out over the years and Psiri has changed a lot.
Some of the neoclassical buildings have been restored and a lot of trendy bars and shops have opened.
Today, it attracts many young Athenians who enjoy the blend of traditional and modern character of the area.

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The history of Psiri dates back to the first years after the Greek War of Independence, when settlers arrived there from the countryside, although the construction of the area started sometime around the mid 19th century.
For many years, Psiri was nothing more than a typical working class neighborhood and it even had a bad reputation due to criminal activity.

The landscape started to change form during the 20th century and these days, Psiri is not only safe and well-developed, but also a popular meeting point with a vibrant nightlife and various taverns, bars, cafes, boutiques and art galleries with an authentic atmosphere.
You will find many shops with affordable products and cozy restaurants with live Greek music that receive a great number of visitors, especially during the weekends.
Psiri is not so popular among tourists, creating the perfect conditions for a night out at a place with an authentic character.

What to do

Although Psiri offers many charming cafes, restaurants and shops to visit during the day, the scenery is much different at nighttime, when the local bars come to life.
Famous for its nightlife, Psiri is popular among young people and the music creates a lovely atmosphere.
Also, don't forget to appreciate the local street art that adds to the scenery.