Time Out polled 20,000 city-dwellers and local experts to find the 51 coolest neighbourhoods in the world, based on culture, fun, community and more.
From Guadalajara, Mexico, to Glasgow, Scotland, here are the top coolest neighbourhoods locals and travellers are raving about, according to Time Out.
On this list was Pagrati at Number 39
Pagrati has quickly risen to super-hip status. Despite being close to the Panathenaic Stadium, the site of the first modern Olympic Games, and the centre of Athens, the neighbourhood has never been very popular with tourists.
Whereas it was originally seen as dull, it is now a draw for creative types who frequent its hip pubs, blasting anything from rock and blues to hip hop and the artisanal restaurants that have just swept in.
Do yourself a favour and make your way through the winding lanes and varied alleys, which are lined with bohemian cafés and a curious fusion of neo-classical and modern buildings with sporadic views of the mountains that encircle the city.
You’re sure to arrive at one of the many squares, which serve as important gathering places for residents and a welcome diversion from the busy streets, no matter which way you turn.
The ideal day
The perfect day Wake up to breakfast with Acropolis views at Athens BlueBuilding, before making your way to the Basil and Elise Goulandris Foundation to browse artwork from Picasso, Miró, Van Gogh and all the rest. Head for coffee at Chelsea Hotel, then end the day with dinner at The Vegan Vandal and drinks at one of the many bars on tucked-away Timotheou Street.
Make a travel plan Visit between May and September when Athens’ oldest movie theatre, Palas Cinema, screens outdoor films on its terrace.