Gostijo Kosher Restaurant
4.2
Glatt Kosher - under Chabad of Athens supervision
Sephardic-Greek Mediterranean · €€
Aisopou 10, Psiri, Athens 105 54, Greece
Greece
Athens
A small but vibrant Jewish community amid ancient ruins - with a Chabad house, historic synagogues, several kosher restaurants and a kosher mini-market
Photo: George E. Koronaios · CC0
Candle lighting
18:18
10/23/2026
Havdalah
19:18
10/24/2026
This week's Torah portion
Parashat Lech-Lecha
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Eruv in Athens: no city eruv
Athens has no eruv. Plan ahead - a Shabbat key belt, or leave your key at reception.
Shabbat meals in Athens
Most kosher restaurants close for Shabbat, so Friday-night dinner and Shabbat lunch are at the Chabad house. Register ahead - most close bookings by Thursday.
Tip: book a stay within an easy walk of the Chabad house - for a relaxed meal and a short, pleasant stroll back.
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Hotels within an easy walk of a synagogue or Chabad house, for a calm, relaxed Shabbat.
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Photo: George E. Koronaios · CC0Beth Shalom Synagogue
4.6
Orthodox - Eastern Sephardic rite
5 Melidoni Street, Athens 105 53, Greece
Main functioning synagogue
Photo: Dafniotis · CC BY-SA 4.0Etz Hayyim Synagogue
4.5
Orthodox - Romaniote and Sephardic rite
8 Melidoni Street, Athens 105 53, Greece
Used for major holidays only
For a restful Shabbat
Recommended hotels & apartments in Athens
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Athens Psiri Hotel
4.5
★★
~10 min walk to Chabad of Athens (Aisopou 10, Psiri) - offers Shabbat meals by advance reservation, in the same building as Gostijo Kosher Restaurant
75EUR / night
Budget-friendlyCity center
Electra Palace Athens
4.5
★★★★★
~20 min walk to Chabad of Athens (Aisopou 10, Psiri) - this distance is independently confirmed by a third-party kosher-travel guide to Athens
350EUR / night
LuxuryAcropolis view
Brown Beach Chalkida (Kosher Resort)
4.3
★★★★★
Synagogue inside the hotel
180EUR / night
Kosher hotelMehadrin kosher resortPrivate beachOn-site synagogue & daily minyan
Genesis Hotel, Loutraki
3.5
★★★★
Synagogue inside the hotel
85EUR / night
Kosher hotelBeachfrontOn-site synagogue
Photo: Margareths1 · CC BY-SA 4.0Acropolis of Athens
4.8
Ancient site
2-3 hours
Photo: DerHexer · CC BY-SA 3.0Ancient Agora of Athens
4.6
Ancient site
1.5-2 hours
Photo: Dafniotis · CC BY-SA 4.0Jewish Museum of Greece
4.6
Museum
1-1.5 hours
Photo: Ava Βabili · CC BY-SA 4.0Temple of Olympian Zeus
4.5
Ancient site
45 minutes - 1 hour
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Guided Tours & Experiences
Guided tours, entry tickets and experiences in every destination - most with free cancellation, so you can plan ahead and still stay flexible around Shabbat and the chagim.
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The next step of the trip - a car, an airport transfer and a stay, ready to book from here.
Rent a car in Athens
Compare prices across international and local rental companies at your destination - most bookings come with free cancellation.
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Book a private transfer from the airport to your hotel and back - a fixed price agreed in advance (no meter surprises), a driver waiting for you with a sign bearing your name, and no need to haggle or speak the local language.
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Before you fly to Athens
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Book ahead in Athens - skip the ticket lines and keep more time for the trip.
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Our guide
You can't walk into the Beth Shalom Synagogue unannounced: you have to email [email protected] with a copy of your passport at least three days ahead, and groups of more than ten need two weeks. The Chabad house, the Gostijo restaurant and the kosher grocery are all in one building in the Psiri quarter.
Stay in the kosher area of Athens
For Shabbat in Athens, base yourself in or near Psiri - Chabad of Athens (Chabad house listed on the site) is within walking distance from there, along with the other kosher listings for the city.
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Nearby destinations
More places in the region with a Jewish community and kosher food - to add to the trip.
Common questions about Athens
- Where to eat kosher in Athens?
- We list 3 kosher restaurants in Athens, with supervision, address and directions.
- Where to pray in Athens?
- There are 2 synagogues and 1 Chabad houses in Athens, with addresses and prayer times when available.
- Where to stay within walking distance of a synagogue in Athens?
- Hotels and apartments in Athens, with walking-distance-to-shul notes when we have them.
- When is candle lighting in Athens?
- Candle lighting and Havdalah in Athens are calculated for the destination and updated every week.
- Where can I eat on Shabbat in Athens?
- Most kosher restaurants close for Shabbat. Shabbat meals in Athens are hosted by Chabad of Athens (Chabad of Greece), with advance registration - the booking link is on this page.