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Exarcheia in Athens

Things to Do in Exarcheia, Athens

Exarchia is bookshops, student bars, murals, anarchist history, Strefi Hill, and the National Archaeological Museum rather than postcard Athens.

Exarchia is bookshops, student bars, murals, anarchist history, Strefi Hill, and the National Archaeological Museum rather than postcard Athens.

  • National Archaeological MuseumNational Archaeological MuseumArchaeology Museum
  • Le Disque NoirLe Disque NoirRecord Store
  • Beatniks Road BarBeatniks Road BarLive Music
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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Exarcheia

  • National Archaeological Museum in Exarcheia, Athens

    National Archaeological Museum

    4.6 · 38.7k
    Archaeology Museum

    Neoclassical museum of Ancient Greek art & archaeology, with sculpture, metalwork, vases & jewelry.

    Mon
    8 AM – 8 PM
    Tue
    1 PM – 8 PM
    Wed–Fri
    8 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 8 PM
  • Le Disque Noir in Exarcheia, Athens

    Le Disque Noir

    5.0 · 2.1k
    Record Store
    Mon
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Tue
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Wed
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Thu–Fri
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • CaptainBook.gr in Exarcheia, Athens

    CaptainBook.gr

    4.9 · 840
    Bookstore

    CaptainBook.gr is a bibliophile community, publications and online bookstore at the same time. It was set up by a group of people who love books.

    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 6 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
  • ΟΙ ΣΥΜΠΕΘΕΡΟΙ in Exarcheia, Athens

    ΟΙ ΣΥΜΠΕΘΕΡΟΙ

    4.9 · 186
    Cheese Shop
    Mon
    9 AM – 4 PM
    Tue
    9 AM – 8 PM
    Wed
    9 AM – 4 PM
    Thu–Fri
    9 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Piracy Vintage in Exarcheia, Athens

    Piracy Vintage

    4.8 · 113
    Flea Market
  • Afoi Asimakopouloi in Exarcheia, Athens

    Afoi Asimakopouloi

    4.3 · 1.2k
    Chocolate Shop

Where to eat & drink in Exarcheia

  • Beatniks Road Bar in Exarcheia, Athens

    Beatniks Road Bar

    4.7 · 570
    Live Music· €5–20

    A bar known for its wide variety of beers and whiskeys, hosting live blues and jazz music events, and featuring a 1960s garage rock and old blues vinyl atmosphere.

    Mon–Fri
    12 AM – 3 AM, 7 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    12 AM – 6 AM, 7 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    12 AM – 6 AM, 7 PM – 12 AM
    Map
  • The Black Salami Microbakery in Exarcheia, Athens

    The Black Salami Microbakery

    4.8 · 2.3k
    Bakery· €5–10
    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 4:30 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 5 PM
  • Μαύρος Γάτος in Exarcheia, Athens

    Μαύρος Γάτος

    4.6 · 3.3k
    Bar· €5–10
    Mon–Thu
    10 AM – 3 AM
    Fri
    10 AM – 5 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 5 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 3 AM
  • Ατίταμος in Exarcheia, Athens

    Ατίταμος

    4.7 · 8.3k
    Greek· €15–20

    Traditional dishes served in a popular, country-style restaurant with a terrace.

    Every day
    12 PM – 1 AM
  • behold theman in Exarcheia, Athens

    behold theman

    4.8 · 944
    Coffee Shop· €1–5
    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 10 PM
  • Warehouse in Exarcheia, Athens

    Warehouse

    4.5 · 3.3k
    Wine Bar· €5–25

    Rustic-chic cafe crafting burgers, pizza & inventive desserts, plus wine, cocktails & coffee.

    Every day
    9 AM – 2:30 AM
  • White Turtle Coffeehouse in Exarcheia, Athens

    White Turtle Coffeehouse

    4.8 · 706
    Coffee Shop· €1–5

    A cozy coffeehouse in Athens offering specialty coffee, vegan breakfast options, cakes, and pastries, with both indoor and shaded outdoor seating.

    Mon–Tue
    7:30 AM – 2 PM
    Wed–Fri
    7:30 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 2 PM
    Map
  • Cafe Bar 67 in Exarcheia, Athens

    Cafe Bar 67

    4.7 · 863
    Café & Bakery· €5–10

    A cozy Ukrainian cafe bar in Exarchia, this spot is known for its coffee, tea, wine, desserts, and homemade Ukrainian food options like borsch soup and blini.

    Mon–Tue
    9 AM – 6 PM
    Wed–Fri
    9 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 9 PM
  • Intriga in Exarcheia, Athens

    Intriga

    4.7 · 936
    Bar· €5-10
    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 3 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 3 AM
    Sun
    11 AM – 3 AM
    Map
  • Off the Chain in Exarcheia, Athens

    Off the Chain

    4.5 · 466
    Nightclub· €5-10

    A club in Athens known for its alt pop culture items, emo and dark wave music, rock and retro atmosphere, and a variety of drinks and beers.

    Mon–Thu
    Closed
    Fri
    9 PM – 5 AM
    Sat
    9 PM – 6 AM
    Sun
    Closed
    Map

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Map of Exarcheia with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1National Archaeological Museum
  2. 2Le Disque Noir
  3. 3Beatniks Road Bar
  4. 4CaptainBook.gr
  5. 5The Black Salami Microbakery
  6. 6ΟΙ ΣΥΜΠΕΘΕΡΟΙ
  7. 7Μαύρος Γάτος
  8. 8Ατίταμος
  9. 9behold theman
  10. 10Warehouse

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