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.

  • National Archaeological MuseumArchaeology Museum
  • Le Disque NoirRecord Store
  • Beatniks Road BarLive Music

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Exarcheia in Athens

Top things to do in Exarcheia

  • National Archaeological Museum

    National Archaeological Museum

    4.6 · 38.3k
    Archaeology Museum

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

    Mon
    8:30 AM – 8 PM
    Tue
    1 PM – 8 PM
    Wed–Fri
    8:30 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    8:30 AM – 8 PM
  • Le Disque Noir

    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

    CaptainBook.gr

    4.9 · 839
    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

    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
  • Afoi Asimakopouloi

    Afoi Asimakopouloi

    4.3 · 1.2k
    Chocolate Shop

Where to eat & drink in Exarcheia

  • Beatniks Road Bar

    Beatniks Road Bar

    4.7 · 566
    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
  • The Black Salami Microbakery

    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

    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

    Ατίταμος

    4.7 · 8.2k
    Greek· €15–20

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

    Every day
    12 PM – 1 AM
  • behold theman

    behold theman

    4.8 · 928
    Coffee Shop· €1–5
    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 10 PM
  • Warehouse

    Warehouse

    4.5 · 3.3k
    Wine Bar· €5–25

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

  • Boken Athens

    Boken Athens

    4.9 · 541
    Café & Bakery· €1–5
    Mon–Fri
    7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
    Sat
    7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 4 PM
  • White Turtle Coffeehouse

    White Turtle Coffeehouse

    4.8 · 696
    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–Fri
    7:30 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 3 PM
  • Intriga

    Intriga

    4.7 · 930
    Bar· €5–10
    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 3 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 3 AM
    Sun
    11 AM – 3 AM
  • Cafe Bar 67

    Cafe Bar 67

    4.7 · 859
    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
  • OFF THE CHAIN

    OFF THE CHAIN

    4.5 · 464
    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

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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. 6Μαύρος Γάτος
  7. 7ΟΙ ΣΥΜΠΕΘΕΡΟΙ
  8. 8Ατίταμος
  9. 9behold theman
  10. 10Warehouse

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