Things to Do in Syntagma, Athens

The heart of Athens, surrounded by the Greek parliament, ministries, and the famous retail street of Ermou. It's a central hub for sightseeing, with easy access to Plaka and the New Acropolis Museum.

Βιβλιοπωλείο ΠολιτείαBookstore
City LinkShopping Mall
Polo Ralph Lauren AthensSpecialty Store

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Top things to do in Syntagma

Βιβλιοπωλείο Πολιτεία
★ 4.7 · 14.0k
Bookstore
Sizable bookstore offering a large selection of new & used titles in many genres & languages.
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 9 PM
Sat
9 AM – 6 PM
Sun
Closed
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City Link
★ 4.6 · 9.0k
Shopping Mall
Light-filled shopping complex featuring upscale boutiques, salons & a variety of restaurants.
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Polo Ralph Lauren Athens
★ 4.8 · 554
Specialty Store
Mon
10 AM – 8 PM
Tue
10 AM – 9 PM
Wed
10 AM – 8 PM
Thu–Fri
10 AM – 9 PM
Sat
10 AM – 8 PM
Sun
Closed
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attica DPS
★ 4.4 · 12.0k
Department Store
A department store offering cosmetics, perfumes, clothing, and accessories from various brands.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 9 PM
Sat
10 AM – 8 PM
Sun
Closed
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
★ 4.7 · 4.3k
Monument
Historic cenotaph dedicated to the Greek soldiers killed in war, built between 1930 & 1932.
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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National Historical Museum
★ 4.7 · 4.8k
History Museum
Exhibits on modern Greek history spanning art, weapons & documents, in the Old Parliament building.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
9 AM – 4 PM
Sat
10 AM – 4 PM
Sun
10 AM – 4 PM
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Παλαιοπωλείο Αντίκες «Η σπηλιά του Αλαντίν»
Antique Market
A long-standing antique shop in Athens specializing in antiques, old furniture, and various objects.
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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Where to eat & drink in Syntagma

The 7 Jokers Cocktail Bar
★ 4.6 · 2.3k
Cocktail Bar· €10–15
A cocktail bar near Syntagma Square in Athens, known for its quirky decor, warm atmosphere, and refined drink menu.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
9 PM – 4 AM
Fri
9 PM – 4:30 AM
Sat
9 PM – 5 AM
Sun
9 PM – 4 AM
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Samba Coffee Roasters
★ 4.8 · 904
Coffee Shop· €1–5
A coffee shop offering a variety of specialty coffees, including espresso, filter coffee, and cortado, along with cheesecake and cookies, with an upstairs area and outdoor seating.
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 6:45 PM
Sat
8 AM – 6:45 PM
Sun
9 AM – 4:45 PM
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Meat n Roses Kolonaki
★ 4.8 · 2.9k
Steakhouse· €10–15
A restaurant known for its meat dishes like souvlaki, steak skewers, pork cutlets, and chicken gyro, served in a comfortable and lively atmosphere.
Every day
12 PM – 1 AM
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Petite Fleur
★ 4.7 · 1.0k
Café & Bakery· €5–10
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GB Roof Garden
★ 4.7 · 2.7k
Mediterranean· €50+
Refined modern dining and 2 chic cocktail bars with Acropolis views on luxe 19th-century hotel roof.
Every day
1 PM – 2 AM
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Kolokotroni 9
★ 4.6 · 650
Bar· €10–15
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Alexander's Cigar Lounge - Hotel Grande Bretagne
★ 4.8 · 134
Bar· €50+
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Bairaktaris Syntagma Square
★ 4.5 · 2.0k
Restaurant· €5–20
Mon–Thu
10 AM – 1 AM
Fri
10 AM – 2 AM
Sat
10 AM – 2 AM
Sun
10 AM – 1 AM
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The canteen of Karagiorgi Serbia (The Cretan)
★ 4.8 · 491
Restaurant· €5–10
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