Athens Omonia

General information

Omonia Neighborhood in Athens: If you proceed towards Athinas Street from the Marketplace you will come across Omonia Square, the oldest square in Athens.
The square hosts restaurants, hotels and shops.

Many years back, Omonia was renowned for its beauty. The square was the first urban project King Otto envisioned in 1846. Renowned architects S. Kleanthis and E. Saubert were in charge of the planning. 
The first name of the square was "Palace Square". It was named "Otto Square" afterward and finally, in 1862, it took the name that it keeps up until this day - Omonia Square.
If you follow the stairs right to the metro station, you can see photographs from the past. 

Hotels in Omonia

We have made a selection of the best hotels in Omonia.
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Brown Acropol

$$$
Hotel4 stars

Offering magnificent views of the Acropolis, Brown Acropol Hotel can be found in the city center, near the metro station of Omonia Square. The hotel provides amazing luxurious facilities for your accommodation. Among them, you will find a restaurant, a gym, and a roof with outdoor jacuzzis.

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Colors

$$-$$$
Hotel4 stars

Boasting an amazing location in the city center, near Omonia Square, Colors Hotel offers a wide variety of accommodation facilities to choose from for all kinds of visitors. Its modern and colorful design creates a refreshing atmosphere, allowing you to experience an amazing stay.

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L7 Str

$$$
Hotel Rooms Suites4 stars

L7 Str Athens is a deluxe hotel with rooms and suites featuring stunning interior designs, high-comfort room facilities, marble bathrooms, private Jacuzzi tubs, and a high-class breakfast.

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Things to See & Do in Omonia

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Top Activities & Tours in Omonia

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  • Hop on Hop off tour of Athens

    Category: Hop On Hop Off, City

    This tour covers the most famous ancient and modern sights of Athens in just 90 minutes! Save yourself from a lot of time and energy and see everything in the beautiful city of Athens! The bus runs all around central Athens and the ticket is valid for 24 hours.

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    Category: Other, Multi Days, City Breaks, City, Private, Ancient Sites, Shore Excursions

    Explore Greece by car on this self-drive classic route. Give your self the change to see the capital of Greece, Athens, and the most important archaeological sites of the country at your own pace!

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    from € 620.00
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Omonia Map

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More information about Omonia

During the day, you might see young artists performing in the middle of the square, Athenians having their morning coffee and others rushing to catch the metro. 
Omonia is a multicultural spot with many contradictions.
Many shops, cozy cafes and restaurants, Greek taverns and bars are situated near the square.

The district of Exarchia, the most underground and alternative neighborhood of Athens, is located adjacent to Omonia.

Unfortunately, the square was one of the places that gradually became inapproachable due to the chaotic traffic.
It remains an integral part of the city center despite the present conditions.
However, it is recommended that visitors are careful with their personal belongings if they stroll around Omonia. Despite the area's redevelopment, incidents such as pickpocketing are still occurring, especially at night when shops close and the streets become more deserted. It is also recommended that people prefer main streets where cars and pedestrians pass (such as Panepistimiou Avenue) and avoid dark alleys.

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