Omonia Square
Omonia Square
2.5
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Known as the heart of Athens, this busy city center is full of shops, bars, clubs and restaurants.
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Neighborhood: Omonia
Omonia Square is as plain in appearance as Syntagma is grand. Surrounded largely by functional blocks from the 1950s and 60s and no longer boasting its underground stalls, the square is now mostly frequented by immigrants and bargain shoppers. The most rewarding area to explore is to the south. Set off down Athinas Street, with the Acropolis gradually coming into focus in the distance, and you will get a sense of old commercial Athens, especially at the picturesque meat, fish and vegetable markets some way beyond the City Hall. The blocks to the west of Athinas are home to many Chinese and South Asian traders, adding a multicultural atmosphere to what was until the late 1990s a very homogenous society.
How to get there
- Omonoia • 2 min walk
- Panepistimio • 8 min walk
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permia
Ireland64,704 contributions
Mar 2020
Pentakiklon Sculpture is an imposing aspect, but with major construction works underway at the centre of the hectic square we didn't comfortably get to see its full extent.
We passed through at various times and it was constantly bustling with traffic and travellers. Fine Boulevards radiate off it, leading to the Archaeological Museum, National Theatre and elsewhere.
Surrounded by architecture from various eras, some of the edifices are impressive and attractive. Numerous cafes and dessert outlets are present and we enjoyed a tasty snack in one that’s open 24 hours.
We passed through at various times and it was constantly bustling with traffic and travellers. Fine Boulevards radiate off it, leading to the Archaeological Museum, National Theatre and elsewhere.
Surrounded by architecture from various eras, some of the edifices are impressive and attractive. Numerous cafes and dessert outlets are present and we enjoyed a tasty snack in one that’s open 24 hours.
Written May 1, 2020
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Nemesis🇬🇷
Athens, Greece6,366 contributions
May 2020 • Solo
Omonoia square is now an amazing sight in the heart of Athens. Fully renovated, it charms visitors while offering an oasis of coolness with impressive fountains. The point has been completely announced and is an ideal aftermath for a unique walk so that the visitor can get to know the beauties of the city.
Written June 1, 2020
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Robert M
2 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
This place is not just unsafe, it's life threatening! Be very careful when booking a hotel to make sure that you won't have to cross any of the streets in that area (it's not just the square!).
We saw people kicking bottles in the cars, one bottle destroyed a car mirror and the person didn't care at 11am!, Needles in arms are a usual sight, and very dangerous groups of people can follow you.
Stay away!
We saw people kicking bottles in the cars, one bottle destroyed a car mirror and the person didn't care at 11am!, Needles in arms are a usual sight, and very dangerous groups of people can follow you.
Stay away!
Written August 7, 2022
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,408 contributions
Jul 2021
Omonia is one of two main squares in Athens along with Syntagma.
Despite recent renovations it is still a very ugly square - catastrophic architecture of buildings around it, graffiti on all facades around, litter,...only the central fountain looks nice.
At night it's a very sketchy place with drunkards, junkies and migrants hanging around.
Despite recent renovations it is still a very ugly square - catastrophic architecture of buildings around it, graffiti on all facades around, litter,...only the central fountain looks nice.
At night it's a very sketchy place with drunkards, junkies and migrants hanging around.
Written September 26, 2021
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Sarah M
Bushmills, UK8 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Avoid, arrived very early in the morning to see a man punching everything around him. Spent 5 days in Athens and the amount of people ‘sleeping’ on the paths everywhere, often with babies, is unbelievable. On our last day we were sat outside our hotel enjoying an ice cream when a fight broke out right in front of us, this was midday and quite scary. Thinking about it, it could have been a diversion technique to scope pickpocketing as I know this is rife here.
Written September 1, 2024
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Mauro M
18 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Absolutely terrible experience, avoids at all costs.
You step a few meters away from the Omonia square and there's dozens, if not hundreds of crackheads, junkies, etc. It was a sight we never ever experienced and never expected. everything is vandalized, shops closed and just feels incredibly unsafe.
You step a few meters away from the Omonia square and there's dozens, if not hundreds of crackheads, junkies, etc. It was a sight we never ever experienced and never expected. everything is vandalized, shops closed and just feels incredibly unsafe.
Written August 21, 2024
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Jake
York, UK132 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
I've visited Omonia Square on many occasions, and as long as you are aware of some of the slightly unsavoury aspects, then don't let it bother you. It's a big city, and there will be good and bad areas. I've stayed in Hotels and ate at Tavernas for over 10 years and never had any problems. Easy to get to Piraeus for ferries by Metro or Taxi, and pretty easy to get to the Airport too. I'm not one for flash hotels and would rather stay here, than more expensive upmarket hotels near Syntagma.
Written August 13, 2022
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,513 contributions
Sep 2021
We were warned that this is a sketchy neighborhood, so I was on the lookout for problems. But other than a small group of street people, it was perfectly OK. We came through here looking for a restaurant and came back on a cab ride. Not very interesting, but a central part of the city.
Written July 18, 2022
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,513 contributions
Aug 2021
Our taxi rides took us through this square a number of times. It is truly a crossroads with some outdoor art. Lonely Planet warns tourists to stay away due to drug traffic, but we did not pick up a sketchy vibe, except on some of the streets and blocks a bit further away, in the neighborhood, but not right at this square. Shopping here.
Written August 14, 2021
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xTr3m342
Athens, Greece38 contributions
Aug 2012
Although the police is trying to keep it clean, here you will find homeless people loitering, junkies, prostitutes and all the scum of the earth. Every now and then, police will "storm" in here and load up buses with people, but 10 minutes after that, it will look the same. Shame, because it really is the heart of the city. Keep away after dark!
Written September 9, 2012
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Plaza yonkarra. Sí, así debería ser bautizada. La plaza y sus alrededores estan llenas de seres humanos gozando de un chute de heroína. Recomendable si quieres pillar sida o eres de esas personas que les gusta la aventura.
Written November 30, 2019
Hey there
we consider to walk throw Omonia sq to get to our hotel between 22.00 to 23.00 pm.on sunday. is it safe?
best reguard Kami
Written October 22, 2019
My hotel in Omonia Square. I need to go to aqua land resort to spend full day I don't know how can I go what is the cheapest way to go
Written June 27, 2018
Hi! I'm sorry but I'm not able to answer your question. Maybe you should ask this question from some travel agency in Athens. Cheers!
Written June 27, 2018
Hello , please advise the bus number that goes from Athens international airport to Omonia square
Written October 10, 2017
It is from Syntagma square to Athens Airport the bus nr X95
From Omonia to Syntagma you could go by metro
Written October 21, 2017
Is Omonoia square dangerous? I have booked a hotel there for7 night next month and I am a bit worried. Do you have any suggestions for a hotel in another area if Omonoia is dangerous?
Written August 18, 2016
Hi,
I am just returned from an holiday in Greece. I stayed three nights in an hotel very close to Omonia. I have to admit that the area appears pretty run down and defaced. Although it is frequented by people not really recommendable, I can easily tell you that nobody bothered us and that at night the streets are patrolled by the police.
My suggestion? Just use the standard precautions you should use in every situation and nothing bad shall happen.
Written August 29, 2016
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