Practical Information
Updated: Jan 6, 2026Visit Duration
Minimum2 hours
Recommended3 hours
Maximum5 hours
Entrance Fee
FreeFree to walk around. Individual museums and sites have separate fees
Crowd Level
High — many peopleHow to Get There
Metro: Syntagma or Monastiraki (Line 1, 3), Acropolis (Line 2). Follow brown Acropolis/Plaka signs. Mostly pedestrian, 5-10 min walk from any station.
Facilities & Services
restaurants
restrooms
Working Hours
Updated: Jan 6, 2026Monday24 hours
Tuesday24 hours
Wednesday24 hours
Thursday24 hours
Friday24 hours
Saturday24 hours
Sunday24 hours
Note
Plaka is the oldest neighborhood in Athens at the foot of the Acropolis. Open public space 24/7. Narrow streets with neoclassical architecture, tavernas, shops and cafes. Most establishments open until late night. Best time for strolling is morning or evening.
Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Not accessible
faq.title
faq.subtitle Plaka Neighborhood
A hidden neighborhood within Plaka with whitewashed Cycladic-style houses, built by workers from Anafi island in the 1840s. Like a Greek island in the city!
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Plaka Neighborhood
Ask for Singapore Sling - cocktail invented here in 1915. Dress code is smart casual. Live music every evening. Peanut shells thrown on floor - it's tradition! Colonial atmosphere.
MRT: City Hall (EW13/NS25) or Esplanade (CC3) - 5-10 min walk. Bus: many routes along Beach Road. Taxi from Orchard: ~S$8-12. Located in heritage district.
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