Syntagma Station
Syntagma Station
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Neighbourhood: Syntagma
Perhaps the best place to get your bearings is Syntagma Square, crowned by the imposing Parliament building on its upper side and surrounded by other large structures, such as the exclusive Hotel Grande Bretagne. The grand avenues that lead towards Omonia are also full of massive Neoclassical edifices like the Numismatic Museum and those around smaller Platia Kolokotroni. Here you will find lots of travel agents, bookshops and fashion shops, especially on Ermou Street. Just south of Syntagma Square, you can take a breather in the lush National Gardens, which extend into the grounds of the Zappeio palace and beyond to the ancient Temple of Olympian Zeus.
How to get there
- Syntagma • 2 min walk
- Nomismatokopio • 4 min walk
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TWal1
Canberra, Australia2,944 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Located in central Athens, this landmark is easy to find particularly if you are embarking on a walking tour. The station is busy with commuters in the early morning and late afternoon. Just be wary of dodgy characters.
The best thing about the station are the archaeological displays on the upper level. These help to tell the story of Ancient Athens - interesting.
The best thing about the station are the archaeological displays on the upper level. These help to tell the story of Ancient Athens - interesting.
Written 15 September 2023
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,499 contributions
Jul 2021
We used this Metro station several times and it functions well. The underground area is very large so it never felt crowded, even though lots of people pass through it. A couple of lines come together here, so lots of transfers.
Written 12 August 2021
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REDMAN
Egaleo, Greece5,016 contributions
Nov 2019
The most crowded Metro station in Athens. It connects Tram and metro. Also, on the medium floor, it has exhibitions all the time!
Written 4 December 2019
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Hassina K
London, UK2 contributions
Feb 2016 • Family
My mother and i were travelling from Keramikos station on Saturday 6th February around 9-10pm, we were stopped at Syntagma station to take another route back to our hotel when we were stopped by two station attendees one greek short older lady in her 50's and a greek man in his 40's. We were questioned about our ticket since we didn't realise we had to validate it from Keramikos station. The lady was so rude and abusive to us and demaned that we pay 42 euros each or they would take our passports from us as we hadn't validated our tickets. We explained to them that we did not realise that we had to do this and this was simply a mistake. We were then told to go to a room behind the ticket desk and questioned further by two other greek guides who looked like the greek police. Both my mother and i were in total shock as we didn't realise that the greek authorites can be this rude and abusive towards coloured people. This older lady kept shouting remarks of how stupid we were not to have validated our tickets. I thought this was utterly disgusting since we did not do anything wrong. I was so upset by this and started crying but nothing was done. We had no choice but to pay the 42 euros then leave the station. I will never return to Athens again and would like to inform everyone that to be careful when travelling by metro or by taxi and to watch out for this kind of behavior from the greek authorities. I will be reporting this incident to my local MP.
Written 10 February 2016
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Travel790972
2 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Arrived in Athens in the afternoon with my wife today. Looked at the metro map and it seems cheap and easy to get to our hotel.
While transferring at the syntagma station three men crowded the entrance when I was trying to enter the train, took two seconds to realize they weren't going in but my wife was already in. I had to push through then to get in and once the doors closed I immediately knew what had happened. They must have pick pocketed me. Sure enough, our passports were gone.
No security, staff or police around at all! I could have grabbed one of them and yelled and no one official would have helped. Luckily my wallet and phone was somewhere else.
Went through four cities in Italy without even feeling something close to this. This specific station is a hot zone. Beware and good luck!
While transferring at the syntagma station three men crowded the entrance when I was trying to enter the train, took two seconds to realize they weren't going in but my wife was already in. I had to push through then to get in and once the doors closed I immediately knew what had happened. They must have pick pocketed me. Sure enough, our passports were gone.
No security, staff or police around at all! I could have grabbed one of them and yelled and no one official would have helped. Luckily my wallet and phone was somewhere else.
Went through four cities in Italy without even feeling something close to this. This specific station is a hot zone. Beware and good luck!
Written 7 May 2019
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andrewhaucke
Nashville, TN169 contributions
Jan 2014 • Friends
This is a perfect spot to spend some time while in Athens.
The square itself is a haven from the bustling on the street and is ideal for sitting back and people watching as people cross through. On the corner is a kiosk if you wanted to get some snacks or cold drinks, including beers.
The Grande Bretagne Hotel is right there, cool to check out the lobby (and actually used the restroom here, very clean.) This is where the Nazi headquarters were in Athens during World War II.
The Parliament Building and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (changing of the guard ceremony once an hour) is across the street.
The subway station itself is a museum...from the top, you can look down and see the old city ruins below. Once inside the subway, walk around the perimeter to see the artifacts and even a mummified body in the walls. Towards the front of the station there are vendors selling (and giving free samples) of local delicacies....honey, chocolate, etc.
The square itself is a haven from the bustling on the street and is ideal for sitting back and people watching as people cross through. On the corner is a kiosk if you wanted to get some snacks or cold drinks, including beers.
The Grande Bretagne Hotel is right there, cool to check out the lobby (and actually used the restroom here, very clean.) This is where the Nazi headquarters were in Athens during World War II.
The Parliament Building and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (changing of the guard ceremony once an hour) is across the street.
The subway station itself is a museum...from the top, you can look down and see the old city ruins below. Once inside the subway, walk around the perimeter to see the artifacts and even a mummified body in the walls. Towards the front of the station there are vendors selling (and giving free samples) of local delicacies....honey, chocolate, etc.
Written 19 March 2014
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Veros G
Athens, Greece238 contributions
Syntagma metro station is an underground station on the Syntagma square. Syntagma square the last two decades has become the center of all public transportation. Before was the Omonia square.
Just below the Greek parliament syntagma station is the most convenient spot for every tourist. I use that station very often. It is clean, spacious and safe. Be careful not to forget validating your ticket. Many tired and forgetful tourists face big penalties. Contrary to the electric urban railway train stations, the Syntagma metro station you will find fewer beggars and pickpockets bar fat. The surveillance is much tighter.
It was ready in 2000 and its construction was a part of the 2004 Olympics games in Athens. It is a jewel in a city which is not very neat and clean.
Syntagma station - Acropolis station and Monastraki station is a triangle which prevent tourists from loosing their orientation.
Just below the Greek parliament syntagma station is the most convenient spot for every tourist. I use that station very often. It is clean, spacious and safe. Be careful not to forget validating your ticket. Many tired and forgetful tourists face big penalties. Contrary to the electric urban railway train stations, the Syntagma metro station you will find fewer beggars and pickpockets bar fat. The surveillance is much tighter.
It was ready in 2000 and its construction was a part of the 2004 Olympics games in Athens. It is a jewel in a city which is not very neat and clean.
Syntagma station - Acropolis station and Monastraki station is a triangle which prevent tourists from loosing their orientation.
Written 15 August 2014
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Carl
Shrewsbury, UK5 contributions
Jul 2020
There is nothing wrong with the infrastructure of the station, it is all standard and functional but BEWARE OF PICKPOCKETS! This was on July 31st, 2019 when my family decided to use the metro to get to the airport. I changed from Omonia station to Syntagma so that we can ride Line 3 the ATH, as soon as the train opened its doors, the massive crowd followed on, since my dad was holding our large suitcase he struggled to move it. Therefore, he became the target for pickpocketing, as a man prevented my dad from getting into the train. Somehow, the man may have had a companion that snatched the wallet from his back pocket and left. The authorities at the airport did not bother to help either. Please be vigilant and mindful about carrying crucial things with you, especially on Line 3.
Written 21 December 2020
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Ginges_revenge
Brisbane, Australia5,859 contributions
Mar 2020
Its the central station of Athens. When catching the train in from the airport (M3) line, we got off and changed trains and went on from there to Akropoli station.
The M3 and M2 lines cross at this station. It was fairly clean and there was a lot of police and station attendants around so it felt very safe.
The M3 and M2 lines cross at this station. It was fairly clean and there was a lot of police and station attendants around so it felt very safe.
Written 1 November 2020
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RBandRS2017
Nahariya, Israel19 contributions
Mar 2020
Please take notice when leaving the station. We were walking up the steps toward the square when a handsome 28-30 year old man started to tell us we had dirt on our backs. He immediately pulled out of his backpack a fresh unopened pack of tissues to help clean the mess. Firstly I don't know any 28 year old male who carries neat tissue packs, secondly he was insistent on helping clean the back of my husband and my coat - usually one would give the tissue to either person of the couple to clean the others back. It was too intimate!!! My husband used a few greek words he knows but the guy didn't speak greek. We knew something wasn't right and holding our belongings close to our bodies told him to leave. He disappeared into the distance. There were no police to tell - obviously he knew this too. He had used liquid face make-up to squirt all over our backs. Easily cleaned with a machine cool wash. The next day when visiting the university and other museums I saw trails of beige on the steps leading up to the museums. Obviously a popular way to disorientate the tourist and pickpocket them while pretending to help clean their backs
Written 7 March 2020
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Hi there,
Are there bag storage facilities at this station?
Thanks!
Written 18 August 2018
I didn't see any inside the station itself, but, a quick look online reveals there may still be a third party offering luggage storage "a few meters away" from Syntagma station.
Written 1 September 2018
How far is Syntagma Station form st george Lycabettus Hotel ( 2 Kleomenous street)
Written 13 September 2016
Good Afternoon
How far is is Syntagma Station from St George Lycabettus Hotel (2 Kleomenous Street)
Written 13 September 2016
Hello , get a cab if you have luggage , taxis are cheap in Athens , may cost you 3.5 to 5 euro . Of course you can walk or climb for 15 mnts and enjoy discovering kolonaki
Written 14 September 2016
Hola Silvio
me recomendarías algún hotel en el barrio de Plaka?
Gracias!!
Written 20 February 2016
We were in Amália Hotel, in front of the Syntagma station. It is good location and near by mainly attractions
Written 20 August 2017
A Tripadvisor member
Island of Malta, Malta
Are there luggage lockers in Syntagma Station?
Written 27 August 2015
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