From vast metro malls to quaint boutiques to never-ending shopping streets, Athens boasts a bustling shopping scene that is a shopaholic’s dream come true. Not only is there a sheer abundance of products, but the shopping venues are highly spacious, and scenic — just like the rest of the beautiful city. Whether you are shopping for Greek souvenirs (Plaka), everyday clothes from international brands (Ermou Street), or luxury goods (Kolonaki), you are sure to walk away satisfied. As a tourist you are often only in the city for a few days and it is not easy to find the nicest addresses. That’s why we want to share a few with you here. Shopping in Athens is definitely worth it! P.S. Don’t forget to take advantage of summer sales until the end of August!

Basic tips

Sales The official sales periods are mid-January to mid-February and mid-July until the end of August. 

Where to shop Downtown is the place to be, whether you are looking for brand names or small vintage shops and second-hand stores. 

Plaka The foremost tourist area, is the standard place to buy memorabilia. 

Nearby Monastiraki Home to a famous Athenian flea market. Visitors will lose themselves in a huge variety of shops that appeal to aficionados of records, jewellery, clothes, shoes and all things vintage. This is an area in which haggling is accepted by the playful and friendly shop owners. Between Monastiraki sq. and Omonoia sq., one comes across the Athens Central Market, a good place to buy some local herbs.

Ermou street By far the most celebrated shopping street: a pedestrian street with large windows and a great variety of goodies, from clothes and jewellery to shoes and gifts. But when it comes to expensive brand shopping, Kolonaki is the perfect place to be. Luxury clothing, high prices and impeccably dressed customers are the norm here. If you have time to kill, have a look at the interesting markets of Kifissia (northern suburbs) and Glyfada (southern suburbs).

Try to do Your shopping in the morning. 

You will come across all the major international brands on Voukourestiou Str.

Opening Hours! Except for the tourist hotspots, like Plaka, most shops are closed on Sundays and National Holidays, with the exception of flower shops, patisseries, liquor stores and the like. Official business opening hours are 09:00-21:00 on weekdays (09:00-20:00 on Sat). However, many smaller businesses keep the older working hours (closed after 15:00 on Mon, Wed, Sat and between 14:30 and 17:30 on Tue, Thu, Fri).

International Brands

Balenciaga
Bright, minimal boutique with small wonders.  Evangelismos, 17 Skoufa Str. Kolonaki, +302107290151

Calzedonia
Authentic, trendy and fashionable socks and beachwear for women, men and kids, in a highly competitive quality / price ratio.
Syntagma,30 Stadiou Str. +302103253125 / 15 Patriarchou Ioakeim Str., Kolonaki

Chanel
Chanel launched its new and first boutique, on the luxurious shopping street of Voukourestiou Street. The store is the spacious new home to all of CHANEL’s artistic fashion director Virginie Viard's latest creations, including ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear and accessories, as well as watches, fine jewelry, optical goods, and the LES EXCLUSIFS DE CHANEL perfume collection.
Panepistimio, 13 Voukourestiou Str. Kolonaki +302103606125

Enny Monaco 
Mugler, Louboutin, Nina Ricci, Zac Posen... shall we say more?
  Syntagma, 4 Kriezotou Str., Kolonaki +30210 7290805, +302103615800/ Tria Pigadia, Mykonos, +302289077100

Free Shop
Perfect T-shirts, unique jewellery and accessories. A modern “Colette”.
Panepistimio, 17 Skoufa Str. +302103616200

Gucci 
Indulge yourself. Don’t forget the Jackie ’O purse.  Panepistimio, 3 Venizelou Eleftheriou Str., Athens, +302103610870
 

Hermès
Endless window shopping. Arty displays. Hermès.  Panepistimio, City Link,
1 Voukourestiou Str., Kolonaki, +302103233715

Intimissimi
Amazing lingerie with simple, elegant Italian style, for both men and women. 
Syntagma, 5 Kanari Str., Kolonaki, +302103611883 

Louis Vuitton 
Style does matter and this is the real thing.  Panepistimio, 19 Voukourestiou Str. Kolonaki, +302103613938

Luisa

Designer names from Lanvin and Chloé to Cavalli and Stella McCartney. Not forgetting Yves Saint Laurent, Manolo Blahnik, Pucci and Jean Paul Gaultier.
Panepistimio, 15 Skoufa Str., Kolonaki, +302103635600, luisa.gr

Mah Jong

A store with excellent international brands. If you have a passion for KITON men’s suits, you will find them in a wide variety and surmesure. You will also find insuperable leather accessories from brands, such as Sartori, Santangelo, John Lobb shoes, Roda’s wonderful silk scarves and more.
Panepistimio, 14 Kanari Str., Kolonaki +302103622860

Off White

Virgil Abloh’s Italian luxury fashion label is now in Athens. Fashionable items, accessories, jewelry for men, women, children.  Syntagma, 5 Stadiou Str. +302103227728

Prada

The Devil wears them and here you too can purchase a small “devilish” piece. Then you might want to change your name to Meryl. 

 Panepistimio, 17 Voukourestiou Str. Kolonaki, +302103388386

Sotris 

Glamorous clothes from famous exclusive brands like Topshop, Dries Van Noten, Marni. Vintage pieces can be found at the first address.  Syntagma, 30 Panagiotou Anagnostopoulou Str., Kolonaki, +302103610662

Tezenis

Cosmopolitan stores with youthful collections of underwear, beachwear and nightwear, enhanced every week with new items. For women, men and kids. 

 Panepistimio, 28 Stadiou Str., +302103225469/ 8 Ermou Str., +302103255491

Greek Designers & Stores

Ancient Greek Sandals

Ancient Greek Sandals are handmade by highly-skilled craftsmen using traditional, centuries-old techniques. They only use natural, chemical-free tan leather, ensuring each pair ages beautifully over time. This artisanal approach, combined with their raw, yet feminine aesthetic, has made Ancient Greek Sandals - and their signature golden wing buckle - beloved the world over.  Syntagma, 1 Kolokotroni Str. Athens,+302103230938

Celia Kritharioti

Haute Couture Collections to Bridal Collections, special collaborations 

and red carpet looks.
Syntagma, 8 Dedalou Str. +302107255357, celiakritharioti.gr

Daphne Valente

Daphne Valente designs timeless, sculptural clothes inspired by the Ancient Greek pleating of Mariano Fortuny. Minimal and very feminine, the clothes offer the epitome of greek haute couture.

 Syntagma, 6 Kornarou Str. +302130465138, www.daphne-valente.com

Deux Hommes

The studio and showroom of Grigoris Triantafyllou and Dimitris Alexakis is the hottest place to find a limited prêt-à-porter and the current collection of the unbeatable duo. 

 Panepistimio, 18 Kanari Str., Kolonaki, +302103614155, deuxhommes.gr

Elegance 

Modern & Classic Women's and Men's Lingerie, Swimwear & Beachwear, Pajamas, Nightwear, Loungewear, Tights, Accessories. Elegance, always keeping in mind the feminine creativity and the need of every woman to reveal her unique identity through the constant change, can always suggest the sensual material that will trigger her unique fantasies. 

 Evangelismos, 11 Patriarchou Ioakeim, Kolonaki, +302103222438, elegance.gr

Kimalé

An innovative fashion brand that celebrates the “joie de vivre” of the global riviera. Established by Irène Mamfredos, a French designer, Kimalé merges bold African fabrics with clean and contemporary silhouettes. Limited edition clothes, jewelry and home accessories which playfully navigate between the colorful palette of African culture and the minimal side of contemporary fashion.
 Panepistimio, 21 Mavromihali Str. Exarheia, Athens, +302130292865
www.kimale.com

Lemisios Shoes

Lemisios is a lovely store that opened in the heart of Athens in 1912. Here, you can have the shoes of yours dreams thanks to their custom-made orders. You will also find high quality leather sandals and ballet flats better than Repettos! Lemisios shoes are not only exceptional, but a real fashion statement.
Panepistimio, 6 Likavittou Str.,
Athens, +302103611161
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Parthenis

Orsalia Parthenis creates timeless fashion with a gender-bending, minimal feel and elegant Greek aesthetic. Premium basics in high quality fabrics, interspersed with statement pieces, create wardrobe staples for a refined and elevated everyday look. 

 Panepistimio, 20 Dimokritou & Tsakalof Str., Kolonaki, +302103633158,
orsalia-parthenis.gr

Savapile 

Established in 1960, the Savapile handmade hats’ workshop is still on the same narrow alley of Psyrri neighborhood, where Lisa creates floppy dreams of “straw”. Apart from the straw hats, Savapile’s reputation grew for its naval caps, commonly known as “the Zorba hat”. However, the undisputed trademark of Savapile is the oversized hats, staples of summer and female allure that Lisa sews in her sewing machine.
Monastiraki,  4 Agias Eleousis Str. Psyrri, +302103217087

Sophie Deloudi

Sophie Deloudi’s collections reflect her values and principles on design and fashion: high quality, perfect lining, impeccable fitting, flawless finishing, clean shapes and str.ong discrete femininity. Elaborated, edged silhouettes and insinuated sensuousness integrate the pieces destined to dress confident and elegant women on their way to the beach. Its eras’ aura combines classic design heritage of the past with a synchronous point of view. Syntagma, Attica City Link, 9 Panepistimiou Str., Athens +302119900000, sophiedeloudi.gr

Themis Z

Themis Zouganeli is the designer of the THEMIS - Z lifestyle brand, as well as a designer for Dior Maison and Atelier Swarovski. Inspired by her Greek heritage, Themis’ unique creativity lies in the simple, clean lines she applies to her designs and patterns. Geometric and repetitive designs revisited in a way that is sophisticated, timeless with just a hint of fresh luxury. These clean lines and patterns are incorporated into both home and fashion accessories.
Syntagma, 17 Valaoritou Str., Athens, +302103619446, themisz.com

Vassilis Zoulias

Greek fashion designer who respects and translates the historical implications that an outfit holds to today’s era, always respecting each time’s aura. Some of his creations are seen in Netflix series “Emily in Paris”.  Syntagma, 4 Akadimias Str. +302107225613 

Yiorgos Eleftheriades Space (Flagship store)

Yiorgos Eleftheriades constructs in a mesmerizing way intellectual sartorial creations in graceful silhouettes whose dynamic nature consistently maintain balance together with fluidity. For many years, he has been cooperating with some of the most important directors and actors/actresses in Greece. The brand’s collections have been showcased in Athens, Milan, Paris and Barcelona. 

 Evangelismos, 29 Tsakalof & Voukourestiou Str., Kolonaki +302103616272, yiorgoseleftheriades.gr 

Zeus + Δione

This is the Greek Maison Hermes. Exeptionally tasteful clothes and accessories based on refined craftsmanship. Leather sandals, handbags and gold jewellery in wonderful designs made with high quality exclusivelly Greek materials. If you’re going to take home one quality souvenir from Athens, then go for this brand.  Syntagma, 9 Panepistimiou Str., +302119900000, atticadps.gr 

3QUARTERS 

The Athenian awnings have been an integral part of the city’s architecture, its trademark someone can tell. A piece of canvas that reflects the very texture of urban reality. 3QUARTERS turned this unique trademark into fashionable handmade handbags. Reuse, redefine, redesign. There is beauty in everything, throw nothing away. The message is clear. The result: beautiful, one-of-a-kind handbags made by old awnings’ canvas. 

Monastiraki, 19 Agiou Dimitriou Str. Psyrri, +302111832311, 3quarters.design  

Shopping  at Galleries & Museums 

Acropolis Museum Shop

The Museum’s ground floor gift store offers an extensive range of goods: ceramics, personal products, silk scarves for men and women, jewelry, stationery and postcards and children’s games. There’s something for every visitor that wants to purchase a lasting memory of their visit to the Acropolis Museum.  Acropolis, 15 Dionysiou Aeropagitou Str., Acropolis +30210900900, theacropolismuseum.gr

Benaki Museum Shop

Established in 1977, the Benaki Museum Shop’s original primary objective was
the production of authentic museum replicas of the countless exhibits of the Benaki Museum. While each shop is individual in terms of its collection, offering a thoughtfully curated selection ranging from museum replicas to contemporary creations, they all share one chief goal which is to support the Museum’s cultural work.
Syntagma, 1 Koumpari Str. Kolonaki, +302103671045, benakishop.gr

B&E Goulandris Shop

You will find bespoke products inspired
by the collection of the foundation, such as books, posters, souvenirs, limited edition artworks & prints.
13 Eratosthenous Str. Pagrati, +302107252895, goulandris.gr

Cycladic Shop

Discover art reproductions, home-living objects, elegant creations, unique jewelry result of exclusive collaborations with designers from Greece and abroad, as well as a wide range of publications.
Evangelismos, 4 Neofytou Douka Str. Kolonaki, +302107228321,
cycladic.gr/en/shop

Kapopoulos Fine Arts

Kapopoulos Fine Arts was built out of a shared love for art and the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy and acquire art in an environment that is both welcoming and inspiring. Amongst their selected collection of artists you will find a range of both emerging and well-established artists found in museums and private collections such as: Mr. Brainwash, Salvador Dali, Antonio Segui, Jeff Koons, Pavlos Dionysopoulos, Alekos Fassianos, Dimitris Mytaras, Maria Filopoulou, Dimitris Yeros, Kostis Georgiou and many more.
Syntagma, 5 Skoufa Str., Kolonaki, +302103637652, kapopoulosart.gr

PIOP Museum Shop

It’s the shop of Piraeus Bank Group
Cultural Foundation. There is a wide
variety of tasteful things - selected one
by one - for the house, for the office,
for her and for him.
  Syntagma, 21 Stoa Spiromiliou,
Athens, +302103224923,
piopmuseumshop.gr

Jewellery

Bvlgari

A “B.zero1” ring or an “Assioma” watch are the must-have items, if you want to invest in Bulgari.  Syntagma, 20 Voukourestiou Str., Kolonaki, +302103609400 

Cartier

You don’t have to be extra loaded to own a Cartier. This is where you can find the young collection “Entrelaces”, whose rings don’t cost much, as well  as the ultimate “Love” bracelets and rock “Marcello” bags.  Panepistimio, City Link, 7 Voukourestiou Str., Kolonaki, +302103313600, cartier.com

Fanourakis Greek Designer

Lina Fanouraki’s jewellery is ultimately Greek spirited but does not resemble at all the traditional ancient, like necklaces and wreaths. Using the prime materials of high-end goldsmithery, her work is modern and humorous but always classy. 

 Evangelismos, 23 Patriarchou
Ioakim Str., Kolonaki, +302107211762 fanourakis.gr
 

i-D Fine Jewellery 

i-D Fine Jewellery flagship boutique is located in the urban chic Kolonaki area in the center of Athens. Amazing jewelry, created by the most famous Greek and foreign designers, but also costume jewelry (these pieces that spice up your everyday outfits). Timeless quality, craftsmanship and design characterize each unique piece of art. They will help you create or enrich your jewellery collection, inform you about new trends and guide you with styling tips.

 Syntagma, 12 Kanari Str., Kolonaki, +30210322180, idfinejewellery.com

Ileana Makri Fine Jewelry

Ileana Makri is a well-known Greek jewelry designer. Her fine designs are inspired by
a multitude of symbols that exist in popular Greek culture and their meanings, such as the beads that protect of the “evil eye”, the monks’ worry beads, iridescent beetles and bugs of the Greek nature, the sea urchin and more.  Evangelismos,
13-15 Patriarchou Ioakeim Str., +302107217982, ileanamakri.com

Kessaris

Diamonds and blue….Those aren’t
icebergs – they’re diamond rings!
Salesmen can be quite snobbish, but the quality is great. You’ll know the owner by his red glasses. 

 Syntagma, 8a Voukourestiou Str. +302103711020, kessaris.gr

Kombologadiko 

“Kombologadiko” is a family business which was founded in 1998. The basic philosophy of the shop are the respect and faith in Greek tradition and it invites the lovers of komboloi to a “journey” in time to get to know its history. Komboloi is a part of the folk tradition of Greece directly connected to images and situations of Greek society and life.  The company has been growing dynamically in recent years, remaining stable and reliable in its values. The first shop “Kombologadiko” opened in 1988 in Nafplio and offered many kinds of komboloi from all parts of the world. Find in Kombologadiko the komboloi which suits you most and take back to your hometown a piece of Greek culture!
Syntagma, 9 Amerikis Str., Kolonaki, +302127000500, www.kombologadiko.gr Kombologadiko kombologadiko

Lalaounis

The heart of the internationally recognised jewellery house is located in Kolonaki. As Ilias Lalaounis says, “every jewel has its own history”, whether it begins in Mycenae or in Byzantium. We’ve seen Charlize Theron wearing them.
Syntagma, 6 Panepistimiou & Voukourestiou Str., +302103611371, iliaslalaounis.eu/portfolio

 

Liana Vourakis

Liana continues to honour the founding principles of her grandfather. Her collections combine fantasy and imagination along with a certain sense of nostalgia.  Panepistimio, 42 Pindarou Str., Kolonaki, +302103619441,
info@vourakisliana.gr

Lito - Cabinet de Curiosités

Jewels that tell stories from long travel. Thailand, Arizona, India and Egypt. 

A small private museum full of treasures with the Lito Karakostanoglou signature who transforms anything old into a modern rock suggestion.  Evangelismos, 25 Irodotou Str. Kolonaki, +302107295177,
litofinejewelry.com

Marianna Petridi

Beloved artistic jewellery gallery with a permanent showroom for Greek and foreign designers.
Evangelismos, 34 Charitos Str. Kolonaki, +302107217789

Minas Designs

“Harmony pre-exists in every one of us, since each of us, hides within himself the need for harmony”. That is the philosophy behind each unique piece of Minas Designs with a heritage of 57 years. Discover the most desirable vintage all-time classic jewels in both gold and silver. Elevate your style with elegant, classic pieces and unparalleled masterpieces. You can choose among pendants, bracelets, rings, cuffs, chockers, etc., or just wear them all together-the more, the merrier. This summer, let’s unveil the extraordinary and ultimately rock world of Minas Desings. Undoubtedly, the first choice among the trendy youth.
8 Emmanouil Benaki Str. Kifisia, +302106233577 , minas-designs.com

Pentheroudakis

Their handcrafted jewelry represents luxury in the modern times. They seek inspiration and find beauty in everything around us, connecting old and new always striving to be present, stylish and innovative. They provide an inexhaustible activity, with a high level of technique and a special communication channel with our customers.  Syntagma,
19 Voukourestiou Str. Athens, +302103613187, pentheroudakis.com

Swatch 

Code: colour. The must-have Swiss watch, you can’t stop at one.
Syntagma, 5 Ermou Str., +302103313833, swatch.com/gr

The Amber Shop
In the centre of Athens, close to Syntagma square, you will have the chance to visit The Amber shopan extraordinary place which travels you to the dazzling world of amber. Having the largest collection of amber jewellery in Athens, this is the ideal place to treat yourself –or your loved ones– with handmade and unique gifts such as necklaces, earrings, bracelets, pendants, rings etc. Furthermore, here you will be able to discover a rich collection of handmade worry beads, old and new, in different sizes and colours as well as a wide variety of materials (such as hand-made amber, old faturan, black coral, stones, bones, ceramics etc). In the Amber shop you will find a story behind each object and the materials it is made of. Because, at the end of the day, the story is all that matters.
Syntagma, 35 Voulis Str. +302130468915, www.amber.gr Instagram the_amber_shop_

Zolotas

Since 1895, ZOLOTAS House of Jewelry has paved a unique path in the history of jewelry making. Inside the House’s workshops, ancient goldsmith techniques have been revived- such as granulation, handwoven wire, hand-hammering- bringing to life unique jewelry pieces with contemporary design. The House’s unique creations have graced world-famous personalities – including Jackie Kennedy, Maria Kallas, Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly, Catherine Deneuve and Scarlett Johanson- with their glamor and inspired design.
Syntagma, 10 Panepistimiou Ave. Athens, +302103601272, +302103613782, zolotas.gr

Shopping  Centres

Attica

360 shops in a shop. Upmarket department store, the biggest in the city. A comprehensive selection of designer wear (Armani, Burberry, Juicy Couture, Missoni, etc.), casual brands, accessories, exclusive Joe Malone and Molton Brown distributor.  A great view from the 6th floor café, and full beauty treatment on the 4th floor.

 Syntagma, 9 Panepistimiou Str. +302119900000, atticadps.gr

Designer Outlet Athens 

A mega store filled with popular brand names in clothing, shoes, accessories and household goods with 35 to 70% discount. 

Spata, Oikodomiko Tetragono E71 +302106630840, designeroutletathens.gr

Golden Hall

Luxurious shopping center with expensive brands, clothes, accessories, jewelry, sportswear, cosmetics, art objects, Doudesis hair salon, Mastic Spa for special beauty treatment and more. Be warned: it gets extremely crowded on a Saturday. 

 Marousi, 37A Kifisias Ave., +302106803450, goldenhall.gr

Hondos Center

It can provide you with everything you need, for your season shopping or just for a tiny elegant gift. Or go straight to the roof garden, for tasty traditional Greek cuisine, and the most beautiful view.
Omonoia,  4 Omonoia Sq. +302105282800, hondoscenter.com

Notos Galleries 

A standard department store primarily selling clothes and satisfying most of the consumption needs of the modern Athenian. Clothes, shoes, underwear, accessories, sportswear, toys.

 Omonoia, Stadiou& Aiolou Str., +302103249000, notosgalleries.gr

The Mall Athens 

200 shops within a shop, the Village cinema complex, restaurants and cafés and a super market, all wrapped up in a futuristic design with a roof garden offering an amazing view.  Marousi, 35 Andrea Papandreou Str.,+302106300000-003, themallathens.gr

Beauty - Care Cosmetics

Korres

Natural Greek skincare and beauty products with exclusively natural  and/or certified organic ingredients of best quality.  Syntagma: 4 Ermou Str., +302103210054

Mastiha Shop

Mastic is a unique natural product that can be found only on the Greek island of Chios. The brand’s collaboration with Korres has developed exceptional products such as the mastic conditioner with mastic oil and provitamins.  Panepistimio,
6 Panepistimiou & Kriezotou Str., +302103632750

Naxos Apothecary

Four in-house contemporary laboratories (Homeopathy, Phytotherapy, herbal Cosmetic and Nutrition) operate in fully controlled environments creating everything your body needs.
Syntagma, 3-5 Kolokotroni Str. +302107222774

Sephora

All the latest fragrances, plus all the alternative collections that set global trends: Make up for ever, Sephora Products, Strivectin, OPI.
Syntagma, 24 Ermou Str. +302103313167/ 2 Milioni Str., Kolonaki +302103613051/ The Mall Athens, Marousi +302106300125

The Apivita

Experience store. A renovated neo-classical building designed to offer a unique and holistic experience, this is Athens’s top destination for natural cosmetics, SPA treatments, “green” hair salon and organic juice bar to refresh and energize. Discover the “natural pharmacy” where the specialists can help you create your own personal cosmetics and of course, the BEEHIVE SPA, a real beehive spa sanctuary! The spa cabins are made of real wooden bee hive parts and the ceiling is made of honey tinted crystal elements that literally immerse the visitor in the
bee world.

Syntagma, 6 Solonos Str., Kolonaki, +302103640560

Hair & Beauty Salons

D. Frank 

Hair cuts, coiffures, flashes, colours, everything a classical hair salon offers, as well as lots of surprises. Fragiskos is still the top Scissorhands.
Syntagma, 50 Sina & Anagnostopoulou Str., Kolonaki, +302103603298

Georgios Doudessis

GeorgiosDoudesis’ professionalism and modern aesthetics changed the world view of Athenian hair salons forever. 

 Syntagma, 39 Voukourestiou Str. Kolonaki, +302103629960, doudesis.com

Hey You Nails

The finest nail & beauty boutique at Kolonaki. Here, high-quality but affordable services are offered, including manicure, pedicure, hair, hair removal (full body), make-up, and brow henna. An incredible variety of colours, among the best brands on the market, highly trained staff,
with the use of biodegradable and recyclable materials. 
Syntagma, 26-28 Panagiotou Anagnostopoulou Str. , Kolonaki, +302103627263

Vangelis Hatzis

The best hairdresser in town. He will give you the style and haircut you didn't know you wanted but absolutely needed. The most luxurious service. Slightly specialised in natural-looking blonde colours.
But don’t even think of turning up without an appointment.
Horargos, 196 Kifissias Av., Psichiko, +302106755664, vangelishatzis.gr