Central Market

The market fills a block between Athinas, Sofokleous, Evripidou and Aiolou streets, and it opened in 1884 with a glass roof and cellars added in 1886. The fish hall sits in the middle, with fresh catch from the islands arriving daily, and the meat hall runs alongside. Outside, Evripidou Street is lined with shops selling spices, nuts, cheese and cured meats. It is a working market and not a tourist show, which is why it is worth seeing.

What to look for

• The fish hall at the centre
• The meat hall
• Spice and nut shops on Evripidou Street
• Cheese and cured meat shops on the side streets

Opening hours

The official Athens guide gives 08:00 to 18:00 and closed on Sundays. Stalls keep their own times, so go in the morning for the full choice.

Source: This is Athens, the official Athens guide, checked October 5, 2026

Tickets and booking

Free.

Getting there

Panepistimio station on Metro line 2 and Monastiraki on lines 1 and 3 are each about ten minutes on foot.

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Tip

Go before 10:00 on a weekday. The meat hall is intense, but the fish hall and the spice shops on Evripidou Street are worth the walk.