Touting itself as 131 stores on 41,000 square meters, the Golden Hall or Γκολντεν Χωλ in Maroussi welcomes anyone with a “Passion for Fashion” and disposable income from November 2008.
This is the third mall in Athens, following the well-heeled Attica Department Store in Syntagma and the Mall of Athens, also in Maroussi. If you’re in Piraeus, there’s a smaller shopping center called Athens Heart; and the Athens Metro Mall opened on top of Ag. Dimitrios metro station in southern Athens.
Golden Hall’s website offers some sections in English as of January 2010, but I left my original article in tact for anyone wanting quick, convenient access to their address, phone number, parking info and opening hours on one page. Στα Ελληνικά, κάντε κλικ: www.goldenhall.gr. Persons subject to epileptic seizures should ‘Skip Intro.’
*Article last updated December 12, 2014
Photo from Philos of Athens
Location
Address:
Leof. Kifisias 37A
Maroussi, Athens
Phone: (210) 680-3450
Directions
How to get to Golden Hall in Athens by car, public transportation or shuttle bus in English, see “Accessibility” and use the left menu to make your selection.
Parking
Hours of operation:
Monday–Sunday 9:00–Midnight (entry)
Cost: Maximum charge of €3 for the entire day, Monday–Sunday.
The underground car park has 1,400 parking spaces, plus access and special places for disabled persons.
* If you plan to be in a restaurant until 1:00 or 2:00, you must enter the parking lot before midnight.
Hours of Operation
Restaurants and cafes are open on Sunday in summer (not winter), even when the rest of the mall is closed.
Cafés & Sweet Shops
Monday–Friday: 9:00–22:00
Saturday: 9:00–21:00
Sunday: Closed
Restaurants (2nd floor)*
Monday–Saturday: Until midnight or 2:00
Sunday: Depends on the restaurant
Shops (Ground & 1st floors)
Monday–Friday: 10:00–21:00
Saturday: 10:00-20:00
Main Shops
Adidas
Anne Klein
Bang & Olufsen
Benetton
Brooks Brothers
Calvin Klein Jeans
Coach
Diesel
DKNY
GAP
Guess
Imaginarium
Lacoste
Lego
Marc Jacobs
Nike
Nine West
North Face
Sephora
Tommy Hilfiger
*Many brands are leaving Greece due to long-decline in sales
Places to Eat
Ben & Jerry’s
Starbucks
Terkenlis
Wagamama
Ice Skating
During the Christmas season, usually starting in December, Golden Hall holds special events and there is a small ice rink where people can rent skates and enjoy sessions for a fee.
Interesting Fact
The Mall of Athens, Attica Department Store and Golden Hall are owned by the same company/people, so it’s a monopoly. It means the rich are getting richer no matter where you shop in Athens, and the consumer does not benefit because prices will be the same at all three locations.
In the news
“New Athens malls generate traffic jams”
“Suburbs lack infrastructure”
“Golden Hall opens despite protests”
“Κρίση και στα εμπορικά κέντρα” — Ta Nea
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Kat Reply:
November 30th, 2008 at 22:04
TMT – Truly, I agree with you. I’m not opposed to the buildings and stadiums going to some use instead of nothing. However, they were originally supposed to be vehicles to enrich the local neighborhood, attract international events and serve the residents of Athens as a common good, not bring more traffic, pollution and, as you said, profiteering for few. Sad.