Athens Mayor Haris Doukas inaugurated the new underground municipal parking garage at Kotzia Square on Friday morning, Dec. 19. The facility—the largest of the three municipal parking garages currently operating in the city—adds 500 parking spaces in the heart of the capital.
The project was delivered by the Municipal IT and Business Operations Development Corporation, which undertook both the upgrade and the operation of the site.
“The municipal parking facility at Kotzia Square is returning to citizens fully renovated. We are offering real relief to those who move around Athens and tangibly improving daily life in the historic center,” Mayor Doukas said. “At the same time, we are supporting local commerce and professionals. To help residents and visitors become familiar with the new space during the festive season, we are offering the first two hours of parking free of charge until the end of the month.”
Located beneath the historic Kotzia Square, the parking station is accessible via Lykourgou and Apellou streets or Sofokleous and Streit Street. It spans three underground levels and has a total capacity of 500 vehicles.
Fees and Operating Hours
Parking fees are set at 3 euros for the first hour, 5 euros for up to two hours, 9 euros for up to four hours, and 12 euros for up to ten hours. Stays exceeding ten hours are charged at 15 euros. Reduced rates apply for motorcycles, while daily passes and monthly subscriptions are available for residents and professionals.
To encourage public familiarity with the new facility, the first two hours of parking will be free until the end of Dec. 2025. In addition, a 15% discount applies to permanent parking spaces held by Athens residents. The garage also features a specially designated area for free bicycle parking.
