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🏟️ Address: Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Karaoli ke Dimitriou, Sofianopoulou, Piraeus, Attica, 185 47, Greece Directions in Google Maps
Georgios Karaiskakis is located approximately 2 km northeast of the centre of Piraeus, 7 km southwest of Athens city centre. With a metro station, tram, and bus stops directly outside it, public transport is the most convenient method of arrival at this venue.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
There are 2 on-site car parks at the stadium with room for more than 1,500 cars; however, these may not always be available to spectators on matchdays, particularly during UEFA or other special events.
Taxis can pick up and drop off on the roads surrounding the venue. There are designated drop-off points on Panagias Mirtidiotissis/Ethnarchou Makariou road outside Neo Faliro Metro station, and on Karaoli ke Dimitriou road.
According to Olympiacos' website, taxis should approximately cost the following:
If you require accessible transportation, Special Taxi provide services to get around the city. The accessible drop-off point at the stadium is close to Neo Faliro metro station. Use ΜΕΤΡΟ Ν.ΦΑΛΗΡΟ-ΚΑΡΑΙΣΚΑΚΗ, Pireas 185 47 when booking.
Bus stop ΗΣΑΠ Ν.ΦΑΛΗΡΟΥ is located just a 100 m (1 min) walk from the stadium, and it is accessible by the following bus routes:
Olympiacos recommends the following routes depending on your point of origin:
The stadium is readily accessible via Athens Metro Line 1 (green line), which runs from Piraeus to Kifissia. Get off at Neo Faliro station, which is directly outside the venue.
Neo Faliro station can also be reached via Athens Tram Line 7 (green line) on both the eastbound and westbound loops.
While Athens is the capital city of Greece, its accommodation is generally reasonably priced, especially compared to many other European capitals. That said, it has its fair share of exuberant luxury hotels as well as budget hotels and hostels. As the most desirable locations in Athens, the closer you stay to the Acropolis and Syntagma Square, the more expensive accommodation is likely to be.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase from concessions outlets within the stadium.
The stadium has 34 entrance gates, corresponding to the 35 sections in the stadium (there is no Gate 13).
Toilets will be available throughout the stadium.
Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium has a capacity of approximately 32,115. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
Karaoli ke Dimitriou, Sofianopoulou, Piraeus, Attica, 185 47, Greece.
If you're staying in Piraeus then the stadium is likely within a 2.6 km (31 min) walk, and so you may find it practical to arrive on foot.
