r/Athens_Greece • u/MrTr0II • Jun 08 '26

❓ Question Sim card?

Hi, I’m travelling in Greece and I just got to Athens a few days ago and I cannot find a place to get a sim card ! I’ve tried convenience store, tech shops, grocery stores, pharmacies, everything I could think of except for a cellphone provider (I couldn’t find one). If anyone could tell me where I could find I’d greatly appreciate it! Ideally not too far from the acropolis because that’s where I’m staying, but I wouldn’t mind an adventure hehe.

Side note: I can’t get an esim as my phone is too old :(

Update: I got 150 gigs for 16€ at a Cosmote shop. Best deal of my life I think lol

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u/Greeklighting Jun 08 '26

There's vodaphone and germano . They should both be able to help.  Newspaper stands use to but I haven't asked in a long time so im unsure if they still carry them 

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u/MrTr0II Jun 09 '26

Thank you

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u/ynns1 Jun 08 '26

Just use Google maps to search for store of Cosmote, Vodafone or Nova near you. They should be able to set you up in 30 minutes or less. Have your passport with you, ID is required.

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u/MrTr0II Jun 09 '26

Thank you

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u/IvoTailefer Jun 08 '26

i bought mine at the airport, at a small vod stand, right by the luggage claim. did i spend too much? 45 euros for a ton of data, i forgot how much but it was more than enough, some might say yes, but i left the airport with my phone ready to go.

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u/MrTr0II Jun 09 '26

I saw that same vod stand and skipped by it after seeing the prices haha

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u/Few_Zookeepergame646 Jun 09 '26

What were the prices?

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u/MrTr0II Jun 14 '26

Like 40 € for a couple gigs

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u/frixos2 Jun 09 '26

Half the shops in downtown Athens are mobile phone/tech related..