🚇 Getting Around

The Metro is the fastest and easiest way to move around Athens (about €1.20 for a 90-minute ticket). Buses and trams cover most areas and run late. Taxis are affordable compared to other capitals (€5–12 for short trips). Walking works very well in central areas like Plaka, Monastiraki, and Syntagma.

🏨 Where to Stay

Budget hostels and Airbnbs in areas like Exarcheia, Koukaki, or near Omonia start around €30–60 per night. Mid-range hotels and private Airbnbs in central neighborhoods average €90–140. Luxury hotels with Acropolis views in Plaka or Kolonaki usually start around €250–350+.

🍽️ Where to Eat

Bakeries and street food (souvlaki, pies) cost €3–6. Casual tavernas range €10–18 per dish, while nicer dinners cost €25–40 per person. Gyros wraps are a cheap and filling option at €3–4.

🎟️ Things to Do

Many highlights are free from the outside—Plaka streets, Monastiraki Square, Lycabettus Hill viewpoints. Acropolis & Parthenon entry: €20–30 (seasonal). Acropolis Museum: €15. Combined archaeological passes start around €30 and cover multiple sites.

☀️ Quick Tips

Buy a day or multi-day transport pass to save money. Watch your belongings in crowded areas. Tap water is safe to drink. Service is included in bills, but rounding up or small tips are appreciated. Summer is hot—explore early or late.