Is Athens Safe for Women?

Athens is lively and welcoming, and I feel safe exploring as a solo traveler. Just keep the usual “big city rules” in mind: watch your bag on the metro (pickpockets love busy lines), avoid isolated streets late at night, and grab a taxi if an area feels sketchy. Most neighborhoods are full of people and energy, so it’s easy to enjoy museums, cafés, and walks without worry.

Athens isn’t known for violent crime, but it does have issues that can make women feel unsafe. Street harassment is fairly common — things like unwanted comments, whistling, or men approaching you — which many women find unpleasant. In certain central neighborhoods such as Omonia, Exarchia, and parts of Metaxourgeio, you’ll also notice open drug use or people dealing drugs, especially late at night. While this rarely targets passers-by directly, it can feel intimidating. Sticking to well-lit, busy streets and avoiding these areas after dark is a good precaution.

If you travel in known places it's pretty safe. But, if you walk in more empty or sketchy places (and there are a lot of them) then keep an eye out, especially if you are alone. Also, the Greek police probably won't help you so don't rely on them. Stay safe queens 🙏

Athens is a fairly safe city during the day, at least in my experience though stares and the occasional catcalling is something to be expected sometimes. Is not a big pick-pockety city (nothing like Barcelona) but I would be careful with my stuff and who I give my phone or camera to for pictures especially around touristic areas. I always drive or take a taxi home when it's after midnight and I have more than 5 minutes to walk to where I want to get. I avoid quiet streets and yeah, I would say I'm worried about harassment in the night.

The center of Athens is overall safe but you have to be careful in which neighborhoods you end up because if you leave the touristic places it can become rly unsafe. I don't really feel comfortable walking alone at night so I would advise caution

Solo travel

I feel safe.It was such a good experience for me as it was my first solo travel.I felt so powerful and selfconfidence. I have also enjoyed a lot. It was nice to decide by your oen where to go and see.