Is Athens Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Athens

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

Athens can be dangerous for women, especially at night. Incidents of harassment, groping in public transport, and even physical attacks have occurred in areas like Omonia and Pedion Areos. It’s not always like this, but it’s important to stay alert and aware — these things do happen.

Although I don’t live exactly in the center of Athens, I live in an area close to it, and I can say that Athens at night is quite dangerous. It’s best for us girls not to walk around alone at night. And if you’re out for a drink, always be careful with your glass!

It really depends on the neighbourhood you’re in, especially in the center, where a lot of popular areas are crowded and there’s chances you’ll have your things stolen if you’re not careful. Generally if you’re cautious and guarded and know how to move carefully you’ll be fine. Areas that should be avoided, especially at night are Omonoia and Victoria (central areas). Metaxourgio area should also be probably avoided, it’s full of beggars and drug addicts, and walking alone through the area feels very uncomfortable and unsafe, although chances are nothing will actually happen. The suburbs (northern and southern, so basically Kifissia and Glyfada) are pretty safe, easy to reach either by bus or by train/metro, and although crowded, the atmosphere is completely different from the center of Athens. Transportation is safe (certain bus routes excluded : 608, 049, and probably a couple others). The two routes mentioned are pretty popular because they pass through central areas, but especially in later hours they are crowded with men, many of which might make you feel uncomfortable. Otherwise transportation is pretty safe, you can easily (most of the time) get wherever you want without trouble. Generally if you’re careful enough and know how to navigate a foreign city and do your research you’ll have no trouble.

In general Athens is a safe city. Of course you have to be careful of pickpockets especially in tourist attractions but at least from my experience even if you do get in danger people around will help you out !

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.

Solo travel

Months ago I travelled solo to Athena in Greece. It was worth it. Food, environment, attraction even people there are really kind. So far it's best city or country I have travelled. Athen stole my heart🥰