Is Athens Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Athens for solo female travelers?
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based on 64 experiences from female travelers
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One of my favorite cities so far! We saw the Acropolis & several museums, and felt that a few days was enough to see most of it. The food is fresh, affordable & flavorful. I’ll definitely be returning!
Posted: May 8, 2026Experienced: May, 2023
Anna
Montenegro
Solo travel
I live in Athens, but not permanently. For me, its the best city on earth, with the best atmosphere, the most wonderful weather and the most delicious food. The music in the clubs isnt my taste, but you can find places where you can have a great time. The safest place is to live by the sea. Its definitely best not to go downtown.
Posted: March 9, 2026
İdil
Denmark
Group travel
I felt really safe and happy, the streets were interesting for me. And also the food, oh I love Greek culture!!! I stayed in hostel for erasmus plus program and it was also nice to be with the other cultures.
Posted: September 23, 2025Solo 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.
Posted: July 16, 2025Experienced: June, 2022Is Athens safe for women?
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It is safe but be careful with your phone and bag especially in areas like METRO AND TRAIN STAITIONS : OMONIA, VICTORIA , AGIOS NIKOLAOS , METAXOURGHIO, ATTIKH , LARISA STATION … especially at night ! You have to also be careful about the streets with stud
Posted: June 22, 2026
Zoe
The city center (Monastiraki, Syntagma, Plaka) is most likely safe because its ALWAYS busy, from early in the morning to late at night. I’ve walked there alone from 00:00-6:00am and people are usually chill about it. It was 3 times out of 10 when Ive been catcalled or got stared at. Avoid Omonoia at all costs though, even in the morning. If you’re considering visiting Exarcheia or give Kerameikos a chance for the nightlife just make sure you have a friend with you.
Posted: June 17, 2026Athens is not the safest city in Europe, but it is generally safe if you use common sense. Like in any large city, there are areas where you should be more cautious, especially late at night. Personally, I feel comfortable living and traveling around Athens, while staying aware of my surroundings and taking basic precautions.
Posted: June 1, 2026Athens at night can be dangerously especially it these areas: Omonia, Monastiraki, Sepolia, Menidi, Kypseli, Victoria, Kolonos. Especially if you are a girl unfortunately you need to be very careful and to stay always in big open areas not small neighbourhood’s streets
Posted: April 21, 2026Safety map
Based on reports from women living in Athens, we created a safety map highlighting areas where they feel unsafe during the day or at night.
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Chrysa
Athens
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3 days
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Hiiii! My name is Chrysa, I’m 23 years old and I live in Greece! 🇬🇷 I have Greek and Egyptian roots. 🇬🇷🇪🇬 I study Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art. I’m passionate about all forms of art and creativity, and I dream of traveling all around the world, exploring different cultures, histories, and artistic traditions. ✈️🌍🎨✨
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Athina
Athens
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3 days
About me
I’m 23 years old, recently statistics graduated from Greece. I’m in Amsterdam for Erasmus internship in an ngo for good living. My hobby is learning as many different possible things for life and cultures. I love to travel but not as tourist but as adventure. That why I want to connect with locals and to create good connections and learning from them.
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