Is Athens safe for solo female travelers?

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.

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🥰

Group travel

Athens is a beautiful place, a must visit in my opinion if you are even slightly interested in Ancient Culture or Western History. The museums are exceptional, I've felt very connected to humanity in this trip. I would recommend to stay in the central neighbourhoods, although they are more expensive and full of tourists, I only felt safe where we stayed because we were a very large group. This city is beautiful and people are amazingly nice, but the truth is that many places are completely abandoned and there is a lot of poverty, even children asking for money.

Couple travel

I felt really safe in Athens - no one was harassing or anything but maybe it’s because I was traveling with my partner. The food was amazing and tried so many authentic restaurants like Diporto. And took the boat to Egina and that was really nice too

It's a generally safe place with specific really problematic areas such as Metaxourgeio, Bathis, Attiki. These areas are inhibited a lot by immigrants who are not yet integrated so there are micro crimes like drug use, drug dealers and thieves. In Athens people close their magazines late so you can feel safe walking at night alongside with everyday normal people.

It is generally safe but a small part of the city center can feel a bit shady in the night. Overall we feel safe walking in the night but you should always be cautious. It is not as safe as it feels in Dubai for example

I grew up in Athens in a neighborhood near the center called Kypseli. Athens is a tourist destination so there is a lot of pickpocketing in the center (Monastiraki). There are specific neighbourhoods know for drugs (streets around Omonia) or similar staff (Metaxourgio) too. Apart from that most neighborhoods are safe, and as in most of big cities you just have to be careful at night.

The city is relatively safe, but it doesn't give you a feeling of well-being. Men constantly stare at you, but they keep their distance and, fortunately, don't talk to you. I talked to other tourists and they said that they don’t feel that safe here compared to other cities in Greece.

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.