Is Athens Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Solo travel

I stayed in the Safestay Hostel in Monastiraki and it was quite safe and inexpensive. It was also right by the metro station so it was easy to travel to other parts of the city. There are many people that will try to sell you things in the square but if you ignore them they will leave you alone.

Group travel

If you're in Athens, you should definitely go to the Acropolis. Then, starting at Sytagma Square, head down the shopping street and buy some chestnuts. If you have the chance, explore the city with a local who knows their way around and eat at one of the inexpensive but delicious fish restaurants. However, you should also be aware of the times of day in each area. Also, please go to the student district.

Solo travel

I love Athens❤️. My favourite food was gyro which I ate everyday and recommend 100%. I didn’t feel safe all the time. I went to museums, the Acropolis and more places. I walked around and took the metro to the airport which was really easy to use. One of my favourite places was the Central Market where I bought fresh fruit. I hope I will get to go to Athens again in the future.

Solo travel

It was really safe. I stayed close to Ermou Street. (Athens Commercial) I ate my dinner in Bairaktaris Syntagma Square. I spend: -25€ (per a day) for hotel. -10€ (Acropolis) -6€ (National Archeological Museum) -13€ (Dinner) I didn’t take bus or metro. Just shuttle. So I walked to everywhere.

Solo travel

I rented a small Airbnb in a busy neighborhood, close enough to the center so that I could do everything on foot (mind you, I like walking a lot). I ate solo at restaurants for every lunch, but always took food home for the dinners, cause it was my first solo trip and it seemed less scary that way :) You must visit the acropole, of course, but I also recommend to take a pottery class! You can find some on Airbnb experiences: it is a great way to meet People and to make your own souvenir!

Family travel

It was like a typical vacation experience and the Greek architectural style just made it even better. There are lots of cats (like waay more than average) out on the street which was an unusual experience for me. I went to eat at a place called PiriPiri cause their Gyros was just amazing.

Couple travel

It was really safe in Athens. I didnt notice any danger. Acropolis is of course one of the most important thing to see in Athens. We loved it. I am Turkish so the food is very similar and very good as our food. I really liked it. We spent around 150 euro per person. Except accomodation and plane tickets of course.

Family travel

I felt safe there, but you need to be careful, lock your car safely. I was with my family. We went to greece with a caravan. So we just slept in the van. Well if you want to park in Athens everywhere you need to pay. And its expensive a little bit. If you go there you need to see the Akropolis. The view is beutiful and the architecture too, you'll see the whole town it's insane. And if you really go there just walk some of the parks it really has a vibe. We were in budget that time so yeah if you with a caravan and you are not want to sleep in the town then you good, it not exactly that much money. Stay safe✌

Solo travel

I felt pretty safe in Athens. The town has a lot to offer. The second hand shops are pricey, but Tattoos are cheap (I recommend Holly Tattoo). When you are from Europa and under 25 you can visit a lot of places for free. I recommend a picnic in the morning on the hill next to the Acropolis.

Solo travel

I felt very safe in Athens, even at night. The food was excellent. O Thanasus was one of my favorite restaurants. Their food was fresh, very good and at a great price. Everything in Athens was very affordable. I stayed in an apartment at Kolokotroni 44. This was walking distance from all the popular sites and the metro.

Its pretty safe. Always depends in the area youre at. Most of down town is pretty safe, except a part of omonoia or a part of metaxourgio at night. Theres pretty much always people around even at night.

Crowded places after sundown should be avoided if you're alone especially near the center. Overall, don't trust various people approaching you trying to sell you things when in areas like Monastiraki metro station. Greek police number 100. Stay safe !