Is Athens Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Solo travel experience

I really recommend athens I’m feeling so safe here and ppl are really helpful and friendly . Food is also great . Transport is easy I hope a safe trip for all of you much loveee

Solo travel experience

I went to Athens for three days about one year ago. I was fairly nervous before the trip. I found it to be extremely welcoming. I stayed in a hostel, which was a good decision. I joined a bicycle tour for three hours, which gave me an overview of the city. There was a time at night when I was out walking but I felt a little nervous. However, overall, the city felt very safe.

Couple travel experience

Athens, Greece was the best trip yet! Met an amazing family and had a good time. Safety: totally safe. We never felt afraid. Everyone was welcoming and nice. It is also a fire arms free country. Things to do: too many things to do and see. We saw just a small part of Athens in a week. A month is needed to island hop or to get a lot more in. Greece has so much to offer from tours, beach days and food galore! The food was so good! Anything we ate was delicious with a variety of options. Transportation: use the metro. Easy and cheap with lines all over the city. Cars are not recommended if you’re staying in the city. Accommodations: we stayed at a (and I think it’s called) boutique hotel. It was a cool place and would recommend as it was pretty central. The rest of the time was at an air bnb. Overall costs: fairly cheap. Food was definitely cheap. Out stay was the most expensive part since we were there for 5 days. The excursions were also a bit costly depending on what you want to do. I do like to do hop on hop off bus tours because it gives you an idea of what’s around to see and do for them or later, for a cheap ride. Plus it gives you transportation for the day to get to those sites at no extra costs other than waiting for the next ride. Side note: I DON’T RECOMMEND THIS TOUR IN ROME. Too much traffic and not worth it. It’s faster to walk.

Solo travel experience

For my first travel alone, I stay 6 days in Athens. It’s a very beautiful city with amazing view. I feel safe but i don’t go anywhere at night 🙃 I sleep in a hotel next to acropolis so it’s a very good place to stroll all day long

Solo travel experience

I stayed at neighborhood named Gazi. It has night clubs, bars etc and mostly loud. Also late night you may feel unsafe here. Generally the good is good, people are nice. Acropolis is a must see, Plaka is a cute neighborhood but the city is not so promising.

Solo travel experience

I highly recommend Athens for solo travelers. In just 4 days, I managed to see and do a lot. The city is very affordable and accessible. I also felt safe at all times, and the food was great.

Solo travel experience

I traveled to Athens alone last year. It's really a safe and friendly place, although very crowded with traffic. There are many tourists around. The metro is easy to use, and Uber works well. I didn't feel unsafe walking around at midnight. In Mets, Plaka, Monastiraki etc. there are always a lot of people. I recommend watching out for pickpockets and buying tickets for the Acropolis in advance.

Solo travel experience

Such friendly locals. Main square very clean. Public transport so cheap and accessible. The metro stations were immaculate. Travel from airport so accessible. Felt very safe. Acropolis Museum one of the best ever visited. Restaurants in Plakka very good food and amazing views of the Acropolis. Recommend Viator for trips to Delphi and Meteora. Would visit again

Solo travel experience

I really loved Athens. I've often heard that I should be careful before going, but I was there for a week and the whole time I felt quite safe. I also walked around the city at night. I stayed in well-lit places and always kept my eyes peeled.

Group travel experience

I went to Athens for 5 days with my friends. We organized our stay through Airbnb, in the Petralona district, and I can wholeheartedly recommend it - it's beautiful, close to the metro, bakeries, shops, and markets, and if you love cats - this place is for you, there are plenty of them. So we started our first day in Athens actively, visiting the Acropolis, Plaka and Anafiotika. In one word - beautiful. Although this is not enough to describe all the views, the atmosphere. Among these beautiful white houses and in the shadow of the Acropolis, we ate our first meal - Greek salads and moussaka. The next day we went to Syntagma Square for the changing of the guard ceremony - at 11 on Sunday, there are many people, a band. I recommend it, although without a phone and recording I wouldn't have seen much. The next stop, just next to it, was the National Garden, then the Panathenaic Stadium and another delicious meal - Gyro. On a sunny Monday we went to one of the beaches in Athens - AKTI VOULIAGMENI, a wonderful beach, we were there in September, so probably fewer people, but the sun didn't disappoint us - it was a wonderful day. The next day was very rainy, so we only went out in the afternoon, we walked through the park, Philopappos Hill and Monastiraki, and I ate another Greek meal, my favorite, Pastitsio. Here, as part of our walk, we also saw the famous Little Kook, a beautiful restaurant I must admit, although during the day it doesn't make such an impression. And on the last day we went to the Areopagus and Lycabettus Hill. A bit of climbing, but it was worth it for the view. Beautiful sunset. And I must praise the bread and tomatoes - delicious. As for safety - we felt very safe, although we expected a completely different situation. Communication - we walked everywhere. The only time we used the metro or bus was to go to the beach and to Piraeus for the ferry. Beautiful memories, I regret it was so short.

Athens is not such a dangerous city, if of course you know where to go and where not to go. In the centre there are many dangerous areas at night where in some dark alleys you will see drug addicts. Also you have to be a little careful with your belongings in the crowded places! But in general, nothing to be scared of

Athens is a moderately safe city. Women need to be careful and keep an eye out in general. Especially after dark but sometimes also in the morning/afternoon. I would advise a woman not to walk alone after 10pm past.

Group travel experience

Athens was an amazing place! Especially if you like to travel to cultural filled places, the ambiance was great and the food and people amazing! It was very hot as it was august but other than that a great experience, I would highly recommend it

Solo travel experience

Exploring the local markets, like Monastiraki, introduces a sensory feast of colors and aromas. Greek cuisine, with its delectable moussaka and souvlaki, is a culinary journey not to be missed. To escape the hustle, Mount Lycabettus offers panoramic views, providing a serene respite. In summary, Athens, with its historical significance and contemporary charm, beckons travelers to immerse themselves in its unique blend of antiquity and modern life.