based on 47 experiences from female travelers
Teodóra
Hungary
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✌
Posted: January 13, 2025Experienced: December, 2023I 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.
Posted: January 7, 2025Experienced: November, 2024I 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.
Posted: November 9, 2024Experienced: March, 2024Walk up and down as many streets as possible in Plaka. Enjoy the many cafes and eateries. Take in the sights. And smile at the friendly locals and fellow travellers. Have a wonderful time in this beautiful and historical city!
Posted: September 16, 2024I live in Athens now and have been for the last months. I visited the acropolis and it was so nice. It was free entry bc I’m 22 which was really good. The people are nice and the food are great. They have a lot of different rooftop bars also around monastiraki. I would recommend MS rooftop, hyper, A for Athens and 360 rooftop bar.
Posted: September 6, 2024Anjelika
United States
I went solo to Athens but met amazing friends while there. People are friendly and welcoming and generally feels safe. I stayed in an Airbnb in the city and was able to find grocery, a gym, the metro, bars, and bookstores all within walking distance. I met up with some other solo travelers to explore the city and go on some historic guided tours. Overall my experience was life changing and I would highly recommend Athens to everyone.
Posted: July 24, 2024Experienced: October, 2022One of my favourite places to live or just visit. I've been coming to Athena for over ten years. Folks here know how to live - even in the middle of a financial crisis. Greek society still values human relationships over digital ones and the ancient Plateia culture of taking it easy and discussing things and ideas thoroughly over coffee or ouzo. The city has a beautiful harmony of modern and ancient elegance, with the opinions of the public openly and artfully graffiti'd on the walls, and a dusting of authentic mediterranean grit. After millennia, it consistently remains a fascinating centre of life. While it's assumed travellers will be seeing the Acropolis (best time to go is right at opening, before the busses arrive)and its Agora and Museum, also not to be missed is the Benaki Museum, which fills you in on the rich and colourful history of Greek life in between the ancient and modern day.
Posted: July 15, 2024Finn
Czech Republic
I visited Athens with my friends this summer and it was one of my favorite trips ever! Even though the public transport wasn't the most reliable the great food balanced it out. I didn't feel more unsafe than in other countries I've visited so far. Actually, people everywhere we're so nice and helpful, even when they couldn't help us out. 100% will visit again (mainly for the museums and food :)
Posted: July 14, 2024Emma
United Kingdom
Vibrant city. Only able to stay for 2 nights and wish had more. Got very early morning bus to airport to save money on taxi - would recommend. Safe city, lovely food. Stayed in City Circus hostel, no frills and a bit noisy but as expected for hostel of price range.
Posted: June 25, 2024Amber
United States
We felt overwhelming and unexpectedly safe in Athens, particularly around the Acropolis area. I love Greek food, but my partner had never had it before and fell in love with it. We ate dinner at Arcadia Restaurant and spent the rest of the evening walking around and enjoying the shops in this area.
Posted: June 15, 2024Based on 26 local experiences
Based on 26 local experiences
Some places in Athens are safe enough while others not. Try to avoid definitely Omonoia. Like all big cities you have to keep in mind your belongings and your surroundings. Sadly we have enough reports of sexual assault so be careful especially at night. Try not to walk alone in empty little streets.
Posted: January 9, 2025Athens is a beautiful city but you have to know well the areas you are walking by. Some are really unsafe near the centre especially in the night. But overall you can find a lot of places that are safe and you can reatch them easily
Posted: January 4, 2025Emma
I'm dying to explore new countries and learn about cultures. My favorite is mountain climbing next to waterfalls and swimming in the sea at sunset :)) My goal is to see the northern lights up close🤪
Emma
Athens
6 days
I'm dying to explore new countries and learn about cultures. My favorite is mountain climbing next to waterfalls and swimming in the sea at sunset :)) My goal is to see the northern lights up close🤪
Rica
Athens
7 days
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Tiffany
I have lived in Oregon all of my life. I really enjoy the variety of activities this state has to offer. I also enjoy traveling to see new places and learn about their culture.