Is Athens safe for solo female travelers?

Athens, the capital of Greece, is generally safe for solo female travelers. The city has emergent crime rates that are no higher than an average European city. The public transportation is reliable and it's easy to travel around. Most of the locals are pleasant and helpful. However, like any other city, there are neighborhoods to avoid during night-time, pickpocketing and bag-snatching can occur. Therefore, it is advisable to be cautious, especially in crowded places and take the usual precautions that you would in any other city.

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How safe is Athens for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.2 /5

based on 62 experiences from female travelers

İdil

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, 2025
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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.

Posted: July 16, 2025Experienced: June, 2022
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Patty

Patty

Netherlands

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🥰

Posted: June 25, 2025
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How safe is Athens for women?

Local safety index

3.3 /5

Based on 80 local experiences

Local crime index

2.7 /5

Based on 80 local experiences

I felt pretty safe during both the night and day. Only next to the Akropolis area on the built-up neighborhood I saw few creeps but they did not come to me and my friend. Also be careful about thieves

Posted: February 19, 2026
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ELLI

ELLI

Athens is the City of Greece , as all big cities has some parts that is better to not walk alone in the night , during the day its okay since its crowded, but in any case you should mind your personal belongings as in evry city you travel

Posted: January 3, 2026
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Maria

Maria

It’s pretty safe but some areas are filled with sketchy people, junkies, thieves, pervs, stalkers. But like anywhere else, if you have basic survival skills you won’t get robbed and you’ll notice the danger before it’s too late. Situational awareness and quick thinking. Because even in the safe / chill areas, you might get unlucky and stumble upon a perv/stalker which can lead to harassment. If you can’t avoid the areas make sure to be careful or have company

Posted: December 29, 2025
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Safety map

The safety map shows areas in Athens where women have reported feeling unsafe.

Safety in Greece

Hospitality Exchange in Athens

Anastasia

Anastasia

Athens

Can host for:

7 days

About me

Hiiiii, I’m a singer-songwriter based in Athens.🌸 I’m trying to follow my dreams and release my album. I wrote a book and an album about a guy I only went on two dates with.🫠 I’ve created an automatic writing game and I play it in different venues. I’ve learned Greek Sign Language and I sing covers online while signing in Greek Sign Language at the same time. One of my dreams is to travel the world. I don’t have the financial means to do that right now. However, I can host up to two people here for as long as you like, as long as you contribute to the supermarket expenses. Times are hard, but I’m happy that we can still connect.

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Athina

Athina

Athens

Can host for:

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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Mel

Mel

Athens

Can host for:

3 days

About me

I'm Mel I'm from Athens Greece and I love to travel meet new people and coultures. I would love to give tips and show ppl around Athens

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Anna

Anna

Athens

Can host for:

1 day

About me

Hi! I’m Anna from Greece, studying Primary Education. I love traveling, discovering new places, and meeting people from different cultures. I enjoy sharing experiences, exploring the hidden gems of a city, and making new friends along the way. Looking forward to connecting and creating fun memories together!

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Ioanna

Ioanna

Athens

Can host for:

2 days

About me

Hii! I am Ioanna, a Medical student from Greece! I love to travel although I haven't traveled as much as I would like to, I like deep conversations, good music and food and enjoy partaking in cultural exchange! I am looking forward to meeting you 🫶

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Adriana

Adriana

Athens

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi, I am Andriana and I am 18 years old. I finally finished school and now I am ready to explore the beauty of every country! I love meeting new friends and to discover new hidden places around the word (and of course to capture them in my old camera). Now that I finished school, I am learning german in my university (of phycology). Thus, I really really want to go to Germany or Austria or Switzerland in order to practice my german. If anyone lives in these countries, I really want to chat with you so as to meet you in the future☺️

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Anna

Anna

Athens

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hello! Im Anna a 24 years old girl from Greece and Romania. I study Fashion Design, I find everything artistic and can always see the beauty of life. I am a huge nature fun, I am very chill but can also be very exciting. I am very respectful and relaxed too. Open to meeting new people and making new memories!

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Katerina

Katerina

Athens

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Im Katerina, Im 25 years old and i love music, beers, politics and meeting new people. If you come by athens contact me to get to know eachother or if you need any help/suggestions/hosting 🙈❤️

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Jenny

Jenny

Athens

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi I'm Jenny, I live in kalamata 7 years now. I came here as a student. I love helping when someone is in need. I also love traveling (especially solo) but sometimes it's too difficult not even financially but as a woman sometimes it's dangerous. So I found this app, and I think it's amazing that we can help each other. I work as a cashier in a kiosk but in my free time usually love to relax with a glass of wine (of course) with my girl friends. If you ever want to visit this beautiful city in Greece with the beautiful beaches don't hesitate to contact!❤️

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Maria

Maria

Athens

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Heyyy💗My name is Maria and I am from Greece! I just came back in studying & living in Athens, after 1 semester living abroad, as an Erasmus exchange student in the Netherlands (The Hague🫶🏼🇳🇱). I love traveling and meeting new people & cultures! My friend group and I really enjoy trips, camping, music concerts & parties:))

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