Solo Female Travel in Athens

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

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

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.

Solo travel experience

I traveled alone to Athens last October and was delighted. Knowing English is enough to get around there easily. I used Google Maps to navigate and walk between the main tourist areas. I highly recommend starting your stay with one of the many free walking tours.

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.

Hello ladies, I hope you are doing all well! As an Athens_Greece resident, I want to tell that many places are safe to hang out, though greeks can do the cat call in specific areas. Definitely take care of your personal belongings on public transportation

Yes, Athens is worth visiting. It is an amazing city that if full of vibrant culture, thousands of years of history, delicious food, and best of all- wonderful and friendly people. Overall I believe its safe for female travellers, although I wouldnt recommend wandering around any dark alleys or visiting omonoia square at night beyond the metro station area. Its best to stay within the crowded places. Always keep your bag infront of you and mind your belongings specially in the metro station. You must try the local food, like souvlaki or gyros you can find outside Monastiraki station (O Thanasis) where you can also try other local food like, saganaki, tzatziki, kebab, mousaka. If you want ice cream I recomment Da Vinci. You can try local sweets at Psiri area close to Monastiraki, walking distance. You can also drink coffee or drinks at night in one of the many coffee-bars that have a terrasse enjoying the view of Acropolis. Places to visit such as sites and monuments, are the Parthenon temple, the Ancient Agora and the temple of Hephaestus, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Zappeion Mansion (Athens' emblematic conference and exhibition center), the so-called Athenian Trilogy (consisting of the University of Athens Academy, and the National Library) as well as the Panathenaic Stadium, also known as Kallimarmaro (home of the first modern Olympic Games). I would also recommend talking a walk around the places monastiraki, Thisio, Plaka and all the way to Acropolis metro station. These places is where alot of locals also like to visit. I would say that Athens is more affordable to visit than the Greek islands. You have many choices and prices range accordingly to your needs. The metro (subway) is very convenient to use and thats what you pretty much need to go around and explore the city. I would recommend to stay close to the city centre to be close to everything.

There are many places to visit in Athens or around Athens (suburbs, Greek Riviera, Sounio, etc). There are also many museums! Of course, you need to see the Acropolis (which is also a museum), the National Gallery, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, and many others. You must try moussaka, pastitsio, fried zucchini and eggplants, gyros, souvlaki, pastries, loukoumades, galaktompoureko and many others. Ask a local resident where to eat well! Don't go to the crowded tourist area if you want to eat really well. Visit nearby islands such as Spetses, Hydra, Aegina.