Athens
Greece
Price of Beer
£3.32
Currency
Euro
Jan
10°C
10°C
Feb
10°C
10°C
Mar
13°C
13°C
Apr
16°C
16°C
May
21°C
21°C
Jun
26°C
26°C
Jul
29°C
29°C
Aug
29°C
29°C
Sep
24°C
24°C
Oct
20°C
20°C
Nov
15°C
15°C
Dec
12°C
12°C
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Athens Overview
For a capital city teeming with so much to see and do, I can’t get over how affordable Athens is. It’s the perfect place to do a budget getaway or, if you’re fancying a treat, book a fantastic value luxury stay. If it’s not on your bucket list already – it needs to be.
Treat
4 star
Away from the city centre, you can afford to treat yourself to this penthouse apartment with spectacular roof terrace.
- Family Rooms
- Roof Terrace
- Kitchen
Treat
4 star
Sleek rooms with rooftop terrace with sun loungers. Upgrade for a private hot tub with views of the Acropolis.
- Family Rooms
- Gym
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Free Breakfast
- Accessible Rooms
Affordable
3.5 star
Boutique hotel with 15 rooms, a great Greek restaurant and an affordable Presidential Suite.
- Family Rooms
- Restaurant
- Breakfast Available
Budget
3 star
Boutique hostel with cafe, co-working space, roof terrace, wellness centre and private rooms.
- Family Rooms
- Gym
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Breakfast Available
- Roof Terrace
- Kitchen
Affordable
3 star
Compact rooms with an urban edge plus access to a rooftop terrace with hot tub.
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Breakfast Available
- Roof Terrace
Budget
1 star
Boutique hostel with stylish bar and seasonal roof terrace with Acropolis views.
- Bar
- Free Breakfast
- Roof Terrace
- Kitchen
Budget
1 star
Trendy downtown Athens hostel with outdoor terrace – just choose from a shared dormitory or private room.
- Family Rooms
- Free Breakfast
- Outdoor Terrace
- Kitchen
Affordable
There are loads of amazing food tours on offer in Athens but why not try your own? Here’s the foods you should be looking for.
Affordable
Fancy pairing your trip to Athens with a jaunt to a Greek island? The Saronic Islands are beautiful, easy to get to and most importantly, affordable.
Free
Whether you’re after fresh fruit, fish, meat or Greek produce, or just fancy experiencing the organised chaos!
Free
Discover Athens through the eyes of a local with lots of historical knowledge too! And tip what you want at the end.
Affordable
Simply hop on a cheap tram to explore the seaside suburbs of Glyfada, Voula and Sounio.
Free
A gentrified neighbourhood with a village vibe complete with independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.
Free
A trip up the Ancient citadel – the most well known tourist activity of Athens – doesn’t need to cost a fortune thanks to their free Open Days.
Free
Whether you climb or choose to take the funicular, expect incredible views of Athens. There’s a cafe and restaurant up there too!
Treat
Seafood restaurant on top of Lycabettus Hill with an incredible view of Athens from its outdoor terrace.
Affordable
Family run Greek tavern with classic dishes, a great atmosphere and 0.5 litres of wine for just €4.50.
Affordable
Greek restaurant serving classic dishes including souvlaki, pittas and dips in the bustling heart of Athens.
Treat
Vintage style cocktail bar in the trendy area if Psyri serving coffee, cocktails, brunch and dinner.
