WHERE TO STAY in Athens in 2024 [Watch BEFORE you book a hotel]

What are the best places to book your hotel in Athens ? Where is the best Acropolis view, the best street food, the best nightlife ? Here are all the Pro's and Con's of Athens' neighborhoods.

Thanks ! 😊

Chapters:
0:00 The 7 best neighborhoods (near the Acropolis, the Agora and the best food)
1:44 Psyri
2:49 Monastiraki
3:42 City Center
4:24 Syntagma
5:17 Plaka
6:12 Makrygianni
6:48 Thiseio
7:29 Omonia : the neighborhood you should NOT be staying
8:00 Summary
8:27 Staying at the beach : good idea ?

[Santos-ktse]

Just came back from my first ever trip to Greece! I binge-watched your videos before going! Followed all of your advice. Had an amazing time and hope to return. While in Athens I stayed between Plaka and Syntagma. Perfect location! Also, drove through Omonia (during the day). The main square is in good shape, but the rest is not for the faint at heart (specially the alleys). With so many great hotel options in Athens, there no need to stay in this area. All your recommendations, from Meteora to Santorini were spot on! Every country should have a youtuber like you!

[danielstely]

Whatever you do, listen to this amazing guy and don't go in Omonia!! I had the most terrifying experience over there, at night, when some drugged people forced the door to my airbnb...God knows what they wanted to do and we left after they went away, it's dangerous! The rest of Athens, is amazing, i'll definitely go back:)

[jonhewitt]

Omonia, over the last 10 year's I've stayed at 3 hotels in this area, great hotels. No problems with the hotels, you just have to be aware of the environment you are in!

[DunhillX]

And for those on a slightly higher budget then *Kolonaki* is a great neighbourhood to stay in when in Athens. Clean, classy, full of boutique shops and very tasty local restaurants. Also a string of super fun bars and cafes. As an ex-local just wanted to share my thoughts. Great video by the way really useful & informative for people visiting Athens - Athenian Riviera is a must when in Athens, even if it's a day trip..just keep in mind some of the posh beaches charge sky high prices (worth it though) but there is always *Lake Vouliagmeni* which is cheaper but just as wonderful. Go on live a little....

[aliaflow]

I like how you said "people suffering from drug addiction" and not just "addicts"

[georgedaskalakis]

All in all simple tip I can give is this: don’t go to the cheapest option if you want to have a good time. As in many capitals in the world there are many hotels that have extremely cheap prices but you have to be aware of your surroundings. Same applies here so don’t go on the cheap end to avoid any unwanted surprises.

[constantinekaradenizlis]

May I add: Koukaki, Kolonaki, the area around Megaro Mousikis station, Mets, Petralona, Gazi/Keramikos and Pangrati. These are all central districts, each with its own character and all are obviously very well connected and most points will be within walking distance to the sights and will offer a much more normal, local vibe that will make you see what Athens is all about. All in all, great video!

[Barryfamily]

Sebi, you are the MAN!!! Before our greek island cruise we stayed 3 days in Athens and stayed at the Acropolis View Hotel in the Makrygianni area. EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT advice, walking distance to Plaka, Monistiraki but super quiet and safe. What a great find/recomendation from you. Your videos and advice are top notch. To all those reading these comments, Sebi is the man.... buy him a coffee and stay at Acropolis View Hotel, you will not be dissapointed.

[easynow]

As someone born and raised in Athens (and walk around the center countless times) i have to say that i couldn’t describe the city center better. It’s very nice that you spoke about both touristic stuff..and more local. Maybe i would add Exarcheia as a more urban style area, graffiti, anarchist vibe. (this is the place about riots you see on tv). Not the safest area, but not something to avoid..

[newenglandnomad]

I had booked my hotel before seeing your video, which happened to be in Omonia. There were a few sketchy people but nothing worse than I see daily in Manhattan. I'd definitely have booked elsewhere but it wasn't too bad.

[ProfeMondra]

Great job Sebastian. About a month ago I visited Greece. Your video is spot on, very accurate regarding the descriptions of neighborhoods. I loved my stay in Athens. Previously to my trip, I watched all your videos regarding Santorini, very helpful as well. You are in the path to becoming a heck of a tourist guide star. I most likely will go back to Greece, I got more than what I had expected. Cheers !

[sog]

Ive been leaving in Athens my whole life and I dont really agree to be honest.IF YOU ARE TRAVELING ON A BUDGET, these neighborhoods are really really expensive to find a place to stay, because obviously they are right in the city center. Athen's metro is extremely usefull, cheap and safe, so basicaly wherever you find yourself in a close by neighbrhood near the blue or red lines of metro, you can be wherever you want in a couple of minutes.A good thing is to avoid moving by bus because they are not that reliable. Pangrati, Koukaki, Exarcheia, Neos Kosmos, Zografou, are some neighborhoods that are not exactly in the center, but are really within easy reach to the great monuments in Athens, even by foot, and you can find somewhat cheaper rooms. Enjoy your stay in Greece!!

[Alex-hongry]

Technopolis/ Gazi falls outside of your map (a one street further west of Thesio) but has some of the the best nightlife and art events in Athens!

[john_theliftguru]

I m an Athinean and I still wached all your video. Your tips are great! Good job!

[shonashelleydent]

This is by far the most useful video I've ever watched on what districts of an area are like in a nutshell, thank you.

[thecritic]

I spent two weeks in omonoia and it was brilliant, no problems.

[tsinikoris]

Thanks for keeping the tourists far away from our neighborhoods.

[PAPAGEORGIOUKONSTANTINOS]

I lived in athens for 7 years.... You are SO ACCURATE!

[skiesboi]

The twice that I've been in Athens, I stayed in Thissio. As you said, it was nice and quite and a short walk to wherever I wanted to go.

[homevideos]

Thank you for a great video. My wife and I are trying to find out where to stay at a good price. My wife had Omonia as a saved hotel, and we changed that. We paid more and are staying at Athens Gate Hotel. We're older, so an easy reach to local sites. We will walk to Plaka and the food areas towards the north. Thank you again for GREAT videos!