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

14 places in this vlog

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1. 0:29

   Acropolis

   🏛️ Historic site · Acropolis · brief mention

   Psyrri is about a 20-minute walk from the Acropolis entrance, while Makrygianni is right next to it.

2. 0:32

   Ancient Agora

   🏛️ Historic site · Monastiraki · brief mention

3. 1:43

   Psyrri

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Psyrri

   Has some of the cheapest central hotels with Acropolis-view rooftops, but it can get loud on Friday and Saturday nights.

4. 2:50

   Monastiraki

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Monastiraki

   Buy souvenirs here rather than on the islands, where they cost double; watch for pickpockets in the square.

5. 4:03

   Kostas

   🍜 Street food · Syntagma · brief mention

6. 4:24

   Syntagma

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Syntagma

   Five-star hotels here cost around €300–500 a night. The area has more chains than local street food.

7. 4:26

   Ermou Street

   🛍️ Shopping · Syntagma · brief mention

8. 5:16

   Plaka

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Plaka

   The most touristy area, so pricier and the food isn't always the best; hotel views often show the Acropolis wall without the Parthenon.

9. 6:11

   Makrygianni

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Makrygianni

   Not great for food or nightlife, but it is a 15–20 minute walk from Monastiraki and Psyrri.

10. 6:19

    Acropolis Museum

    🏛️ Museum · Makrygianni · brief mention

11. 6:29

    Filopappou Hill

    🌳 Park · Thiseio · brief mention

12. 6:47

    Thiseio

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Thiseio

    There are few restaurants and no nightlife, but Psyrri is only five minutes away.

13. 6:56

    Apostolou Pavlou Street

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Thiseio

    Recommended for souvenir shopping.

14. 8:27

    Athens Riviera

    🚆 Day trip · Athens Riviera

    Only worth staying here if Athens is your only stop for a week or so. Island beaches are better.