Athens, Greece 2025 — Things to Do, Hotels, How to Get

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Plaka

sightseeing

Historic neighborhood under Acropolis with neoclassical houses.

Monastiraki

local

Flea market district with Ancient Agora and metro access.

Psyrri

culture

Artistic neighborhood with street art, bars, and live music.

Kolonaki

local

Upscale district with boutiques, galleries, and Lycabettus Hill.

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April-May and September-October. Summer very hot (35°C+).

Yes, but taste may differ. Bottled water cheap (€0.50).

Metro €9 (40 min), X95 bus €5.50 (24h), taxi €40-55.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Athens

Visit Acropolis early morning — fewer crowds and heat

Fine for unvalidated ticket €60

Free museums first Sunday of month (November-March)

Tavernas in alleys cheaper than on main squares

Pickpockets in metro at Syntagma, Monastiraki, Omonia

Omonia unsafe at night

In taxis, insist on using the meter

3-day tourist ticket €20 includes airport round trip

Weather

Average temperature by month

Now

1°

53%1 м/с

Today

10°0°

Tomorrow

15°4°

Thu

15°6°

Fri

16°6°

Sat

16°8°

Sun

13°6°

Mon

10°5°

12°

7°Jan

14°

8°Feb

16°

10°Mar

19°

12°Apr

24°

16°May

28°

21°Jun

31°

23°Jul

31°

24°Aug

27°

21°Sep

22°

17°Oct

18°

14°Nov

14°

9°Dec

Water temperature

15°

16°

19°

23°

26°

25°

22°

19°

17°

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1.2 €~1.4 $

Athens Transport, Moovit

3 линии, 5:00-00:00, до 2:00 в выходные

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1.2 €~1.4 $

OASA Telematics

Обширная сеть, X95 в аэропорт €5.50 (24ч)

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1.2 €~1.4 $

Athens Transport

Вдоль побережья до пляжей

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3.5 €~4.1 $

Beat, Uber

Посадка €3.50, за км €0.80

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location.transport.metro	1.2 € ~1.4 $	Athens Transport, Moovit	3 линии, 5:00-00:00, до 2:00 в выходные
location.transport.bus	1.2 € ~1.4 $	OASA Telematics	Обширная сеть, X95 в аэропорт €5.50 (24ч)
location.transport.tram	1.2 € ~1.4 $	Athens Transport	Вдоль побережья до пляжей
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location.transport.taxi	3.5 € ~4.1 $	Beat, Uber	Посадка €3.50, за км €0.80
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Prices

Cost of food, accommodation and services

Cafes & Restaurants

Lunch

11 €

~11.0 $

Restaurant dinner

38 €

~38.0 $

Street Food

Local dish

4 €

~4.0 $

Drinks

Coffee

3 €

~3.0 $

Beer in bar

4 €

~4.0 $

Wine bottle

7 €

~7.0 $

Fast Food

Big Mac

5 €

~5.0 $

Groceries

Water 1.5L

1 €

~1.0 $

Weekly groceries

54 €

~54.0 $

Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.

Accommodation

Hotels and rental prices

Hostel dorm

20 € / night

~20.0 $

Hostel private room

43 € / night

~43.0 $

Hotel 2★

54 € / night

~54.0 $

Hotel 3★

87 € / night

~87.0 $

Hotel 4★

130 € / night

~130 $

Hotel 5★

272 € / night

~272 $

Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.

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VisaMastercardAmerican Express

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widespread

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Apple PayGoogle Pay

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Cash legally required to be accepted by all businesses (mandatory by law). Essential for street vendors, small cafes, and tipping. Tavernas may have 'faulty' machines - confirm before ordering. Carry €50-100 for daily use.

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Banks: Piraeus Bank, Alpha Bank, Eurobank (best rates, 8am-2pm weekdays, ID required). Exchange offices in Syntagma, Plaka, Monastiraki (extended hours). Argo Exchange, iXchange (15 locations), Capital Exchange. Avoid airport kiosks.