- General Information
- Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world with diverse architecture
- Cost of living is lower than other European capitals
- Most buildings are renovated while maintaining historic charm
- Accommodation Costs
- One-bedroom apartments cost €400-700
- Two-bedroom apartments range from €700-1000
- Three-bedroom apartments start from €1200
- Popular Neighborhoods
- Plaka is known as "Neighborhood of Gods" with Greek restaurants
- Monastiraki features flea market and bargaining shops
- Omonia Square serves as city center with transportation hub
- Kolonaki offers cosmopolitan lifestyle with nightlife
- Glyfada provides Mediterranean lifestyle 16km from Athens
- Transportation
- Metro, trams and buses operate 5am-midnight
- Metro system is international with English-speaking staff
- Night buses available for parties and airport access
- Pickpocketing common in public transportation