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Where to stay in Athens

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Plaka

Plaka

Old-town charm near the Acropolis — best for first-timers who want to walk everywhere.

  • Best for: first visit & walking.
  • Vibe: historic, postcard Athens.
  • Book early — high demand.
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Monastiraki

Monastiraki

Markets, rooftop bars, and instant access to the centre. Busy, fun, very Athens.

  • Best for: rooftops + energy.
  • Choose higher floors for quiet.
  • Metro hub = easy logistics.
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Syntagma

Syntagma

The transport hub. Metro lines, airport links, and the most convenient logistics base.

  • Best for: short stays & connections.
  • Great if you hate transfers.
  • Walkable to many sights.
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Koukaki

Koukaki

Residential, café-heavy, and close to the Acropolis area — calmer short-stay base.

  • Best for: calm evenings near centre.
  • Great cafés + local vibe.
  • Easy Acropolis-area access.
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Kolonaki

Kolonaki

Polished and central — galleries, boutiques, and a premium feel.

  • Best for: premium stays.
  • Boutiques + galleries.
  • Strong restaurant scene.
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Psyrri

Psyrri

Street food, bars, and late nights. Great if you want energy right outside your door.

  • Best for: bars + late dinners.
  • Edgy/creative streets.
  • Check noise comments.
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Pangrati

Pangrati

A locals’ favourite — excellent food, relaxed vibe, still close enough to the centre.

  • Best for: foodies + local feel.
  • Good value for central-ish stays.
  • Relaxed evenings.
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Exarchia

Exarchia

Creative, student-heavy, and a bit edgy — choose it if that’s your vibe.

  • Best for: students/alternative scene.
  • Edgy, cultural, not touristy.
  • Not ideal if you want quiet.
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Kypseli

Kypseli

Real neighbourhood Athens with cafés and value — more “live like a local”.

  • Best for: value + neighbourhood life.
  • Authentic daily Athens.
  • Pick near main streets.
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Neos Kosmos

Neos Kosmos

Pragmatic base with metro access — good value for short stays and commutes.

  • Best for: fast metro commutes.
  • Usually better value.
  • Good base for exploring.
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Glyfada

Glyfada

Riviera mood — sea air, beach clubs, shopping. Best if you want Athens + coast.

  • Best for: beachy pace.
  • Great in warm months.
  • Different vibe than the centre.
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Piraeus

Piraeus

Port logistics: ferries and cruise departures. Choose it for early starts, not sightseeing.

  • Best for: ferries/cruise departures.
  • Stay here for early starts.
  • Less “sightseeing” vibe.
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