Athens is lovely. You may be scared by the less than pretty image it sometimes has. BUT the old city is beautiful to wander through. I like nothing better than eating a gyros and wandering up to the Acropolis hill and looking over the night lights of the city. It has its dirty noisy bits, but unlike many clean and tidy places, Athens has character.
Spend one or two days in Athens -- go see the Acropolis, the museum, and Plaka, and then get out. Go to the islands or the small villages and see the "real" Greece. Most Greeks will tell you the same. Outside of that, it's just a generic, noisy, and polluted city.
Athens is wonderful. Out of the many places we visited, Athens was by far my favorite. The historical places are so moving -- coming from such a young country (U.S.A.) the antiquity and ageless beauty almost took my breath away. The people go out of their way to be friendly and helpful. The food is fresh, prepared well, and delicious. Using the metro was easy and cheap -- signs and announcements are made in both Greek and English. Also the street signs are in both languages. Most everyone spoke English to some degree. I did not see any of the "less than pretty image." Everyone seemed proud of their city and projected a real happiness. The streets were clean, the metro stations beautiful, and the tourist office is great. We received a beautiful all-color tourist book on Athens for free, as well as numerous other pamphlets and helpful, informative staff. Overall, go to Athens! You will be richly rewarded in your Athens travel experience.
Athens was gorgeous and the food is AMAZING! The underground system isvery easy to navigate and all the people were incredibly friendly. Athens by far has the most character of any city I have visited.
Athens is the most polluted city ever visited. Nevertheless it has a lot of charm and is probably one of our favourite cities in Europe. Acropolis was not as expected -- Italian temples in Agrigento and Paestum are nicer ones.
I've been many times to the Greek Islands before and I never expected that Athens would be something special, but God was I wrong. Athens is an amazing place to visit and live. The atmosphere is totally different than the U.K. The food there is delicious, people are so friendly, and girls are beautiful. I went there during August for one week and the weather was great. There are many beaches around Athens and you can be there from anyplace at no time! There are a thousand antique monuments. However, sixties apartments are all over the city, but that's not really a problem when in Athens, because it's such a unique place.
Chris & Soph Northern Backpackers in Athens … Athens Northern Backpackers is a great place to stay. Whether you're traveling alone or with a group you will feel at home and comfortable. It was the perfect escape from the crazy, and sometimes overwhelming, life of downtown. Maroyssi is a perfect location for the traveler who wants to see more of Athens than just the tourist hotspots. Chris and Soph were incredibly helpful and accommodating to all of my questions and needs (as was George the Baker, from across the street). I'd be happy to stay at Athens Northern Backpackers when I return to Greece again someday!
Zeus Hostel in Athens … Hostel Zeus is the hostel to stay at while one is in Athens. David, the Scottish dude, was one of the most helpful employees there. He not only shared his knowledge of Athens with my friends and me, he also was nice enough to take me out with his buddies, where I met some natives. Also, his sense of humor will leave you in pain from all the laughing.
HI - Athens International Hostel in Athens … It was very easy to meet people, and the environment was extremely hospitable. One of the friendliest and most accommodating of the hostels on our trip!
Chris & Soph Northern Backpackers in Athens … Staying here was really a great experience! The staff were great, and of course the facilities were excellent. Getting here was quite easy, too, once you learned the word "sismanoglio." :)
HI - Athens - Student & Travellers Inn Hostel in Athens … I recently booked via the IYHF and thought this place was excellent! It's right on the walkway of the main old street of Athens, so you fall out the door and the restaurants are right there. It's so easy to stumble back after a beer or four. I loved my stay in Athens and would love to stay here again.
Chris & Soph Northern Backpackers in Athens … A great time in a great hostel. It is VERY clean, has a super staff, and I had an all-round great stay!
HI - Athens - Aphrodite Hostel in Athens … I stayed at the Hostel Aphrodite for 3 LOVELY nights. The girls there were great fun. The hostel is a little bit expensive, but I enjoyed every minute. If I were to come back to Athens, I would stay there again.
HI - Athens - Student & Travellers Inn Hostel in Athens … Ok, so my rating isn't very objective since this was my first hostel stay ever, but it was awesome! It was nice and clean and people were superfriendly and the tour is great!
HI - Athens - Aphrodite Hostel in Athens … Excellent staff, good service and a fantastic barmaid. I will come back here--great hostel!
Chris & Soph Northern Backpackers in Athens … This is one of the best hostels I have ever stayed in. It has great staff and it's good fun!
Athens Backpackers in Athens … Athens Backpackers is one of the greatest hostels I've ever stayed in, and I've been touring Europe for months now. It's just as good as the hostels in Ireland (the best in Europe). Not only was the place clean, safe, and in a GREAT part of the city, but the staff were all so friendly. On my first day there, I asked how to get to Delphi, because I was interested in seeing it. The owner of the hostel actually organized a trip to Delphi just because I had asked, so a few of us went up in a car the next day and had a blast! It was much less expensive and much more fun than any tour could have been. Now for the location — AWESOME! I never had to take the underground Metro system, because I could walk everywhere. Not only that, but you can SEE the Acropolis from the roof of the hostel. And you're literally a 5-minute walk away. The people there were great. Overall, I had an amazing time and would highly recommend Athens Backpackers to anyone who's looking for hostels in Athens. Don't let…
HI - Athens - Student & Travellers Inn Hostel in Athens … This must be the most romantic place I ever visited in Athens, the spot directly on the Plakka is magnificent and guaranteed to give you the time of your life in Athens. By the way, I'm planning the first night of our honeymoon there...
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