Experience in Athens, Greece by Aris

What is it like to live in Athens? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

It's a busy city and very tiring at day.But it has great nightlife.

What is the student lifestyle like in Athens?

Students can do whatever they want but places are far away one of the other.

How much does it cost to live in Athens?

This is the little disadvantage of Athens.The cost of living is a little bit high.The rents are cheap (one house with 4 rooms about 200 euros per month) but the everyday costs are a little high (5 to 10 euros per person for one medium meal and 7 euros for a drink at nightclub).

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Athens? Is there any advice you can give?

No it's easy.There are a lot of flats which rented.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

You can find quality junk food in every corner but also there are a lot of restaurants with hellenic and Mediterranean cousine.

What places would you recommend visiting in Athens?

Acropolis of Athens and the museum near it for sure.Syntagma square,Lycabetus mountain in thee center of Athens and also I love Exarxeia square.