Experience in Athens, Greece by Jo

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

If you are person who loves strong emotions and feelings and passionated days and night, you would love Athens. It is the perfect place to see lots of cultures, art, museums, nightlife etc. I would definetely recommend to everyone who really loves not being lazy and have quite days. You can find anything you want.

What is the student lifestyle like in Athens?

Perfect! I am a student in Athens for the last 6 years! I have a really really great time! Nightlife here in Athens is amazing with lots of events and parties! Also, there are a lot of courses and seminars and exhibitions, lectures etc that you can join in order to enhance your knowledge about a variety of things

How much does it cost to live in Athens?

um. Quite difficult question.
It is about 500-700 euros minimum.

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

Actually, yeah it is kinda difficult to find accommodation in Athens.
I would suggest http://www.xe.gr/

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

Food in Greece it's perfect! Especially, in Athne syou can find not only local dishes but tastes from all over the world!
So, one of my favs is OF COURSE souvlaki and gyros! Also, I love chinese food and falafels(arabian dish). And also, I love pies! You can find cheesepies, spinachpies, chickenpies etc at bakeries

What places would you recommend visiting in Athens?

Acropolis and Acropolis museum
Plaka
Monastiraki
Exarheia
Kolonaki
Syntagma and Ermou road
Filoppapou
Thiseio
Petralwna
Kerameikos
Metaksourgeio

Is it good to eat out in Athens? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Elvis at Kerameikos
Ap'allou at Exarheia
Colibri at Pangrati

Is the nightlife good in Athens? Where is good to go?

Kerameikos
Psyri
Metaksourgeio
Plaka
exarheia
and Kolokotrwni square close to Syntagma