Experience in Athens, Greece by mehrdad

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

it is crowded in day times but very lovely atmospher at nights specialy in monastiriaki and plaka.

What is the student lifestyle like in Athens?

its good place for students

How much does it cost to live in Athens?

depends how to live but normaly 1200 to 2000 euro monthly.

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

somehow yes for rent an apartment you should be residence of greece and have 9 digit code and after all you have to persuade the owner that you are able to pay the rental money ontime if you have no job.

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

mousaka and kalamaki.

What places would you recommend visiting in Athens?

plaka akropoli and monastiraki.

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

you can find many good restaurant with reasonable price around sintagma and monastiraki and also plaka.

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

somehow for the age of 18 to 30 its a place calls gazi nearby keramikos metro for more than 30 monastiraki.

What advice would you give future students heading to Athens?

try to find some local partner before you travel from some sites involve of this job it he/she can help you to settle everything easier.