Experience in Athens, Greece by Natalia

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

Yes I would recommend it
It’s a great city, there are so many different places to go and have fun.

What is the student lifestyle like in Athens?

It’s really fun.
We usually go for coffee between of after the classes and there are many places you can go everyday for drinks that are cheap and last until late

How much does it cost to live in Athens?

Drinks are 7€
Beer 3€
Coffee 3,5€
Fast food 3€
Transportation 15€/month
Gym subscription 80€/year

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

It is best to live near the subway or near a metro station

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

We have great salads, cheese feta, foods cooked with extra virgin oil and our famous fast food souvlaki.

What places would you recommend visiting in Athens?

You have to visit acropolis, stavros niarchos foundation centre and of course visit our islands and our mountains too.

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

Yes we have restaurants where you can eat all of our local food, international plates and of course places with souvlaki are everywhere. Also there are many coffee places where they serve brunch mainly on the weekends.

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

It is amazing!
Best places to go are in Syntagma, Monastiraki

What advice would you give future students heading to Athens?

Find a local student and ask him everything so he can tell you specific places to go to and find a place in the centre!