Experience in Athens, Greece by Steve

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

THE CITY of Athena NEVER SLEEPS, you can find all sorts of shops-bars-clubs-discos-restaurants open till early morning hours. You can feel the "old" traditional Athens sense, together with the modern one. Parthenon with its Acropolis is there standing for thousands of years, being the Guard of the Capital city. You always feel "free" to go everywhere and be safe! Strongly recommended to all visitors of Greece!

What is the student lifestyle like in Athens?

Student lifestyle in Athens goes together with lounge places, clubbing, live rock bands, easy going bars, museum sites, modern libraries.... all can be found here!

How much does it cost to live in Athens?

You can rent a flat from 100 euros shared appartment, to 300 euros having it on your own. Budget for living-cost varies depending on the area you want to stay.

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

Not difficult to find accommodation especially now with the crisis. Plenty of info in the internet or if you are here in Athens you can find cheapest places to rent since you will be looking by yourself.

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

Greek kitchen is the best of the world. Nutrition, taste, health! Dishes are the usual Greek ones: musaka, pastitsio, stuffed tomatoes/peppers, roasted chicken, suvlaki, greek salad, etc.

What places would you recommend visiting in Athens?

For sure the Acropolis Museum, Acropolis itself, Monastiraki & Plaka area, Piraeus & Glifada seaside, Marina Flisvos, Planitarium & many others...You can ask me!

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

Very good places to eat like Monastiraki, Plaka, Piraeus, Vari, Syntagma area

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

Athena Nightlife is number one in the world. So many places with live music, all over the city. You will find them easily but if you want my opinion...ask me! ;)

What advice would you give future students headed to Athens?

They will enjoy the city, the life, the people (most of them)..but they also have to watchout for taxi drivers (always ask a local before you go in a taxi), ask a local for good spots to visit (many touristic places have poor food quality)