What are the safest areas around Athens?

What are the safest areas around Athens? The neighbourhoods of Psiri, Plaka, Makrygianni, and Koukaki are all good choices in central Athens. Try to avoid staying in Monastiraki square, Omonia, or Exarchia if you can as these areas are not ideal for walking back to your hotel at night.

Is it safe to walk at night in Greece?

Still, you should stick to main roads filled with bars and lights. Don't go wandering off down dimly lit streets and sketchy-looking alleyways. Walking around Omonia, Patissia, or Exarchia at night is a definite no. Some areas of Monastiraki, Ermou, Psiri, and Syntagma Square, although central, are also pretty sketchy.

Is Athens a walkable city?

Athens is a walkable city and its historic center is easy to navigate, while public transport is affordable.

Is it rude to be late in Greece?

In Greek culture, 'on time' can mean 20, 30 or even 45 minutes late. Nevertheless, tardiness is usually accompanied with a heartfelt apology and a legitimate excuse.

What is the kidnapping rate in Greece?

Though Greece kidnapping rate fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to increase through 2004 - 2018 period ending at 0.7 cases per 100,000 population in 2018.

Is Athens safer than London?

Athens has a relatively low crime rate (similar to London's) compared to many European, and certainly US cities.

What is the most common crime in Greece?

The most widespread crimes to affect Greece are human trafficking, people smuggling and drug crime. A number of global organized crime groups operate these trafficking rings in Greece, engaging also in large-scale theft - particularly works of art - and financial crime.

Why is Plaka famous?

Due to the numerous ancient Greek monuments that are scattered all around the area, Plaka is also known as the neighborhood of the gods. Plaka is one of the oldest neighborhoods of Athens, located right below the Acropolis Hill.

What is the safest part of Athens?

Safest place to stay in Athens: Plaka, Kolonaki, Koukaki, Monastiraki and all the areas around Acropolis (Thission, Petralona, Filopappou) are considered super safe. Syntagma Square is not so safe as it is usually the epicentre of demonstrations and riots. Also, Exarcheia, Kypseli, Gyzi and Omonoia are less safe.