Budget & Safety in Athens guides
Last updated: March 2026 Travel insurance is not something most people think about when planning a trip to Athens. The city is safe, healthcare is good, and most trips go smoothly without any issues. Still, things can happen. A small injury, a sudden illness, or even a delayed flight can turn into a bigger inconvenience…
Athens has a bit of a reputation problem when it comes to money. Some still picture it as a cheap European capital. Others arrive expecting island-level prices and rooftop cocktails at €25. The truth really is somewhere in between. Athens can be surprisingly affordable in some ways and unexpectedly expensive in others. Food, coffee, and…
Last updated: February 2026 Athens is a normal European capital. Scroll long enough online and you’ll read about protests, pickpocketing, “sketchy areas,” and warnings to avoid half the city. Then you arrive and see families in Plaka, couples taking sunset photos on Filopappou Hill, students drinking coffee in Exarcheia, and people wandering around Monastiraki with…