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Cheap city break Athens

acropolis of athens at golden hour

Athens is 3000 year history bovenop a lively Mediterrane city: Akropolis on the horizon, Plaka-taverns with live bouzouki and beach bars on still no 30 minutes or the center. Flights from

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When is the best tijd to go?

April-June and September-October are perfect: 20-28°C, milde sun and kortere rijen at the Akropolis. July and August are 35°C+, combine eventueel with a eilandhopper. November-March is cheap but wisselvallig.

The best neighborhoods in Athens

  • Plaka Below the Akropolis, neo-klassieke houses, taverns and souvenirs.
  • Monastiraki Vlooienmarkt every Sunday, street food and views of the Akropolis from rooftops.
  • Koukaki Hippe neighborhood with cafés and boetieks, ten minutes walking or the Akropolis.
  • Exarchia Bohémien neighborhood with street art, indie bookshops and cheap eetgelegenheden.
  • Glyfada Strandwijk 20 min with the tram, chic strandleven and clubs.

Top 5 things to do in Athens

  • Akropolis + Akropolis Museum Ticket €20 for hill, museum €10, kom early or late in the day.
  • Markets or Monastiraki Vlooienmarkt Sunday, Plaka-bazaar dagelijks.
  • Souvlaki at Kostas The most legendarische souvlaki-spot or Athens, €3 per stok.
  • Lycabettus hill Highest point or Athens, best zonsondergang. Kabelbaan €7.
  • Cape Sounion dagtrip Temple or Poseidon on a klif, bus from KTEL €6,80 enkele trip.

Flights + transport from the Netherlands

From Schiphol to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) in 3 hour 15 minutes. KLM, Aegean Airlines. From airport: metro €9 or bus X95 €5,50. Locally: metro/bus €1,20, 24-hour pass €4,10.

What costs a trip to Athens?

Hostels from €20, mid-range hotels €75-110, vacation rentals €85 per night. Food: gyros pita €3-4, lunch in taverna €10-15, mezzeavond €25-30.

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from €15
Hotel mid-range
€60-150/night
Flight return
from €90 return
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Frequently asked questions about Athens

When is the best tijd around to Athens te go?

April-June and September-October are perfect: 20-28°C, milde sun and kortere rijen at the Akropolis.

Which neighborhood is the best around in Athens te stays?

Plaka is a goede first chice: Below the Akropolis, neo-klassieke houses, taverns and souvenirs.

How do I get from the Netherlands in Athens?

From Schiphol to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) in 3 hour 15 minutes.

What costs a trip to Athens?

Hostels from €20, mid-range hotels €75-110, vacation rentals €85 per night.

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