Cheap city break Athens
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
✈️ Plan your trip to Athens →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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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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