Best Airbnbs in Athens (With Guide To 3 Neighborhoods) • Indie Traveller

Think of Athens and you’ll surely think of its ancient history, the famed Greek food, the epic Parthenon, or the Mediterranean sunshine.

Athens is amazing! But it’s also good to know that not every area of Athens is perfect to stay in, particularly if it’s your first time.

I quickly found this out when I’d booked a budget hotel just a few blocks from the tourist center; all along the way, my cab driver warned how it was such a bad area and that I really shouldn’t have booked there.

In the end it was fine, but it was clear to me that Athens has some desirable and less desirable parts. On a subsequent stay in Athens, I booked an Airbnb in the heart of charming Plaka, and it made a huge difference in how I experienced the city.

Having been in the Greek capital on more than one occasion, I’ll share with you the three best areas to stay in Athens, as well as some hand-picked Airbnbs that will make for a safe, comfortable, and happy stay.

Best Airbnbs in Plaka

Plaka is the…