Why EVERYBODY avoids ATHENS? | Guide to 24h in Athens, Greece

[@KajaKubicka]

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[@kal.Ko1719]

Ο τίτλος είναι παραπλανητικός , καί δυσφημιστικος ! Μας θίγει σαν Έλληνες ! Κανείς δεν αποφεύγει την Αθήνα !

[@Jobvanloo]

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[@Ptolemy336VV]

Because people usually don't think. I have visited Athens now 3 times and it's an incredible city and in many ways one of the best cities I have experienced and many vloggers here on KZbin covering Athens give Athens often a 9.5/10 or 10/10. I have seen and been to about any city in Europe. The continent of cities. The continent where every country has wonderful cities to compete for architectural looks and beauty. I loved Rome, Berlin and other cities a lot. However. What makes Athens so great is that it has not only wonderful distrtricts that are diverse and unique like Berlin, both cities dubbed as the most artistic cities of North and South Europe. But Athens goes much further. Athens has wonderful monuments that are unparalleled. Acropolis for example beats the Colloseum 10 times over for 1 tremendously important reason. Unlike Rome. and unlike London, unlike Berlin, unlike too many cities in Europe, if not almost all cities in Europe, Athens has a wonderful combination of mountains around it's city, and the sea in the front of the city. The Acropolis is visible from any part of the city towering over it and even from other wonderful historical sites you have the view of the Acropolis. It instantly transports you back 2500 years as you have history around you in your own vicinity whily you look out to the Acropolis. It's something truly magical and powerful. You never get bored of it. The Colloseum you cannot watch from anywhere as Rome is nearly flat and you have to literally go towards the Colloseum closeby to be able to watch it. It is such a big difference from watching the Acropolis in such a grandeur spectacle all around from the city high up, also at evening when it's lit up. You can have a drink or dinner and look out on it. Then Athens has the closest national park out of any city in Europe, and unlike Rome and many cities, from most countries Athens also has the Athenian Riviera with wonderful coastline and perfect swimming waters and many historical sites even there like the temple of Poseidon. AND on top of that it's harbor Piraeus gives you the opportunity to be on 5 different incredible heavenly islands within 1 hour in front of Athens. You can be in Spetses island, part of the Athenian riviera, or Hydra, or Aegeana all part of the Argo Saronic island group. Or the closest cycladic islands like Syros can be chosen too with it's wonderful pompous architectures. Athens therefor has mountains, sea, its own beaches, national part and the choice of islands in a mere hour away ALL at once. This combination beats all of the other cities flatout if you experience it all. Also. Athens has multiple hills inside the city that gives you the most wonderful views of the city with it's mountains and islands and sea around. It makes Athens absolutely set itself apart strongly. On top of this Athens has a perfect climate, with strong light and since there are mountains all around on the horizons in Greece since Greece is 80% mountainous and the most complex geography and topography, having those sunsets and sunrise views on the hills is just divine. Then Athens is a food paradise and it's energy is perhaps the biggest thing that sets itself apart from any city in Europe. Athens has a vibrant energy that Rome and so many cities simply do not have. I loved Rome too with plenty cultural sites, I live in Amsterdam and is also famous for it's canals and mansions and so on. But in the end you can liver there and watch the buildings 1000 times. Ultimately for me the energy and vibrancy of the city is far more important as it plays with my heart to go out and enjoy and have wonderful atmosphereseverywhere. So ultimately when you break down these points, Athens has everything. It's many wonderful districts, like Psyrri, Plaka, Anafiotika, Kolonaki, or around the riviera and coast and soon one of the largest city parks build in the world, larger than that of New York or London, to be completed in 2026 or so. Then the natural scenery, of the mountains, hills, sunsets and sunrises, sea and islands. And the energy. It is the reason why people fall in love with this city as it has a magic and atmosphere to it no other city in Europe has.

[@svetlanailiadou2313]

What a beautiful description of your beloved Athens! ❤️

[@divedeep04]

My friend if you think Athens is a food paradise you will be blown away if you travel to the islands or the country side

[@Ptolemy336VV]

@@divedeep04 I have been to Greece 50+ times. So I know. Still Athens is a food paradise like anywhere in Greece with its many local cuisines. But I wanted to make an ode to Athens as it is a truly special city when you compare it to all other big cities. Again. No city has this combination what I wrote above. Most cities dont even have most of the things I wrote that Athens has. This is what makes Athens special

[@gpaula2232]

We loved Athens and happy we included it in our Greek itinerary!

[@saramarie6813]

I couldn’t agree more! Athens left it’s mark on me I can’t wait to see more of Greece!

[@stergiosdikos]

I’m from Athens, and I lived in London, NY, and Mexico City. Athens is by far the safest place. However, I can understand that if you’re not familiar with the city, being on a street with old buildings and lots of graffiti can be intimidating.

[@CJacuzzi]

Same. Lived in Athens then moved around the world. Athens is a total dump - very, very ugly. But it's ridiculously safe. I would walk around at any time in the night

[@patsos4442]

​@@CJacuzzi Athens is not ugly at all, maybe because its a huge city it has some underdeveloped areas (like omonia and kato patissia) but there are also lots of luxurious areas (like glyfada and kyfisia). What im saying is that evey big city is diverse, so if one plans a visit they should prepare accordingly: that includes checking safe regions and places to avoid.

[@michaelmadrid6046]

Hope i can go to greece it on my bucket lists greeting from mexico

[@driftertravels928]

I stayed in Athens for a month. I would actually recommend staying just south of the city centre (Thiseio, Koukaki or Kallimarmaro), much safer than the centre or north of the centre but still walking distance from everywhere.

[@KajaKubicka]

good to know! :)

[@elcaroline]

I’ve been to gorgeous Athens 7 times I love it so much. So many fun and different neighbourhoods, the food is to die, the people are just so nice, and I do not know any cities with a more vibrant energy/vibe. So much to see and do, I cannot wait to go back! 💙

[@KajaKubicka]

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[@TK-qv4xh]

Gorgeous isn't the word I would use to describe Athens :d

[@Orca-b2v]

Dont make the same mistake with others to believe that cities around athens its urban athens !!!! ATHENS IS ONLY THE CENTER !!!!! the rest places is different....

[@kal.Ko1719]

​​@@Orca-b2v οι πόλεις γύρω από την Αθήνα , στον νομό Αττικής , όπως εννοείς , δηλαδή όπως Περιστέρι , Καλλιθέα ,κλπ , λέγονται προάστια !!!και ανήκουν στην Αθήνα ! Δεν ανήκουν στην Πάτρα πχ... Είναι Αθήνα ! Με την ευρύτερη έννοια !! Όταν κάποιος με ρωτήσει από πού είμαι , λέω από Αθήνα ! Δεν λέω Θήβα , ούτε Κολοπετεινιτσα ! Τόσο απλό ! Θα πω , το προάστιο μου , οδό και αριθμό , αν μου το ζητήσει ! Τόσο απλό !!! Αυτό είναι κάτι πού το ξέρουν καί παιδάκια τού δημοτικού , μπορεί καί τού νηπιαγωγείου !!!!

[@jeffmorrison2915]

Food? Athens?!! Are you kidding? I literally had to take a break on a weekend to fly to Antalya, Turkey to eat and come back! Fresh baked bread, legumes, tea, soup, have no existence. You get stuck in the repetition of souvlaki on stale bread, red green dolmas couple, soggy mousakkas, etc. I got sick and tired of returning food in restaurants with menus of no character. We reviewed over 80 restaurants both in islands and the mainland. I don’t even want compare with food porn Turkey, but even in comparison to many countries, food culture surprisingly is primitive in Athens, despite its long brilliant noble ancient history.

[@Robert89349]

Who avoids Athens? It is literally in the top ten most visited cities in Europe. The municipality of Athens has 700000 people and gets 8000000 visitors annually. You either didn't do your homework or just chose a clickbait title.

[@epeck1115]

I'm not sure people "avoid" Athens, but I think she is correct in that many people seem to hit Athens for a day or two and then head out to the islands. My perception (I could be wrong) is that visitors to Greece probably spend less time in Athens than visitors to the UK spend in London or visitors to France spend in Paris, spend in London or

[@Robert89349]

@@epeck1115 It doesn't make sense to pay for tickets to travel to Greece during the summer months and then spend 5+ days in a big city with 40+ degrees heat in a country full of islands and amazing coastline on the mainland. During the winter Athens is definitely a city break destination since it offers good weather, great food, vibrant nightlife and hundreds of culture sites. There are visitors from certain countries like Israel and the Gulf that spend a whole week in Athens during the winter. I've been working for 17 years in the hotel industry in Athens so I know what I'm talking about. The analogy with London is wrong. London is a world class city that is a destination on its own, like New York City. People visit London specifically, not England. It is a completely different touristic product than Athens. Athens during the summer is a two three day stop over because it just makes sense. And then many visitors return during the winter to see more of the city. And again, I'm talking about the title. "Why everybody avoids Athens?" We are talking about one of the most visited cities on the continent. And then she writes "a 24h guide". So she definitely doesn't mean that people should stay more days. It is just a clickbait title.

[@anj000]

Did you take into consideration that they might be visited that often, because all major flight go to Athens and it is only a hub for changing flight or taking a ferry somewhere else? Pretty much everyone visiting Islands will land in Athens. But not to look around (bc big cities are hell holes), but just as a stop to actual destination.

[@pavloskaisseris7587]

nobody avoids Athens, the Parthenon had 16.000 visitors per day this Summer , I think that tells you how popular it is ❤️🇬🇷

[@OlivExpert9]

Nah there are many people skipping it, i am from Italy and i know soo many people who visited Greece but i am the only that visited Athens

[@Branch977]

@@Itwasalwaysme_Noonewhy?why do they avid the greatest city in the accident?

[@NomadicIslanders]

No, there are still a lot of people who only go to the island

[@patsos4442]

​@@NomadicIslandersAthens is just one city, while Greece has 200 inhabited islands, so there is no question as to why some dont make the effort to visit athens

[@Muswell]

Athens might be full of graffiti & there are very poor areas, but it is SO safe. You can walk around at all hours of the night & it's safe to do so.

[@melontusk9660]

If you are in Athens in the summer don't go out during the peak heat hours. Stay indoors or go for lunch and a coffee but get some sleep during midday and then go out from 5pm till 6am. Nightlife doesn't really start until 12-1am anyway.

[@moa3810]

Was looking for Athen videos so my first time here. I found this channel less dry than the other travel channels. Good, will tag along for a while.

[@Reporterfy]

Loved the video

[@vincentglibert7282]

Athens is one of my favorite cities! I travel there at least once a year. Back soon in December to enjoy the Xmas mood and the relaxed winter time. Greece is by far the most beautiful country I know. Σ’αγαπάω Αθήνα μου ❤️!

[@georgekalvos4375]

Short story - Athens is not dirty cheap any more; if you want no graffiti, safety and upscale neighborhoods you avoid staying below Syntagma square. Stanley is a decent hotel but in a "not so good area", Great video. Keep traveling and sharing your experiences!

[@Pantra96]

Athens is my favorite city ever. I haven’t travelled that much, but in my opinion, Athens has everything I need, want and more. Grafitti, music, food, culture, architecture, cool people, beach, mountains, everything, all in close proximity of eachother. I lived in Athens for 2 years. 3 months in the Victoria/Omonoia area and the rest of my stay in the Moschato/Kallithea area. I have to say: I felt 100% more safe in Kallithea and Moschato than I ever felt in Omonoia/Victoria. I literally hated those two areas of the city and the areas surrounding them. I’d barely ever be north of Monastiraki by foot. Other than that, Pireaus is really modern and packed with students and foreign workers (like I was, being a Norwegian in Greece), and every part of Athens South, Athens East and Athens West was pretty good and safe in my opinion. I’m going back there in April, and can’t wait!

[@Muswell]

To cool down, you should have sat in Zappeion Park - next to Syntagma Sq.

[@alxhades6231]

I lived in Athens for 6 months in my early days. I'd never leave my beloved Crete for Athens again tbh, so I agree 100% with you miss. The isles of Milos, Naxos, Paros, Aigena etc etc are perfect for vacations and my personal favourites. Athens is nice if you got someone to show you around (not a guide).

[@beyondonethousand]

Her statement is why everybody avoids Athens. I'm sure she is referring to tourists. You are agreeing for different reasons.

[@lylac391]

Greetings from Canada. We are booked at The Stanley in a few months. Thank you for the honest review! And I think the feta joke is brilliant 😂. Really enjoying your videos! It’s amazing the quality of shots you get all on your own. You could teach a class! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.

[@KajaKubicka]

So sweet thank you!

[@eleniasimop]

The definitely good thing about Stanley hotel is that the entrance to the metro is located exactly in front of its door.

[@anastasiaa.7370]

Athens is totally safe city. Never felt unsafe. Just be aware of your surroundings like every city. It’s so many Facebook pages for womens who travel alone and they can suggest the areas who are best to stay and avoid the sketchy ones.

[@feelgood9516]

Athens combines everything: great weather, fantastic food, hospitable people, some of the most important ancient monuments, mountainous areas and wonderful sea/beaches, is close to the islands, unbeatable nightlife, and it goes on and on...

[@katarraaa]

Greece is paradise..best place on earth..prove me wrong

[@gpan62]

Summer in Athens can wear you down. As you did, start early, take a break midday, and start again later in the afternoon. View the ruins early, before the heat and the cruiseship visitors, then visit a museum during the hottest part of the day (the Acropolis museum is excellent).

[@bethlehemeisenhour5807]

Yes, We travel in the spring or fall, never in summer, way too hot for us.

[@s.d.m.1840]

I love love Love you in this vlog... I'm a first time watcher of your channel and i enjoyed your honesty and authenticity, not to mention your humor. Thanks for this vlog and I look forward to watching more of them. Safe Travels! ;)

[@ΑγγελοςΝεκταριοςΑβραμιδης]

I have lived in Athens for years and it is true that there are some neighborhoods which feel unsafe but as you told plaka and syntagma square are the ideal places to stay, the problem with Athens is that suburban areas tend to be more advanced than the city center ,unlike other cites. Overall I think that it is a very beautiful city to visit, Athens is definitely not like other European cities for example Paris Prague etc in which every building is a masterpiece but I believe that the historical sites the cute little streets and the acropolis which can be seen from every part of the city, makes Athens a unique destination.

[@auggieniopetch3045]

Most of Paris is a dump. It's only the city centre that's worth seeing.. and even now, it's been ruined by illegal immigrants.

[@IAmHisBeloved5]

Which islands near Athens has masterpiece buildings?

[@83DarthVader]

30 celcius degrees is not hot for Athens. Above 40 is an issue...

[@ElberethOhGilthoniel]

Athens is not the safest but it's still safer than a lot of European capitals...Don't forget that greeks have the habit of being out until early in the morning so you will generally not feel alone in many central streets.

[@juanpablo1834]

I love the fact that you wanted to first show your first idea, but then you went and actually confirmed reality, and you got a better understanding of the situation. Athens is a beautiful city, but it's not "safe" for casual tourists who won't put the effort to actually see that they live in a bubble of comfort, and the third world is a different planet, where you can't go with a selfie go pro to Omonia.

[@ekfylobifteki]

It's very common in Greece not to make a big deal for small amounts of money, it's considered miserable! Also in Greece tap water is free at every place serving food or drinks

[@NikephorosPhokas]

Athens is amazing if you are a Greek from abroad and know enough Greek to watch plays at the likely hundreds of theaters. And the cost is so reasonable compared to Broadway near me.

[@wziggy]

GREECE ATHENS One of my favorite place on earth ,lived there in late 90*.Greetings from Canada .Pozdro dobry vlog 🙂

[@gaiamorgosi7181]

I think that once you help Greece after its difficult times, and you actually work on improving the buildings that are falling down, you’ll finally be able to see the classical beauty of the country. Even Rome or London aren’t that pleasing once you get out of the “city centre”.

[@OpheliaD]

Next time you should make a video on THE ATHENS RIVIERA! Athens is surrounded by beautiful beaches so close to the city centre! 🌊❤️

[@KajaKubicka]

yess so many people are telling me that!

[@OpheliaD]

@@KajaKubicka 🙏🏻🥰🥰

[@Orca-b2v]

Big mistake not athens riviera ... attica riviera ....

[@OpheliaD]

@@Orca-b2v Attica Rivera! 🥰🥰

[@Orca-b2v]

@@OpheliaD yes attica !!! Athens got no beaches ... ☎️☎️☎️

[@missrose8507]

Where is the church located at 9:45 ? Does it have a name ?

[@veronicaivanova]

Thanks for the review! I'm visiting Athens next year and have not heard a lot of positive things about it, so it's beneficial to watch a vlog like this. About the round bread that you were excited about, we also have it in Bulgaria and call it gevrek 😊

[@demi9826]

Athens is one of the most enjoyable city i have ever seen so far.. I love it so so much and i will definitely visit it again !😍

[@KajaKubicka]

Totally agree!

[@ΜαίρηΚαλατζή]

Unique city with so beautiful and vintage vibes..Truly in love with her!

[@MusicHistory100]

I don't get a tiny thing. So you wanted to save money and chose the train instead of a taxi but somehow you chose to stay in a hotel with a swimming pool at the roof instead of choosing a much cheaper option? Sorry but if you have money to spend in a hotel like this then why not take a taxi in the first place?

[@dex9729]

Hi, I am a Frenchman who plans to leave for Greece for the first time in April 2023 in a hotel in Athens. I try to find out about restaurants and interesting places to visit. Do you know any interesting restaurants?

[@gianni300rpm]

i love your sense of humor

[@anitabillramsey9253]

Recommend Hotel Plaka. It is reasonable , safe, close to Syntagma Square and Monistiraki, walkable to the Acropolis, Anafiotica and Lycabetus hill. A decent breakfast is included at Hotel Plaka.

[@theohintemann9374]

Excellent video.

[@KajaKubicka]

Glad you liked it!

[@darylhopkins9796]

This video encompasses all of the sights and culture of Athens from a realistic perspective.

[@TheAndrasno]

I'm from Brazil so Athens should be great in safety therms

[@MarshallandSabrina]

Good to know that we'll need to be more careful about choosing which neighborhoods to stay in. Thanks for the tips! Athens looks amazing!!

[@Robert89349]

You needed a KZbinr to tell you that about visiting a big city before traveling? WOW

[@enigma36]

Visited Athens with family last November. People are friendly the food was awsome its not London or Paris but I think the locals prefer it that way.

[@sunnyangel12]

will be arriving in athens next friday!

[@KajaKubicka]

have fun!

[@KajaKubicka]

Do you think Athens is worth visiting? or would you rather go straight to the islands?

[@sunnyangel12]

this city carved western democracy, I can't believe people head straight for the islands!

[@kostassarra]

Definitely worth visiting

[@gracedegraaf2454]

Greece as a country is very safe, Athens like most big cities has its less attractive sides but I would not call it dangerous as a tourist the worst thing that can happen to you is petty theft but no one will ever stab or shoot you. Plus there is so much more to Greece than just the islands. Do your research properly!

[@nicolairobles420]

I think Glyfada, by Athens is great for a long term stay, if you want to be close to the amenities of a big city, but want the low-key vibe of the coast, which is what I'm doing this summer. In central Athens, my favorite neighborhood is Koukaki, just below the Acropolis. Petralona is also nice and quaint and safe, but still pretty cheap. Kolonaki is too stuck-up, but great to walk around. Anywhere in the north of the Acropolis I avoided like the plague. People who go there are idiots in my opinion, and just lured by the cheap prices.

[@FidoDido-2000]

48 hours in Athens it's too enough , and even if you don't visiting it you won't lose anything , Greece is Just Islands Milos , Santorini , Mykonos , Rhodes and maybe Crete it's the biggest Island Although I didn't like it

[@michaelrush6083]

Love your videos and your sense of humour makes me laugh

[@KajaKubicka]

❤️❤️

[@jps0117]

I'm an American who'll be there for 2 1/2 months this winter.

[@Diamond-db2by]

Uhh, u make me wanna go there even more.

[@walkingeverywhere4k831]

Amazing! 👌👌👌😍 Thank you very much for sharing!! Greetings from Barcelona 👍❤☺🇪🇸

[@BF-bb5us]

I have no idea who is avoiding Athens! it was thriving when I was there in March very popular

[@eugeniastravels8954]

Just as every city on earth there are good and bad neighborhoods, but I've explored Athens many times. I must state that the historical sites, museums, restaurants, stores and hotels are absolutely wonderful. Enjoy!

[@divinedlink90]

I think you chose the worst and most dangerous location to stay to! 🤣I'd suggest to avoid places like Metaxourgio, Viktoria, Omonia Square, Attiki during the night.

[@KajaKubicka]

Haha yesss my mistake! I realised when I arrived :p

[@amalia4344]

Athens is for winter times (it's not cold). Athens in summer is hell, I don't want to leave my house and my AC 😂

[@alexandrosartzen543]

i suggeste to stay peristeri is town outside of the center totally safe and normal price in everything and has 3 metro stops and its only 7 minutes to syntagma)

[@Cloudwalker0]

I have been a couple of times in Athens ( birthplace of my Father). It is not a beauty like for example Vienna, Prague or Verona but it is a hot spot city with charme! I compare it more to Berlin ( where I live) or maybe Napoli and Madrid. They are not exactly known for breathtaking beauty but they have a lot of beautiful and stunning places to go and the vibe, nightlife and food scene of these Cities are amazing! Just the feeling to stand on the Lycabettus and look at the Acropolis with the Saronic Gulf behind is epic! To sit in a Kafenio near Piraeus harbour an watch the ferries go an come gives you a mood :) . One other thing the most people miss in Athens is to visit places like Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Kifisia or Marousi . These districts are easy to get to with the public tranportation and they are much more relaxed and clean with nice Bars, Restaurants, Cafes and shopping opportunities ( modern Malls in Marousi). Glyfada and Vouliagmeni are direct at the athenean coastline and Kifisia is behind Athens in the hills. Perfect getaways, especially in the summer ;) My recommendation to stay is close to the Lycabettus ( Kolonaki, Dexameni, Neapoli) or close to Plaka and south of it in Koukaki. I would avoid to stay at the western part of the city centre like near Omonia.

[@kate_the_great]

Oh I also have a video about Athens and other places in Greece! I love Greek culture and their friendly mentality

[@bennybelton709]

Thanks for sharing!

[@KajaKubicka]

❤️

[@gerassimos.fourlanos]

Athens is my home city but I live outside Greece since 1976, so I can claim a sort of helicopter view. What I think every time I visit Athens is that it is a city of contrasts and several different environments and many sudden surprises, and a city where ugly is very ugly and beautiful is very beautiful.

[@silondon9010]

Athens is fantastic 👏

[@KajaKubicka]

I agree! :)

[@bernicia-sc2iw]

People expecting Athens to be like Rome are going to be disappointed. Aside from a relatively small central area , most of the city is a traffic choked messy urban sprawl . In other words , much like every other city in the world. However there are many gems to be found in Athens which make it a rewarding place to visit ( the Acropolis , its museum , the National museum , stroll around the old town / Plaka , explore Anafiotika ) . Two full days , three max , and you should have seen the best the city has to offer before moving on to the Peloponnese or the islands for some space and fresher air.

[@georgemacpherson1992]

People don't avoid Athens. I lived there for a couple of years and i can tell that you have a lot of tourists.

[@alkyoni9891]

It's SYNTAGMA square and LYCABETUS hill.Not so difficult @Kaja

[@soundscape26]

Very nice video. You have such a great personality... I love following your travel adventures. Thanks for the great content you offer us.

[@KajaKubicka]

so nice of you! thank you!

[@travelingwithprince1585]

Thinking of heading there for my birthday in September. Great video.

[@doublep1980]

Looks like you stayed in Mataxourgio near Omonia Square, which I would NOT recommend. Basically Omonia Square, Victoria Square, Exarchia, Metaxourgio should be avoided, that's like the ''hood'' areas of Athens ( drugs, prostitution, violent anarchists/antifa gangs). Sadly, the Center of Athens has gone downhill since the financial crisis.Most of these abandoned buildings were shops or office buildings of companies, that went bankrupt and because the rents in downtown Athens are pretty high, most small businesses & companies just ''fled'' the city center, when the economy tanked & never returned when things got better financially. Syntagma, Plaka, Monastiraki, the ''tourist areas'' are relatively save, clean but the rest of ''Downtown Athens'' looks very bad. If you want to stay somewhere near the city center and all the sights, but don't wanna pay an arm & a leg for a hotel, I would recommend Pagrati. There are some nice, cheap hostels and small hotels located there. Or even better, I would recommend staying somewhere at the coast ( ''Riviera of Athens'') like Alimos, Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Elliniko. You can go to one of the many beaches there and take public transport like the tram or ''Metro'' subway to visit Syntagma and all the sights.

[@foreverlis]

I agree with u. Whenever my family and I visit Greece, we book a hotel in Glyfada or the surrounding areas and take transport to syntagma. I prefer it that way since I know the centre of Athens isn’t always the greatest and it gets extremely busy

[@jcben]

Very interesting visit of Athens. Please try to improve audio.

[@thelakerfannexxdoor7751]

I'd love to go to Athens but I just don't have the time. I'll just have to go back lol

[@raphaelmaaar3861]

Next time you come to Athens think about staying in the area around Glyfada / Alimos on the seaside. Completely different type of Athens, very nice and you will feel how diverse this city can be. The whole coastline is worth exploring and very underrated among tourists.

[@Orca-b2v]

Glyfada its not athens.....

[@Thimo_5]

@@Orca-b2v wrong. Glyfada is definitely within the urban area of Athens. It officially belongs to the regional unit: South Athens. You mean probably the municipality of Athens,which is actually only the central core of the city. By this logic, Athens would be a relatively small city with some 600.000 inhabitants, which is nonsence.

[@Thimo_5]

@@Orca-b2v these used to be cities around Athens some 70 years ago. Later they all merged together. Today, Athens city as a whole consists of 50-60 municipalities, of which only the central one is called "municipality of Athens". Again, there are more definitions of the word "Athens". Sometimes Athens is indeed synonymous with "center" (i.e. municipality). But Athens as a city today is not only this small central part.

[@Orca-b2v]

@@Thimo_5 athens is very small territory there no sea in athens ...glyfada its too far 15 klm distance... i am from glyfada i know about it... athens its only the center.... the rest is bullshit ..

[@Thimo_5]

@@Orca-b2v Actually, Glyfada is only 15km from center. I lived in Athens for 10 years, I know too ;) By your logic, if you drive only 3-4 min from central square towards Syggrou ave. you are suddently not in Athens anymore, because you are in the municipality of Kallithea. This is silly. Maybe you are not in the municipality of Athens (center), but you are definitely still in Athens. Again, there are more definitions of the word "Athens". Athens city as a whole today is divided in the regional units: Cenral Athens, South Athens, North Athens, West Athens and Pireus. Look it up...

[@dilenastray8553]

after Lycabetus, the area that you noticed is much nicer than where you re staying... Is the most expensive area in Athens. Everything is expensive there (accommodation, eating, drinking, breathing haha). So,there is a reason it felt nicer :)

[@dilenastray8553]

yOU stayed in Metaksourgeio, it is definitely not the best area.. You are not exaggerating at all! :D

[@coolguyt657]

Remember Athens also have beaches too!!!

[@helenalovelock1030]

Where is best area to stay please ??

[@Mindwiper]

Hello! Nice video and a good topic to discuss. Well since i am from and live in Athens i would like to mention the below: As i have see in many videos most (if not all) tourists come to Athens for 2-3 nights max and then they go to the islands (which most of the time are Myconos or Santorini that maybe is bad decision ill mention later). This is of course ok if your original plan is to see some of the islands. The tricky part here is when are you gonna visit Greece? Because if you plan to do it on August the best place to be is Athens because at least half of the people are off to the islands (or their summer house whatever) which makes them MUCH crowded. Anyway. Why you should visit Athens: 1)History (duh :P ) A LOT more (than the most notable) ruins or places to see. Also very close to other historical cities with notable ancient ruins too 2)Entertainment. Huge amount of bars, coffe shops, restaurants etc in every possible way. Seaside, Hillside, Mountainside, Lakeside. Which lead us to... 3)Food. Its hard to be very objective here. So since i have visited many European countries but never got out of Europe i must say that Greek cuisine(plus almost every other choices you have in foodwise) is the best in Europe together maybe with the Italian one. 4)Sea. Many beaches across the South Suburbs (Starting from Alimos) which are getting better the southern you go until maybe the best part around Sounio (more ruins :P ) However i must be objective here. Not counting the beaches around Sounio all others is for sure WORSE than the ones in the islands and not too clean from July to August since are too crowded. And Last but not least 5)Prices. Not too cheap but certainly cheaper than Central or Northern Countries. Generally speaking the city centre is pretty ugly (especially around Omonoia square). If you already saw most of the sightseeing and went to Plaka then you don't need to stay there. There are great restaurants, bars etc there but you can find the same or even better to... The best parts. That are be far Southern and Northern suburbs. But since the south has better transportation and the sea... well the choice is simple :P . Glyfada ,probably, is the best region to live if the above conditions are met :D As about safety... I never felt nervous except from some places in city centre like Omonoia, Monastiraki, Metaxourgeio...places that most tourists as i can see stay propably because of the location). I never been pick pocked (though they did steal from me once openly) although , i want lie, it is ofc a possibility in the center. And that ends PART 1 Part 2 will be about the Islands! Bye for now

[@Satish.Kumar521]

Hey Kaja. This vlog did convince that Athens is a cool place to visit and I shall try to visit it for sure. And of course the cheese level in your blood becoming low is funny. May be cheese companies can use that line for advertisement 😅

[@francoisbouchard9488]

The feta cheese in bloodstream joke was pretty funny :-) Agree Athens is a wonderful city to visit no matter what, though it's so different to the islands and other coastal cities like Nafplio that's it's hard to compare. I'd say enjoy as many different types of environments as Greece can offer, and you'll never go wrong.

[@KajaKubicka]

I'm glad you thought it was funny ;)

[@hammerlane4022]

How was the air conditioning in the hotel?

[@mexicanbeautyqueen7988]

What month was that!

[@user.exodia.t.f.o]

I don't know why but as an Athenian this video was extremely entertaining

[@chenchen1634]

Planning to visit Athens on October, what is the safest ride to visit places around??

[@KajaKubicka]

Athens is a pretty safe city :) both metro or taxis are fine

[@chenchen1634]

@@KajaKubicka more videos ❤️

[@tomzamp8547]

Go see the Parthenon and move on there is nothing more to see then filth and crime

[@RealSpaceHobo]

Gr8 stuff - very personal ,which is good. My only gripe is those yellow captions, top screen. Impossible to read. Blue would be better...🙂.....or anything else dark....🙂BTW - like you I am a Greek salad and FETA cheese nut. I crave Hummus though, not Tzaziki....🙂And Falafel...🙂Basically what I live on...🙂

[@fotoula]

Is there any destination you actually like? Apart from Turkey, as you mention in your last vlogs?

[@KajaKubicka]

i don't know, watch my videos to find out

[@kal.Ko1719]

Αν δεν κάνω λάθος , το όνομα Kaja είναι τουρκικό , αλλά δεν θυμάμαι τί σημαίνει !!! Η κυρία μπορεί να είναι τουρκικής καταγωγής !

[@ΠαύλοςΚ-θ9ζ]

People confuse ugly/dirty/neglected for dangerous.

[@Mia_Louiise]

I did Angkor Wat in Cambodia when it was 48 degrees 😂

[@torisurgeoner3756]

Heading to Athens in a couple of weeks and have booked this hotel for three nights. Was just wondering if you felt unsafe in the hotel area or was it just the fact it was rundown and dirty?

[@KajaKubicka]

I think that the area might get unsafe at night unfortunately

[@saramarie6813]

You’ll be fine, Athens is a safe city I wouldn’t worry, enjoy your trip!

[@Robert89349]

Unsafe is the politically correct term for "non-white immigrant neighbourhood". The metro station is right outside this hotel, just hop on and continue your day exploring. Thousands of tourists stay in this neighborhood every year, nothing happens to them.

[@TMPOUZI]

Pleasantly safe despite being near the immigration ghetto area

[@saurannuraliyev1695]

3:03 wherever you go symbol...guess what I mean

[@GIANNHSPEIRAIAS]

athens has great potential if only the mayor realise it but as it stands now its just a sea of concrete

[@aelarisa983]

Athens Riviera is by far the best part of Athens. If you missed it, then check it next time you are visiting Athens.

[@KajaKubicka]

I've been there last time I was in Athens! :)

[@travelgreatvacations]

Honestly, I still regret to this day cancelling my trip to Athens for the Olympics... what, 18 or so years ago? I was pregnant and decided it was best not to travel out of the country at that time.

[@KajaKubicka]

;(

[@nautaki]

Big mistake, not only the vibe was great but Athens was spotless too (they really had it wiped clean for the event). 10 years of financial crisis 2009-2019 really took a hit in the infrastructure but did allow for many new hip and cool places in downtown Athens to emerge

[@secretbillionaire463]

Well that's your opinion!

[@antoniotrialonis7957]

good❤❤❤

[@gpan62]

Lycabettos hill has a teleferik

[@KajaKubicka]

I knoow! I wanted to hike ;D

[@naevan1]

I would say you should try to look into a bit less touristic places in Greece so you can get a big more authentic experience than Ios Milos Santorini.. Sure every island is touristic in summer but your view of Greece will still be skewed

[@nikosnikos8184]

the most intresting for shopping is khfisia. the are shop cutsi artisty italiany etc

[@ekfylobifteki]

Γραφτα σωστά βρε

[@dougk2932]

Best food and value is in Athens and the Beaches aren't shabby at all.....

[@johnmininger7472]

Just got to spend a couple of days in Athens on the tail end of a vacation, a week ago. Personally I loved it. Yeah, a lot of it looks pretty rough, couldn't help but notice graffiti everywhere. We stayed on the Brown Acropol on Omonia Square. Great rooftop space. Central location for the subway. I read that part of that area is a little sketchy but honestly on the last night I was out late walking by myself, getting back around 1:00am and I didn't feel at all threatened. I don't know if I would be out walking any later than that.

[@davetasos]

as a greek i can tell you that noone cares aboyt graffiti not us nor the goverment. Suppose is part of our "freedom" culture

[@johnmininger7472]

@@davetasos - I suppose but it is about respecting other people's property. I know if I was a building owner, I'd be pretty fed up with the time and expense of cleaning up some idiots graffiti. I'd be thinking 'go express your freedom someplace else.' Heck, most of it isn't even good graffiti.

[@AnnMas55]

omonoia square is a dangerous area as it is a drug market ,with a lot of homeless people,prostitution going on etc.As an athenian i could never walk alone after 7-8 at night 😅

[@johnmininger7472]

@@AnnMas55 - Maybe but tons of tourists out very late.

[@tsiaa6790]

I agree with you. But omonoia square, even with its recent renovations is known as one of the most dangerous areas especially at night.

[@richtomassini9724]

I loved Athens when I visited Greece. Only change I would make is instead of staying there then going to the islands, I'd stay in Athens, then hit the islands, then comeback to Athens for a day or two before heading home. My trip home to the US was really, really long.

[@phdimakopoulos543]

You should have visited ΆΡΙΣΤΟΝ for tasting pies at Voulis 10th str. above Syntagma square. It's the most known along with ΜΑΜ.

[@KajaKubicka]

next time!

[@phdimakopoulos543]

It's better than ΜΑΜ. Trust me, you won't regret it.

[@CW-ke8rk]

My friend is there now on his own. Greeks asked for a lighter. He said I haven’t got one. They verbally abused him for being English, then got attacked physically for absolutely nothing. His legs, face and ribs are black n blue. Such a nice city 🙄

[@saramarie6813]

Those pies were amazing!!!

[@marmar8604]

Actually Athens isn’t that dangerous, ofc it’s dangerous at some areas in the night in general and u have to be careful but compared to other European cities like Paris,London etc it’s much safer I would say