Housing
Living in Kolonaki: Rents, Metro and What to Expect
Kolonaki is the central Athens address for embassies, galleries and boutiques, on the slopes of Lycabettus. Here is what renting there costs and how daily life works.
Athens
Housing
Living in Exarchia: Rents, Metro Works, Safety and Noise
Exarchia is the bookshop and student quarter of Athens, known for political street art and an active nightlife. Here is what renting there looks like in 2026.
Things to Do
Going Out in Athens: Areas, Late Hours, Club Rules and Getting Home
Nights in Athens start late and finish later. Here is where people go, what clubs expect at the door, how the smoking ban works and the safest ways home after the metro stops.
Athens News
Shop Opening Hours in Athens: Weekdays, Sundays and Holidays
Many Athens shops still close for the afternoon on some weekdays, and Sunday shopping is limited to a few dates. Here is how the week works and where to go when everything is shut.
Athens News
Heatwave in Athens: Alerts, Closures and How to Stay Cool
Athens summers now bring several heatwaves with afternoons above 40°C. Here is what changes in the city when one is declared and how to get through it in a top-floor flat.
Getting Around
How to Check for a Strike in Athens: Metro, Buses, Ferries and Flights
General strikes, three-hour work stoppages, seamen's strikes and court rulings: how transport strikes work in Athens and how to plan around them.
Housing
How Much Is Rent in Athens? Prices per Square Meter by Area
Asking rents in Athens have kept rising through 2026. Here is what a studio, one-bed and two-bed cost by area, what the rent leaves out and where to check fresh figures.
Getting Around
Taxis in Athens: How Fares Work, Card Payment and Complaints
The meter, the airport flat fare and the card machine every taxi must carry: what to expect in a yellow cab and what to do if the price looks wrong.
Health
How to Find a Pharmacy on Duty in Athens at Night or on Sunday
Every night and every Sunday some Athens pharmacies stay open on a rota. Here is how to find the nearest one and what rules apply to prescriptions from abroad.
Athens News
Earthquakes in Athens: What to Do Before, During and After a Quake
Most quakes felt in Athens are small and far away, but the 1999 Parnitha earthquake showed what a nearby one can do. Here is the official advice, translated into steps for an Athens flat.