What budget for activities and outings Athens?
Admission to public museums and archaeological sites is free on the following dates: every first Sunday between November1 and March 31. October 28, April 18, May 18, the last weekend of September and March 6.
Participating in the Athens Marathon is a great opportunity to get to know the Greek capital and its history and it's free! The beaches near the city are free, but if you plan to spend the day there, opt for a deckchair and an umbrella, often paying, but not unaffordable.
The majority of businesses, stores and large stores accept credit cards. However, you should always remember to have a small amount of cash with you when you visit small shops.
What budget to eat Athens?
On average, a good meal in Athens costs between 18 and 25 € per person. The prices go up very quickly when it comes to ordering fresh fish or shellfish. It is therefore advisable to always check the price of fish per kilo to avoid unpleasant surprises.
A cocktail costs on average 9 €, a beer between 4 and 6 €, a cold coffee between 3 and 4 €. Remember to leave a small tip of about 10% of the bill, as in Greece it is not included in the price.
It's agood idea to make reservations when you choose to have a drink or meal in a hotel loft or popular club to avoid waiting lists. As a rule, open-air bars don't get too formal about the number of customers.
What is the budget for accommodation Athens?
Greece welcomes more than 26 million tourists every year, which is one of the main foreign exchange earners of the country. In Athens, the tourist infrastructure is obviously present everywhere: you will have no trouble finding accommodation that fits your budget. For a comfortable hotel, you should expect to pay around €90.
Prices can vary from double to triple in some areas, and are negotiable out of season. In high season, however, rooms are often scarce, and you will be happy to find one; bargaining becomes impossible. At this time of year, it is strongly advised to make reservations. Real scams are rare, but if something unexpected and unpleasant happens, don't hesitate to contact the Greek authorities or the tourist police to find out what your options are.
There are youth hostels in most of the tourist cities, but be aware that except for one in Athens, the others are not part of the International Youth Hostel Federation and therefore do not meet its standards. Nevertheless, they are often the cheapest way to spend the night and they do not impose a curfew. For young people, they are also one of the best places to make contact with foreign counterparts.
Bed and breakfast accommodation is much more common on the islands. In Athens, they are rarer, and take on the appearance of a small hotel. The domatia (plural of domatio, "room" in Greek), also renamed rooms to rent or rooms to let, are generally on the property of the inhabitant, but are independent of it. From a single room to a series of apartments to a complex of studios, the characteristics of homestays vary greatly. Usually open from April to October, this type of accommodation offers a more economical solution, halfway between camping and hotel rooms. The tourist has his own room with or without bathroom, with or without kitchenette, but always at reasonable prices. On the other hand, you will generally not be offered meals or breakfast. The owners often come and sell them to you at the bus stops or when you get off the ferries. Be careful, compare prices, get the exact location of the domatio and, if possible, look at pictures. But don't worry, generally speaking, the rooms are clean and functional, even if some rare renters are real swindlers. So, never pay more than one night in advance and don't hesitate to leave if you don't like it. However, this solution will sometimes allow you to make contacts with local people. Often, you can negotiate better prices if you stay several nights.
Travel budget Athens and cost of living
Despite the gradual recovery from the crisis and inflation, the cost of living in Greece remains lower overall than in France. However, life in Athens is more expensive than in some other provincial regions, but prices are significantly lower than in Europe. For the moment - and especially out of season - the traveler will still be surprised by the low prices in bars and restaurants. And in hotels, it is still possible to find a room at a good price and negotiable outside the months of July and August, always saturated with tourists. It is sometimes enough to postpone your stay by a week, towards the beginning of July or mid-September, to see your budget melt by about 30%.
To have a more precise idea of the budget per person, in high season, it is necessary to count 90 € per day with a night in a standard room and from 130 € per day if you choose more luxurious hotels.
You should count around 40 € per person for an outing with a full meal and two drinks in a bar afterwards. A cocktail costs on average 10 €, a beer between 4 and 6 €.
