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 in September and March 6.
Taking part in the Athens Marathon is a great opportunity to get to know the Greek capital and its history, and for very little money! The beaches close to the city are free, but if you're planning to spend the day there, opt for a deckchair and parasol, which are often not unaffordable but often have to be paid for.
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 an average of €9, a beer between €4 and €6, and a cold coffee between €3 and €4. Remember to leave a small tip of around 10% of the bill, as in Greece this is not included in the price.
It' sa good idea to make a reservation when you choose to have a drink or a meal on a hotel rooftop or in a popular club, to avoid waiting lists. As a general rule, open-air bars don't worry too much about the number of customers.
What is the budget for accommodation Athens?
Greece welcomes over 26 million tourists every year, making it one of the country's main foreign exchange earners. In Athens, the tourist infrastructure is of course everywhere: you'll have no trouble finding accommodation to suit your budget. A comfortable hotel costs around €90.
Prices can vary from double to triple in some areas, and are negotiable out of season. In high season, on the other hand, rooms are often scarce, and you'll be happy to find one; haggling then becomes impossible. At this time of year, reservations are strongly recommended. Real scams are rare, but if something unexpected and unpleasant happens, don't hesitate to contact the Greek authorities or the tourist police so that they can inform you of your options.
There are youth hostels in most tourist cities, but apart from 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 most affordable way to spend the night, and have no curfew. For young people, they are also one of the best places to make contact with their foreign counterparts.
Bed & breakfasts are much more common on the islands. In Athens, they are rarer, and take on the appearance of a small hotel. Domatia (plural of domatio, Greek for "room"), also known as rooms to rent or rooms to let, are generally located on the owner's property, but are independent of it. From a single room to a series of apartments or a complex of studios, the characteristics of home rentals vary widely. Generally open from April to October, this type of accommodation offers a more economical solution, halfway between camping and hotel accommodation. Tourists have their own room, with or without bathroom, with or without kitchenette, but always at reasonable prices. On the other hand, you won't usually be offered meals or breakfast. The owners will often come and tell you about them at bus stops or when you get off the ferries. Be careful, compare prices, find out exactly where the domatio is located and, if possible, look at photos. But don't worry: generally speaking, rooms are clean and functional, even if a few renters are outright 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 enable you to make contacts with local people. You can often 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 overall cost of living in Greece remains lower than in France. Although Athens is more expensive than some other provincial regions, prices are significantly lower than in Europe as a whole. For the time being - and especially out of season - travelers will still be surprised by the low prices in bars and restaurants. And in hotels, it's still possible to find a room at an advantageous and negotiable price outside the months of July and August, which are always saturated with tourists. You may even need to postpone your stay by a week, towards the beginning of July or mid-September, to see your budget shrink by around 30%.
To get a more precise idea of the budget per person, in high season, you should expect to pay €90 per day with an overnight stay in a standard room, and from €130 per day if you choose more luxurious hotels.
An outing with a full meal and two drinks in a bar afterwards costs around €40 per person. A cocktail costs an average of €10, and a beer between €4 and €6.
