For a new arrival in Athens flat sharing is a good option since you will immediately
be mixing with locals/people that are familiar with the city and of course you’ll
be free of the financial burden and responsibilities of actually renting a place
on your own. Short term shared accommodation (one month to a year) for foreign
students can be found via the following site:
The following databases will also be of help in finding a flat share:
It’s worth getting involved in one of the internet discussion forums focusing
on Greece. These sites offer advice as well as a good way of making local connections.
Consult:
Rooms and apartments can be rented in private buildings throughout Athens and
the cost of renting a one-room apartment is approximately €270 per month. The
cost of living in Athens for a student, all included, is estimated at €700 per
month.
For more detailed information on which areas of Athens to focus your search
and further tips please consult the following section “Rent”.
Regarding hotel accommodation, hotels in the centre of Athens are generally
situated near the Acropolis, in Plaka, in the area around Omonia square, in
Kolonaki, in the vicinity of the Parliament square and on Sygrou Avenue. The
Athenian Riviera also has many hotels – from Faliro to Glyfada, Kavouri, Voula,
Vouliagmeni , Varkiza and Lagonisi. New hotels like Holiday Inn and Sofitel
can be found near the airport. Hotels are also located on Athinas street, and
near the main train station (Karaiskaki Square). Visitors often prefer to stay
in the centre of town so as to be close to the historical sites, but the coastal
resorts of Rafina, Nea Makri, Loutsa and Sounion offer an interesting alternative:
thanks to extensive subway and suburban rail networks, in addition to the improved
roads, these areas are very accessible.
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