Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Before You Go
When to Go
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Summer (Jun-Aug)
Blazing hot. Accommodation costs most. Athenians leave in
August; some restaurants, galleries and bars close. This also applies to Easter.
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Fall (Sep)
Temperatures mild, crowds have thinned. Accommodation prices can drop by
20%.
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Winter (Oct-Mar)
Temperatures drop; occasional snow. Athens nightlife booms. Accom-
modation at lowest price. Ferry schedules skeletal.
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Spring (Apr-May)
Like fall, temperatures are mild; few crowds. Accommodation prices
around 20% less than Summer.
Book Your Stay
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Plaka is the most popular place for travellers and has a choice of accommodation across
the price spectrum. This is the premier sightseeing neighbourhood and is surprisingly quiet
at night.