Is parking free in Athens on Saturdays?

Metered parking is monitored and enforced Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Rates are $1.75 per hour, meters are monitored from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Metered spaces allow a maximum of two hours between 8:00 a.m. – 6:oo p.m. After 6:00 p.m., you may purchase additional time.



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Athens Parking Downtown parking can be problematic. If you stay at a hotel, the best bet can be to keep your car in the hotel parking lot and walk. Metered parking is $1.50 an hour with a two-hour maximum from Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and all meters take credit cards.

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Like anywhere else in Europe, you can easily park your car free of charge on the outskirts of large cities and in small towns or villages. The closer to the city centre, the more likely it is that you'll need to pay for parking. The parking rules in Athens are slightly different from those used in other Greek cities.

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Though modern Athens extends from the sea to the mountains, the city's core, where most of the ancient sites cluster around the Acropolis, is compact and very walkable. Visitors without mobility issues on short visits may find they can get around the sights entirely on foot.

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Athens is a walkable city and its historic center is easy to navigate, while public transport is affordable.

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The best way to get around Athens is on foot and by metro; most of the city's major attractions are located within walking distance or a short metro ride of one another. In fact, renting a car is little more than a nuisance, as traffic is heavy and parking is hard to find.

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Public Transport
  1. Metro. The fastest means of getting around Athens is the Metro. ...
  2. Suburban Railway. This overground train provides a direct link between Piraeus port and Athens International Airport. ...
  3. Buses & Trolleybuses. The Athens bus and trolleybus network is very extensive. ...
  4. Tram. ...
  5. Tickets for Public Transport.


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Don't think that you need to learn some Greek before you get here. While a “hello” (yia sas) or “thank you” (efharisto) are welcome, most Athenians speak English. We often speak several other languages, too.

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Athens is generally a safe place to be at night, but it is always advisable to take precautionary measures. The center of Athens and the neighborhoods around it are known for their vibrant nightlife since many people can be seen on the streets even after midnight.

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Definitely yes, you can Uber in Athens. However, you can find Uber only in Athens and not in the whole country. Moreover, if there is increased demand, or on rainy days, etc, Uber prices may be a bit increased. Finally, what you need to know is that there is only Uber TAXI in Athens.

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Fortunately, Athens is a manageable destination to visit in one day, with lots of attractions concentrated in a fairly compact area. Its central vibrant neighbourhoods are dotted with ancient ruins, so you can enjoy a cocktail in one of super cool bars one minute and be visiting another awesome ruin the next.

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So walk on your own without hurry through Ancient Athens and enjoy the most splendid architectural jewels of city, as well as artefacts in city museums. Stay at a hotel in Plaka area, it will shorten your way to/from the Ancient Centre of Athens and there is a large choice of restaurants for lunch and dinner.

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That said, the Acropolis tops most lists of things to do in Athens for good reason. It's not just a world-renowned monument and eternal symbol of the city, but its most recognisable feature, the Parthenon (dedicated to the goddess Athena), gave the city its name.

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Yes, you can skip ahead of long lines by booking Acropolis tickets online. If you book tickets on the day of your visit, it could mean a wait time of around 2 to 3 hours. Purchasing skip-the-line tickets will allow you to save time.

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