Where to Stay in Athens Before an Early Ferry
One night in Athens between a plane and a boat. Which port you actually leave from, how long the transfer really takes, and where to sleep so you make your sailing.
By Galinos Giaglis31 July 2026
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Practical, first-hand guides to Athens and Kolonaki — where to eat, how to get in from the airport, the best neighbourhoods and the climb up Lycabettus — from people who actually live here.
Lycabettus Hill, Athens: The Funicular, Sunset and Walking Routes
A local host's guide to Lycabettus Hill in Athens: how to ride the funicular, walk the path up, find the best sunset spot at the Chapel of St George, and get there on foot from Kolonaki.
By Sissi & Galinos13 July 2026
Is Athens Safe? An Honest Local's Answer
Yes, Athens is generally safe for visitors, with the usual big-city caveats about pickpockets in crowds and a few areas that feel less comfortable late at night. Two resident Kolonaki hosts give the honest, first-hand version.
By Sissi & Galinos13 July 2026
Kolonaki vs Plaka vs Koukaki: Where Should You Stay in Athens?
An honest, first-hand comparison of Kolonaki, Plaka and Koukaki from resident Athens hosts, with a clear at-a-glance table and a who-each-suits verdict to help you choose where to stay.
By Sissi & Galinos13 July 2026
The Best Time to Visit Athens: A Season-by-Season Guide
A resident host's honest, season-by-season guide to the best time to visit Athens, Greece, with spring and autumn as the sweet spot, honest notes on summer heat and quiet August, and where winter wins on value.
By Sissi & Galinos13 July 2026
How Many Days in Athens? The Ideal 2 and 3-Day Itinerary
A local host's honest answer to how many days you need in Athens, with a walkable 2 day and 3 day itinerary anchored around a calm, central Kolonaki base.
By Sissi & Galinos13 July 2026
Kolonaki, Athens: A Local's Guide to Shopping, Food and Things to Do
A resident host's honest guide to Kolonaki, Athens: the cafe culture around Kolonaki Square, the shopping streets, Lycabettus Hill and its funicular, the Benaki and Cycladic Art museums, and how the neighbourhood feels to stay in for a few days.
By Sissi & Galinos13 July 2026
Where to Stay in Athens: A Local's Neighbourhood Guide
An honest, first-hand rundown of the best central Athens neighbourhoods and who each one suits, from your resident hosts in Kolonaki. Plaka, Koukaki, Syntagma, Monastiraki and Kolonaki compared.
By Sissi & Galinos13 July 2026
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