Even those who have visited the capital of Greece once or twice often discover something new each time they return. To ensure you don't lose your way and can organize your trip effectively, a map of Athens is your first essential tool:
- The historic center, including Plaka, Psiri, and Monastiraki.
- The primary coastal areas: Glyfada, Flisvos, Voula, Varkiza, and Vouliagmeni, collectively forming the renowned Athenian Riviera.
An Athens map with hotels enables you to quickly pinpoint the ideal location for your accommodations. You'll find comfortable hotel complexes and the finest restaurants along streets such as Panepistimiou, Stadiou, Filellinon, Mitropoleos, Ermou, Singrou, Kallirois, Michalakopoulou, Eolou, Solonos, Akadimias, Pireos, Lenorman, and others.
Athens is divided into 7 districts, which are so called - 1st, 2nd... 7th. The districts are divided according to the geographical principle: central, southern and northern (southwest, northeast and so on). Each district is divided into several districts (there are more than 50 of them in the capital).
Having an idea of the districts of Athens, it is easier to decide where to live in the city.
To stay in the most comfortable hotels, and most importantly, close to sights and services of civilization, tourists often choose an area in the center of Athens. For example, the Plaka district, where there are many restaurants, Psiri with luxury hotels, aristocratic Kolonaki or Monastiraki, the tourist center of the capital.
The most dangerous neighborhood in Athens is Omonia Square. Although it is the historical and business center of the city, here you can fall victim to a pickpocket, numerous beggars, a lady of easy virtue and even a drug dealer.
