Traveling to Athens on a budget? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Here are the best destinations in Greece’s capital that won’t make you spend anything. You’re welcome!
1. Take in the scenic views from Lofos Strefi
Enjoy a day at “Strefi Hill” located at the top edge of the Exarhia neighbourhood, which has a basketball court and a football field. Some festivals are also held here and people relax here after having a tiring tour around the city.
2. Visit Embros Theatre
Once a newspaper factory that’s shut down in 2007, Embros Theater has a lot of free things to keep you entertained. It was revived by theatre groups as a cultural hub in 2011, and relied on donation ever since. The place now has plays, exhibition rooms and even a self-managed bar and chill-out area. Cool, huh?
3. Take a hike to Mount Parnitha
Take a break from all sorts of stress in Parintha, one of the mountains around the Attica Basin. This green haven offers hiking trails and comfy huts as refuge to hikers when the weather disappoints.
4. Chill with the locals at Nosotros
Established in 2005, all kinds of free activities happen in Nosotros with a focus on direct democracy. Now, they offer Greek, Italian and Spanish language classes, political discussions and yoga sessions. You can even simply enjoy a drink in their cafe. Check out their website for all the schedules of activities and screenings.
5. Explore the Vryssaki cultural multiplex
New activities are offered here every year. Located on a serene and beautiful street, Vryssaki has exhibition rooms, a library, and a cafe situated on the rooftop where you can soak up the striking views of ancient monuments around the area. You can also attend some yoga, dance and foreign language classes here.
6. Get a better view of the Acropolis at Filopappou Hill
Rock climbers would know that there’s a steep cliff for them to play around, thanks to the experts for fixing all the necessary gear to the rocks. If you’re not into rock climbing, you can still enjoy the magnificent view of the mountains, the Port of Piraeus, and the Acropolis while sipping on your beer.
7. Visit Vrahakia for other awesome panoramic views of the city
Located at the top part of Aeropagus Hill, you can see how big Athens is from here, plus the mountain ranges surrounding the Attica Basin.
8. Watch movies at the University Cinema Club
Check out the schedule posted outside the cinema room for the free movies and free cinema classes! Lucky us, the IRIDA cinema club of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is generous enough. Plus, soak up the stunning interior design inside the cinema room that will take you to a different era.
9. Take a stroll through the Monastiraki
Complete with different shops from Mondays to Saturdays and a flea market on Sundays, you can enjoy watching different eye candies from the many souvenir shops, clothing boutiques, galleries, vintage shops and many other stores in Monastiraki.
10. Explore Athens at night with a special biking group
Join the cycling group every Friday in Asomaton Square as they meet there before biking around the city of Athens, following a different route each time. You don’t have to pay anything for this was built because of the lack of infrastructure for bikes. Don’t forget to check their Facebook page for event schedules.
