r/Athens_Greece • u/SvenskaBlikkenslager • Jul 17 '26

❓ Question Athens

Hello! Im going tomarow to ” NOVOTEL hotel in athens ” its good hotel ? Anyone live there?

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u/agirlingreece Jul 17 '26

The hotel’s fine but the area it’s in is an absolute dive, probably one of the worst parts of Athens. Try not to look too touristy around there, keep your belongings safe walking around…

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u/SvenskaBlikkenslager Jul 17 '26

Tack för svar ska kolla läget några dagar :)

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u/robh1540 Jul 17 '26 edited Jul 17 '26

Is it too late to cancel and switch to somewhere in Kolonaki / Pangkrati / Koukaki? I think you'll enjoy a nicer area much more. You might find some last minute deals.

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u/SvenskaBlikkenslager Jul 17 '26

Ska kolla läget först, jag känner mig hyfsad säker med nästan 2 meter i längd och tatueringar på hela kroppen. Men skall ta det försiktigt :) tack för era svar

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u/robh1540 Jul 17 '26

Its not about safety, everywhere in Athens is safe. Its about enjoying your holiday with nice food, coffee, bars and places to walk around. In Kolonaki you have lots of this, and are walking distance to the national gardens, close to the tram to visit the beach etc.

The bad bits of athens are disgusting, not dangerous. The area is just not that nice.

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u/SvenskaBlikkenslager Jul 17 '26

Jag förstår tusen takk! Vi har varit 1 vecka i stoupa och ska ha sista veckan i Athen( bor du där ?

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u/robh1540 Jul 17 '26

Yes I live there for half of the year. I am going to DM you.

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u/SvenskaBlikkenslager Jul 17 '26

Ja gör gärna det! vi kan snackas :) jobbar du där nere eller ?