Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Karolina
From: university of gdańsk
To: AUEB
2025 • Fall
They didn’t mention anywhere that the flat is located just above the restaurant/bar opened till 3am with pretty loud music so first nights were a bit…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
470
Where was it located?
Exarcheia, the bars area (klisovis street)
How can someone find this place?
website stayinathens
Would you recommend it?
They didn’t mention anywhere that the flat is located just above the restaurant/bar opened till 3am with pretty loud music so first nights were a bit difficult. Also the kitchen compared to polish standards is a bit off, it doesn’t have enough amenities etc. And the whole place lacks of windows so it’s pretty dark. Windows are just in the rooms. The dining area and kitchen are pitch black without turning on the light any time of the day
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
COZMO, ekei, dirty blonde on thursdays, rooftop/outdoor parties with @adorath on ig
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
everything is sooo chilled and easy to pass but i don’t recommend managerial decisions making. Just programming with 90 yo man on the worst computers i’ve ever seen
Do you have some tips?
every uni in greece has free meals for all students. You can go 3 times a day and eat to the fullest
Best trips to do?
the islands by ferries (google the “4day pass trick” to travel for free), thessaloniki, meteors, istanbul, milan, road trip through macedonia, albania, and serbia
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Athens?
buy athina card (13€ per month) to travel freely through the city, entrance to the acropolis is free for people under 25, watch out for protests since they can get pretty dangerous, especially on specific dates
say YES to everything even if you feel tired, push yourself a bit during the first month to find friends since friendships are going really fast on exchanges, try things you were always scared to try at home
Jaime
From: Instituto de Empresa
To: University of Georgia Athens
2025 • Spring
Yes it’s very good to meet the other exchange students and the apartments are very nice but it was far from any sort of store or entertainment, but the…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
1400
Where was it located?
In campus but 15 minutes from the classrooms
How can someone find this place?
Website link
Would you recommend it?
Yes it’s very good to meet the other exchange students and the apartments are very nice but it was far from any sort of store or entertainment, but the university gym and the canteen is very close.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Athens has a lot of bars so it’s a very diverse place to go out.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I would recommend to at the schedule of classes before choosing them and choose them in advance before they get full.
Do you have some tips?
I would pick the same uni, although I recommend going when the football season is still ongoing in the fall semester.
Best trips to do?
USA is very expensive to travel, and there are no ways to travel to other universities which I would say are the best places to go, such as Tuscaloosa.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Athens?
Use the uni buses that are free to use or Lyft for transportation, those are cheapest and most viable options for transportation.
