Group trip to Athens: share the costs, pay less
Athens blends antiquity with buzzing neighbourhood life, with the Greek islands a ferry ride away. An affordable city where a shared apartment near Plaka puts the group right at the heart of the action.
Your savings in Athens
≈ €186 saved / person 🎉over a 3-night weekend
Budget for a group trip to Athens
For a weekend, expect around €230-380 / person. The biggest line item is still accommodation — and that is exactly where travelling as a group changes everything. An apartment for 5 near Plaka runs around €28/night/person versus €90 at a hotel — that's ~€186 saved each over 3 nights.
What to do in Athens as a group?
- The Acropolis and the Parthenon (combined ticket as a group)
- The Plaka and Monastiraki districts
- Sunset from Lycabettus Hill
- A ferry getaway to Aegina or Hydra
Many of these activities offer group rates: book together to pay less per person.
Where to stay in Athens as a group?
The best areas for a group (central, lively, suited to large places to stay):
- Plaka — picturesque, at the foot of the Acropolis
- Monastiraki — central, markets and nightlife
- Koukaki — trendy, close to the Acropolis
- Psiri — lively bars and restaurants
When to go to Athens?
Best time to go: April-June and September-October.
How to organise and split the costs with SharingTrip
- Paste the link to your rental (Airbnb, Booking, Abritel) — the listing is generated automatically.
- Invite your friends to join the trip and vote on the options.
- Add the expenses: the app works out who owes what to whom, at real cost.
- Enjoy — without fronting money for the others or keeping an Excel sheet.
Frequently asked questions
Is Athens cheap for a group?
Yes, it's one of the most affordable capitals in Europe for accommodation, food and sights. Sharing the accommodation brings the bill down further.
Can you combine Athens and the islands?
Yes, many islands are reachable on a day-trip ferry. Book the crossings as a group and split the cost on SharingTrip.
How many days in Athens?
Two to three days for the city, more if you add an island. A central apartment avoids transport costs.