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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

Hotel on your own: โ‚ฌ90/nightShared accommodation: โ‚ฌ28/night/person

โ‰ˆ โ‚ฌ186 saved / person ๐ŸŽ‰over a 3-night weekend

Budget for a group trip to Athens

For a weekend, expect around โ‚ฌ230-380 / person. The biggest line item is still accommodation โ€” and that is exactly where travelling as a group changes everything. An apartment for 5 near Plaka runs around โ‚ฌ28/night/person versus โ‚ฌ90 at a hotel โ€” that's ~โ‚ฌ186 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.

Things to do in Athens

Real experiences. Suggestions only: you book directly with Viator.

Athens Airport to Athens Hotels Private Arrival TransferVia Viator

Athens Airport to Athens Hotels Private Arrival Transfer

4.9 (1301)from 35 EUR

Airport Pickup ServicesVia Viator

Airport Pickup Services

4.7 (813)from 14.25 EUR

Greek Food Walking Tour in AthensVia Viator

Greek Food Walking Tour in Athens

5 (5563)from 72 EUR

Athens Acropolis and Parthenon Walking TourVia Viator

Athens Acropolis and Parthenon Walking Tour

4.6 (1434)from 30.6 EUR

Athens hotels to Athens airport Private departure transferVia Viator

Athens hotels to Athens airport Private departure transfer

4.9 (414)from 35 EUR

Athens Full Day Private TourVia Viator

Athens Full Day Private Tour

4.9 (3398)from 150 EUR

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Where to stay in Athens

Real stays, prices compared across booking sites. You book directly with the partner.

Triple room

Triple room

4 (1)

The Cozy Spot Athens

The Cozy Spot Athens

7.1 (21)

Athens Tiare By Mage Hotels

Athens Tiare By Mage Hotels

8.3 (1186)

Brown Acropol, A Member Of Brown Hotels

Brown Acropol, A Member Of Brown Hotels

8.2 (2064)

Arches Apartments

Arches Apartments

8.7 (57)

TONI'S 2BD Home in Centre, 15 sec to Metro

TONI'S 2BD Home in Centre, 15 sec to Metro

8.6 (18)

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Where to stay in Athens as a group?

The best areas for a group (central, lively, suited to large places to stay):

  • Plaka โ€” picturesque, at the foot of the Acropolis
  • Monastiraki โ€” central, markets and nightlife
  • Koukaki โ€” trendy, close to the Acropolis
  • Psiri โ€” 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

  1. Paste the link to your rental (Airbnb, Booking, Abritel) โ€” the listing is generated automatically.
  2. Invite your friends to join the trip and vote on the options.
  3. Add the expenses: the app works out who owes what to whom, at real cost.
  4. Enjoy โ€” 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.

Plan your trip to Athens

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