Often misunderstood as a chaotic urban jungle and a mere pit-stop before hopping the islands, Greece’s capital is having a moment. Athens demands more than just a single night to be discovered and it needs a local perspective in order to reveal itself.

The following collection of places to stay are genuinely where I send my friends when they come to visit me. It’s a mix of budget and high end as well as a variation on the kind of accommodation. I hope it comes in handy!