Best nightlife neighborhoods in Athens
Greece · 14 neighborhoods · Updated October 2026
Plaka, Koukaki and Gargaretta have the liveliest evenings of the 14 neighborhoods we compared in Athens. Looking for quiet nights instead? Start from the other end of the list.
| # | Neighborhood | Nightlife | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plaka | 10.0/10 Very lively | 7.1/10 Good |
| 1 | Koukaki | 10.0/10 Very lively | 6.9/10 Good |
| 1 | Gargaretta | 10.0/10 Very lively | 6.8/10 Good |
| 1 | Lykavittos | 10.0/10 Very lively | 6.8/10 Good |
| 1 | Ampelokipoi | 10.0/10 Very lively | 6.3/10 Fair |
| 1 | Monastiraki | 10.0/10 Very lively | 5.7/10 Fair |
| 1 | Gazi | 10.0/10 Very lively | 5.4/10 Fair |
| 1 | Psyrri | 10.0/10 Very lively | 5.3/10 Fair |
| 1 | Plateia Vathis | 10.0/10 Very lively | 4.6/10 Poor |
| 1 | Agios Panteleimonas | 10.0/10 Very lively | 4.5/10 Poor |
| 1 | Omonoia | 10.0/10 Very lively | 4.5/10 Poor |
| 12 | Erythros Stavros | 9.0/10 Very lively | 6.6/10 Good |
| 13 | Thymarakia | 5.0/10 Moderate | 5.8/10 Fair |
| 14 | Kypseli | 1.0/10 Very little | 5.8/10 Fair |
How we measure it
Nightlife counts the bars, pubs and clubs within walking distance of the addresses checked in each neighborhood, or its center. Livelier is not better or worse: it depends on what you want. Methodology