Safest neighborhoods in Athens
Greece · 14 neighborhoods · Updated October 2026
We compared 14 neighborhoods in Athens on safety by day and at night. Plaka, Koukaki and Gargaretta come out safest.
| # | Neighborhood | Safety | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plaka | 7.1/10 Good | 7.5/10 Good | 6.8/10 Good |
| 2 | Koukaki | 6.9/10 Good | 7.3/10 Good | 6.6/10 Good |
| 3 | Gargaretta | 6.8/10 Good | 7.2/10 Good | 6.5/10 Good |
| 3 | Lykavittos | 6.8/10 Good | 7.6/10 Good | 6.2/10 Fair |
| 5 | Erythros Stavros | 6.6/10 Good | 7.0/10 Good | 6.3/10 Fair |
| 6 | Ampelokipoi | 6.3/10 Fair | 6.7/10 Good | 6.1/10 Fair |
| 7 | Kypseli | 5.8/10 Fair | 6.2/10 Fair | 5.6/10 Fair |
| 7 | Thymarakia | 5.8/10 Fair | 6.2/10 Fair | 5.5/10 Fair |
| 9 | Monastiraki | 5.7/10 Fair | 6.2/10 Fair | 5.4/10 Fair |
| 10 | Gazi | 5.4/10 Fair | 6.1/10 Fair | 4.9/10 Poor |
| 11 | Psyrri | 5.3/10 Fair | 6.0/10 Fair | 4.8/10 Poor |
| 12 | Plateia Vathis | 4.6/10 Poor | 5.1/10 Fair | 4.3/10 Poor |
| 13 | Agios Panteleimonas | 4.5/10 Poor | 5.0/10 Fair | 4.2/10 Poor |
| 13 | Omonoia | 4.5/10 Poor | 5.0/10 Fair | 4.1/10 Poor |
How we measure it
Safety is rated for each neighborhood by AI research of local news, police and city statements and travel advice, starting from official country figures, by day and at night on one scale for every city. The overall figure is 40% the day rating and 60% the night rating. Methodology