Top 10 districts to live in Athens and Thessaloniki

·

The best areas of Athens to live in have been presented, following a nationwide survey by Spitogatos Insights, based on safety, access to public transport, parking availability, access to shopping and entertainment options, parks and schools, as well as pedestrian and pet friendliness,

Kathimerini has reported that those areas are the following: Kato Glyfada, the center of Nea Smyrni, Kalamaki, Ano Ilioupoli, Kolonaki, the Hilton area, the center of Argyroupoli, the center of Pangrati, Ano Glyfada and the center of Vrilissia.

Accordingly, the areas of Thessaloniki with the highest evaluations based on all the research criteria are Nea Paralia, TIF-University area, Peraia area, Ano and Kato Toumpa, Martiou, the historical center of Thessaloniki and Botsari, Agia Triada and the Hippocratio area.

In the rest of Greece, the 10 areas with the highest user ratings are the center of Komotini, Rhodes Town, the center of Ioannina, the center of Alexandroupoli, the center of Trikala, Larissa, Hania, Kalamata, Serres and the center of Veria.

Photo: George Zografidis

The sense of security is an important criterion for choosing an area to buy or rent a home. According to user evaluations, the areas of Athens that offer the greatest sense of safety are the center of Pangrati, Kolonaki, the center of Nea Smyrni, Kalamaki and Ano and Kato Glyfada.

Accordingly, in Thessaloniki the areas with the highest ratings in relation to the feeling of safety are the following: Martiou, Hippocratio, Agia Triada, Peraia and the Botsari area.

In the rest of Greece, users looking for housing report that they rate the following areas as safe: The center of Katerini, the center of Trikala, Rhodes Town, the center of Alexandroupoli and Corfu Town.

Source: Kathimerini.com

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Latest News

Metropolitan of Florina visits historic Saints Cyril and Methodius Church in Preston

Metropolitan Irineos of Florina visits the historic Saints Cyril and Methodius Church in Preston during his official visit to Victoria.

Greece wins historic first European Championships medal in men’s water polo

Greece wins its first-ever medal at the European Men’s Water Polo Championships after a dominant 12–5 victory over Italy.

Australia Day message from Archbishop Makarios of Australia

Archbishop Makarios of Australia reflects on unity, diversity and shared values in his message marking Australia Day 2026.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls for unity in Australia Day message

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls for unity, shared responsibility and national pride in his Australia Day message to Australians.

Australia Day 2026 Honours List recognises contributions of Greek Australians

Greek Australians are recognised in the Australia Day 2026 Honours List for service across law, medicine and community life.

You May Also Like

Greek Easter Cookies (Koulourakia): A recipe by George Diakomichalis

Koulourakia are traditional Greek Easter cookies and along with tsourekia they are the Greek Easter's trademarks.

Tributes flow for John Iordanis killed in multi-car crash on SA freeway

Tributes are flowing today for John Iordanis after he was killed in a multi-car crash along the Southern Expressway in South Australia.

Olympiacos defeats Panathinaikos to clinch 16th Greek Basketball League title

Olympiacos Piraeus have been crowned champions of the Greek Basketball League, defeating arch-rivals Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens 85–71