Best Student Accommodation in Athens, Greece

Casita offers options for student accommodation in Athens near the city’s numerous universities and higher education institutions. Below are some of the available options you can check out!

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (University of Athens)

• Two available options for student accommodation in Athens are located near this ancient university.

• Theologikē and Panepistēmioupolē are among the university’s nearby bus stops and are located four and six minutes away respectively.

• Nearby attractions include the Parthenon and the National Garden.

Athens School of Fine Arts

• Casita has a couple of available student accommodation options near this art school.

• The school’s surrounding bus stops include Yphantēria and Biochalko, which are a two-minute and a five-minute stroll away respectively.

• The Acropolis of Athens and the Olympiacos Museum are among this school’s surrounding attractions. 

National Technical University of Athens

• There are two available student accommodation options near this university’s campus.

• Several transit stops are located near this university, including Polytechneio bus station, which is a minute away on foot. 

• This university’s surrounding attractions include Monastiraki Square and the Philopappos Monument.

University of West Attica

• A couple of Casita student accommodation options are available close to this university.

• This university’s nearest transit stop is Delphōn bus station, which is a two-minute walk away.

• The nearest attractions to this university are Pittaki Street and the Roman Forum of Athens, to name a few. 

Panteion University

• Panteion University is surrounded by a couple of student accommodation options offered by Casita.

• Panteios is the university’s nearest bus stop and is a three-minute walk away. 

• The Acropolis Museum and the National Garden are among the university’s numerous surrounding attractions.

Agricultural University of Athens

• A couple of Casita’s options for student accommodation in Athens are near this university.

• Ebga and Sophtex are two of the several nearby bus stops and are located one and five minutes away respectively.

• Nearby attractions include Stoa of Attalos and Herakleidon Museum. 

Athens University of Economics and Business 

• Two student accommodation options provided by Casita are available near this university’s campus. 

• Biktṓria subway station is among the university’s several surrounding transit stops and is located four minutes away on foot.

• The university’s surrounding attractions include the Parthenon and Monastiraki Square.

When moving to a new country to study, you often have questions about your life there. Worry not, though, we at Casita are here to help you answer some of those questions about student life in Athens!

Is Athens good for students?

Athens is one of the world’s most wonderful cities and has something for everyone. As a student in Athens, not only will you benefit from a quality education at any of the city’s top-ranked universities and institutions, but you will also enjoy your time there. Whether you choose to spend it visiting historic and cultural sites, like the Acropolis, or you opt for enjoying the city’s vibrant nightlife, there’s also something for you to do in Athens and have fun doing! Athens also has a central location, both in Greece itself and in Europe as a whole, which makes it easy for you to visit different Greek and European cities during your stay.

How Much Does It Cost to Live in Athens as A Student?

Athens is considered generally cheaper than most other European cities. You basically need an average of 450 - 700 EUR per month to cover your living expenses, including accommodation. The city has affordable accommodation, cheap food, accessible transportation, and attractions you can enjoy for free or for a very small amount. 

Can I Work While Studying in Athens?

Students in Athens are allowed to work while they study. They can work up to 20 hours during their study period, and up to 40 hours per week during their vacation time.

As a student, one of your top priorities is often getting around and navigating the city you’re studying in with ease, and Athens’ transportation system doesn’t disappoint when it comes to this! The city has an extensive transportation network that includes buses, trolleybuses, a metro, a tram network, and a rail system. The bus network is made up of over 2,000 buses and trolleybuses and around 300 different bus lines in the city’s main metropolitan area. There are also buses that travel to different parts of Greece and Europe. The Athens Metro consists of three different lines with about 50 trains running through them, the metro gives you access to different parts of the city, including the suburbs. The Athens Tram is yet another available means of transportation in the city, it has several lines and multiple cars operating throughout the city and taking passengers across Athens during their daily commute. The city also has an international airport and railway systems that function both within and outside the city, with trips to different Greek and European cities, including Istanbul, Belgrade, and Bucharest. There are several national motorways in Athens as well.

Athens is one of the world’s most famous tourist destinations; the city is home to numerous historical and cultural monuments and landmarks that have been around for thousands of years, here are some of the ones you absolutely must visit during your stay in Athens. The city’s most famous attraction is the ancient Acropolis of Athens, which was at the centre of the ancient civilization and is a still-standing hilltop monument to this day. The Acropolis’ most famous building is the Parthenon, which is a large ancient temple with monumental columns and stunning sculptures. The Acropolis also houses the ruins of the Temple of Athena Nike and the Porch of The Caryatids. The Acropolis Museum is a modern attraction housing a huge collection of ancient Greek art and is a must-visit during your stay. The National Archaeology Museum is the largest of its kind in Greece and one of the world’s greatest antiquities museums. The museum houses vast collections of sculptures, vases and decorative objects, as well as prehistoric collections among others. The Ancient Agora is another nearby attraction that used to be an old marketplace and the centre of ancient Greek life. The Agora also houses the Stoa of Attalos and the Temple of Hephaistos. The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as Olympieion, is an ancient historical monument in the heart of Athens that has been, and remains, a distinguished tourist destination. Other attractions include the Byzantine Museum, the Museum of Cycladic Art, as well as the National Garden, and the National Museum of Contemporary Art. Athens still has a lot more to offer, be sure to check out all this city’s wonderful gems!

Casita does not only have options for student accommodation in Athens, but we also provide student accommodation in the nearby Greek city of Zagora.