Back in the 1970s Athens was a cheap destination for backpackers, the equivalent of South East Asia for today's youth. Since then prices in the city have risen steadily, travelling to Greece has become far easier and it no longer has the same glamour of inaccessibility it once had.

Despite this, it is still possible to find an authentic Greek experience on a tight budget in Athens. Dirt Cheap Athens offers budget travellers all the information they need to squeeze the most out of their trip to the city, with tips on budget eating, drinking, night life and accommodation. The guide offers clear impartial advice on everything from what to do and see in Athens to the best place to meet the opposite sex. A must for budget travellers.