Super clean and just walk a straight line to get to the metro station. The air conditioning really works well: we used dehumidifying set at 25 and it was very comfortable despite being 34 outside. The garbage strike, dim street lighting after sunset and graffiti on all buildings made us wonder how safe the area was when we were out at night, but it was fine. It is the city centre and when stores close streets look somewhat abandoned. Be sure to climb the hill just a few streets away for a spectacular nighttime view of Athens and the Parthenon. We loved that our first night. And the gyros at the restaurant/takeout Aleka recommended were unbelievably delicious.