Simply excellent apartment in a quieter part of the city center. Located within a stone’s throw of Megaro Moussikis, it provided the perfect location of proximity to the main attractions of the city without the overwhelming throngs of people. The immediate area surrounding the apartment is neighborhoodly quiet with a wonderful selection of cafes, bars, and restaurants in short walking proximity (Kolonaki, the endlessly charming Pragrati, the accommodating Hilton district, to the bars on a green square next to the U.S. Embassy). The more traditional sites and haunts are only a few stops by nearby metro station or a pleasant stroll across the city. There are also some great parks nearby if a dose of nature (or a jogging trail) is a necessity.
The apartment itself is a true delight. Equal to the pictures provided, if surpassed, it exudes a unique mid century Grecian influence that was warmly received. Amply ideal for one person however more than accommodating for a couple or friends (I had a friend stay with me a few nights and the separation between the front room and bedroom provided total privacy). The key to it all was a deliberate, and successful, attempt at creating a distinct and positive environment a cut above the standard carbon copied decorum of most Airbnb listings.
The host, Calliope, and her husband, Dominic, are kind, gracious, warm people that certainly enhanced the overall experience. Aside from willingness to answer any questions and very responsive, they provided a welcoming atmosphere that is greatly appreciated by a traveler in a foreign land. Their recommendations on local restaurants, bars, and spots is also a perfect introduction into, as we say back home, the deeper cuts of Athens.
Overall, a fantastic apartment I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or utilize on a future visit to beautiful Athens.