Despite arriving quite a bit later than expected, Helena gave us a warm greeting, with a little something to celebrate the new year and plenty of thoughts on how to plan our stay in Athens (which was especially helpful over the new-year period, when things operate on a reduced timetable). The flat was well equipped and felt very warm and homely. A selection of nice restaurants were only a short walk away, and it was easy to walk or take the bus to the city centre.