Eleni communicates with good English and provided us with hand-drawn maps on neighbourhood locality. She is also helpful in answering all our queries such as checking on traffic info/operating hours etc.
Eleni's flat is very spacious and has all essential amenities. Big plus is the unlimited round-the-clock supply of hot water (as in most other flats we had to switch on the heater and waited for some time).
The flat is about 10 mins walking distance from Omonoia metro station, which is just 1 stop away from the central Monastiraki station. We used this location to explore this side of Athens such as Mount Lycabettus which is in close proximity. Also it is within 5 minutes walking distance to the National Archeological Museum, which is just 2-3 blocks away. This is a big plus.
Objectively speaking though, the neighbourhood looks edgy. Provocative graffitis/slogans/posters are rampant in nearby buildings. There is a square about 100 metres from the building, where refugees gather at day and night. We could see fires lit up and hear indistinct music at night at the square. Eleni explains that this is an area where many liberals and intellectuals live and despite the apparent edginess, it is still safe. This could be true as we do see Greeks carry on with their normal activities. However it does make us the holiday goers feel tense when coming back late at night.