We had a great time exploring Athens from here. Andrea met us at the bus station with a friendly smile, despite our nocturnal arrival, and both he and Denitsa were always friendly and helpful. The apartment itself is basic but clean and has a wonderful garden perfect for breakfast/lunch in the hot summer. The rooftop terrace with a view of the illuminated fortifications around the Acropolis is great for a romantic dinner, during the cooler evenings.

I didn't fully realise right away just how central the apartment is, while being very quiet. In a few steps, you reach Plaka's main pedestrian drag, Adrianou street, lined with tourist shops. Turning right, at the end of the street you can see Hadrian's gate and the temple of Zeus 2 blocks to the left and Lysicrates monument and square to the right. By turning left again on Lysicartes square, you reach the south entrance of the Acropolis, where the Acropolis museum and Dionysos theater are.

if you turn left on Adrianou, you quickly reach the Roman Agora and beyond the Ancient Agora. If you turn slightly right once the pedestrian part of the street ends, you reach Athen's most important church. By not turning on Adrianou st, but keeping more or less straight, you reach Syntagma square. It is all really incredible! If you are looking for a central place and are ok with a basic bathroom and small kitchen, I highly recommend staying here.