Such a stylish and cozy place, perfect for 1 person or a couple. You can tell it has been renovated with high quality in mind. Communication with Sokol was great and fast. I had trouble with the stove and he sent someone to check it out immediately (my fault, user error). He also arranged for a taxi to take me to the airport for a very early flight, the driver was also friendly, polite, helpful, and reliable.
Location: perfect for me. I walked to everything. It is an easy 10 minute walk to the fun part of Athens with bars and restaurants. 12 minute walk to the metro. It is probably a 25-30 minute walk to the historic tourist sites but after exploring the more touristy part of Athens, that is not somewhere I would have wanted to stay, that’s fun to explore during the day but I am happy I stayed where I did.
Neighborhood: it’s true there is a lot of graffiti, not many tourists, and isn’t the shiny bustling of the popular restaurant/bar area but that is very similar to where I live in Baltimore so it didn’t phase me. It is definitely more for locals but feels like it might be slowly gentrifying. I’m also a solo woman traveler and always felt safe walking day or night. It was a great value and would definitely stay there again
Ps: there is a Hammam bath house a 6 minute walk away - HIGHLY recommend.