We were a group of five friends going to Athens for the first time. Sandy and James have been great hosts, and we were warmly welcomed arriving at the Monastiraki Metro Station, with a little guided tour through the neighbourhood before arriving at the apartment. We got some very good tips to hidden gems of places and bars to visit.

The location is superb, in the very center of Athens, in a neighbourhood which is very greek and not that packed with tourists. We especially enjoyed that authenticity of the area, with so many special places to sit for a drink and a meal. Another advantage with the location is that it is only a 100 meters from the Monastiraki metro/train station, which has the direct train line to the airport. The ride takes 50 minutes and makes it very easy to find the way to the apartment also for people new to Athens.

The apartment itself is very nice, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. There are three double beds and to single beds. What really makes this apartment amazing are the terraces with views all over the city, including the Acropolis. We enjoyd all our breakfasts on the second top level terrace. The apartment has quite a few stairs leading up to it, and inside it, but for most people that wouldn't be a problem. The next time we go to Athens we wouldn't consider staying anywhere else before checking with Sandy and James if their apartment is available.