From start to finish, our stay at Fani’s apartment was an absolute pleasure. Fani communicated with us well ahead of our arrival to arrange for pickup of keys as well as to make sure that we knew how to get to her place from the airport. In all instances her communication was extremely punctual and friendly!

From the moment we arrived she made us feel welcome and at ease, greeting us with a big smile and hugs. Fani has a kite-surfing shop just next to her apartment complex, so in addition to being able to contact her by phone, WhatsApp, etc., we felt we could pop downstairs if we ever had a question. When we did ask her about the neighborhood, she gave us a wealth of helpful information about where to eat, shop, etc.

The apartment itself was charming. Its a perfect size for two people, with plenty of room for lounging as well as sleeping. It has all the comforts of home as well as a happy, homey feel that made us feel at ease.

It’s also located in a lovely neighborhood (Koukaki), which is within walking distance of some of the biggest historical attractions (Ancient Agora, Acropolis, Roman Agora), but the area itself isn’t overly touristy. Just around the corner there are lots of great restaurants as well as a supermarket with reasonable prices for all the essentials (except for sunscreen which seems to be expensive everywhere in Greece). We felt safe the whole time we were there — even popping out for a late-night gyro around 1am.

We could not have asked for a more lovely place to stay or a more lovely host. If you want to have a visit in Athens that is easy-breezy, with a nice mix of tourist attractions and local feel, we highly recommend staying at Fani’s!