I have been living a month there in Mantzakou, and let me say, I have enjoyed a wonderful stay.
This little flat is perfect, ...for me it was! Big enough to stay for a couple, or even for a third person if necessary. Comfortable, I slept there perfectly. Truth is I haven’t slept so much because there is so many things to do around! Little kitchen that is purposeful for small cooking and enjoying the tasty products you will buy in the market outside next street on Saturday, or on Friday in Kolonaki.. not so far as well ! Tiny bathroom that has everything you need, including a washing machine, not the last technology but doing its job. And a comfortable main room with a small balcony… the only point is… there is not so much day light ..(Small street like almost everywhere in Athens) BUT: as you are probably not going to come in Athens to stay all day at home, this is the best situation in town… trust me. Tree minutes from your door and you are on Streffi hill enjoying wonderful view 360 degrees around on 75 percent of Athens, and unless you are completely myopic, you will clearly see the acropolis and Parthenon! So make yourself a Greek coffee with the recipe of the owner and Fantastic George (Greek grounded coffee is already provided in the kitchen with the small cooking pot dedicated to success in the process) and jump right over there and you will see… life so good sometimes. Or 15 min the other way, turn right going outside and almost straight… you get to be on top of Likavitou hill… enjoying a sunrise with the perfect view on ALL Athens.. (wake up early, told you) can’t be better. There is plenty of nice café bar restaurant all around, to meet local people.. Only met kind and nice Greek people everywhere… could go on and on again telling how perfect it is but I’m afraid you are going to book when I will want to go back there…
There are plenty of public transportation… so don’t worry, but enjoy your legs, the best way to move there…but careful with drivers, it seems like they ignore pedestrians
George is remarkably nice and helpful, he has an architecture office 10 min away, with wonderful partner and team.. actually had the opportunity to meet few times and share lunch (even was invited on my name’s day…Greek tradition to celebrate name’s day, but you might not be so lucky ;-)so what ever happen, he will try find a solution..
Still not convinced ?
Thank you George and see you soon !
All the best...
Nicolas