After nearly 24 hours of travel, we arrived with our exhausted kids (ages 8 and 10) to Athens. Eleni's niece Athina, who had graciously arranged a taxi to pick us up, was waiting as arranged in front of the apartment at 1:30am local time. She was gracious and made it a point to map out the local neighborhood, including a couple of delightful pedestrian streets around the corner that were tourist-free but full of sidewalk cafes, bakeries and tavernas. She spent a lot of time despite the late hour ensuring we knew how to navigate the area, and the neighborhood feel became a highlight of our time in Athens, close enough to walk to attractions and far enough to enjoy the refuge and local flavor. The place was comfortable, with an attractive shaded deck perfect for breakfast, a sliding door with pull down screen that allowed us to enjoy cool breezes all night long, and a well-appointed kitchen we made good use of in preparing picnic lunches out. There is a market at the corner, numerous restaurants around the corner, and the place was quiet despite great proximity to pedestrian streets perfect for people-watching. If you want to enjoy touring Athens without feeling like there is a wall separating you from the culture, this is the perfect place to enjoy being part of the neighborhood.