A place full of character, style and history, with a wonderfully curated collection of artifacts, books and images. A fairytale bed with canopy, a spacious living area with so much to explore and enjoy, and an old school ipod wired up to speakers to deliver an amazing playlist of music. When Thanassis checked us in, it was playing the perfect jazz to complement the 1925 building - atmospheric and evocative.
Gracious hosts, perfect ease of communication and access, and a real non-touristy neighbourhood. Yes, it's loud with passing conversations audible, but they know and make that very clear in the listing, and provide earplugs. Walking distance to museums, and to Exarchia, the "radical" neighbourhood full of graffiti, hipster cafes and great restaurants (which many Athenians stay away from, but we found very safe).
If you want a real slice of a bygone era, you'll get it here. Thanks, Souzanna and Thanassis!