Even better location then I imagined. I thought we wanted to stay in Plaka after doing research but this was a perfect place is to stay.
After a week sailing the Cyclades, we wanted a few days in Athens before we left to explore these wonders of architecture. We were 2 families with 2 teenage boys. I knew we needed a place too spread out after living on a sailboat for a week. It was great! Both sets of adults had their own apartment and the boys had their one little place. They all share a common court yard, that we enjoyed afternoon snacks and cocktails on. With permission, we went up to the top apartment’s patio for gorgeous view of the Acropolis.
Amenities were great. We had lots of laundry so it was nice to have a washing machine. You hang the code to dry on a drying rack but since their was little humidity they dried very quickly. A/C was great and everything else we used worked great for us. We didn’t cook, we ate out every meal.
The location to the Acropolis and Nymphs Hill was perfect. When we got there that morning, we set out on a walk. We actually ended up walking up the hillside to the Acropolis without even knowing where we were going. The Apostolou Pavlou, sort of like a road but for walkers lead right up the hill to both places (heading up the hill or to the right). Just beware of cars and motorcycles, they drive whenever they want or it seems like it. You need to hike the Nymphs Hill. Not a hard hike but AMAZING views!!! Heading down or left on Apostolou Pavlou took you down towards Monostiraki Market. This was all the shopping we really needed. As you head towards there you will pass many street side vendors. I think one day while walking we walked into the Palaka but not sure. So many wonderful cafés and restaurants. So many to choose from.
We used credit cards and Euros no US money at all.
Did have a bad experience with a “taxi driver”. Not sure he was legit, but he tried to switch our money. We have him 30 euros but he switched the 20 with a 5 and said we only gave him 15. His trick didn’t work and we learned a lesson. When using Uber all worked great. We took the city bus tour, a few to choose from, but it was fun to see the whole city. The roads are crazy small and the driving was daring to say the least. Please be careful when you walk, look everywhere, be safe!!! I would say, don’t rent a car. No where to park and streets are so narrow I’m surprised cars and especially buses could fit down them.
Food was wonderful. The pork souvlaki and gyros were amazing. I don’t drink coffee but others said very good. Gelato was EVERYWHERE and damn, we had it almost every evening. People don’t seem to go out till around 8 pm till wee hours of the night. We aren’t used to that, but enjoyed walking around later then we usually are even up. I did feel very safe and we even let our 18 year old sons walk around alone in the day.
Visit things EARLY!! It gets hot and crowded. I was very surprised with the low humidity and that was wonderful. Even the bus if you take, get on early athe Acropolis and take the whole route at one time.
Many historical things to see and we hit many. If more time, would of been neat to visit the coast towns from the hop on, hop off bus. Early though, gets crazy crowded.
So don’t be worried about the location and amenities of place. Again, we rented all 3 apartments and worked great for us. Transportation to and from apartment was set up by host so it was flawless. Thanks 1915 team for a great stay!!! We now have great memories!