Highly recommend choosing this beautiful AirBnB property. This property is far superior to other options we considered. Also, the AirBnB hosts are excellent. Our family feel so lucky to have stayed here for the following reasons:
PRO's:
-- Location: outstanding!
-- Spacious, making our stay in Athens restful and enjoyable.
-- Decor, amenities: outstanding!
-- Noise level: Once inside, it's quiet. We were never disturbed by "city life" noises.
-- Balcony: spacious, amazing views. The balcony was honestly a main reason for choosing to stay here. And we're so glad we did!
-- AirBnB host communication: excellent, caring and quick.
-- Car transport: there's a spot right out front of this AirBnB main entrance where vehicles can park for a few moments, allowing you to board the vehicle. It's a small comfort that we appreciated. You'll appreciate that when hailing a taxi/arranging car transport in the city of Athens.
CONs:
-- Location: this beautiful home is located on the 5th floor of a city building in a densely populated neighborhood of downtown Athens. So, once you exit the building, you're experiencing a bustling city atmosphere. We expressly chose to stay here, having recently stayed in a quiet Greek Island for a few days. So, this worked well for our family's trip experience overall.
A few travel suggestions to share:
-- Arrange private car transport to/from ATH airport in advance of your trip with assistance from these wonderful AirBnB hosts. Highly recommend! We were transported in luxury vehicles by outstanding, well dressed professionals whom the hosts know and trust. This made our visit much more comfortable and stress free. Price was a bit more than alternatives. We feel it was very worthwhile.
-- "All About Athens Electric bike tour" (host: Manos, available for booking as an AirBnB experience.) Excellent first day activity when visiting Athens. Meet up spot was literally across the street from this AirBnB property (a 3 min. walk.)
-- Meals: Kuzina (rooftop/view. Time your dinner reservation to enjoy the sunset.) Cookoovaya. To Kafenenion (Plaka neighborhood.) For all of these, we made advance reservations via email.
-- Main tourist spots: when possible, buy e-tickets prior to arriving. You'll avoid some long lines before entering.
-- If you're considering planning a day or half-day walking around the city of Athens, it may be too hot for your comfort and for the amount of time you estimated you can tolerate. We recommend planning this on a day when most museums and tourist activities are open. So, you'll have back-up options!