This apartment is lovely and the view of the parthenon is nice from the sweet private balcony. Even though Athens is a big busy city, and Plaka is in general a very touristy area, Barbara's apartment is on a lovely side street and sitting on her balcony at night with a nice glass of wine looking at the acropolis you feel like the only people in the city. Barbara is very helpful and the apartment is really perfectly equipped for a long stay. If I had more time in Athens this is definitely where I would make my home base. All around wonderful!