Our host Kostas was cheerfully waiting to show us his apartment when we arrived past midnight. While the first floor gate of the building, with its graffiti and bohemian vibe might put some off, it's perfectly safe. The studio was clean, comfortable and well stocked with all necessities, including board games if we ever got bored. Its decor also showed his passions in music and boxing. What we will especially miss is the apartment's great location, within 3 minutes walk to the Monastiraki station, which is on the same line as the airport. Within a stone's throw are also Savvas, a great Greek restaurant that serves incredible gyros for under 3€, a popular dessert cafe called Little Kook, bakeries and inexpensive fresh fruit sold by street vendors. The million-dollar view from Kostas' roof garden of the Acropolis, especially at night, will be something you won't forget in a hurry. We'll definitely stay there again if we're in Athens.