Y& H are great hosts! When the arranged airport transport had last minute car troubles, Yannis himself showed up at the airport to pick us up. In fact he was so focused on finding us at the luggage exit that he ignored me when I walked up and talked to him to find out if he was Yannis haha, but we eventually figured it out.
His place was comfortable, homey, and has a nice view of the acropolis. Yannis himself is a great guy and went above and beyond by going to the police station to check if any of our ID’s had been turned in after my wallet was pick pocketed at the metro, even though we told him not to.
Couple of warnings and pointers for those visiting Athens:
Beware of pick pockets, especially at the metro, and other crowded spaces. Tourists with backpacks are prime targets. When getting on board the metro through the narrow doors is a prime time for them to strike. Don’t take more than you are willing to lose. Pick pockets often work in groups from 2 to 15 or more. If you are waiting for a metro that is coming to a stop, and all of sudden there is a “flash mob” around you, get the heck out and hold onto your belongings, you are about to be pick pocketed, get to safety and wait for the next train.
My wife and I were “flash mobbed” on the green line while entering the metro, they pushed us and separated us from each other, as I made my way to protect my wife I noticed they had stolen her iPhone, I confronted them and they gave the phone back; however, during the commotion I didn’t realize they had stolen my wallet in a zippered pants pocket until it was too late and they had exited the metro car. They are professional pick pockets and their hands are fast. Some will distract you, giving others the chance to pick you, then they will hand off your stolen items down the group so the one’s nearest you don’t have your items anymore.
We don’t mean to dissuade anyone from visiting Athens, just be more than aware and prepared when it comes to protecting your goods at crowded places like the metro.
Also, don’t rely on the major sights closing hours you find on google, they are likely wrong, call the place directly to see when the last admittance is. For example the acropolis closes at 4pm, not the 8pm stated on google.
Otherwise, Y & H are great and we definitely recommend them as choice hosts for visiting Athens.