Despoina’s home is a beautiful hide away in the historic district of Plaka, within walking distance of everything you would want to see in the city. At the foot of the Acropolis, you are right at the heart of everything. Despite this, the house is on a quiet street surrounded by other charming historic buildings. You enter the annex via a gate which leads down steps into a walled stone garden, secluded by fruit trees and dotted with old antiquities. There was also a tortoise who lived in the garden (who did much to add to the sense of tranquility.)
The annex itself is stylishly decorated and feels very homely, with lots of storage space if needed, a little kitchen, a luxurious bathroom and lots of natural light in the bedroom. There are also chairs and a little table outside which was the perfect place to have a quick breakfast before heading out.
As hosts, Despoina and her family were warm, and genuinely hospitable, taking us out for coffee and giving us great suggestions on places to visit and a personal insight into the city. We were also given a free taxi ride back to the airport! As the annex is within their home, you have the feeling of privacy with the comfort of knowing the family are just next door if you need anything – they also replied to messages very quickly.
Super helpful and lovely people.
I couldn’t imagine a nicer place to stay in Athens.