Nick is a great host! He collected me from the metro station when I got in so I wouldn't get lost finding his apartment in the dark. When I had problems with my key, he swapped it immediately. He offered some tips on good places to eat near his place, invited me to use the fridge/oven, and also checked in with me during the week to make sure everything was okay.

As for his apartment, it was the perfect location for my trip to Athens. He lives close to the metro station which gets you directly into downtown in about 10 minutes; he's also close to the conference centre, which was important as I was in town for a conference. The room was clean and a good space - it looked as is shown - and also has it's own keys to get in. The bed and pillows were comfortable and the desk was useful for working on my laptop. It was also great to have a private bathroom, rather than having to share. There was a little bit of noise from about 6 am on one or two of the mornings from the upstairs neighbors, but it really wasn't a big deal for me. As a solo female, I felt safe in the area, even when returning to his apartment late at night.

Nick's place is a great alternative to a hostel or hotel and I would recommend you stay with him! I know where I'll be going when I return to Athens!