Location, Location, Location....... This was, by far, our favorite place to stay in Athens as far as location goes.
This was our last 2 night in Athens before coming back to the US and I must say that we wish we would have stayed in this location a few days more. We stayed in Plaka neighborhood when we arrived and although we liked it, we loved this place much more.
Pros:
~Location was EVERYTHING (if you like nightlife and locals and street art and live music and good food)...
~Apartment is a lot bigger than we expected (huge). So much space with a great bathroom. Huge shower with great water pressure (best shower we had in the 2 weeks (4 different Airbnb's) we spent in Greece).
~They have a washer which was great because we were able to wash a few things prior to our departure.
~Amazing view of the Acropolis from the balcony and your private roof top terrace, which was huge.
~Cute coffee/cocktail shop right downstairs, adjacent to the door of the building. Which plays great music.
~Cool bar across the way as well as a ramen noodle place a few steps away.
~Steps from the flea market (you are literally in the flea market) and so close to Monastiraki square.
~Sofia checked in on us a few times to make sure we were fine and also let us know that she could store our bags in case we were leaving the city after our check out time.
Cons:
~The bed was really uncomfortable for us. It was concave and we felt stuck in the middle. We literally slept horizontally the second night and, although our legs were sticking out of the side, we slept so much better that night.
I suggested that they should buy some wooden planks and place under the mattress so hopefully it will be better when you arrive.
~It is on the 3rd floor with no elevator so be prepared to carry your luggage up upon arrival and again down when leaving. It is a lot of stairs and the second floor had no lights so we were careful walking up and down as not to fall.
It was worth it and we did not mind but thought I would let you all know what to expect.
~Balcony nor roof top terrace are very private because you are surrounded by roof top terraces that literally have people facing you... Again, we did not mind because they all had great music playing and didn't mind the looks from the people.
~You can hear the nightlife but if you close all the windows, shutters and bathroom door, it is not bad at all.
My husband is a light sleeper and he slept right through it.
Would I stay in this apartment again? YES!!! Especially if they fixed the bed....