We really enjoyed our stay at Panos’s place. Exarchia may not be for everyone as it is historically a place of political unrest & there are signs of this everywhere. However, we loved the location, the proximity of great value (& great quality) restaurants and bars and the lively vibe. At no time did we feel unsafe. It’s easy to get around the city from here too whether you walk, as we did mostly, or use public transport.
Panos quickly responded to any questions we had and was happy to give us tips and advice on places to visit. The accommodation is a quirky split level conversion of a classic 19th century house that has been cleverly carried out. We would not hesitate to recommend a stay here.