I travel full-time, so I literally live solely in airbnbs and tourist apartments. So trust me on this: Hercules Residence is one of the best places you’ll ever stay in.
This is what perfection looks like:
1) The best gym I’ve seen in an airbnb, with brand-new equipment, two TVs, plenty of space, yoga mats, and… wait for it… inspirational quotes from Socrates! Awesome.
2) The best playroom I’ve ever seen ANYWHERE I’ve stayed. Every morning, my 1-year-old daughter would point to the door, asking to go downstairs to play.
3) A lot of airbnbs get 5 stars for cleanliness, but that often just means that a place is “clean enough.” Hercules Residence is CLEAN. Like, really clean.
4) The best-equipped kitchen I’ve ever seen in this type of rental, with all sorts of thoughtful touches: Greek olive oil for cooking(!), THREE coffee options (American-style drip coffee, Nespresso-style pods, or instant Nescafe), plenty of pots and pans. Knives that actually cut. A dishwasher with detergent provided. Everything you could possibly need -- and that's really rare in an airbnb.
5) Awesome, fun, thoughtful, decor. Each room is unique, featuring another of the labors of Hercules. So much fun, especially if you have kids.
6) Wonderful staff that’s ready to help with whatever you need. All sorts of great local tips and advice.
7) A really great location, in a fairly quiet neighborhood, but an easy walk to restaurants and cafes and bakeries. Gazi – Athen’s premier artsy hipster neighborhood – is around the corner, and the Acropolis is a short cab ride or a healthy walk. Thissio Bakery, a few blocks away, is incredible.
I’ll stop now. Seriously, just stay here. If this exact apartment isn’t available, these same awesome hosts have several more in the same building. Just leave one apartment for us, because we’ll be back.