Apartment-It's in a SAFE and quiet location close to the main road and yet away from the noise. Aikaterini has decorated the Apartment very well.. One of the CLEANEST Apartment that I have stayed in. 3 balconies, a fully functional kitchen, excellent shower and a spacious bedroom! Apartment has air-conditioning and a fan... So important in the warm weather of Greece!! In short a fully functional Apartment that Aikaterini gave me the opportunity to experience. There are 2 supermarket .. One in the lane behind the Apartment and one on the main road. There are quiet restaurants around and a pizza place on the main road.
Host- Extremely patient, warm and genuine human being. Though I could not meet her personally, she was always around just a message away. Her friends Zoe and her partner welcomed me as she was working late. Fab host!!
Location-her instructions for me to reach from the airport were absolutely spot-on and precise! There is a direct airport metro for 10Euros each way and then you either jump into a bus 3 stops to the Apartment or walk about 11-15 mins. Take a tourist card from the metro station..a 5 day card costs around 9euros and you can explore the whole of Athens and the suburbs using metro, electric bus or regular bus! There is another card for shorter stays and includes airport transfers. Bus 35/26 are 2-3 streets from the Apartment that will take you Syntgama Square or Omania area.. Most of the lanes in Athens are one way direction for traffic. Remember if you board the bus from a particular lane... On the return it will drop you in the next lane.
Sightseeing-would strongly recommend the Hop in Hop off buses from the square. They help to get oriented with the place. Check the river it the Piraeus line of these buses during sunset time. It's lovely being by the sea side.
Shopping-though Monestraki pedestrian Street is well known.. Check out McArthur Village.. about 45 mins from the Apartment with the metro and bus.. All the branded store outlets located there! Check their website for exact directions and it's absolutely worth a visit and save up on shopping! tax free is offered at most shops if you purchase for more than 50Euros.
Taxi- Download and use the app called Beat.. Though personally I always used my transport card.. Cheaper and easier way to travel for a solo person!
Thank you again to Aikaterini for accepting my booking at the very last minute and making my experience a positively unforgettable. Hoping to visit again and staying in the cozy Apartment.