I had a wonderful stay at Eleni's place. The house is quite comfortable and can easily accomodate 2-3 guests. The neighborhood was a revelation, it has a very relaxed and safe vibe, and it's full of shops and eateries. All in all, it was truly excellent value for the money. A few caveats: the apartment is on the first floor and there is noticeable street noise, especially in the morning - but then again, one does not come to Athens to stay in bed. The other one is location. I'm guessing the price was so cheap because it's not in the center - but it's just below the center and well connected. It took just one hour to get from the airport to the apartment, via metro and bus. Several bus lines (remarkably punctual, too) take you to the nearest metro, but you can also walk there or to the Acropolis, it actually takes about the same time (20 minutes) as the bus. The 5 day transport pass is a no-brainer, at only 8 euros. In conclusion, Eleni's place is great value if you're staying a week or so and don't mind walking. Since if you are visiting Athens you'll be walking all day anyway, it shouldn't make a difference. On the other hand, if you're only in town for a couple of days you might want to stay near the more central (and expensive) Syntagma. I personally I'm very glad I stayed in Pangrati and got to know a typical Athenian neighborhood, in addition to all the museums and touristy places.