This was, hands down, the best AirBnb experience I've ever had. It is no mystery why Magdalena has a constant five star rating: She might just be the epitome of a perfect hostess. Upon arrival, she showed us around the apartment, presented us with her endless list of restaurant and shopping recommendations, had stocked up the fridge with essentials, and gifted us a lovely bottle of wine and some fruit. She was readily available when we had any questions, and arranged our transportation to the airport.

The apartment, located in a 1930s building with beautiful high ceilings, is the perfect size for two people, and an oasis of timeless elegance and comfort in the middle of the city (very safe neighborhood, side street). It is impeccably decorated, exceptionally clean (the linens, the towels, all the shiny surfaces... even the air smelt clean! -- in lack of a better way to describe it), and just probably the best base to explore the city from. One thing to possibly consider if you intend to stay here with three people is that there can be some noise out at night, which is inaudible from the bedroom but a bit so in the living room, where the third person would be sleeping. Most importantly, this apartment really does feel like a home away from home, so comfortable and warm, and I would have happily spent many more days there.

All in all, I cannot think of a better place to stay at in Athens. Especially if you've never been, you'll appreciate the prime location, quietness that the apartment offers when the city gets too much, and Magdalena's knowledge and willingness to help. I have a feeling I will be back in Athens very soon, and I know that I will seek out Magdalena's apartment in a heartbeat.