A wonderful, kooky apartment in the best part of Athens!
An unusual arrival through a restaurant with tiny door or through a souvenir shop - it felt like Alice and Wonderland going through the key hole which was an experience.
The dark wooden spiral staircase is filled with brilliantly random art on the walls.
The room has amazing ceiling heights, so much so a small boat is hanging from the ceiling.!! The quirky art continues and the walls are striking red against dark wooden floors. It feels like you have gone back in time…
The shower / WC unit is in the corner of the bedroom room (and open from above). There is a shower curtain but otherwise it is glass and you can see through to the WC and shower if you don’t draw the curtain, which is fine for husband and wife and close friends but some may feel it odd but it adds to the quirkiness. The step down from the WC is quite steep. The WC gets wet from the shower and it’s quite a tight shower. It’s functional if a little unconventional.
The little balcony overlooks busy Ermou and is a sun trap in summer so you need to sit out early.
If you are a light sleeper then ear plugs are advisable, only because it is a vibrant part of town and busy street which comes with being so central it may bother some people.
The upholstery on the chairs and sofas is starting to tire but all adds to the shabby chic style.
The AC could be a little cooler and it does take a while to cool such a large space so recommend giving the room a good hour to cool down.
Great spot, 5 mins from Monastiraki Metro which has a direct train to the airport.
The street is busy so we felt safe at all times of day.
Overall if you are looking for good value space with an unusual twist, this is a great spot!