For about 5 days I stayed in the blue room. One of the tasteful clean rooms in the large plain old fashioned basic second floor apartment in the center of Athens with everything you need to stay. With an elevator and for an affordable price!
The living room has airco. But the blue room has not, it has a large fan. I was there in June during a heat wave and it did the job! (in fact I don’t like airco very much)
I immediately felt at home. Nice casual atmosphere! Nice big kitchen and the pink-blue vintage bathroom is like party ;-)
You share the house with other guests who have rented a room. But the apartment is big enough not to bother each other. Although I also enjoyed meeting the guests.
And despite you staying in the middle of the city, the city noises were minimal. Even with the windows open. Yes yes! (*while I'm quite sensitive to noise;-)
In fact Kristina's description and the photos tell you very well what it’s like.
I know Exarchia already and I like it a lot to just blend in.
And if you have any questions, you can ask Kristina. (Speaks English like a native!) Although I only spoke by telephone and chatted with Kristina, it was like talking to a friend. Instant chemistry! Very attentive and helpful, and she knew exactly what I was looking for.
I visit Greece since 36 years and I like the old obscure Greece the most with its folk taverna, mezedakia and tsipouradika. And preferably with raw Rebetika;-)
Moreover the National Archaeological Museum is only about 10 to 15 minute walk. And the collection is so large and amazingly beautiful that you could easily visit it yearly for a few days.
If I am in Athens I have no doubt to rent a room at Kristina's again!
Efcharista poli, ta lemai!