Very lovely and comfortable stay for a remote worker and solo traveler over 10 days in Athens.
Fanis is a gracious, kind and very hospitable host. She allowed my late reservation and several extensions. She greeted me upon arrival and allowed me to store my bags while the apartment was being cleaned still. She left tea, coffee and a breakfast snack as a welcome gift. The apartment is as advertised, new/renovated, clean and tidy, and is equipped with everything you need - I was able to make dinner several times and if there’s ever anything you need, Fanis is consistently checking in and willing to supply you with something. I also made use of the shared washer several times.
The apartment is in a small building with only two other apartments that Fanis also owns and airbnbs, and their family restaurant is right across the street.
This part of Gazi is calm and safe but should you want the clubs, they are not a far walk away. The nightclub scene is not my vibe but the apartment is also within a 12 minute walk to Thiseo so you’ll be just at the edge of the Acropolis and on the way there are other restaurants, cafes and some bars more suited for someone in their 30s like me. You can also venture walking to Petralona which also has many restaurants, cafes and bars. I walked to and from the apartment most of the time and at all hours of the day and night and felt extremely safe as a solo female traveler. Generally, Athens is very safe.
The apartment is quiet for the most part but if you’re a light sleeper, you may hear some noise from the cars on the road in which case you should be traveling with ear plugs anyways like I do!
The apartment is very suitable for working as I was working remotely and took several video calls. And you can also easily relax and connect one of the two smart tvs to your streaming subscriptions like Netflix and have a chill night in for a movie.
Worth the stay!