The apartment is close to the city centre and all city centres can be a bit intimidating to those unfamiliar with the area. However, even though the apartment is in a narrow backstreet, turn right and within 100 yards is a courtyard with 3 excellent restaurants, off which there is side street with numerous other restaurants and bars. It is also only 5 minutes walk to the historic heart of Athens with its maze of narrow streets, bars, restaurants and shopping bazaars. The apartment itself is clean, modern and functional. I would strongly recommend it.