This is the perfect place for *some* travelers, for me it was ideal. Book this place if you care most about:
-Location: You’re walking distance from all the cool sights and hills. Waking up every day and deciding to take my morning run either up Lycabettus, or to the Acropolis was my own personal slice of heaven.
-Easiness: Nikolaus is awesome and has an easy check in process with a lockbox. No hoops to jump through, very adaptable to your schedule.
-Price: I seriously doubt you’ll find a comparable experience in Athens for the money. If you’re on a budget and trying to make Athens a destination on your trip, this place is perfect.
However there are some drawbacks which might keep some travelers away:
-Wifi: Be careful, the apartment does not have WiFi. Luckily I was able to get unlimited data because Cosmote was running a promotion, but for people who need internet to work this could be a major issue.
-Cleanliness/amenities: This is a basement apartment in the heart of a major European capital. There were bugs, I killed about a dozen over the course of a month. For me this is no problem but for some it could be a problem. Not an ideal kitchen to cook 3 meals a day, half broken hot plate in an awkward location. The bath/shower is very cramped with a comically large water heater hanging over you. Again, for me this was ok, for you, make your own decision.
-Bed situation: Two twin beds, one with a very uncomfortable mattress. One of the bed frames does not fit tall people!
-Heat: If you’re coming in the dead of winter you will be a little cold. The heater does not heat the entire space, but if you close the bathroom and entryway doors it’s bearable even at 3 degrees Celsius outside.
I hope nobody confuses my honesty for rudeness or pickiness. I loved my time in Athens at this place. If you’re like me at all this might be the perfect place for you!