If you come to Athens, you have to stay here! It’s a house, right on the oldest street in Plaka, literally at the base of the Acropolis. The house itself is spacious, with a large open kitchen and plenty of room. The upstairs is sunny and has a huge balcony where you can sit and watch everyone walk by.
Maria arranged transport from the airport for us, which was wonderful and made arriving late in a new city completely stress-free. The next morning was Sunday and as I was opening the front windows, I saw her father walking by. I asked where the nearest grocery was and he told me, but then he came back five minutes later with pastries for us because he didn’t know if the grocery would be open - so sweet!
You can walk 5 minutes to Monastiraki, Hadrian’s Arch, the Agora, the path to the Acropolis, many great restaurants with views, and the National Gardens. There isn’t a more ideal location in all of Athens - I was traveling with my kids who aren’t going to walk too far without complaining.
Next door is a great gelateria to get Morning coffee, and Lulu’s down the street has very good pastries.
This was our first time in Athens and it was a wonderful experience in Greek hospitality - I would love to come back and stay here again soon.