Our stay at Romanos's studio was every bit as excellent as it sounded from the reviews. Our flights were delayed badly, and Romanos and his parents were very accommodating and stayed up very late to welcome us at the apartment. And, what's more, when we got there, his mother had prepared for us a delicious meal of home-made traditional Greek foods. They were so very generous, and we are extremely grateful for all they did for us!

Romanos was great with communicating before we arrived, and gave straightforward directions to the apartment. The apartment itself is well-equipped for a short stay and tastefully decorated. There is a lovely verandah where we ate most of our meals and enjoyed the sunshine. The wifi comes and goes, but it was not a problem for us. It's fast enough to do what you need to do - check maps, send emails etc etc. After all, why would anyone go to Exarchia to sit at home and stream Netflix?

Exarchia, the area where the apartment is located, is 'bohemian', and offers a glimpse of the political activity in Athens at the moment. We found it very interesting to stay there, although I can imagine that some people might find it a little overwhelming, since there so much activity in public areas. There is a strong sense of community in the shops around the house, and we were happy to greet the same people everyday when we went out and every evening when we came back.

There are many good value cafes and bars around, and there is an excellent fresh produce market on Saturdays. The house is a pleasant walk to the historical centre, and to surrounding suburbs.

We wouldn't even consider staying anywhere else when we return to Athens. This is the one!