I have always been dubious about using websites to book accommodation as I am off and fearful that the description will not be the true representation of the dwelling. Unfortunately my fears were proved to be accurate on this trip. This was my first time using Airbnb and I spent considerable time researching the various places in Athens where I can stay. One of the things I came across was this one. I researched by looking at all the previous reviews and was confident that all the previous Guests have give an accurate representations. And having arrived at the apartment I was disappointed to realise the size was for smaller than described, the bathroom was filthy, the bedroom small, there was no closet space, the bedsheets smelt of stale smoke, the pillows were hard and uncomfortable, the washing machine consisted of old very offensive smelling damp laundry, the sink was dirty and the apartment was for from 5 stars as described.
As a consequence of my utter dismay I vacated the property after the first night and moved into a five star hotel. I contacted the host immediately to inform me and though approachable in terms of communication he has refused to reimburse the money for the last two nights stayed at the property.
I cannot understand how all the previous reviews of this place have been highly recommendable. This accommodation is a two star place that is near to amenities. It is not a five star place. I wish there were a common agent that works for Airbnb who can view this place for themselves and give an independent review of it. However clearly this is not the case and we trusted reviews written on this website.
The only nice thing about the place was the communication from the host and it’s easy accessibility to Athens city centre however this would be the case of nearly all the places in Athens. The taxis are cheap on the train system good that access to the city centre is very easy.