You know how tourists often say: "I don't care what the hotel is like - I'll be outside all day, so as long as it's clean and quiet I'm happy"? Well, this apartment is great if you intend to actually spend time in it. The rooftop garden is a great place to hang out, have a glass of wine with friends, relax, watch the view and contemplate the meaning of things. Inside, the living room is an inviting space to curl up in under a blanket if it's cold outside and read a book. The bed was comfortable and hot water pressure is tricky but manageable. The apartment was very quiet, aside from chanting that could be heard on the rooftop garden when a protest was going on at Exarchia square. I'm told protests there tend to be non-violent because police don't enter the neighbourhood and clash with protesters.

The neighbourhood definitely livens up at night and dozens of bars and restaurants are literally around the corner. The crowd tends to be on the younger side - early 20's - but they're generally harmless and some of the (less cheap) restaurants fill up with an older, more established clientele. Both subway stations are less than 10 minutes away by foot if sightseeing is what you're into.

Communication was good throughout the process. There was a bit of a mix-up upon arrival, but since Yagos had said he'd be out of town and had delegated this duty onward, I guess I had expected some difficulties and wasn't surprised. Also, since you can take the elevator only up to the 6th floor and then must climb one floor up, make sure you can carry your own luggage up the stairs.

Hopefully this place is available next time I'm in town - no reason to stay elsewhere.