I’ve lived in NY, the original “city that never sleeps” but that title should for sure be shared with Athens as well :)
The apartment is nicely situated in a bustling and “always on” area which is super easily accessible by metro (just 45 mins from the airport ... approx 10 Euros) and has lots of things within walking distance as well.
You will need to be “cool” with the constant “humm, hustle and buzz” of city life to enjoy this great spot as you may want to sleep with the balcony doors open (as I did) and night life is very vibrant with beats pumping out of nearby clubs, whistles of trains that run continuously and cars honking and speeding along the street which runs just out front.
There is access to 2 balcony’s which allow you to get a panoramic view of this hipster Greek neighborhood and smell the foods wafting up from local coffee shops and restaurants.
I very much enjoyed the vibe of the place, the bed in my room was firm yet comfortable and Christos is an angel of a host. Kind and helpful.
He’s super responsive to text messages (be sure you have WhatsApp) and if he cannot get you an answer he knows people who know people and will find what you need.
He loves his Greek heritage and will share insights and info about the best foods to eat, places to visit and things that are uniquely Greek with you.
You’ll have complete autonomy if you’d like or as much access as you need to him to make your stay awesome!
I very much enjoyed his passion for the culture and his genuine interest in getting to know me as well. We explored the city square and had meats and wine and ice cream until our bellies were full and our souls were satisfied.
Whether traveling solo, or spending time in Greece with friends, I highly recommend you staying here if what I’ve shared resonates with the type of experience you want to have.