This apartment is really relaxing and welcoming - like coming home. It doesn't have fancy decoration but it's spotlessly clean and exactly what we needed. The heating system is very good (if a little noisy) so great for winter stays. The beds are very comfortable. It was nice to have a proper coffee machine and a good, small cooker. There was plenty of hot water for the bathroom. All in all, great value. The apartment is on the ground floor (just a few steps up from the street) and at the rear of the building. The long balcony is overlooked by other tall apartment buildings so there isn't much natural light, but at least there's no noise from the street or the other buildings. The area of Exarchia might not be ideal for everybody - It can be intimidating, especially at night, but it's worth it for the great bars, good value food and 'local', authentic atmosphere - not like being in the centre surrounded by tourists. The owner and his mother were friendly, flexible and made us very welcome.