Panos was a great host. He explained everything to us and was always available for any questions or advice. There were thing to make a basic breakfast and when we arrived he went and bought butter, milk and fruit juice to put in the fridge. The 3rd day he sent a text to say he`d put more milk and fruit juice in the fridge for us. Very thoughtful.
You couldn`t be in a better position. The apartment is in a tree lined and safe residential area. There is a mini market, supermarket, bakery and restaurants all within a few minutes walk. The best thing of all is that you only have to walk 5 mins to Thissio square to see the AMAZING view of the Acropolis. We`ve been to Athens before but this is definitely the best place to view without actually climbing up the hill and all within 5 mins slow walk. From the square you turn left onto the famous pedestrianised cobbled walkway and within 5-7mins you are at Monstraki with it`s colourful market and so many ancient sites around that area. 5-7 mins further on across the main road you are in Psiri another area worth having a wander through. If you turn right at Thissio square you walk down towards the Acropolis museum, the Odeon and Plaka areas. Don`t forget to keep turning to look at the Acropolis to your left as the view changes all the way down. To the right on your way down there are other archaeological sites to see and you can walk up the Hills of Muses, Pnyx and Nymphs and up to the Observatory. I was so excited that this was all on the doorstep but in an uncrowded peaceful area. I went out on my own a number of times and felt safe. The station is only about 5-10 mins walk away with luggage.
The apartment itself was huge with everything that would need to live there. 2 spacious bedrooms, a living area with a sofa bed and a dining area. In the kitchen was a Toastie maker, coffee machine, microwave, full cooker. washing machine in the bathroom. Like I say you could live there. There is a balcony at the front and at the back an area with a washing line and sitting area. There is a lift in the building but you need to walk up some stairs from the 4th floor to get onto the roof. The best sitting are of all was on the roof with the most fantastic view of the Acropolis absolutely amazing to go up there with your glass of wine early evening whilst still daylight and sit there until all the lights come on at the Acropolis hill and see it all lit up. A memory that will stay with you. We would certainly recommend staying at Panos`s apartment .really are in the best place. If we go back to Athens this is where we would stay.
Thank you Panos.