This apartment and surrounding neighborhood has everything you could ask for! The neighborhood is energetic and lively, as the restaurants and bars are open most of the night, but it's very safe. There are countless restaurants, bars, shops, and attractions within walking distance--and the Acropolis is only a 10-15 minute walk! My husband and I stayed during Marathon weekend, and were easily able to hop on the metro to the Race Expo, see ALL the sights we wanted to, walk to an Italian restaurant for pre-race pasta, and take the metro home after the race (with minimal walking on our sore legs!). We also enjoyed a bottle of Greek wine up on the rooftop... can't beat the view. Aris was a great, attentive host. He provided lots of information and suggestions on restaurants, attractions, etc, and marked them clearly on a map so they were easy to find. He also helped arrange our transport from the airport to the apartment (it makes you feel like a celebrity when you see a driver holding a sign with your name on it!) It took a lot of the "guesswork" out of our first trip to Greece, and allowed us to focus all our energy on experiencing Athens--not stressing over the details. He also provided a cell phone which made us feel safe, knowing that he was always available "just in case." If you're running the Marathon, or even if you're not, this is an ideal place to stay if you want to experience everything Athens has to offer!