Brilliant location in a safe, secure building in unique, busy Exarchia. As a lone female traveller the area does look quite intimidating on first sight but I felt safer there than in the several other neighbourhoods I've stayed in in Athens. The locals are super friendly and I felt totally safe walking home alone at all times of night; something I wouldn't do at home.
I never met or had much contact with Thodoris but Stratis was an excellent host, even when my flight was delayed so I had a 2am check in. He quickly replied to all of my messages, was super helpful and allowed me to check out later due to a night flight.
The entrance to the building is really secure and clean, the people who live in the building were friendly and welcoming.
Inside the studio itself there is not a lot of natural light but its a comfortable space for 2 people, a really well equipped kitchen and bathroom plus the bonus of a small balcony at the back of the building so a lot of the noise from the area is blocked.
For me personally the only issue I had was that the kitchen and bathroom would really benefit from a deep clean . If the sofa, mattress and bed linen were upgraded too I'd happily pay more to stay again.
This was my 4th trip to Athens but first time staying in Exarchia and my first airbnb experience. Overall both were so positive I wouldn't hesitate to return.