Staying in John's apartment made us feel, for a few days, that we were Athenians. Cool Athenians. The location is remarkable. Five minutes (or less!) from Plaka, Monistiraki and city centre Syntagma (with its changing of the guards.) It is a small side street with one of the city's hottest new wine bars on the corner. As you step inside the front door of the building in the evening you can't help but feel part of the city's buzz right on the doorstep. Trendy Athenians chilling out. Don't worry however, the two bedrooms are at the rear of the apartment and are truly peaceful. Quite a good trick! The best of both worlds in our opinion. The apartment is stylish with some gorgeous furniture. Lovely original details. Marble sink in the kitchen, original presses. John is a very generous host. He left a stocked fridge, a Nespresso machine with full supplies of coffee and a whole range of bits and pieces to make us feel comfortable and welcome. As a transport strike had been threatened for the day of our departure John stepped in and drove us to the airport. A very kind gesture. No strike went ahead but that kindness eased any travel anxieties on our part. We will return here if there's availability. Highly recommend. Thank you John.