As I was planning a trip to Athens for one month I had in my mind a setup of things I need it. It was a short travel plan decision and I made 3 choices and decided for Roubina and Eli Studio Apartment in Koukaki (a nice secure neighborhood), which resulted in an excellent choice for me as a retired architect with some mobility problems.
Host Roubina was very kind and always try to help and answer to my questions and demands at a short notice. The studio was recently remodeled, as you see it in the pictures. Clean and tidy, and all the amenities and everything on its place. Even the coffee machine with coffee-pods to make you one!
The apartment had everything I need it, comfortable for a long stay, in which if I decided to cook and stay, I could do it. To go in, you have to descend 3 steps from the sidewalk and 4 more inside. This was some kind of regulation in old buildings and you will see then around.
Although you can hear sometimes some noises from the street is not at all discomforting. Somedays a week, I heard someone playing old songs in an accordion and when it was near I went out the street, to meet the accordionist, this was a bonus.
I don’t recommend to completely open the windows, just like ¼ (just to change the air inside), because the street dirt will go inside, and people can see you from outside. But since I was almost always seeing the city attractions, this didn’t bother me. Air-conditioning working perfect without noise.
To move around you can to take: the bus (7 blocks), the Tram (1 or 2 blocks depending on your route) or the Metro (subway 9 blocks), that way I was able to see the ancient Greek city, monuments and surroundings at my pace. If you stay long, I recommend to buy a Mobility rechargeable card at Metro Stations for easy moving.
I had everything and more that I need at a walking path, I wanted some how to live the lives of the people around me, to know what they eat, where they go, the food at the street market so near was fantastic. Greeks love to go out and enjoy their city, even though they struggle to meet ends, like any city in the world.