Although Athanasios didn't speak great English, he made up for it in every way possible. He was very warm and welcoming upon my arrival, giving me fresh beverages and snacks as soon as I walked in the door. He then laid out a map and pointed out everything I might be interested in seeing and good local places I should eat.

His apartment was pristine and felt like a chic hotel– the vibes were very chill and relaxing. He showed me everything I needed to know about the place and even had a great deal of food (feta cheese, breads, sliced turkey, fruit, water, vegetables, etc.) he got especially for me upon my arrival.

In short, Athanasios really went out of his way to make my stay as comfortable as possible– would definitely stay here again if I come back to Thessaloniki!