Tomas and Christina's apartment is a nice little apartment in the heart of Thessaloniki.
Location-wise, the apartment is as central as it gets. Sitting on Aristotelous square, one of the central squares of Thessaloniki, it is easy to access by car and by public transport. There is bustling life just under the apartment, with coffee shops, grocery stores, pharmacies, markets, and everything one could need. Nevertheless, since the apartment is situated on the 7th floor, there is no noise coming from the square below when in the apartment. However, there is a little bit of noise coming from the old nearby elevator in the mornings.
The place is nicely decorated and pleasant. While the common areas (sitting area and kitchenette) are not particularly spacious, the tastefully chosen furniture and decorative articles make up for it. The apartment is in an old building and has been renovated to look modern, albeit a little carelessly at places. There is a beautiful mirror in the common area, and the color choices on the walls, sofa, and pillows make this place look sweet and cozy. A collection of novels in the bookshelf makes for good nighttime reading. The bed, mattress, sleeping pillows, and duvet exceed the expectations of a 5-star hotel and you will sleep peacefully like an angel.
The balcony is the highlight of the apartment and won me over. Very spacious, beautiful, and well equipped, it can be used as an area for work and relaxation. With a beautiful view of Aristotelous square below, the sea on one side, and the stunning mysteriously lit city castle on the other, you will not want to leave. Large enough to fit at least 5 people, you can sit here for your brunch or lunch, and enjoy the seabirds abounding over you. Even during the winter, I elected to sit and work outside for most of the day, and I can only imagine how nice it must be during the summertime or spring.
The apartment is also well equipped. It has an excellent Wi-Fi connection (rare in AirBNBs) which was sufficient even for my demanding work requirements. The kitchenette has a little oven where you can cook, and is fully equipped with dishes and cutlery, even including salt, pepper, and olive oil. A fully sized closet lets you keep your shirts spotless after you iron them with the iron available here. The bathroom has all sorts of nice soaps and shower gels to pamper yourself. In terms of equipment, I found everything I could want in the apartment. Lastly, I found the hosts mindful of the COVID restrictions and I trust they have taken good measures to keep the apartment sanitized.
Communication-wise Tomas was excellent. He was very responsive and accommodating in his messages. He helped me with an unexpected late check-in and was very understanding of time requirements. We spoke over the phone and over messages and he was always quick to respond, very polite, and understanding. It was also super easy to spot the apartment, get the keys, and let myself in with his instructions. The check-out also went smoothly.
Overall, I would highly recommend staying in this apartment. If you are a traveling professional, it is the ideal choice. Situated in the perfect central location, with the hosts offering excellent communication, and well-equipped, there's little else I could ask for. I will be delighted to stay here again. Thank you Tomas and Cristina!