Across from the Acropolis and ten minute walk to Plaka, the old city of Athens.
Apartment in Athens
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this apartment rental
Hellenic Tourism #: ΜΗΤΕ 0206Κ92000310201.
ΑΔΑ 6ΗΖ0465ΦΘΘ-6ΧΔ
This pristine 2-bedroom and convertible sofa to queen bed, 2 full bath apt. is within walking distance of many of Athens' most important sites and also fine restaurants and shops. It features a modern, fully equipped kitchen with garden view, quality furnishings and linens, an independent entrance through your private garden with BBQ and outdoor seating and a marble staircase to your capacious second floor apartment in this 2-story gem.
Each bedroom has a queen sized bed and the sofa in the large living room converts to another queen bed. There is also a dining room and a stunning terrace with an unobstructed view of the Acropolis.
Large screen TV, free WiFi washer and dryer complete this urban oasis.
Basic Directions when visiting the neighborhood:
The apartment’s main advantage is its location at the heart of the Unified Archaeological Sites of Athens (UASA). The following will help you orient yourself when planning your daily itinerary. All within walking distance.
As you exit the main entrance of the house, turn left and ten yards away is the main pedestrian street Apostolou Pavlou. You are at the corner of Iouliou Smith and when returning, your reference point will be the ice cream stand.
If you go UP Apostolou Pavlou you can go to
a) The Acropolis
b) Areios Pagos hill
c) The Acropolis museum
d) Hadrian’s Gate and the Temple of Zeus
e) The Acropolis Metro station
f) The Dionysos restaurant
g) Philopappou and Pnyx hills
h) The open air movie theater
i) Zolotas jewelry museum
j) The east entrance to Plaka
If you go DOWN Apostolou Pavlou you can go to
a) Restaurants
b) Aghia Marina church
c) Supermarket and pharmacy
d) Herakleidon museum and Annex
e) Thission Metro station
f) North entrance to Plaka
g) Monastiraki square
h) Kerameikos ancient cemetery
i) Psirri neighborhood
j) Cafés
k) Kiosk for odds and endsI
Notice:
This rental property has been approved by the Ministry of Tourism and complies with or exceeds all regulations regarding site requirements, amenities and safety. Rental income is declared to the Tax department and the 35% tax is included in the rental fee.
Support legally approved residences.
Hellenic Tourism #: ΜΗΤΕ 0206Κ92000310201.
ΑΔΑ 6ΗΖ0465ΦΘΘ-6ΧΔ
ΑΔΑ 6ΗΖ0465ΦΘΘ-6ΧΔ
This pristine 2-bedroom and convertible sofa to queen bed, 2 full bath apt. is within walking distance of many of Athens' most important sites and also fine restaurants and shops. It features a modern, fully equipped kitchen with garden view, quality furnishings and linens, an independent entrance through your private garden with BBQ and outdoor seating and a marble staircase to your capacious second floor apartment in this 2-story gem.
Each bedroom has a queen sized bed and the sofa in the large living room converts to another queen bed. There is also a dining room and a stunning terrace with an unobstructed view of the Acropolis.
Large screen TV, free WiFi washer and dryer complete this urban oasis.
Basic Directions when visiting the neighborhood:
The apartment’s main advantage is its location at the heart of the Unified Archaeological Sites of Athens (UASA). The following will help you orient yourself when planning your daily itinerary. All within walking distance.
As you exit the main entrance of the house, turn left and ten yards away is the main pedestrian street Apostolou Pavlou. You are at the corner of Iouliou Smith and when returning, your reference point will be the ice cream stand.
If you go UP Apostolou Pavlou you can go to
a) The Acropolis
b) Areios Pagos hill
c) The Acropolis museum
d) Hadrian’s Gate and the Temple of Zeus
e) The Acropolis Metro station
f) The Dionysos restaurant
g) Philopappou and Pnyx hills
h) The open air movie theater
i) Zolotas jewelry museum
j) The east entrance to Plaka
If you go DOWN Apostolou Pavlou you can go to
a) Restaurants
b) Aghia Marina church
c) Supermarket and pharmacy
d) Herakleidon museum and Annex
e) Thission Metro station
f) North entrance to Plaka
g) Monastiraki square
h) Kerameikos ancient cemetery
i) Psirri neighborhood
j) Cafés
k) Kiosk for odds and endsI
Notice:
This rental property has been approved by the Ministry of Tourism and complies with or exceeds all regulations regarding site requirements, amenities and safety. Rental income is declared to the Tax department and the 35% tax is included in the rental fee.
Support legally approved residences.
Hellenic Tourism #: ΜΗΤΕ 0206Κ92000310201.
ΑΔΑ 6ΗΖ0465ΦΘΘ-6ΧΔ
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Athens
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
The apartment was just as advertised. A nice garden area/sitting area with shade. Could use a couple of armchairs in the living room for seating when the couches used as a sofa bed. Rooftop has a small table with four chairs. Very nice view of the acropolis lit up at night. The award-winning open air theater is just next to the apartment. The movie “Minions” was playing one night, so the kids watched it in English with Greek subtitles. Everything worked well. The kitchen is well stocked with all necessary dishes, silverware, implements. But best by far is the amazing location: walking distance of every major site and museum, except for the National Archaeological Museum. Beautiful evening walks with the acropolis lit up above. Many fine restaurants nearby. The owner is very responsive and anxious to please.
5.0 / 5.0
Views were incredible. Great location! We enjoyed our stay!
5.0 / 5.0
Very clean and comfortable. Great communication
5.0 / 5.0
As the other reviews indicate, You cannot have a better location for seeing the Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens, Greece! From the rooftop patio, to the secure private courtyard, you have many options to relax and have beautiful views. We were able to sleep six comfortably and the house was clean and tidy with many amenities for your stay. Just a few steps from your front door, there is a coffee and ice cream shop. A few steps more and you have many restaurant options with views of the Parthenon. Many of the major sites to see in Athens is within walking distance. The only time we need transportation was to head to the port to do some Island hopping. The host left us a basket of treats upon our arrival and the communication was great. I will definitely be recommending this house to any of our friends that will be going to Athens. It is truly a gem!
5.0 / 5.0
Paul and Chris were absolutely phenomenal! Our first stop in Greece was to Athens and was so smooth due to all their guidance and help with transfers, checking in, and advice for what to do. The apartment was very clean, very safe/secure and spacious for our family of 6. Very highly recommend! The location is perfect with many amazing restaurants, shopping and sites to see nearby. The proximity and view of the Acropolis was on point! The outdoor theater was an added bonus. Any questions and ideas for trips were immediately answered. Thank you, best hosts ever!
Jon and Christine
5.0 / 5.0
What a great place to stay while in Athens. This is close to restaurants , shopping and attractions. You could not stay at a more perfect place.
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed our stay in this apartment, The location was very convenient for sightseeing and walking to restaurants. We loved the view from the rooftop and enjoyed looking at the Acropolis all lit up every night. The unit was spacious and perfect for a group of 5.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place to stay in Athens. A bit hard to get to if you have luggage but worth the effort.
5.0 / 5.0
We were very happy with the property. We really enjoyed meeting Chris, who helped with the checkin and provided many other extra perks like finding us when our taxi driver did not get all the way to the apartment. He was a pleasure to work with
5.0 / 5.0
The apartment is great, located in ideal place to see the sights. Local restaurants are good and a short walk to Plaka and the centre but the best location for the Acropolis
5.0 / 5.0
Such a perfect location. We were able to walk out the front door to go do touristy things, pop back to cool off and refresh for dinner, and then head back out and find terrific restaurants. Beautiful garden area and rooftop that I wish we would have had more time to enjoy. If you had littles to get to bed or take a nap, this would be a lovely area to enjoy a glass of wine. Huge advantage to not staying in a hotel.
Arriving is a little tricky since it is located off a pedestrian street, but owners answered our phone call from taxi. Also it was quiet with no street traffic.
Thanks for a great stay!
5.0 / 5.0
We traveled with four adults and two children. This was the perfect place to visit Athens before embarking on our cruise. The location is perfect. We walked everywhere (Acropolis, Olympic Stadium, neighborhoods). Also, we shopped at the supermarket, ate at nearby restaurants, and relaxed on the rooftop deck in the evenings as well as the patio in the mid mornings. I highly recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
The location of the apartment is right in the heart of the Acropolis area and walking distance to the gate of the Acropolis and great restaurants and bars. There is also a metro station that can get you to the port for day trips to other islands (I recommend Hydra). The host is very communicative before your stay and will answer any question you have. They had someone meet us at the apartment at arrival and help us get acclimated. They also respond immediately to any request. The apartment is very clean and comfortable and can easily accommodate a family of 4. It is fully equipped with anything you'll need. We were very happy with our stay.
Plus the view from the roof top is THE BEST!!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful. Beautiful. Immaculate. Everything was as promised. I cannot think of anything they could have done better. Thank you so much.
5.0 / 5.0
The property is everything it is advertised to be. Very clean, comfortable, and superb location. Completely met our expectations. The owner had given us instructions, written in Greek, to hand to the taxi driver making it very easy to get to the property from the cruise ship terminal.
Our 3-night stay was perfect until we were burglarized on the last night. We left the property to walk to a nearby restaurant, an observant neighbor across the street noticed 3 men enter the apartment through the front door immediately after we left, raising her suspicions. We had left the door locked and also the dead bolt. The neighbor called the property manager, who lives on the same street, and he went to the property and caught the burglars ransacking our possessions. 2 burglars ran past the manager and out the front door, the other escaped over the rear wall of the courtyard. We lost passports, cell phones, cash, and jewelry. The owner of the property owned an adjacent home and gave us the use of it while we sorted out our situation and obtained temporary passports at the US Embassy. Athens is a very beautiful city to visit but I recommend taking the warnings of pickpockets and thieves very seriously, be careful with your important possessions at all times.
Our losses would have been worse but not for the observant neighbor and nearby responsive manager. The owners graciously gave us the use of his personal adjacent residence to stay in while we got new passports
5.0 / 5.0
We rented the flat for part of our Greece holiday. The flat was in a great location - close to lots of restaurants, bakeries, shops, and a metro stop. We had a nice view of the Acropolis from the terrace, AND a view of the outdoor movie theater next door. Chris was a great host meeting us at the flat, helping with the checkin, and providing recommendations for Athens. We will definitely try to stay here in the future.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect and safe location by the Parthenon, as a matter of fact you have a beautiful view on third floor patio of the Parthenon . Plus from the third floor you can watch a movie at the outside theatre next door!
Very clean and host was wonderful and gives you lots of information when planning a trip. It’s a real gem!!
5.0 / 5.0
This is a fantastic place - great neighborhood, best view, nice apartment and wonderful garden. I would stay again - for weeks!
5.0 / 5.0
We loved this comfortable apartment with its roof-top view of the Acropolis. You just step out the door and there you are, at the foot of one of the most amazing places in the world. We walked the flea markets and visited the Ancient Agora and the Roman Agora, and much, much more. We'd do it again, any time.
5.0 / 5.0
Location, location, location. The apartment was nice, roomy and worked really well for our party of 4 (2 couples). It had all the amenities you would need for cooking, relaxing and socializing. The bedrooms were comfortable and separated for privacy. The views from both inside and on the rooftop patio of the Acropolis were stunning as well.
The top benefit of this apartment was the location. It was just a few minutes walk from everything we wanted to see. The restaurant selection close by was excellent and quiet. The Plaka area was a 10 minute walk when we wanted to be more in the mix.
Our hosts Paul and Chris were exceptional and responded quickly to any questions or needs that we had. We had a great time in Athens and it started with the quality of this apartment.
5.0 / 5.0
We were two adult couples who stayed at this rental for a week, while we visited Athens and nearby cities/attractions.
The location is perfect - within walking distance of the Acropolis, as well as great restaurants. The landlord was always readily available over WhatsApp.
I would say that two additional benefits of this rental were undervalued prior to our visit: (1) the property has a private courtyard with beautiful trees/flowers; you have your own private garden at the heart of Athens! (2) the rooftop (shown on listing) gives you a great view of the Parthenon (day and night); we enjoyed a few meals/wine up there.
Highly recommend it!
5.0 / 5.0
This was the most well equipped apartment that you could ask for and the best location. Everything was so convenient from our stay-- multiple restaurants, shopping and the view of the Acropolis from our patio couldn't be better. It was hard to believe that we were staying in a historic place with all the modern conveniences. Upon checking out we called Chris and he even arranged a taxi and was waiting just outside our driveway. If we were to be blessed to return to Athens we would definitely arrange to stay in this apartment.
5 stars Paul and Chris.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect location! Just right at the foot of the Acropolis, walking distance to every historical site in Athens. We were there with our eighty years old father and never need to hire a taxi.
Everything you need for comfort of your own home is here and more…feeling like you’re visiting your successful uncle and staying his nice guesthouse.
Paul’s super responsive and the warm welcome from Chris were the nicest memories we took home from Athens.
Thank you Paul for sharing your beautiful and well equipped apartment.
Please send our regards to Chris.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect place to stay. Paul was a wealth of information helping make our visit perfect
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic!!
Look no further! If you are looking for a centrally located apartment that is clean, well maintained, has AC, a washer and dryer, and room to spread out- book this one! Owner is super responsive and friendly and the roof top patio has an amazing view of the Acropolis and the open air cinema across the street. My family watched the new Top Gun movie on our own private patio with a stunning view of the Acropolis- wonderful! There is also a great little yogurt/ gelato shop one second from the front door that is a great beginning/ end of the day treat! Highly recommend!
4.0 / 5.0
Comfort With Fantastic Location, Views, and Amenities
To find the perfect VRBO property, we look for the following criteria: safety, comfort, size, location, and something that makes the property special. This booking exceeded all of our criteria. We enjoyed the beautiful courtyard, the spacious and cozy interior, fantastic views, and the location which was central via walking to all we wanted to see. The host was very helpful and kind before and during our trip. Two of our four nights we enjoyed the rooftop ambiance as we watched Top Gun Maverick and a classic movie viewable from m the outdoor theater across the street, also within view of the beautifully lit Acropolis. We appreciated the nearby recommendations accompanied by directions as well as our welcome basket! Staying at this vacation rental was among the highlights of our trip.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect
This was a perfect location. Right by the attractions and restaurants. The property was beautiful and was the hosts were above and beyond amazing to work with. We would definitely stay there again.
5.0 / 5.0
Location, location, location and so much more!
This beautiful apartment could not have been better for some weary travelers. We were in love the moment we opened the door to the garden courtyard which was the perfect place for dinners and drinks. The apartment was perfect with an updated kitchen and bathrooms.
Steps away from so many restaurants - with a gelato shop just around the corner! Also the perfect location for a hike to the Acropolis and the shopping of Plaka - everything was so close and convenient. My favorite memory of this trip was watching a movie from the roof and having the most beautiful view of the Parthanon at the same time!
Paul was the nicest person to work with and so accommodating. I highly recommend this property to anyone who wants it all.
5.0 / 5.0
Spring break in Greece
Everything and everyone was perfect. Location was awesome. Restaurants near by were great. Especially Senso! Chris was great. Came by later to check on us get pic of passport for local requirements. Also brought us an power adapter. Very quiet and clean location. Definitely be back! Thank you all for everything. Paul, Chis and his father!
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic Location!
Our family had an absolutely wonderful stay. The location cannot be beat (within walking distance of the acropolis and many museums). There are many restaurants, a grocery store, and a bakery all within walking distance. Paul (the owner) and his family friends (Chris and Chris's Dad) greeted us very warmly and were very helpful to us. We would definitely stay here again and would have loved to stay longer!
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic Location
The communication with Paul and the help from Chris was fantastic and so helpful. The location could not be better. The apartment was perfect for two couples - the beds were comfortable and the air conditioning worked well. The kitchen was well equipped and the apartment was clean. We would definitely stay there again,
5.0 / 5.0
Athens Apartment with Acropolis View
The apartment is in an amazing location and located close to everything. Easy to access via the train from the airport. Other than that, we were able to walk everywhere without needing to take the metro. Paul and Chris was very helpful and gave us lots of recommendations. Made our stay and vacation in Athens easy and wonderful. Highly recommend.
2.0 / 5.0
This location could not have been beat. Everything we wanted to see within walking distance. We all decided this was where we’d live if we were to move to Athens. It was great to have a place where we could control the air & heat in the individual rooms. A 2nd remote for that purpose would have been helpful. We really appreciated Chris who was so polite & eager to help us, even getting us the perfect taxi when we left. I’m giving it only a 4 star because the pillows & linens need updating & there were some shower issues during our stay but I have no doubt these things will be immediately improved.
4.0 / 5.0
Nice for 2 couples
This location could not have been beat. Everything we wanted to see within walking distance. We all decided this was where we’d live if we were to move to Athens.
It was great to have a place where we could control the air & heat in the individual rooms. A 2nd remote for that purpose would have been helpful.
We really appreciated Chris who was so polite & eager to help us, even getting us the perfect taxi when we left.
I’m giving it only a 4 star because the pillows & linens need updating & there were some shower issues during our stay but I have no doubt these things will be immediately improved.
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic place, enjoyed our stay tremendously
Like others said, this is simply an unbeatable location. Plus Paul's instructions were spot on, his helper Christos was affable and extremely helpful, and finally the location is simply unbeatable for its proximity to both historical sites as well as the fantastic, lively neighborhood of Thiseou. My entire family, including three hard-to-please teenagers, all have special memories of our stay in Paul's house.
2.5 / 5.0
Like others said, this is simply an unbeatable location. Plus Pauls instructions were spot on, his helper Christos was affable and extremely helpful, and finally the location is simply unbeatable for its proximity to both historical sites as well as the fantastic, lively neighborhood of Thiseou. My entire family, including three hard-to-please teenagers, all have special memories of our stay in Pauls house.
5.0 / 5.0
Fabulous location, fabulous apartment, fabulous people to work with....
If I could give 10 stars, I would. The overall 10+ experience began immediately after I booked online. I had questions and received immediate responses from Paul, the owner. He gave excellent tourist and logistical advice It was so easy to communicate with him and that gave me peace of mind. Once we arrived, we had a contact in Athens, Christo, who met us and took us into the apartment to show us the "lay of the land". Once again, Christo, was always available for help or to answer questions. He touched base with us almost daily. The apartment exceeded our expectations. It is in the best part of town, close to the Parthenon, Plaka and Monistiraki. You cannot go wrong with this. Highly recommended and we would return and stay in the same place. Thank you, Paul and Christo!!!
2.5 / 5.0
If I could give 10 stars, I would. The overall 10 experience began immediately after I booked online. I had questions and received immediate responses from Paul, the owner. He gave excellent tourist and logistical advice It was so easy to communicate with him and that gave me peace of mind. Once we arrived, we had a contact in Athens, Christo, who met us and took us into the apartment to show us the lay of the land. Once again, Christo, was always available for help or to answer questions. He touched base with us almost daily. The apartment exceeded our expectations. It is in the best part of town, close to the Parthenon, Plaka and Monistiraki. You cannot go wrong with this. Highly recommended and we would return and stay in the same place. Thank you, Paul and Christo!!!
5.0 / 5.0
The Perfect Home Away From Home!
We could not have had a more gracious host! Paul and his assistant, Chris, provided us with a perfect itinerary for our week in Athens. The apartment is exactly as described on HomeAway. The apartment is located within walking distance to all the must-see sites in Athens! Paul, the owner, also owns a wonderful museum within a two-minute walk from the apartment, which we highly recommend visiting.
On the top floor of the apartment is a terrace with a beautiful view of The Acropolis. For fun at night, there is an outdoor movie theatre with movies in English subtitles that you can watch from the rooftop terrace. The first-floor garden area provided a wonderful, refreshing break from a long day after touring the city.
If you need an apartment with a perfect setting, in a great location, and with a wonderful host, this is the home for you!
Chris, Darlene and Kayla
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect
I stayed in Paul's beautiful apartment with my family (5 of us all together) for four days. Chris met us and was extremely helpful, taking us on a tour of the neighborhood including a stop at the museum, the grocery store and the bakery. He even put the groceries away and remained available to answer any of our questions throughout our stay.
The location was EXCELLENT! In the middle of everything with easy walks to restaurants, tavernas, the Plaka, Monastoraki, the Acropolis and the museum. We also walked to the Central Market, the Psirri neighborhood and Dinner in the Sky Greece.
The apartment itself was really more like a home and was spacious and well equipped with everything we needed. The only thing I could have asked for was more towels. The view from the rooftop of the Acropolis was surreal, especially at night. And walking into the courtyard garden dropped the temperature by ten degrees, a wonderful welcome home after a day of walking in the Athens heat.
Chocolat Restaurant is a 3 minute walk and was delicious. It's rooftop (and the one at Kuzina) gave unbelievably beautiful views of the Acropolis. Kuzina was a ten minute walk and was fantastic. Make reservations in advance and ask for the Terrazzo.
Dinner in the Sky Greece was an incredible experience. Don't miss it. Although the main attraction is the uniqueness of the view and well dining while you are suspended in the air, the five course meal was superb and the staff was awesome. This was really fun.
I will return to Paul's home again and again when I visit Athens.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Athens?
The average price for a rental in Athens is $99 per night. This rental is $376 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Across from the Acropolis and ten minute walk to Plaka, the old city of Athens.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Across from the Acropolis and ten minute walk to Plaka, the old city of Athens. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Across from the Acropolis and ten minute walk to Plaka, the old city of Athens.?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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