Location: Athens, Attica, Central Greece, Greece, Europe (Central Athens, Hilton Area) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
If you are searching for a true oasis in the center of a busy town, a warm, peaceful and cosy home away from home, an elegant and tasteful yet affordable retreat, look no further.
Built in 1935, this 110 sq mtrs apartment is a fine example of the Bauhaus architecture of Athens. Tall ceilings, unique architectural features, lots of windows, spacious rooms. The apartment is decorated with a balanced mixture of well selected vintage and contemporary classical items.
The living room, painted in warm Moroccan colours, has original parquet wooden floors, a sofa that turns into 2 single beds, television, VCR, DVD with a selection of classical movies, air-conditioning and opens up to a plant filled balcony.
The dining room painted in the same warm colours is dominated by an elegant antique book case, indoor plants and a long white contemporary classic table that can accomodate up to 10 people.
The master bedroom painted in a lime green colour is simply furnished with a vintage double iron bed with mosquito net, vintage furniture, wardrobe and desk. It opens up to a balcony with flowering plants. Air conditioning and ceiling fan.
The guest bedroom, a lavender blue colour has a vintage double bed, chest of drawers, wardrobe and desk. 3 windows, two of which open up onto either balconies. Air conditioning and fan.
The kitchen is totally refurbished with cream colour Shaker style cabinets and wooden work benches. It is well equipped and easy to work in. It has a gas cooker and oven, refrigerator, freezer, dish-washer, toaster, microwave, water filter, coffee maker.
The bathroom is also totally refurbished with bathtub, shower and washing machine.
An iron staircase outside the kitchen door leads to a 110 sq.mtrs roof garden. A real oasis in the center of the city. Graced with a variety of sweet scented flowering plants and organic vegetables, a pergola with trailing plants, a sofa, low table, directors chairs, deck chairs, dining table and TV. The perfect place for al fresco dining or just drinks on summer nights.
The apartment is situated in one of the best areas of Athens, only 50 mtrs away from the metro station Megaron Mousikis, next to the National Gallery, the House of Music (Megaron Mousikis), the Sygros park (one of the biggest parks in Athens) and the Hilton and Crowne Plaza hotels where even non residents can use the pool and other services.
Minimum stay 3 nights.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning in all rooms
- Washer: Iron+Ironing Board
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: Parking in Athens is difficult. This is the only area in Athens that has no problem with parking at night. This is because the area has many offices.
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Private Hot Tub
- Shared Pool: The Hilton and Crowne Plaza hotels which are only 50 mtrs away have swimming pools that can be enjoyed by non residents aswell.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony (2)
- Gazebo: Roof garden with shaded area for dining al fresco.
- Communications
- Telephone: The telephone can be used with long distance calling cards and for local calls only.
- Computer
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Hair Dryer.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: This is a pet friendly house. Pets are allowed provided they behave.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Allowed: smoking allowed only with open doors and windows or on the terrace
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
Rate Details (In Euros)
Rental Rates .. 2 persons €120/night
20 Euros for each additional person
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Your Home Away from Home
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Athens
This apartment is ideally situated. In one of the best areas of Athens, yet in a quiet street. It is right next to the metro and bus stations, and walking distance to the center of the city and all major attractions of Athens. It is also on a straight metro line and bus line from the airport.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
This is not a vacation home. This is a real home made with all the care and love it takes for one to make a home. The only thing missing are personal items. This is why people feel immediately the warmth of a home in this apartment. Furthermore the roof garden on top is a real oasis, a place to relax, dine, watch a film or even sunbathe.
A nice restaurant with international cuisine. Recommended. Delivery available.
A little walking distance but worth the walk. Excellent Greek cuisine and lovely decor. On Friday and Saturday nights it has greek live music. Highly recommended. Delivery available.
A classic restaurant. It has been there almost as long as the Acropolis. Great Greek cuisine. Tables outside. Not sure about delivery. Highly recommended. Walking distance. Lovely walk inside Kolonaki
A neighbourhood store selling all but fresh vegetables. Stays open until 11:00 pm
A conveniently situated small grocery store if you do not want to go all the way to the super market.
For anything you may need from aspirin to antibiotics and face creams. Very helpfull
The neighbourhood greengrocer. For fresh vegetables and fruit. A pity he does not have any organic produce.
A good restaurant with a lovely garden. Greek and international cuisine. Recommended. Not sure about delivery.
A great selection of sweets including traditional extra syrupy greek sweets. Highly recommended. Good ice-cream too.
This is an open vegetable market and takes place every Friday and the various stalls sell mainly fresh vegetable and fruit produce but you can also find fish, flowers and various other things. From 8a
This is the Police Station that is responsible for the Ilissia Area where the apartment is situated
Open Air cinema set in lovely garden. A must in Athens. Tel for film enquiries: 210 7215717
Open Air Cinema owned by the Water Company of Athens. There is a Water Tank (Dexameni in Greek) under the square. Lovely garden filled with jasmine. Entrance from either Xanthipou Street or Fokilidou
For the Funicular to the top of Lycabettus Hill. As this is a hill the walk up the stairs until the funicular is a bit exhausting. Wooden benches all along help. The view is great from above. Night ti
For your all organic produce requirements. Very helpfull and polite owners Eleni and Katerina.
There are many hospitals around the apartment. This is the closest public hospital. Entrance from Konstantinou Lourou Street.
The White Cross is the closest private hospital to the apartment. It is found on Sissini Street a few steps away from the apartment.
Owner's Map of Athens
Hi to all travellers!
A few words about my country. Greece is known to the world for its islands. And indeed there are many and they are unique and beautiful. But Greece is also a place of great variety. Its mainland is amazing too. Its snow capped mountains impressive. Amazing wildlife, beautiful wildflowers, lakes and rivers in the north, turquoise clear blue waters in the Aegean. Ancient Monuments and Medieval Castles. Byzantine Monasteries and minute white island churches. Beautiful stone houses and bridges in Epirus. Do not overlook this other part of Greece. The less touristic and more authentic. The part where you will be regarded as a friend and not as another foreigner. But what is Greece mainly all about is a sense of relaxation. I think it is in the air. Once you are here you feel it.
I will be glad to give you any information you need. Just ask me.
About me. I am an avid world traveller myself. This can be seen clearly in this apartment as I have souvenirs from my travels around the house. I am also a passionate gardener so you will be surrounded by flowers all year round. I love animals so your animals are welcome if you decide to travel with them. I write travel articles and make travel and wildlife photography.
Welcome to Greece and enjoy your stay!
Property Photos
- The Roof Garden- - Athens, Greece Apartment Rental
- The Dining Room - Athens, Greece Apartment Rental
- The Sitting Room - Athens, Greece Apartment Rental
- The Green Bedroom with Double Bed and Balcony
- The Blue Bedroom
- The Kitchen
- The Bathroom
- The Roof Garden-Dining Area
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Diana Barnes , New York NY
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Lea Matyuska , Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada
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Many thanks for your gracious hospitality!! We have so enjoyed our stay in Athens. Please know that we will always associate our first day in Athens with your warm and welcoming smile :-) hugs Dianne and Debb
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The pleasure in meeting you is matched by the pleasure experienced i staying in your apartment. Of course the apartment mirrors your taste, your warmth and your spirit. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience. Goodbye and good luck Janet and Peter Grossman
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We enjoyed our stay in your apartment. Your rooftop garden was ideal for our picnic lunches-the access being novel for us all. We have been very happy staying here with the central location, proximity to the metro etc. Thank you. The Corbetts
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We had a lovely time in Athens and staying at this apartment. It felt very cosy and comfortable. We really liked the ambiance and decor. Thanks for having us. The Subramanian Family
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This is a very, very special place. I'm in the vacation rental business myself, and I swear I have never encountered any better vacation apartment than this one, and in fact, just one as good as it: my own :) 1. It's in the very best area of Athens - a city that you may love or hate, and it depends very much on which part of it you're staying in. This area is not only quite upscale, it's also conveniently located to the center, the metro station being just around the corner, with just two or three stops to go to the center; AND for who has his/her own car, it's the one and only part of Athens where parking is easy. 2. The building where the apartment is located is an architectural gem from the 1930s - obviously built by an important architect. And everything is still in original state, light switches included. 3. The apartment is just marvellous. A dream of refined quaint taste, and spacious, too. Very personal, full of collector's items (from Athens' highly recommended flea market, I guess). Letting this wonderful home is quite courageous of the host, and I wish her only nice guests, who appreciate such a nice furniture & decoration and don't destroy anything. This leads to 4. the host: she is nice, helpful, and extraordinarily easy-going. No regulations like "don't you do this and don't you do that", just "here is your key, and have fun". In this respect, again, I wish her only the most considerate guests. Robert Schlesinger