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Across from the Acropolis and ten minute walk to Plaka, the old city of Athens.

Family-friendly apartment in Athens

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View of Acropolis from terrace (no zoom lens!)
Entering the private garden
Garden
Garden view
Outdoor dining in garden under wisteria

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61184.0 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Athens, Attica
  • Place, Ancient Agora of Athens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Acropolis
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Parthenon
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

En-suite full bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Across from the Acropolis and ten minute walk to Plaka, the old city of Athens.

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 0206Κ92000310201

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Athens

Located in Athens, this apartment is in the city centre. Acropolis and Parthenon are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Ermou Street and Monastiraki Flea Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Athens National Garden and Allou Fun Park.
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Athens, Attica

What's nearby

  • Ancient Agora of Athens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ermou Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Monastiraki Flea Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Acropolis - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Parthenon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Moschato-Tavros Rouf Station - 4 min drive
  • Thissio Station - 7 min walk
  • Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Θέα Θησείο (Thissio View) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Αθηναίων Πολιτεία - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lontos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hill Athens - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Agápe - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Across from the Acropolis and ten minute walk to Plaka, the old city of Athens. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Across from the Acropolis and ten minute walk to Plaka, the old city of Athens.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Across from the Acropolis and ten minute walk to Plaka, the old city of Athens. located?

Located in the centre of Athens, this family-friendly apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Ancient Agora of Athens, Acropolis and Ermou Street. Monastiraki Flea Market and Parthenon are also within 15 minutes. Thissio Station is 7 minutes by foot and Monastiraki Station is 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronald A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was fantastic, could have done with loungers on the roof terrace. The view was fabulous of acropolis. The location was outstanding. The description was 100% accurate.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming apartment with the Best Location/View

This was our second time staying at this fantastic property, this time with our family of 5. The sofa folds out into what may be the most comfortable convertible bed we’ve experienced. The beds in the other two bedrooms were comfortable, and with the quiet part of town and room-darkening shutters, we slept well. Staying here made our short stay in Athens even better. We were close enough to walk to everything we wished to see. The spacious and well-stocked apartment is accompanied by a charming courtyard and stairs to the rooftop, where we thoroughly enjoyed the views of the city, Acropolis, and the neighboring outdoor movie while relaxing with our family. Our host was wonderful, check-in was easy, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

Spectacular Stay in the Heart of Athens!We absolutely loved our time at this beautiful property! The location couldn’t have been better—right in the heart of everything, just steps away from fantastic restaurants, bars, and a short walk to all the major attractions. It made exploring Athens so easy and enjoyable.The home itself was well-stocked and comfortable. We really appreciated having a washer and dryer during our stay, as well as plenty of fresh towels. The outdoor spaces were especially lovely—a peaceful place to unwind after a day of sightseeing. Our daughters especially enjoyed climbing up to the rooftop patio each night to watch the outdoor movie—such a fun and memorable touch!This place was the perfect home base for our time in Athens, and we’d happily stay here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajiv S., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay

Great place to stay in Athens. A bit hard to get to if you have luggage but worth the effort.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Athens

Views were incredible. Great location! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location Location Location

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place!

This is a fantastic place - great neighborhood, best view, nice apartment and wonderful garden. I would stay again - for weeks!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Very clean and comfortable. Great communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

alan p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Athens Sight Seeing Trip

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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay in Athens

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonja R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property

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
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

laura s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location, Perfect View,

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!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort and location

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus C., Kingsport, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family visit to Athens

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Athens Visit

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon and Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing host and location!!

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

david k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It’s all true!

Wonderful. Beautiful. Immaculate. Everything was as promised. I cannot think of anything they could have done better. Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place to stay!

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shamus M., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!!!! Great View!!!!

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!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Caureen M., Idaho

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, Location, Location!!!

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joyce H.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

About the host

Hosted by Paul Firos

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After selling my software company in the USA my wife and I, both art collectors, founded the Herakleidon Museum situated not far from this rental. Our main house in Athens connects to the rental through the garden. We bought it and restored it to accommodate our many guests. We decided to rent it and all proceeds are donated to our museum.

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location. Look at the map and you will realize that it is located at the heart of the Unified Archeological Sites of Athens. From here you can walk everywhere and if what you want to see is further away, the metro station is a mere ten minutes walk.
It is a fully equipped contemporary apartment in a two story house. It occupies the top floor and below is our storage space. You will be the only tenants during your stay.

What makes this property unique

After spending a couple of hours on top of the Acropolis in the summer you will appreciate the option to return to the apartment, relax, take a shower and resume your visit. Please note that Google Maps shows the Acropolis being 2.6 miles away! This is an absurdity since you can walk to the top in less than 15 minutes.

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