Central Cozy Apartments in Plaka by UPSTREET

This apartment was the perfect base for our week in Athens for a conference and to explore the city. Incredible view from the lovely terrace, especially at sunset and in the evenings when the Acropolis is aglow. Right in the heart of Plaka, but not on a central street so it felt private and quiet. Close to SO MANY incredible food options - Holy Llama for bakery fare, a great organic shop across the road from there, 5 min walk to Tamara fresh juices and chia puddings, 2 mins to Solakis Estiatorio for a delicious lunch or dinner, 6 mins to Astros Alogo for an authentic tiny family-run taverna. I could go on! An easy walk to everywhere you want to go - we didn't use the metro! Particularly morning walks in the quiet streets were a highlight of our trip. A few minutes lovely walk from Syntagma Square (and metro station). Having a laundry and kitchen was fantastic. Both tiny and older (the building is obviously older, being in this part of Athens) but with everthing you need. The bed was super comfy. Communication with the hosts was fantastic, super responsive and helpful. The keypad makes entry easy. The location makes your stay perfect. So easy to go out at night to enjoy the incredible night life, and a safe walk home to your lovely apartment. I can't recommend this place more. (Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful Athens spot!)

Slow-draining shower, typical for buildings of this era. We stuck to bottled water for drinking, just in case.

The apartment was spacious and beautifully decorated! The perfect size for our group of 5 and in an excellent location. The hosts were super responsive and checked in on us throughout our stay. Highly recommended!!

Location, size and amenities

Check the photos of the 1 bedroom apartment with the people who run it because they are not the same as what is posted online.

I did not like the difference between the photos which portrayed a lovely apartment with careful attention to detail and nice decor and the reality which was nowhere near what was in the photos. There were no house plants, no desk, no cushions, no carpet, no standing lamp. The balcony was tiny with no furniture and the view was of the building across the street. The photos tell a totally different story