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Like staying at a friend’s apartment
| | Apartment PL3 16 June 2018 | | The apartment was very nice yet what made this, our first stay in Athens, really welcoming was the hospitality of the Boutique Athens team. They made us feel welcome and cared for like family starting with prearranged taxi pickup at the airport by driver Mihailis, the detailed orientation to the apartment and map of the city by Yannis, and thanks to a taxi-strike the day we left, when we called him in a panic, Manolis came to our rescue at the last minute to drive us to the port so we could catch our ferry. The apartment is in a great central location, walking distance to major (and minor) sightseeing and many restaurants. We took advantage of some good eating options just below the apartment: souvlaki, a cute cafe-bar and a breakfast place. And just down the street is Avocado, a vegan/vegetarian restaurant. The apartment is on the top floor with the bedrooms at the back so it is quiet for sleeping. One bedroom has AC, the other does not. One of our teens slept happily on the wide couch in the living room, which also has AC. The beds and bedding are very clean and comfortable, pillows are great. Bath smallish but modern with great rainhead shower. Kitchen adequate, too small for real cooking. Balcony, as mentioned in other reviews is a real treat. You can see a corner of the Acropolis from there and an old building across the street. Loved the vintage bar and wooden doors and rim that gave the apartment character. Washing machine a plus. | | | | |
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The apartment exceeded our expectations.
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27 OCT 2016 | | This is a lovely apartment, in a great, convenient location, near the Metro, walkable to everywhere, in a neighborhood that feels intimate and "real." It's well-furnished, is very comfortable, and is full of character. The sizeable terrace is a great feature that greatly expands the living space. The washer was a great help in allowing us to reduce the amount of clothing we packed. The kitchen is snug, but completely serviceable for our needs. Booking was simple and straightforward, and when we arrived at the Metro station, Costas was there to meet us, lead us to the apartment, and explain all its features. We couldn't be more content with this rental, and will certainly recommend it to our friends.
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Boutique Athens has it figured out, great system and apartments. | | Apartment EP12 19 April 2016 | | What an amazing stay, Boutique Athens has the recipe figured out! Pre-stay was organized and efficient. We were provided with a regular email chain that had next steps for each part of the planning process. Fill out the form they send people, it makes them able to customize your stay. We originally had interest in their larger residence for our 19 person group but 1 day in the middle of our stay was already booked to they were able to get us 4 apartments next to each other and it worked out splendidly, better than we could have hoped. Our arrival went smooth. The hosts were waiting on us, guided us in and showed us around all 4 apartments. Our guide was fantastic, he showed us around the neighborhood twice because we had to split up to return cars to airport. He showed us lots of favorites in the area to visit and we enjoyed each one. Our stay was top notch, neighborhood felt a little rough at first but after being there a day and meeting the people it ended up being a very charming and friendly district. The area is very unique with lots of art and performers as well as great food and a public square right next to metro with plenty of shopping and activities. Each apartment had balconies and rooftops with Acropolis view where we would gather as a group and fellowship in the evening. Everything (plumbing, electrical, climate control, etc.) worked perfectly and we experienced zero problems with any of our amenities while we stayed. The "guidebook" that was provided in each apartment was a great touch. My family travels a lot but there was one person with us who is even much more well traveled than we are and she could not have been more impressed with the content and resources provided in the binder. She said it was the first time in all her travels that she had such a great local resource. When we left we had planned on dragging all our luggage and hopping the metro to the airport. Our guide heard this and mad e a recommendation for a bus service he knew of. The day before we left I called him and he arranged through the operations manager to have a bus waiting on us big enough for our entire group and our luggage for half of what it would have cost for the metro and much less headache. Boutique Athens has a formula figured out to make your stay very enjoyable and comfortable. Their system is efficient and effective. Thank you so much Yanis, Costas, Lia, Manolis, and Yorgis we very very much appreciate you. These guys (and gal) are great. We will be staying Boutique Athens again, I promise. | | | | |
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A cozy place right near the center of things | | Apartment DM17 9 Jul 2015 | | We loved our cozy, clean and central apartment in Athens. It was small, but had an enormous terrace, which also housed the washing machine. We were there in February, but had it been warmer, we would have spent a lot of time on the terrace, it was so inviting.
The taxi driver they arranged to and from the airport was smart, interesting, warm, knowledgeable and spoke excellent English, We had a little problem with the internet when we arrived, which was immediately fixed. We were a five minute walk from Plaka and the archaeological museum. The price was excellent, too. We would stay here again if we return to Athens. | | | | |
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Great concept, great team, great apartment | | Apartment KA7 13 Aug 2014 | | Boutique Athens has an inspiring, helpful & user friendly website. Each apartment is thoroughly described, with accurate photos. The team are friendly and supportive, but leave you to feel like a local and explore. KA 7 apartment is in a great location, just far enough from the seething crowds of tourists, but close enough to easily walk or commute to everything worth seeing. Clean & light, spacious & comfortable. They have thought of everything you might need during your stay, including great local artworks, information about Athens, and a very efficient, helpful and friendly taxi service | | | | |
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Great concept, great team, great apartment | | Apartment KA7 13 Aug 2014 | | Boutique Athens has an inspiring, helpful & user friendly website. Each apartment is thoroughly described, with accurate photos. The team are friendly and supportive, but leave you to feel like a local and explore. KA 7 apartment is in a great location, just far enough from the seething crowds of tourists, but close enough to easily walk or commute to everything worth seeing. Clean & light, spacious & comfortable. They have thought of everything you might need during your stay, including great local artworks, information about Athens, and a very efficient, helpful and friendly taxi service | | | | |
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Superb arty/ edgy apartment in real living district of Athens | | Apartment MO5 6 Aug 2014 | | If you want something different, not touristy and commercialised then both this apartment and the district if for you! The apartment is modern arty, to the point it has a fantastic "Banksy" style graffiti wall in the sitting area , but don't let this put you off as this suits the style of the apartment which would not look out of place in a trendy part of New York or London. We were looked after from being picked up at the airport by Mike the wonderful taxi driver; we went out the first night to Platia Iroon and immediately realised what a very interesting area we were in. The location is excellent for trips to the Central Market, Monastiraki Square, Keramikos, Thissio, Ermou etc. etc. Some fantastic local shops ( bakers/ sweet shops) and tavernas which make you feel so welcome. We would go back without hesitation, but just a word of caution - if you like cushy, cosseting tourism, this area is a real living but slightly "edgy" area where like many other places in the world we have travelled to, you need to take care - having said that we never felt at risk or unsafe . We long to return ! | | | | |
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Cool apartment | | Apartment KR1 6 Jun 2014 | | Cool apartment 5 of 5 stars I normally wouldnt write a review until Id received the holiday rental bond back, but in this case the property managers didnt ask for one so Im happy to jot down a few thoughts in the last few hours of our stay. The apartment itself is functional and really well presented. Light, airy, chic and with everything you could possibly want from a short stay city apartment including aircon, roller shutters and the all important washing machine (ours got a work out). The area itself is trendy and so well positioned. We had the friendly baker around the corner, the friendly fruit/veg shop man, the small market up the road, they were pretty friendly, as well as a bottle shop, chemist and heaps of coffee shops/bars/restaurants......all within a couple of minutes walk. What I personally look for when booking a holiday rental in advance and from the other side of the world is plenty of dialog. Plenty of emails, instructional printouts, questions answered in a courteous way, clear and easy payment options, being greeted at your stay by a friendly host (Lia gets top marks for this).These are the things that give me confidence. A lack of these things makes cautious (Ill be happy to elaborate on this in appraisals of other apartments). Boutique Athens, the company that managers this stay ticks all the boxes. The Acropolis and Plaka are about 15 or 20 minutes walk away. We walked everywhere and managed to get to all the major sites without using public transport, but of course the metro, city buses and taxis are all readily available. If booking this style of accommodation I dont know if youd do much better for the price. For us it was the perfect base for exploring this vibrant, gritty, pulsating but always interesting city. | | | | |
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To Life! | | Apartment EP1 7 May 2014 | | My adult daughter and I stayed for four nights. Great location, authentic working Greek neighborhood, close to a remarkable bakery, a square with many choices for dining, coffee, people watching. A rooftop patio with complimentary wine. Very clean, everything worked well. The manager took us for a walk of the neighborhood to acclimate us to the area. Amazing hospitality. Great coffee, fresh milk, and a French press! Who could ask for more? We felt very safe at night, and everything was walkable. The Greek people are the star of the show. Use the taxi driver who is recommended. The airport is a distance away, but our driver was there when we arrived, and was on time to return us to the airport early on a Sunday morning. We would highly recommend this apartment. | | | | |
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Excellent | | Apartment EP1 17 Sep 2013 | | A great place in Psirri, halfway between Omonia and Monostiraki Metro stations and just a couple of blocks from the main Athens green market. Great roof garden, comfortable bead and bath, spacious living/dining/kitchen combo, two nice balconies overlooking the street for breakfast or evening coffee. Staff are both fiiendly and accommodating. They meet you on arrival and, if you like, will give a quick walking tour of the neighbourhood, so you know where to find groceries, bakery, wine, etc. | | | | |
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You Can't Beat the Location, Quality and Outstanding Service | | Apartment EP4 and EP5 25 Jul 2013 | | You will want to stay at this location for several reasons. First, the service is extraordinary--professional and friendly. We had a major flight schedule change and the rental team--Lia and Costas--just made it work perfectly. Met us, escorted us to the unit, and then gave us an orientation walk through the neighborhood, pointing out all the things we needed. They also help arrange taxis and other tours. They made things easy. Second, the apartment itself was very comfortable--for four in our case--good beds, great bathroom, washer, AC that kept the entire unit comfortable in the hot weather, and a nicely equipped kitchen. Finally, there's the location--from the rooftop terrace where we had breakfast looking at the acropolis to having everything else just a short walk away: major sites and museums, restaurants, shopping, groceries. It would be hard to imagine a better value. Thank you Dean, Lia and Costas! | | | | |
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Gorgeous Studio apartment | | Apartment GZ4 15 Jun 2013 | | My husband and I stayed at the GZ4 rooftop apartment in april and we couldnt have been happier with our choice. Choosing an apartment instead of a hotel is always a bit risky, but this one is very well run and perfect for our needs in every way. It very quickly felt like our home away from home. The apartment is exactly as it appears in the photos - clean, bright, tastefully decorated, very comfy bed, kitchen with everything you need, and the terrace is big and sunny. Gz4 is in a residential neighborhood on a small side street, so is very quiet. Everything seemed brand new, including the (very handy) washer/dryer in the basement. Climbing up the stairs to the top floor is a bit of hike (no elevator), but if youre reasonably fit, no big deal. Its a 10-minute walk to the walkway that leads to the Plaka and acropolis, so close enough to where you want to go each day without being in the thick of it all.The delightful Lia from Boutiqueathens.com met us outside the building upon arrival, took us up to the apartment, sat down with us on the terrace and gave us our bearings on a map which she left with us. Then, amazingly, she offered to give us a walking tour of Gazi, the immediate neighborhood, and though we were tired having just arrived from the U.S. it was so worthwhile as we ended up loving Gazi. It seems to be where the hip youngish athenians hang out, rather than tourists, and it was great to just stroll around, soak up the scene, and eat at a couple of excellent restaurants. Theres also a cafe/restaurant just across the street from the apartment - great for a coffee or glass of wine, and a chat with the friendly owner, on our way home.At the end of our stay, we took the nearby metro directly to Piraeus (half an hour) for our next island destination. Gz4 was a convenient and affordable place to stay, with a touch of luxury that didnt break the bank. We would stay there again in a heartbeat if we are lucky enough to return to fascinating athens. | | | | |
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Good Apartment in Amazing Location | | Apartment KA7 9 Apr 2013 | | My family (2 adults & 2 young children) recently stayed in KA7 Apartment for 4 nights. The booking process through Boutique Athens was excellent - clarification questions answered quickly, booking & payment was very simple, and special requests handled without any fuss. The door-to-door taxi service organized by Boutique Athens worked excellently and made getting in-and-out of Athens city really easy. Boutique Athens met us upon arrival, and gave us a detailed introduction to the apartment, services in the immediate locality (bakery, supermarket etc), and recommended attractions, with maps provided. The apartment was as described, very clean, and had everything for a comfortable stay. The only minor problem was that the bedroom on the side street suffered from occasional noise at night from passersby walking past the bedroom window, so would not suit really light sleepers. The bedroom facing the internal courtyard was very peaceful and our children slept perfectly. BUT the location was amazing and easy walking distance to all the main attractions and restaurants, so you could walk everywhere you needed. Boutique Athens also provided a comprehensive folder by Area with personally recommended places to visit, great restaurants, good wine shops etc. This was really helpful and made experiencing Athens with local knowledge a real bonus. Overall, the apartment was a great option compared to a hotel, situated in an amazing location close to everything, and the service from Boutique Athens made it so easy. | | | | |
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The perfect little home away from home!
| | Apartment KR1 1 Feb 2013 | | My two friends and I shared this lovely little 2 bedroom condo for 9 days during this past Xmas/new years & loved our stay. Lia & Costas were incredibly helpful in setting up our accommodations. The initial rental unit I had requested ended up being unavailable because I took a while to decide, but Lia checked back with me several times and offered me alternative rentals; KR1 ended up being perfect. It's a little hard to find due to the poor street signs in athens, but once you get a little familiar with everything it's only about 10-15 minute walk from the clubbing district (Technopolis), the foothill of the acropolis, and Montastiriki market. It was nice to be on a quiet side street as opposed to a downtown hotel with all the noise and traffic. My friends and I prefer to live as the locals live on vacation, so we were easily able to find bakeries and food markets and do all of our own cooking. Upon arriving, I had a multitude of problems with my flights and was rerouted 3 times, being delayed by about 9 hours. I was able to send Costas an email from my connecting airport letting him know of the changes and he responded right away, working out an alternate plan to meet my other friend and let him to the condo. The unit was extremely clean, and there were good basic things like spices and things in the cupboards for cooking. The beds were extremely comfortable, and the overhead space heaters warmed up the apartment nicely during the cold rainy days. The unit was very bright and sunny, but the heavy storm shutters were perfect for blocking out the noise and sunlight on those few days we wanted to sleep in! Overall one of the best travel experiences I've had. Everyone from boutique athens was very professional and accomodated all my requests, including letting me pay for the rental via PayPal, as I had some skepticism about paying with my visa online. luckily there was nothing to worry about, and I would book this rental again in a heartbeat!
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Outstanding Apartment and Worldclass Service! | | Apartment EP 1 Oct 2012 | | The apartments are ideal for any traveler wanting to be in the heart of Athens for their visit and include all necessary amenities (i.e. washer/dryer, fridge, TV, WIFI internet, etc). Everything you could ever need is within walking distance including shopping, entertainment, metro, etc with no problem. The logistics of our trip were planned and executed flawlessly including the arrival/department transport by taxi, the apartment walkthrough and neighborhood tour. The entire team of Costas, Lia and Michalas were extremely professional, attentive and more then accommodating to any and all of our needs going above and beyond with no hesitation. The apartment is great and the people are even better...this is a must for your stay in Athens.
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Perfect location for your stay in athens | | Apartment DM17 1 Aug 2012 | | The level of service was excellent; very courteous, and knowledgeable about the city and the neighborhood. We were met at the Metro station and were taken to the unit and shown all of the features. The apartment was clean, spacious, and had an excellent outdoor space. The location was about three blocks from the new acropolis Museum, in a quiet building and safe area. Also, walking distance to the Plaka, the south side of the acropolis, other must-see historic sites, and great places to eat and shop. There is a convenience store on the corner, and a bakery and larger market about two blocks away. The only aspect of the apartment that might bother some were the church bells that rang fairly early in the morning. Totally happy with our stay, and would absolutely book the unit on a return visit. | | | | |
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Family friendly athens | | Apartment KR1 1 Jul 2012 | | The level of service was excellent; very courteous, and knowledgeable about the city and the neighborhood. We were met at the Metro station and were taken to the unit and shown all of the features. The apartment was clean, spacious, and had an excellent outdoor space. The location was about three blocks from the new acropolis Museum, in a quiet building and safe area. Also, walking distance to the Plaka, the south side of the acropolis, other must-see historic sites, and great places to eat and shop. There is a convenience store on the corner, and a bakery and larger market about two blocks away. The only aspect of the apartment that might bother some were the church bells that rang fairly early in the morning. Totally happy with our stay, and would absolutely book the unit on a return visit. | | | | |
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Amazing athens, Greece | | Apartment GZ1 1 Jun 2012 | | This was my first trip to Greece so I had no idea what to expect. I usually stay in touristy areas so I was pleasantly surprised that the apartment was in a residential neighborhood. When I arrived, Lia took me on a walking tour of the area which was a huge help to me. Most everything necessary is within walking distance such as the Metro and grocery stores, etc. The studio apartment was beautiful and had an elevator which opened right into the apartment. It was a huge bonus not to have to haul my luggage up a flight of stairs. Everything in the apartment was so modern and so clean! The kitchenette was great and had all the dishes and cooking utensils I needed. The washer and dryer in the building would have been a bonus if I'd have been able to make them work! If you don't relate to icons and can't read Greek, get instructions on how to run them. There is an instruction sheet in the laundry room but it didn't help me. I'm college educated but apparently a ditz when it comes to these things! Same goes for the air Conditioner. I tried to make it work via the thermostat on the wall but there is a separate remote control that makes it work. Embarrassing, but funny!!
The areas near the apartment are diverse. In one direction you'll find pubs and restaurants filled with college-aged people, in another direction there are restaurants and pubs for the older crowd. A 20 minute walk will bring you past restaurants, gas (petro) stations, auto repair shops, bus lines and antiquities. Two doors down and across the street from the apartment is a great little Greek restaurant so it's not far to go to enjoy a good meal. Someone else mentioned the lack of an additional mirror in the apartment and I remember thinking the same thing. It would have been nice to have a full length mirror somewhere in the apartment.
And finally, Lia from Boutique athens was rockin' awesome throughout my vacation! Actually, she was helpful to me long before I committed to travelling to athens. | | | | |
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The Best Experience in GZ 1 with the most professional people :0 | | Apartment GZ1 1 Apr 2012 | | We just came back from GZ 1 and so badly want to go back, it was the best experience of our lives, the apartment is designed with taste and comfort, it is extremely secure, it has everything you might need when traveling, it is in Gazi ( City Center) , 3 minutes walk to the bus stop, since I had kids with me I took a taxi every where I went and it only costed me 4 euros to get to Syntagma Square , 5 Euros to The acropolis ,and The acropolis Museum, 7 Euros to the Flea Market , 6 Euros to the Planetarium it was just within my budget and easy as you get the taxi in about 2 to 3 minutes. There is a variety of restaurants, just on the corner of the street 2 minutes walk. I had to do grocery shopping and found out that there were many small shops which were mini markets and had everything I needed to cook breakfast , food etc
I had Lia helping me with all my reservations and she replied to all my e-mails within 5 minutes . I was given a warm welcome by Costa who had to stay awake for us as we reached after midnight , he was very helpful in explaining about how the microwave works, the TV connections , the washing machine the lift the mobile , you name it and they have it.
My daughter loved having the DVD player as that allowed her to watch her favorite Barbie Shows. The kids loved sitting on the high chairs for breakfast on the table.
We had rain when we were there on our second day and it was great to have the umbrella provided by them.
The Gallery was a great place to sit and enjoy our coffee and view the local people.
Costa had arranged for a driver to have us picked up from the port , Michallis was his name and he was very professional and we felt great as we had asked him to make a stop over to have our luggage picked up from the previous hotel athenaeum we stayed in, he without taking any extra charges took us and brought us safely to our apartment, where Costa was kind enough to help us carry our luggage to our apartment.
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Good quality accommodation in good location | | Apartment KR1 1 Jan 2012 | | We stayed in this apartment for three nights in early June. It is on the first floor of a quiet residential block. There was a small lift, but we used the stairs most of the time. Apartment was extremely well equipped and clean and was plenty big enough for our party of four. Beds were very comfortable, with good quality linen. There was a well appointed kitchen, with practically new crockery and cutlery, a microwave, washing machine/dryer, but no dishwasher. There was also fast wifi connection and airconditioning, and we enjoyed breakfast each morning on the balcony.
The location was very good for us and we were able to easily get to all the attractions we wanted to see. Just a 5-7 minute walk to a wide choice of restaurants (several with views of the acropolis), 8 minute walk to acropolis entrance, 12 minute walk to acropolis Museum, 10-15 minute walk to the markets, 25 minute walk to Syntagma Square.
Boutique athens were extremely responsive to email enquiries, and had a very good meet and greet service. There was a Welcome Kit with some basic groceries, and an Information Kit on the area, including information on local restaurants, and where the nearest supermarket and bakery were. We were even taken on a half hour orientation walking tour of the area, which was much appreciated and helped familiarise us with the neighbourhood quickly. We also used their transfer service to/from the airport (additional cost) and had no problems - we were picked up at the requested times, cars were clean and drivers courteous. Airport is about a 40 minute trip.
Represented good value for money. We would definitely recommend, and revisit if in athens again. | | | | |
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Fantastic Service | | Apartment EP2 1 Jan 2012 | | My husband and I are from the U.S. and traveled to athens from June 10-14, 2012 and The Island of Santorini (Oia) June 14-17. So glad we went at a not-so-busy time of the year. I can't imagine being able to enjoy the sites or restaurants in peak-season with so many more tourists.
We were greeted at the airport by Michalis who drove us to our apartment in his air-conditioned taxi. Attentive, informative, sociable and a wonderful mini-tour-guide! We were welcomed by Lia at the apartment, and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting with her. She showed us around the area and I wish I could have had her all day! Very hospitable, informative and appreciative of what little Greek I knew. Thank you, Lia!
The apartment is exactly as represented online via photos and descriptions. Clean, simple and comfy enough for our needs. I felt safe in our complex. There's the outermost door to the complex, a door that leads to our front door as well as our neighbor's, and then our own apt. door. All open and lock with keys. And the hallways have auto/on/off lighting. Also, nice to have two separate air-conditioning units--one in the living room, one in the bedroom. Our downstairs/outdoor neighbor is one of the last few garlic vendors in the city. The couple also happens to be the apartment property manager Costas' parents. Costas also lives across the street and his brother owns the taverna at the end of the road.
The apartment is located in a perfect area as it is close to everything we wanted to do or see. We had no need whatsoever to use a taxi or the metro. Everything was within walking distance: restaurants, tavernas, cafes, bakeries, grocery store, miscellaneous boutiques, Metro, bus stops, Pedestrian Walkway, Plaka flea market, The acropolis, the new acropolis Museum, Ancient agora and Syntagma Square.
A few pointers:
1. Make sure you ask Lia to show you how to use the washer/dryer combo. What do each of those icons represent when washing and when drying? What temperature(s) to use for w/d? I did not find the typed directions to be of much help, and the actual manual comes in every language except English.
2. Ask where the water heater switch is located. We inadvertently turned it off somehow (near the coffee maker in the kitchen) and had cold showers our last night. I should have called Lia, but didn't think of it.
3. Bathroom floor can get wet from shower overflow, as the shower stall wasn't built high/deep enough to keep all of the water contained.
4. The streets are all cobblestone. The marble and stones in the ruins can be slippery. Rubber soles are the best, whether via tennis shoes or flip-flops (thongs for those in the U.K.) -- and not those awful, cheap shower shoes! It was hot, but nothing more than what we are already accustomed to during our hot summer months in Florida.
Thank you for a wonderful, everlasting experience! | | | | |
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Everything we hoped for and more! | | Apartment KR1 1 Jul 2011 | | Our stay in KR1 was wonderful. Our 16 and 18 year old girls loved it as well! It was modern, clean, bright, beautifully furnished and well equiped. The neighbourhood was beautiful, clean and quiet and yet walking distance to trendy restaurants, night life, the acropolis, markets, Plaka District. Lia and Costas of Boutique athens could not have done a better job getting us booked in, providing us with a neighbourhood tour we will never forget, arranging our taxi rides with Michalis who was so nice and relaxed all the time! Costas suggested things that we should see and do and were so glad we took his advise. The absolutely only thing I found missing/wrong was that we had to drink our wine out of juice glasses...Costas! Thank you for everything. | | | | |
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Great Location, Beautiful Apartment | | Apartment EP1 1 Mar 2010 | | We never write comments about where we stay, but we felt we had to this time. We stayed at this apartment in March 2010. We arrived from London at 10am and made our way by the Metro to the apartments. First we were welcomed by Nikki at the Monastiraki Metro Station. The train ride from the airport was inexpensive, clean and quick. We were amazed, as my train experience in Athens in 1994 was nowhere near as positive. On our way to the apartment, Nikki showed us around the immediate area, which we thought was magical. We took 5 minutes to get to the apartment, which is housed in a building with no signs or any indication of the beauty that was within. The apartment was sparkling clean, large and beautifully furnished. The roof top was unbelievable. Views of the Acropolis, free beer and wine, mature plants and big tables for communal dining and day beds for lounging around. This area was so much more than we thought we would find in Athens. The area is very near all of the best of old Athens nightlife. Bouzoukia bars, tavernas and old style Greek cafes are within two minutes walk. I could say much more. What I want to say is I can highly recommend the apartment the staff and the amenities and the proximity to all the great things of Athens. | | | | |
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excellent flat , location handy but "colourful" | | Apartment EP1 1 Jan 2010 | | The appartments are great, clean, well-stocked with goodies nice layout, art, comfortable beds. Howeger the district is a bit difficult it is very handy for nightlife, resaurants, clubs 5mins walk to monastiraki metro and direct line to airport, walking distance to the big central market and shopping and quite quiet. However, this is an area undergoing change and there are still drug takers in the streets nearby sometimes or homeless people. However a walk around in the day will show you where not to walk at night, If you want to be centrally located its great but if you are not used to a cosmopolitan big city atmosphere and being used to being street wise, this is not for you . If you want a modern home for a whlie and to be close to the nightlife then the view of the acropolis from the roof garden with the free ouzo/beer available this makes it a good deal | | | | |
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