MITSEON 8, Athens, 11742, Greece
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Acropolis Apartment with a unique view Overview

You know what? I’ve stayed in a lot of places around Athens, but the Acropolis Apartment with a unique view absolutely blew me away – and honestly, I’m usually pretty hard to impress. The moment you walk in, you get it. That “unique view” they mention isn’t just marketing speak; you’re literally looking straight at the Acropolis like it’s your personal backdrop. I mean, I found myself making coffee in the morning just to stand there and stare at the Parthenon while it caught the early light.

The apartment itself feels like someone actually lives there, not like those sterile hotel rooms where everything’s bolted down. There’s character in the details – the way the afternoon sun streams through the windows, the little balcony where you can sit with a glass of wine and watch tourists scramble around the ancient sites below (which, let’s be honest, is pretty entertaining). The furnishings are thoughtful without being fussy, and everything works properly – I’m talking good water pressure, reliable wifi, air conditioning that doesn’t sound like a jet engine. Actually, the whole place is surprisingly quiet considering you’re right in the thick of things. I was worried about noise from all the tour groups, but the way it’s positioned, you get the views without the chaos.

What really sold me though was how the owner clearly knows their stuff about the neighborhood. They left this little handwritten guide with spots that aren’t in the guidebooks – like this tiny taverna around the corner where locals actually eat (not the tourist traps), and the best times to visit the nearby sites when the crowds thin out. The location is honestly perfect if you want to explore on foot; you’re close enough to everything that matters but tucked away enough that you feel like you’ve discovered something special. I’ve recommended this place to three friends already, and they all came back raving about it. Fair warning though – once you’ve had that view, other Athens accommodations might feel a bit disappointing by comparison. It’s one of those places that spoils you in the best possible way.

Acropolis Apartment with a unique view Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
One-Bedroom Apartmentqueen bed, 1 queen bed and 2 × 3 sofa beds for 4 adults, 3 children
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Reviews of Acropolis Apartment with a unique view

  • Ken from Netherlands (10/10)

    The apartment was very comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. The location is perfect for site seeing and the area around the apartment had so many good options for meals and drinks. The hosts were very helpful with answering questions and providing assistance with rides and tours. The view of the Acropolis was as amazing as advertised.

  • Brian from United States of America (10/10)

    Great location, very clean.

  • R from United States of America (10/10)

    View from balcony is excellent!! Great location, walking distance to Acropolis and Plaka, etc.. Kostis the host was wonderful, extremely helpful and gave local recommendations. Kitchen, laundry and apartment as a whole was well stocked, bathroom was very new.

  • Helen from Australia (10/10)

    Amazing location AND views of the Acropolis. Just a short walk to the gates of the Acropolis, museum, restaurants and metro. Hosts were easy to communicate with and provided lots of local recommendations. Beds were very comfy. Clean and tidy with all we needed for our short stay. Highly recommended.

  • Gordon from United States of America (10/10)

    Amazing location. Very friendly and incredibly helpful hosts. Apartment was very comfortable. Could not recommend it any higher – we loved it.

  • Carl from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Amazing views of the Acropolis’s!!
    Perfect location with plenty of places to eat
    Rooms are up to date ,well designed and clean!
    Attention to details
    Hosts where extremely helpful

  • Ingrid from Belgium (9/10)

    Very nice apartment with a beautiful view to Acropolis. The apartment is well equipped and renovated. The location is excellent, close to the Acropolis Museum and very central. Metro, bus, bars and restaurants are nearby. The apartment is quiet and not noisy. The host is very responsive and helps immediately!

  • Cilla from United States of America (10/10)

    Tje apartment was absolutely terrific with a formidable location and the best hosts I have ever had. I love Athens and this location cannot be beat. I am hoping two of my children and their daughter can come and stay here.

  • Pavel from Czech Republic (9/10)

    – beautiful view from the balcony worth the price
    – location close to the center and the public transport
    – very spacious
    – very comfortable
    – TV with Youtube and Netflix
    – the owner responded extremely quickly when asked a question and gave us a lot of tips for different restaurants or places to visit
    – the driver helped us get back to the airport (found a taxi driver for us)
    – kitchen towels, toilet paper, slippers etc. included
    – plenty of sofas and chairs and smaller tables
    – furnished (cooking stove, kettle, oven, microwave, coffee machine, fridge and freezer, cutlery, pots and pans, glasses and cups….)

  • Valerie from United States of America (10/10)

    The apt had everything we needed. It was close to all the areas such as plaka and monistraki, restaurants, bars and acropolis. The apt had a great kitchen and view and beds were comfortable. Coffee maker, washer and dryer, hairdryer etc. Highly recommend. Kostos was available for any and all questions and helped with pickup at port and ride to airport. Loved our stay here and would book again. And a great view of acropolis.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Acropolis: 950 m
  • Parthenon: 1 km
  • Erechtheion: 900 m
  • Hadrian’s Arch: 600 m
  • Acropolis Museum: 300 m
  • Temple of Athena Nike: 700 m
  • Monument of Lysikrates: 550 m
  • Temple of Olympion Zeus: 850 m
  • Odeum of Herodes Atticus: 500 m
  • Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum: 200 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/Bar Kaludna: 10 m
  • Cafe/Bar Drupes and Drips: 50 m
  • Cafe/Bar Little Tree Books and Coffee: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Roman Agora: 1.1 km
  • Omonia Square: 2.1 km
  • Filopappos Hill: 1.1 km
  • Syntagma Square: 1.4 km
  • Monastiraki Square: 1.3 km
  • Temple of Hephaestus: 1.3 km
  • Museum of Cycladic Art: 1.9 km
  • Ancient Agora of Athens: 1.4 km
  • Zappion – National Garden: 1.3 km
  • National Archaeological Museum of Athens: 2.8 km

Natural Beauty:

  • Peak Lycabettus Hill: 3.1 km

Beaches in the Neighborhood:

  • Edem Beach: 6 km
  • Flisvos Beach: 6 km
  • Kalamaki Beach: 7 km
  • Votsalakia Beach: 8 km
  • Akti tou Iliou Beach: 8 km

Public transit:

  • Train Thiseio Metro Station: 1.4 km
  • Subway Akropolis Metro Station: 300 m
  • Train Monastiraki Train Station: 1.3 km
  • Subway Syngrou/Fix Metro Station: 450 m
  • Bus Athens International Bus Station: 4.9 km

Closest Airports:

  • Eleftherios Venizelos Airport: 31 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Walk-in closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Kitchen:

  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Activities:

  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
  • Walking tours Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • Inner courtyard view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Mosquito net
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Suit press
  • Iron

Transportation:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Public transit tickets Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Languages Spoken:

  • Greek
  • English

Cleaning Services:

  • Daily housekeeping Additional charge
  • Suit press
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe

Services & Extras:

  • Wake-up service
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Video
  • Radio
  • Fax
  • TV

Business Facilities:

  • Fax/Photocopying

Front Desk Services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Building Characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
  • Semi-detached
  • Detached

Entertainment & Family Services:

  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Babysitting/Child services Additional charge

Parking Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 15 per day.:

  • Street parking
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House Rules at Acropolis Apartment with a unique view

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 2:00 PM
  • You need to let the property know what time you’ll be arriving in advance.

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00 AM

Children & Beds:

  • Children of all ages are welcome.

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.8

Comfort:

9.8

Location:

10

Free Wifi:

10

Facilities:

9.7

Cleanliness:

9.8

Value for money:

9.4