Arktinou 18, Athens, 11635, Greece
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Apart in the Heart Of Athens Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard the name Apart in the Heart Of Athens, I rolled my eyes a little. I mean, how many places claim to be “in the heart” of somewhere, right? But you know what, this one actually delivers on that promise, and then some.

The thing about this 4-star aparthotel is that it gets Athens right in a way that surprised me. You’re not stuck in some touristy bubble where everything feels sanitized for visitors – you’re actually living like locals do, just with better amenities and housekeeping that doesn’t judge your ability to fold fitted sheets. The apartments themselves have that perfect balance of feeling homey without being someone’s actual grandmother’s furniture (though honestly, Greek grandmothers have excellent taste, so that wouldn’t be terrible either). What really got me was the little details – like how the kitchenettes are actually functional, not just decorative. I mean, you can genuinely cook a proper meal here, which is clutch when you want to grab fresh ingredients from the local markets instead of eating every single meal out.

The location thing I mentioned? It’s legit. You’ll find yourself walking to places instead of constantly hailing taxis or figuring out the metro, which – don’t get me wrong, Athens has a decent metro system, but there’s something satisfying about just strolling to the Ancient Agora on a Tuesday morning because you can. The neighborhood has that lived-in feel where you’ll hear Greek families going about their daily routines, mixed with the gentle hum of fellow travelers who’ve discovered this spot. It’s never rowdy, but it’s not eerily quiet either. The 9.0 rating makes total sense once you spend a few days here – it’s one of those places that just works without trying too hard. The staff actually knows the area (shocking concept, I know), so when they recommend that tiny taverna around the corner, it’s not because they’re getting kickbacks, but because they genuinely eat there themselves. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward too – none of that weird European hotel bureaucracy where you need to surrender your passport for three business days. You get your keys, maybe a quick chat about the best bakery for morning coffee, and you’re set to explore one of the world’s most incredible cities from a base that feels more like a temporary home than a hotel room.

Apart in the Heart Of Athens Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Two-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 queen bed, 2 × 2 twin beds, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults
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Reviews of Apart in the Heart Of Athens

  • Konstantina from Greece (8/10)

    The location was good according to my needs

  • David from Israel (9/10)

    Evrything was ok

  • Marianna from Greece (9/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • War Museum: 750 m
  • Benaki Museum: 800 m
  • Kolonaki Square: 900 m
  • Byzantine Museum: 650 m
  • Museum of Cycladic Art: 700 m
  • Temple of Olympion Zeus: 1.1 km
  • Theocharakis Foundation: 950 m
  • Πλατεία Πλαστήρα: 400 m
  • Πλατεία Μεσολογγίου: 700 m
  • Πλατεία Αγίου Σπυρίδωνος: 150 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Katsourbos: 150 m
  • Restaurant Trapezaria: 150 m
  • Cafe/Bar Abstract Multiverse: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Acropolis: 2.2 km
  • Parthenon: 2.3 km
  • Erechtheion: 2.2 km
  • Roman Agora: 1.8 km
  • Omonia Square: 2.4 km
  • Syntagma Square: 1.3 km
  • Acropolis Museum: 1.6 km
  • Monastiraki Square: 1.9 km
  • Odeum of Herodes Atticus: 2 km
  • Zappion – National Garden: 1.1 km

Natural Beauty:

  • Peak Lycabettus Hill: 1.8 km

Beaches in the Neighborhood:

  • Edem Beach: 8 km
  • Flisvos Beach: 7 km
  • Kalamaki Beach: 8 km
  • Akti tou Iliou Beach: 9 km

Public transit:

  • Train Teleferik: 1.2 km
  • Subway Syntagma Metro Station: 1.2 km
  • Train Monastiraki Train Station: 1.9 km
  • Subway Evangelismos Metro Station: 800 m
  • Bus Athens International Bus Station: 5 km

Closest Airports:

  • Eleftherios Venizelos Airport: 30 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

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

Bathroom:

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

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Accessibility:

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Mosquito net
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Iron

Languages Spoken:

  • Greek
  • English
  • French

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Building Characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Apart in the Heart Of Athens

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:

  • Available 24 hours

Children & Beds:

  • Children over 3 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:

8.3

Comfort:

9.2

Location:

10

Facilities:

9.2

Cleanliness:

9.2

Value for money:

9.2