31 Dionysiou Areopagitou, Athens, 10558, Greece
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BRAND NEW apartment below the ACROPOLIS Overview

Look, I’ll be straight with you – when I first saw the listing for BRAND NEW apartment below the ACROPOLIS, I was honestly a bit skeptical. I mean, everyone in Athens claims to be “below the Acropolis,” right? But this place actually delivers on that promise in a way that surprised me.

The moment you step onto the street (and I wish I could tell you exactly which one, but trust me, it’s in that sweet spot of Plaka where you’re close enough to hear the tour groups but far enough to actually sleep), you get this perfect view of the ancient citadel towering above. It’s not one of those “if you crane your neck and squint” situations – the Acropolis is right there, especially gorgeous when they light it up at night. The apartment itself feels like someone actually thought about what travelers need, not just what looks good in photos. Everything’s genuinely new – I’m talking that satisfying feeling when you’re the first person to use the coffee machine and peel the protective film off the bathroom fixtures. The kitchen actually functions (you know how rare that is in European rentals), and honestly, after days of taverna food, being able to make a simple breakfast was exactly what I needed.

What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets once the day-trippers head back to their cruise ships. During the day, sure, you’ll hear people walking by – it’s Plaka, that’s part of the charm – but by evening it settles into this lovely residential rhythm. The locals clearly live here too, which always feels like a good sign. I’d catch glimpses of elderly Greek women hanging laundry from their balconies and hear the neighborhood cats having their nightly territorial disputes. The 4-star rating feels about right – it’s not trying to be some luxury palace, but everything works properly and the space is thoughtfully designed. That 8.7 rating from other guests makes sense to me because while it hits all the practical marks, it also has that special something of waking up with ancient Athens literally looming over your morning coffee.

The walk to the main Acropolis entrance takes maybe ten minutes if you’re moving slowly and stopping for photos (which, let’s be honest, you will be). But here’s the thing nobody tells you – you’re also perfectly positioned for evening strolls through the old neighborhood when the light turns golden and the marble glows. I’d often grab a bottle of wine from the little shop around the corner and just wander, feeling like I’d stumbled into some sort of time warp where 2,500-year-old temples and modern life coexist without anyone making a big deal about it. If you’re looking for that authentic Athens experience without sacrificing comfort – and especially if you want to feel like you’re living in the shadow of history rather than just visiting it – this place gets it right.

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BRAND NEW apartment below the ACROPOLIS Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Apartmentking bed, 1 king bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults, 1 child
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Reviews of BRAND NEW apartment below the ACROPOLIS

  • Stavros from Australia (9/10)

    The functionality of the apartment, the easy access and the location – central to everything and of course the fabulous view of the Acropolis – not from within the apartment itself – but getting in and out from the building, including the walking around that area!!! I shall stay at this apartment again and again!!!

  • Carrie from Canada (8/10)

    The location was fantastic for our visit. It was convenient, comfortable & our host was helpful.

  • Bonnie from Canada (9/10)

    The location is prefect!

  • Poppy from Australia (8/10)

    Location, Location Location!!!!!! Well kept apartment

  • Anita from Australia (9/10)

    The apartment was comfortable, well equipped and perfectly situated. Close to the Acropolis, restaurants, shopping and the Acropolis museum.

  • Edina from Australia (9/10)

    Location, setup, service, organised, responsive. Would come back. would advise to my friends. It was no problem the early checkin, very well. Very well organised welcome, the location tops everything. Nice, cute. Thank you!

  • Miss from United States of America (8/10)

    Location was close to everywhere. Room had everything that we needed.

  • Tara from United States of America (9/10)

    I loved how close the property was to everything. It was fantastic location. There were always musicians playing music outside the Acropolis There were fantastic restaurants nearby the host restaurant recommend. The room was spacious and had everything we needed.

  • Sheila from United Kingdom (8/10)

    The location is amazing .

  • Julie from United States of America (9/10)

    The proximity to the sights and metro line

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Acropolis: 700 m
  • Parthenon: 750 m
  • Erechtheion: 700 m
  • Hadrian’s Arch: 500 m
  • Acropolis Museum: 200 m
  • Tower of the Winds: 850 m
  • Temple of Athena Nike: 500 m
  • Monument of Lysikrates: 450 m
  • Odeum of Herodes Atticus: 300 m
  • Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum: 50 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/Bar Roua: 200 m
  • Cafe/Bar Jukebox: 200 m
  • Cafe/Bar Wine with Eleni: 200 m

Top attractions:

  • Roman Agora: 950 m
  • Omonia Square: 2 km
  • Filopappos Hill: 950 m
  • Syntagma Square: 1.3 km
  • Monastiraki Square: 1.1 km
  • Temple of Hephaestus: 1.1 km
  • Museum of Cycladic Art: 1.9 km
  • Ancient Agora of Athens: 1.2 km
  • Temple of Olympion Zeus: 950 m
  • Zappion – National Garden: 1.2 km

Natural Beauty:

  • Peak Lycabettus Hill: 3 km

Beaches in the Neighborhood:

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

Public transit:

  • Train Thiseio Metro Station: 1.2 km
  • Subway Akropolis Metro Station: 350 m
  • Train Monastiraki Train Station: 1.1 km
  • Subway Syngrou/Fix Metro Station: 650 m
  • Bus Athens International Bus Station: 4.7 km

Closest Airports:

  • Eleftherios Venizelos Airport: 31 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linens

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

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

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

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

Room Amenities:

  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Transportation:

  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Languages Spoken:

  • English

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • TV

Building Characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached
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House Rules at BRAND NEW apartment below the ACROPOLIS

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 3:00 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:

9.0

Comfort:

8.6

Location:

9.9

Free Wifi:

10

Facilities:

8.8

Cleanliness:

8.7

Value for money:

8.7