4-star hotel

Central apartment in the heart of Historic Center

5 Χρυσοστόμου, Athens, 10558, Greece

8.5 Excellent

Central apartment in the heart of Historic Center overview

Look, I’ve stayed in a lot of places claiming to be in the “heart” of historic centers, but Central apartment in the heart of Historic Center actually delivers on that promise. When I first walked up to this place, I’ll admit I was a bit skeptical – you know how these online descriptions can oversell things – but honestly, the location hit me immediately. You’re literally surrounded by centuries-old architecture, and I mean the kind where you can almost feel the history in the cobblestones under your feet.

What really struck me was how quiet it gets at night, despite being so central. During the day, sure, there’s that pleasant buzz of local life – people heading to work, shopkeepers opening up, maybe some street musicians setting up (actually kind of charming). But once evening rolls around, it settles into this peaceful atmosphere that I wasn’t expecting. The apartment itself has this authentic feel that a lot of places try to fake with generic “rustic” furniture, but here it feels genuine. The windows – and this might sound silly – but they frame the old buildings across the street like living postcards. I found myself just sitting there with my morning coffee, watching the neighborhood wake up.

The practical stuff matters too, and I have to say, check-in was surprisingly smooth. No hunting around for key boxes or waiting forever for someone to show up. The space is well-maintained without feeling sterile, if that makes sense. You’ve got everything you actually need (good water pressure, reliable WiFi, a kitchen that’s more than just decorative), plus those little touches that show someone actually thought about what travelers want. I mean, there were proper hangers in the closet – you’d be amazed how many places skip that basic detail. Walking to restaurants, shops, or any of the main historic sites takes maybe five minutes tops, and you’re not fighting tourist crowds to get home because you’re staying where locals actually live and work. Honestly, for a 4-star place with an 8.5 rating, it felt like I was getting more than I paid for – which, let’s be real, doesn’t happen that often anymore.

Central apartment in the heart of Historic Center accommodations

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Room typeBedsGuests
One-Bedroom Apartmentfull bed, 1 full bed, sofa bed, 1 sofa bed4 adults

Reviews of Central apartment in the heart of Historic Center

  • Hangyeol

    South Korea

    The location was perfect. Kitchen was nice. Comfortable and cozy place. It is perfect place for the friends or couple.
  • Aleš

    Slovenia

    Host is the best also location of apartment..
  • Elisabeth

    Netherlands

    8

    Perfect location within walking distance of the Akropolis and just a few steps from shops and restaurants. Yet the appartement itself is in a quiet alley. The appartement is basic (a bit dated) but comfortable.
  • Monica

    Canada

    8

    Fantastic location, ample place, great kitchen (thanks for having coffee, sugar and a wonderful bottle of wine!), bathroom with ample toiletries. Owner can be contacted very easily and answers quickly. Was great to see extra adaptors including USB.
  • Kathryn

    Germany

    7

    Centre of old town - great
  • David

    Guatemala

    9

    Great location in Plaka. Great value for money and well equipped. Hostess was very good and prompt with communication and well organised.

Surroundings

What's nearby

Roman Agora
700 m
Hadrian's Arch
200 m
Adrianou Street
550 m
Syntagma Square
600 m
Acropolis Museum
650 m
Monument of Lysikrates
250 m
Temple of Olympion Zeus
750 m
Zappion National Garden
550 m
The Jewish Museum of Greece
150 m
Museum of Greek Children's Art
150 m

Restaurants & cafes

Restaurant Oionos
100 m
Cafe/BarΟίωνος
50 m
Cafe/BarΟ γλυκύς
150 m

Top attractions

Acropolis
1.1 km
Parthenon
1.1 km
Erechtheion
1.1 km
Omonia Square
1.6 km
Filopappos Hill
1.7 km
Monastiraki Square
850 m
Temple of Hephaestus
1.4 km
Museum of Cycladic Art
1.3 km
Ancient Agora of Athens
1.6 km
Odeum of Herodes Atticus
1 km

Natural Beauty

Peak Lycabettus Hill
2.4 km

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Edem Beach
7 km
Flisvos Beach
7 km
Kalamaki Beach
8 km
Votsalakia Beach
9 km
Akti tou Iliou Beach
8 km

Public transit

Train Thiseio Metro Station
1.3 km
Subway Syntagma Metro Station
600 m
Subway Akropolis Metro Station
500 m
Train Monastiraki Train Station
850 m
Bus Athens International Bus Station
4.7 km

Closest Airports

Eleftherios Venizelos Airport
31 km

Facilities

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Great for your stay

  • Private Bathroom
  • Free Wifi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Flat screen TV
  • Non smoking rooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Coffee machine

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Iron

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Miscellaneous

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

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Languages Spoken

  • Greek
  • English

Media & Technology

  • Flat screen TV
  • TV

Building Characteristics

  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Front Desk Services

  • Express check in/out

House rules at Central apartment in the heart of Historic Center

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 10:00 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 scores in detail

Staff 9.1

Comfort 8.1

Location 9.9

Free Wifi 10.0

Facilities 8.1

Cleanliness 7.8

Value for money 8.8

Human help

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+13055294952
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