4-star hotel

Elegant Apt 50meters Close Acropolis

6 Athanasiou Diakou, Athens, 11742, Greece

9.9 Exceptional

Elegant Apt 50meters Close Acropolis overview

Look, I’ve stayed in a lot of places around Athens, but Elegant Apt 50meters Close Acropolis honestly caught me off guard in the best way possible. When they say 50 meters from the Acropolis, they’re not kidding around – I mean, you literally step out the door and you’re basically staring up at the Parthenon. It’s one of those moments where you stop mid-step because you can’t believe this is actually your view for the next few days.

The apartment itself has this really thoughtful setup that you don’t always find in vacation rentals. Everything feels intentionally chosen rather than just thrown together, you know? The bed is actually comfortable (and I’m picky about mattresses), the kitchen has proper coffee-making equipment – not just some sad instant coffee packets – and the bathroom has one of those rainfall showerheads that makes you want to stay in there forever. What I really appreciated was the attention to lighting; there are these warm lamps scattered around that make the whole place feel cozy in the evenings, especially after you’ve been walking around ancient ruins all day. The WiFi is solid too, which honestly matters more than it should when you’re trying to upload photos or figure out dinner plans.

But here’s what really sets this place apart – the location gives you this perfect balance of being right in the heart of everything while still feeling like you have your own little sanctuary. You’re close enough to hear the early morning tour groups gathering (which actually became my natural alarm clock), but the apartment stays surprisingly quiet. I loved being able to walk to Monastiraki Flea Market in about ten minutes, and the Acropolis Museum is literally a five-minute stroll. You’ll find yourself taking different routes each time just because there are so many charming side streets to explore. The neighborhood has this authentic Athens vibe – there’s a little bakery around the corner where the owner remembers your order after day two, and you’ll pass locals sitting outside cafés having those long, animated conversations that make you wish you spoke Greek. Evenings are magical because you can actually see the Acropolis lit up from certain spots nearby, and the whole area has this golden glow that photographers dream about. With a 9.9 rating, it’s clear other travelers have had similar experiences, and honestly, after staying here, I get why people keep coming back to this exact spot rather than just booking anywhere in Athens.

Elegant Apt 50meters Close Acropolis accommodations

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Room typeBedsGuests
Two-Bedroom Apartment1 double bed, 2 single beds, 1 sofa bedMax persons: 4

Reviews of Elegant Apt 50meters Close Acropolis

  • Deb

    United States

    Amazing location, felt safe and secure, had all needed amenities waiting for us.
  • Andrea

    Canada

    Fantastic location. Close to the Acropolis and other attractions. Could walk everywhere. Spacious apartment with a nice deck.
  • Noellene

    India

    Annie, is a warm and very helpful host. She generously allowed us to keep our luggage early in the apartment and check out late as we had flights at odd times. The house was clean and well equipped. The location is excellent. We had a lovely, comfortable stay here.
  • Barton

    Australia

    Location is brilliant. Right next to all the restaurants, grocery store and Met station. Host very helpful. Wonderful city to wander around. Highly recommended! Could be improved: Bedroom a bit tight.
  • Merve

    Turkey

    Excellent location and feels safe. The apartment was no different from the photos. The cleaning was deeply done. Beds are comfortable. Ladies! You’ll love this. Hygienic pads, daily pads, cotton tips, round cotton pads, makeup remover towels are supplied. Good shampoo, hair conditioner, shower gel and even kids shampoo available. Our daughter with had a small injury and guess what? There was a kid first aid kit was there! A wound pomad, an antibacterial spray and bandaids were there in the cabinet! It helped us a lot! Shaving cream was available. There is filter coffee machine, a nespresso capsule machine is available. Laundry detergent is available. If you will have a long stay, you ‘ll have everything. The balcony is nice and big enough. The bedrooms are completely seperated with a door which is good for families with children after bed time. There is a nice Italian Restaurant and a cafe at the entrance to the building and a market next door. Everything that you might need if you are willing to cook is available. Could be improved: The heating did not work and it was Christmas and noone could take care but still, we used AC for heating. No harm done.
  • Beulah

    Samoa

    Super clean and the location is amazing. Best stay of our family trip so far.

Surroundings

What's nearby

Hadrian's Arch
350 m
Acropolis Museum
250 m
Monument of Lysikrates
300 m
Temple of Olympion Zeus
300 m
Θεατρο Διονυσοσ
350 m
Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum
450 m
Ωδειο Του Περικλη
350 m
Παναγια Η Σπηλιωτισσα
550 m
Ιερο Σπηλαιο Τησ Αγλαυρου
650 m
Χορηγικο Μνημειο Λυσικρατουσ
300 m

Restaurants & cafes

Cafe/bar Cafe
100 m
Cafe/bar COFFEE ISLAND
50 m
Restaurant Aglio Olio e Peperoncino
100 m

Top attractions

Acropolis
800 m
Parthenon
950 m
Erechtheion
750 m
Roman Agora
850 m
Filopappos Hill
950 m
National Garden
950 m
Syntagma Square
1.1 km
Monastiraki Square
1.2 km
Ancient Agora of Athens
1.5 km
Odeum of Herodes Atticus
700 m

Natural beauty

Peak Lycabettus Hill
2.8 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood

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

Public transport

Bus Kifissos Bus Terminal
5 km
Train Thiseio Metro Station
1.6 km
Metro Akropolis Metro Station
50 m
Metro Syngrou/Fix Metro Station
600 m
Train Monastiraki Railway Station
1.2 km

Closest airports

Eleftherios Venizelos Airport
27 km

Facilities

Other for your stay

  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Great for your stay

  • Balcony
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat screen TV
  • Family rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Non smoking rooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Lift

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Miscellaneous

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non smoking throughout
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology

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

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Outdoors

  • Balcony

Outdoor & View

  • City view

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules at Elegant Apt 50meters Close Acropolis

Pets

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check in

  • From 15:00 to 00:00
  • You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check out

  • From 11:00 to 11:30

Cancellation/prepayment

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest scores in detail

Staff 9.8

Comfort 9.9

Location 10.0

Free Wi Fi 9.4

Facilities 9.8

Cleanliness 9.9

Value for money 9.7

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