Greece U Around Athens Thissio Suites

Greece U Around Athens Thissio Suites Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Greece U Around Athens Thissio Suites on Akamantos Street, you immediately get the sense that someone put real thought into this place. It’s tucked into the Thissio neighborhood — honestly one of Athens‘ best-kept secrets for travelers who want to feel like locals rather than tourists. The building itself has that understated elegance you find in well-designed four-star properties, where the focus is clearly on comfort rather than flashy lobbies.

The Thissio Advantage

Here’s what I love about this location — you’re literally a five-minute walk from the Ancient Agora, but you’re not dealing with the chaos of Plaka or Monastiraki. Thissio has this relaxed, residential vibe during the day, then comes alive in the evenings when locals head to the cafes and bars along Apostolou Pavlou. You can actually walk to the Acropolis without fighting through crowds of tour groups, especially if you go early morning. The neighborhood strikes that rare balance between being genuinely local and still accessible to major attractions.

Suite Life

The suites here are what really set this place apart — each room feels more like a well-appointed apartment than a typical hotel space. You’ve got proper living areas, and the kitchen setup actually works if you want to grab groceries from the local market and make breakfast. The design strikes this perfect balance between modern amenities and Greek character, with marble touches that don’t feel overdone. Storage space is generous too, which honestly matters when you’re staying more than a couple nights. The natural light throughout each suite creates an inviting atmosphere that encourages you to settle in and stay awhile.

Neighborhood Rhythms

What couples seem to really appreciate (and the 9.5 location rating makes sense) is how this area lets you experience Athens at different paces. Mornings are quiet — perfect for coffee on your balcony before the city wakes up. Then you can walk to major sites without the hassle of public transport or taxis. Evenings, the nearby restaurant scene is fantastic, with everything from traditional tavernas to modern Greek cuisine. There’s also decent parking in the area, which is actually rare for central Athens. The neighborhood genuinely rewards exploration on foot.

Why Guests Love It

The 9.6 rating really reflects what you experience here — it’s that sweet spot where location, comfort, and value align perfectly. You’re not paying Kolonaki prices, but you’re getting the independence of a suite with hotel services when you need them. The staff clearly knows the neighborhood well and can point you toward the good stuff that guidebooks miss. For travelers who want to explore Athens properly rather than just tick off the major sites, this place gives you the perfect base to do exactly that. It’s the kind of property that makes you want to return to Athens again and again.

Greece U Around Athens Thissio Suites Accommodations

Reviews of Greece U Around Athens Thissio Suites

• William from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Great location underneath the historic sites, awesome restaurants just minutes away. Bakery and supermarket, just right around the corner. All those are great but what really sold it for us was all the little things. Free washer and dryer on site with complementary washer pods. Hand outs and maps to instructions for the area. Fantastic Terrace. Would recommend for families as the two bedroom apartment was fantastic. Last but not least lockers for stowing your luggage after checkout. Nikolas was excellent!

• Dennis from Australia (10/10)

  This was one of our favourite places we stayed in Greece! It had great facilities (even including a washing machine and a rooftop that you can chill at) and it looked really stylish too. We met one of the staff briefly and she was friendly and and there was a map in our room which had a lot of information about places to go. It even had some notes on places to stay away from (which is also handy since we were going to Athens for the first time!).
  
  We also loved going to Thissio bakery which was a short walk away (Also one of the recommendations on the map!) Finally, the room was great value and we would definitely stay again!

• Annette from New Zealand (10/10)

  Beautiful design elements.
  
  Responsive host.

• Elka from Belgium (10/10)

  Beautiful apartment in a very quiet neighborhood in proximity to the historic centre. The apartment is spacious, modern and very clean. The building has a large roof terrace with amazing views of the city. There are plenty of restaurants just 5 min away.

• Juraj from Slovakia (9/10)

  Excellent location. The apartment was clean and very neat.

• Joe from France (9/10)

  Location, the staff was so friendly..
  The room was so clean and they took care of every detail even small ones

• Liana from Romania (10/10)

  The location close to the center, no need of transport , very clean, everythink you need, staff friendly , he gave us a lot of information about Athens , restaurants , museums, local markets

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

  Great apartment; safe convenient neighborhood!
  Beautiful, clean, modern apartment in the Thissio neighborhood of Athens. Walkable to restaurants, acropolis and other great areas.
  Serviced apartment so maid service included if needed. Nicholas arranged efficient airport pickup and provided tips on local coffee shops, sights and restaurants. Air conditioning, laundry, elevator….secure building, comfortable beds, coffee maker. Nicholas is super responsive to text message. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

• Dahan from Israel (10/10)

  The apartment was very clean and comfortable ,at an excellent location. The host was excellent and the apartment had many amenities.

• Umut from Turkey (10/10)

  Everything

Surroundings

Facilities