16 Καραϊσκάκη, Athens, 10554, Greece
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Luxury apartment overlooking the citadel of Tsakas Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first saw the name Luxury apartment overlooking the citadel of Tsakas, I was expecting something pretty standard. You know how these apartment rentals can be hit or miss, especially the ones that promise views. But walking into this place actually made me stop and stare out the windows for a solid five minutes. The citadel really does dominate the skyline from here, and depending on which room you’re in, you get these incredible sight lines that change throughout the day as the light shifts across those ancient stones.

What really surprised me was how thoughtfully everything’s been set up inside. The owner clearly gets what travelers actually need – there’s proper counter space in the kitchen (not just some tiny corner), the WiFi actually works from every room, and honestly, the bed situation is way better than most four-star places I’ve stayed. The apartment feels lived-in but in the best way, like someone’s stylish friend let you crash at their place rather than some sterile hotel room. I mean, there are actual books on the shelves and decent coffee in the kitchen, which sounds small but makes such a difference when you’re settling in for more than just one night. The bathroom’s got one of those rainfall showerheads that actually has good pressure – you’d be amazed how rare that combination is.

The location thing is interesting because you’re not right in the thick of the tourist chaos, but you’re close enough that everything’s walkable. I could hear the evening crowds from the citadel area, but it was more of a pleasant buzz than actual noise – and it dies down pretty reasonably at night. Parking was easier than I expected too, which anyone who’s driven around these old Mediterranean towns will appreciate. The building itself has character without being falling apart, if you know what I mean. There’s this little morning routine I fell into where I’d grab coffee and sit by the main window watching the citadel wake up – sounds cheesy, but there’s something about seeing a place like that with your morning caffeine that just hits different. With a 9.4 rating, I get why people keep coming back here. It’s one of those places that delivers on the promise without trying too hard, and the view really never gets old.

Luxury apartment overlooking the citadel of Tsakas Accommodations

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One-Bedroom Apartmentqueen bed, 1 queen bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
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Reviews of Luxury apartment overlooking the citadel of Tsakas

  • Zsanett from Hungary (10/10)

    everything was fantastic! Extremely kind and flexible host! The view is amazing! the accommodation is in a great location!

  • Annette from Australia (10/10)

    Location was perfect

  • Viktorija from Latvia (10/10)

    Exeptional view – restaurants in this area with this kind of view tend to have a minimum amount to spend per person, so this is a great deal!
    Convenient location, a lot of restaurants nearby, we would definitely stay here again! Self check in and check out!

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

    Everything. Location. Why stay anywhere else

  • Nitesh from India (10/10)

    The apartment was amazing and host is such a sweet, even though she was not in town but still answering our queries as and when we reached out to her. The view of Acropolis is exactly the same shown in pictures. We will definitely going to stay here again not only bcoz of view but the way of hosting and checking with us time to time if we need anything or all good with stay which was commendable.

  • Rebecca from Australia (8/10)

    Balcony and bedroom views were fantastic. Proximity to all the main attractions was great. Little Kook being right next door was unexpected and brilliant. Large spacious lounge and kitchen.

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

    Neighborhood is amazing. View is spectacular.

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

    Great location. Quiet, but within 2 blocks of many many restaurants and shopping.

  • John from Greece (10/10)

    Location was excellent and the view of the acropolis exceptional. Good communication with the owner. Very quiet and comfortable and well equipped. We will return.

  • Mary from Australia (9/10)

    The view was amazing and it was very tidy

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Roman Agora: 500 m
  • Adrianou Street: 550 m
  • Islamic Art Museum: 500 m
  • Monastiraki Square: 250 m
  • Tower of the Winds: 600 m
  • Tzistarakis Mosque: 300 m
  • Temple of Hephaestus: 500 m
  • Ancient Agora of Athens: 650 m
  • Museum of Illusions Athens: 100 m
  • Πλατεία Αγίας Μαρίνας: 800 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/Bar Ayor: 40 m
  • Cafe/Bar Little Kook: 30 m
  • Restaurant To Krasopoulio tou Kokora: 40 m

Top attractions:

  • Acropolis: 1.3 km
  • Parthenon: 1.4 km
  • Erechtheion: 1.3 km
  • Omonia Square: 850 m
  • Filopappos Hill: 1.6 km
  • Syntagma Square: 1 km
  • Acropolis Museum: 1.4 km
  • Temple of Olympion Zeus: 1.8 km
  • Odeum of Herodes Atticus: 1.2 km
  • Zappion – National Garden: 1.2 km

Natural Beauty:

  • Peak Lycabettus Hill: 2.6 km

Beaches in the Neighborhood:

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

Public transit:

  • Subway Thiseio Metro: 400 m
  • Train Thiseio Metro Station: 350 m
  • Train Monastiraki Train Station: 250 m
  • Subway Monastiraki Metro Station: 300 m
  • Bus Athens International Bus Station: 3.6 km

Closest Airports:

  • Eleftherios Venizelos Airport: 32 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

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

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony

Living Area:

  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property

Outdoor & View:

  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages Spoken:

  • Greek
  • English

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Front Desk Services:

  • Invoice provided

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Free Wifi
  • View
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Washing machine
  • Shower

Building Characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached
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House Rules at Luxury apartment overlooking the citadel of Tsakas

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
  • You need to let the property know what time you’ll be arriving in advance.

Check-out:

  • From 8:00 AM to 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:

9.3

Comfort:

9.3

Location:

10.0

Free Wifi:

10

Facilities:

9.1

Cleanliness:

9.5

Value for money:

9.1