4-star hotel
Modern 5BD Apartment in the Heart of Athens
48 Solomou, Athens, 10682, Greece
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Modern 5BD Apartment in the Heart of Athens overview
I’ll be honest – when I first saw Modern 5BD Apartment in the Heart of Athens listed online, I was a bit skeptical about another “heart of Athens” claim. But you know what? This one actually delivers on that promise, and then some. The moment you step out the front door, you’re genuinely in the thick of things – I mean, you can practically smell the souvlaki from three different tavernas without even trying.
The apartment itself is surprisingly spacious for Athens standards (anyone who’s hunted for accommodation here knows what I’m talking about). Five bedrooms sounds ambitious, but they’ve actually pulled it off without making you feel like you’re living in a shoebox maze. The modern touches are there – clean lines, decent Wi-Fi that doesn’t cut out every ten minutes, air conditioning that works when you need it most during those brutal August afternoons. What I really appreciated, though, were the little things that show someone put actual thought into this place. The kitchen has enough counter space to actually cook something more elaborate than instant noodles, and honestly, the coffee machine is better than what I have at home.
Location-wise, you’re close enough to hear the city’s heartbeat but far enough from the main tourist drags that you won’t be dodging selfie sticks every time you grab breakfast. The neighborhood has that authentic Athens energy – you’ll hear older Greek men playing backgammon in the café downstairs, and there’s this little bakery around the corner that opens ridiculously early and makes these incredible cheese pies that’ll ruin you for airport food forever. Getting to the major sites is straightforward (the metro connections are actually pretty decent from here), but you can also just wander and stumble across those hidden gems that make Athens special – like that tiny bookstore that somehow stocks novels in six languages, or the rooftop bar that locals keep to themselves until tourists accidentally discover it. The 8.5 rating feels about right to me; it’s not perfect – you might hear some street noise if you’re a super light sleeper, and the building’s entrance is a bit nondescript – but for a group looking to experience Athens like actual people live here rather than just checking monuments off a list, this place hits the sweet spot between comfort and authenticity.
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Modern 5BD Apartment in the Heart of Athens accommodations
| Room type | Beds | Guests |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 1 queen bed, 1 queen bed, 1 queen bed, 1 queen bed, 1 queen bed, 1 queen bed, 4, 4, 1 full bed, 5, 5, 1 queen bed, sofa bed, 1 sofa bed, sofa bed, 1 sofa bed | 11 adults, 2 children |
Reviews of Modern 5BD Apartment in the Heart of Athens
Mahmood
Clean, well appointed with elegant bathrooms. Lots of space and beds.
Sophie
Excellent location very close to Omonia station. Really good communal spaces and plenty of beds for the 9 of us that stayed there for 4 nights. Good extra touches included the washing machines and dishwasher, made staying there for several nights feel more like home. Although in an old building, has a really nice rustic charm which we enjoyed. The owner is really responsive to messages and made staying there very easy. Lots of cool bars and restaurants nearby
Charnpreet
Property was lovely I stayed with my family and young children - we had plenty of space. Rooms were spacious. Main attraction less than 10mins in car:taxi - bus trips are only a walk away. The town itself is literally a 15mins walk with a lovely couple of bakeries along the way. Host were so helpful - only a text message away and helped me with a lot of recommendations of places to visit/eat. We would stay here again for sure
Emp
The property manager was wonderfully accommodating, allowing us to access the unit well before normal check-in time. He was also very responsive and very thorough in providing instructions for entry into the unit, operation of the elevator, etc. We contacted him via WhatsApp and never waited more than a minute to receive his response. The the unit had 2 kitchens and two sitting areas, so plenty of room for 12 people (including a 12 year old). The 2 sitting areas included a couch that folded into a bed plus a twin size lounger that can be used as a bed. The unit offered lots of extra towels and bedding. Each bedroom had its own air conditioner so folks could adjust their rooms to their liking, as well as air conditioners in the common areas, so it was easy for everyone to be at a comfortable temperature despite the high heat outside. The rooms included plenty of windows for natural lighting as well as floor to ceiling shades that enabled blocking out light at night and complete privacy. Several grocery markets were within a few minutes walk, so it was easy to purchase fresh fruit, snacks, and milk for tea. Both the coffee maker and tea maker got a lot of use, and the unit included a variety of coffees. Graffiti was prominent but no mater where we walked (to include the 2km to the Acropolis), felt completely safe. Wonderful cafes, bakeries and restaurants were all are within a short walk. A special bonus...one of the apartment units includes a piano and the occupant is wonderfully talented. Several times we paused on the stairs (the only place the piano could be heard) to listen to the expressive music being practiced by the occupant.
Marcin
I was travelling with my friends and family. In total we were 4 adults and 4 kids. We loved the appartment for space, lots of rooms (in case anyone needed some lonely time), 3 bathrooms, spacious terrace and all amenities one might need on a city break. Everything was clean, nothing was missing. The host was very kind and nice.
May
Plenty of space for our group of 8, 5 double beds, all with air conditioning. The host was very kind, let us leave our luggages at the apartment before the check-in time. The lift was quite small but very unique, the kids love to get in it. The flat is on the top floor (4th floor), manageable to walk up and down. There is also a very good size balcony. All rooms are clean, comfortable. Less than 10 mins walk to the closest Metro. We really enjoyed our stay there. We like the graffiti on the front door and the neighbourhood too!
Surroundings
What's nearby
- Omonia Square
- 600 m
- Syntagma Square
- 1.6 km
- Numismatic Museum
- 1.2 km
- Monastiraki Square
- 1.4 km
- Epigraphical Museum
- 400 m
- Saint George Square
- 1.5 km
- Museum of National History
- 1.3 km
- Museum of the City of Athens
- 1.1 km
- National Archaeological Museum of Athens
- 450 m
- Πλατεια Αγίου Παντελεήμονα Αχαρνών
- 1.4 km
Restaurants & cafes
- Cafe/Bar Charlie Cuplin
- 50 m
- Cafe/Bar Georgina's Café
- 50 m
- Cafe/BarΟι τοξότες
- 50 m
Top attractions
- Acropolis
- 2.5 km
- Parthenon
- 2.6 km
- Erechtheion
- 2.5 km
- Roman Agora
- 1.6 km
- Temple of Hephaestus
- 2 km
- Museum of Cycladic Art
- 1.7 km
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- 2 km
- Odeum of Herodes Atticus
- 2.3 km
- Zappion National Garden
- 1.6 km
Natural Beauty
- Peak Lycabettus Hill
- 2 km
Beaches in the Neighborhood
- Edem Beach
- 9 km
- Flisvos Beach
- 8 km
Public transit
- Subway Victoria Metro
- 850 m
- Subway Omonia Metro Station
- 550 m
- Train Victoria Train Station
- 900 m
- Bus Athens International Bus Station
- 3.9 km
- Train Larissis Metro Train Station
- 1.5 km
Closest Airports
- Eleftherios Venizelos Airport
- 28 km
Facilities
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Great for your stay
- Private Bathroom
- Balcony
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
- Flat screen TV
- Airport shuttle
- Non smoking rooms
- Washing machine
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Private entrance
- Interconnecting room(s) available
- Iron
Miscellaneous
- Air conditioning
- Smoke free property
- Heating
- Non smoking rooms
Outdoors
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Balcony
Living Area
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Sitting area
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Transportation
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
Languages Spoken
- Greek
- English
Media & Technology
- Flat screen TV
- TV
Food & Drink
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor & View
- City view
Building Characteristics
- Private apartment in building
House rules at Modern 5BD Apartment in the Heart of Athens
Pets
- Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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 scores in detail
Staff 9.4
Comfort 8.6
Location 7.7
Free Wifi 8.3
Facilities 8.9
Cleanliness 8.9
Value for money 9.1
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