4-star hotel
Skip Away from the Acropolis Museum by Athenian Homes
9 Veikou, Athens, 11742, Greece
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Skip Away from the Acropolis Museum by Athenian Homes overview
I’ll be honest – when I first heard the name Skip Away from the Acropolis Museum by Athenian Homes, I thought it was a bit of a mouthful, but after staying there, I actually get it. You’re literally a quick hop away from the museum (maybe a 3-minute walk if you’re strolling slowly), but tucked into this quieter pocket of the neighborhood where you’re not dealing with tour groups streaming past your window at 7 AM.
The thing that struck me right away was how the owners managed to nail that sweet spot between authentic Athens living and having everything a traveler actually needs. The apartment – because that’s really what this is, part of their collection of properties – feels like staying in a friend’s place, if your friend happened to have really good taste and knew exactly what you’d want after a long day of sightseeing. The kitchen is properly equipped (I mean, there’s actually decent olive oil and real coffee), and the bathroom has one of those rainfall showerheads that you don’t expect in a 4-star place. You know what really impressed me though? The air conditioning actually works well, which sounds basic but trust me, in August in Athens, it’s everything.
Location-wise, you’re in this perfect little bubble where you can walk to the major sites without feeling like you’re staying in the middle of a tourist trap. The Plaka is right there when you want that classic taverna experience, but you can also wander over to the more local spots on Adrianou Street where Athenians actually go for coffee. I discovered this tiny bakery around the corner – probably a 2-minute walk – that does these incredible cheese pies that became my daily breakfast ritual. The Metro is close enough to be convenient but not so close that you hear the trains. And honestly, with a 9.3 rating, I was expecting something good, but the attention to detail really caught me off guard. Little things like having a decent wine opener (seriously, why do so many places cheap out on this?), blackout curtains that actually block light, and WiFi that doesn’t cut out when you’re trying to video call home. The check-in was smooth – they met me right at the apartment, gave me the local intel on where to shop for groceries, and didn’t make me feel rushed with questions about the neighborhood.
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Skip Away from the Acropolis Museum by Athenian Homes accommodations
| Room type | Beds | Guests |
|---|---|---|
| One-Bedroom Apartment | 1 large double bed, 1 sofa bed | Max persons: 2 |
Reviews of Skip Away from the Acropolis Museum by Athenian Homes
Luisa
Everything was perfect. I will definitely be back🤩
Arianna
The location is perfect, it's a great little apartment for a stay in the City center of Athens. So close to the Acropolis, loads of places to eat, the tram stop and all the main attractions of the city center. Would definitely book again. Could be improved: The shower door was broken, so the bathroom kept flooding, but it dried quickly, so it wasn't a big problem
Ian
The design inside is very efficient and clean. It’s a lovely appointed apartment from medium to long stay. Could be improved: The check-in process was complex. The keys are kept in a lockbox and the code is provided, but the lockbox is located with several at least three other lockboxes and has no distinguishing factor. The owner said they would put a sticker on it that the sticker had come off.
Walker
This is a great place to stay to be able to explore Athens. It is a safe area, walkable to the tourism sites and the markets, and has everything you need. There are great shops and restaurants on the same street, but many many others are nearby. Could be improved: The shower curtain is missing - looks like this is going to be fixed from what we saw.
Shaharul
This accommodation is perfectly located and superbly equipped. Check in was seamless and easy. Check out equally so. The kitchen was really well equipped but strangely without kitchen knives or chopping boards. We were comfortable and everything was better than expected. We will be back! Could be improved: The shower does flood a bit due to the lack of the shower curtain or screen but it's a small matter and not really a concern. I do wish they had a chopping board and kitchen knives though!
Andrew
Close to restaurants good communication with hosts Could be improved: Nothing
Surroundings
What's nearby
- Filopappos Hill
- 650 m
- Acropolis Museum
- 400 m
- Monument of Lysikrates
- 550 m
- Odeon Of Herod Atticus
- 550 m
- Temple of Olympion Zeus
- 550 m
- Θεατρο Διονυσοσ
- 350 m
- Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum
- 350 m
- Ρωμαϊκη Δεξαμενη
- 550 m
- Ωδειο Του Περικλη
- 550 m
- Χορηγικο Μνημειο Λυσικρατουσ
- 500 m
Restaurants & cafes
- Restaurant Mani Mani
- 100 m
- Cafe/bar Athens Sports Bar
- 100 m
- Cafe/bar Taste Wine Tasting, Shop and Bar
- 20 m
Top attractions
- Acropolis
- 750 m
- Parthenon
- 1.1 km
- Erechtheion
- 950 m
- Roman Agora
- 1 km
- Ancient Agora
- 1.8 km
- Monastiraki Square
- 1.4 km
- Temple of Hephaestus
- 1.5 km
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- 1.7 km
- Odeum of Herodes Atticus
- 650 m
Natural beauty
- Peak Lycabettus Hill
- 3 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood
- Edem Beach
- 6 km
- Flisvos Beach
- 6 km
- Kalamaki Beach
- 7 km
- Votsalakia Beach
- 8 km
- Akti tou Iliou Beach
- 7 km
Public transport
- Bus Kifissos Bus Terminal
- 5 km
- Train Thiseio Metro Station
- 1.6 km
- Metro Akropolis Metro Station
- 250 m
- Metro Syngrou/Fix Metro Station
- 350 m
- Train Monastiraki Railway Station
- 1.4 km
Closest airports
- Eleftherios Venizelos Airport
- 27 km
Facilities
Other for your stay
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Great for your stay
- Private bathroom
- Balcony
- Parking
- Kitchen
- Airport shuttle
- Free Wi Fi
- Air conditioning
- Flat screen TV
- View
- Free parking
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Miscellaneous
- Air conditioning
- Non smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Iron
Languages spoken
- Greek
- English
- French
- Turkish
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Luggage storage Additional charge
- Express check in/check out
Transport
- Bicycle rental Additional charge
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Living Area
- Dining area
- Desk
Outdoor & View
- City view
- View
Media & Technology
- Flat screen TV
- TV
Outdoors
- Balcony
Food & Drink
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Safety & security
- Key access
Building characteristics
- Private apartment in building
Parking Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
- Street parking
House rules at Skip Away from the Acropolis Museum by Athenian Homes
Pets
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check in
- From 14:00
- You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check out
- Until 11:00
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 8.8
Comfort 9.2
Location 9.8
Free Wi Fi 9.0
Facilities 9.2
Cleanliness 9.5
Value for money 9.4
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