4-star hotel

Superb flat in the historic centre of Athens

1 Καρόρη, Athens, 10551, Greece

8.9 Excellent

Superb flat in the historic centre of Athens overview

I’ll be honest – when I first saw the listing for Superb flat in the historic centre of Athens, I was a bit skeptical about the name. I mean, who calls their own place “superb,” right? But after spending time in this 4-star apartment, I actually get it. The location alone justifies the confidence – you’re literally walking distance from everything that matters in Athens’ historic core.

What struck me immediately was how the apartment manages to feel both authentically Greek and surprisingly modern. The owner clearly knows what travelers actually need (decent WiFi, proper air conditioning, and – thank god – blackout curtains because those Athens summer mornings hit hard). The space has that lived-in quality that makes you feel like you’re staying in a local’s home rather than some sterile rental. You know what I loved? The little details that show someone actually cares about this place – proper coffee cups instead of those flimsy tourist ones, extra blankets tucked in the closet, and a shower with actual water pressure.

The neighborhood itself is where this place really shines. You can stumble out the door and be at some incredible tavernas within minutes – not the touristy ones with English menus plastered outside, but the kind where locals argue about football over their morning coffee. I spent most evenings just wandering the narrow streets, and honestly, getting a bit lost in the historic center is half the fun. The apartment’s position means you’re close enough to hit the major sites without dealing with the chaos of staying right next to the Acropolis (trust me, you don’t want to be there when the tour buses arrive at 8 AM). The 8.9 rating makes perfect sense once you’ve been there – it’s not trying to be fancy, but everything just… works. Sure, the building itself shows its age a bit, and you might hear your neighbors occasionally, but that’s part of the charm of staying in the actual heart of Athens rather than some modern hotel district. If you want to experience Athens like you actually live there for a few days, this is your spot.

Superb flat in the historic centre of Athens accommodations

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Room typeBedsGuests
Two-Bedroom Apartment1 queen bed, 1 queen bed, 1 full bed, 1 full bed, sofa bed, 1 sofa bed4 adults

Reviews of Superb flat in the historic centre of Athens

  • Adi

    Israel

    Beautiful apartment with all the facilities you need, great location right in the center of the city and near a metro station.
  • Joel

    United States of America

    9

    I loved it that is centrally located, lots of restaurants around it and close to metro, very convenient. It made my second visit to Athens memorable and made easy going around.
  • Christine

    United Kingdom

    9

    Location was great, wirh lots of bars and restaurants, shops and cafes. we enjoyed the light and airy bedrooms and living room...comfortable beds and linen. The flat was very clean and stylishly decorated. Our host, arranged a driver to collect us from the airport and we had no trouble getting into the flat.
  • Ricardo

    Israel

    The place is awesome, clean and in an excellent location. Elena is a great person and was extremely helpful.
  • Louise

    Australia

    8

    Location and facilities were fabulous
  • Bridget

    Australia

    8

    Fantastic location, an easy walk to all the main sights and lots of lovely bars and restaurants just outside the front door. The host left a good list of sights, bars, restaurants, useful websites/apps. The apartment is spacious and clean. The bathroom and kitchen have been renovated. The main bedroom is a good size. The second bedroom is usually a small study. It has a pull-down bed which was comfortable but that is all that fits in the room and you can only access the bed from one side. There is no hanging/drawer space in that room. Just a small locked cupboard to put things on. But this did not bother me, easy to hang things in the main bedroom. Make sure you ask for the second bedroom to be made up if you are travelling with just two people and you need both beds. Good air-conditioning in the main bedroom and lounge room which we needed during our stay. The second bedroom doesn't have air-conditioning but we left the door open and nearby lounge room air con on and it was cool enough You can hear the noise from the nearby bars until late at night - again this didn't bother us but might others. The lounge room looks over to a rooftop bar called Monk (only open at night) - which we went to and it is lots of fun. The entrance is opposite the entrance to the apartment block.

Surroundings

What's nearby

Roman Agora
350 m
Adrianou Street
300 m
Syntagma Square
700 m
Monastiraki Square
200 m
Tower of the Winds
350 m
Tzistarakis Mosque
200 m
Temple of Hephaestus
750 m
Museum of Illusions Athens
450 m
Museum of National History
550 m
Museum of the City of Athens
500 m

Restaurants & cafes

Cafe/Bar Barrus
50 m
Cafe/Bar Mpoufos
20 m
Cafe/Bar Poems & Crimes
40 m

Top attractions

Acropolis
1.3 km
Parthenon
1.4 km
Erechtheion
1.2 km
Omonia Square
800 m
Filopappos Hill
1.7 km
Acropolis Museum
1.2 km
Ancient Agora of Athens
950 m
Temple of Olympion Zeus
1.6 km
Odeum of Herodes Atticus
1.1 km
Zappion National Garden
850 m

Natural Beauty

Peak Lycabettus Hill
2.3 km

Beaches in the Neighborhood

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

Public transit

Subway Thiseio Metro
750 m
Train Thiseio Metro Station
700 m
Train Monastiraki Train Station
200 m
Subway Monastiraki Metro Station
250 m
Bus Athens International Bus Station
3.9 km

Closest Airports

Eleftherios Venizelos Airport
32 km

Facilities

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Iron

Miscellaneous

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non smoking rooms

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check in/out

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Languages Spoken

  • Greek
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
  • Themed dinners Additional charge Off site
  • Walking tours Additional charge

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Transportation

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Building Characteristics

  • Private apartment in building

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Child safety socket covers

House rules at Superb flat in the historic centre of Athens

Pets

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check in

  • From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
  • You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check out

  • From 3:00 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 scores in detail

Staff 9.1

Comfort 9.5

Location 9.9

Free Wifi 8.8

Facilities 8.8

Cleanliness 9.2

Value for money 9.4

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