25 Orfeos, Athens, 11854, Greece
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The KERAMEIKOS Midtown Apartments Overview

First Impressions

Walking into The KERAMEIKOS Midtown Apartments, you immediately get that “this is going to work out well” feeling. It’s one of those four-star places that doesn’t try too hard — the lobby has this understated elegance that feels more like stepping into a well-designed friend’s building than a typical hotel. The staff actually remembers your name after the first day, which honestly surprised me given how busy central Athens can get.

Location & Neighborhood

Here’s what I love about the Orfeos Street location — you’re right in the thick of things without the tourist circus. The Kerameikos archaeological site is literally around the corner (hence the name), but more importantly, you can walk to Psyrri for dinner, hit the central markets for morning coffee, or catch the metro to anywhere in the city. I mean, recent guests keep raving about this spot for good reason. Couples seem to particularly get it — there’s something romantic about having your own apartment base while still being steps from everything that matters.

The Apartment Experience

What sets this place apart is that you’re not staying in a cramped hotel room — these are actual apartments with space to breathe. The kitchen setup is surprisingly well-equipped (I actually cooked breakfast a couple times), and there’s enough counter space that you don’t feel like you’re playing Tetris with your coffee cup and phone. The living areas have this modern Greek aesthetic that works — clean lines, warm colors, and windows that actually open to let in that Mediterranean air you came here for.

Daily Life & Amenities

You know what’s refreshing? The little things actually work here. The Wi-Fi doesn’t cut out during video calls, the air conditioning keeps up with Athens heat, and there’s enough parking nearby that you’re not circling blocks if you’ve got a rental car. The building itself feels secure but not fortress-like — you get a sense of the neighborhood rhythm without worrying about your stuff. Housekeeping strikes that perfect balance of thorough without being intrusive, and they’re genuinely helpful with local recommendations that go beyond the obvious tourist spots.

Why Guests Love It

After staying here, I get why people keep coming back and why the ratings stay consistently high. It’s that rare combination of independence and service — you have your own space to spread out and live like a local, but there’s still someone to call if the coffee machine acts up or you need directions to that hole-in-the-wall taverna everyone talks about. The location really is the secret sauce though — close enough to walk everywhere important, far enough from the crowds that you can actually have a conversation on your balcony without shouting over tour groups. For couples especially, having an apartment base in Athens just makes sense — you can start your day slowly, duck back for an afternoon break, and head out for evening adventures without feeling like you’re living out of a suitcase.

Athens hotels provide guests with comfortable accommodations in Greece’s historic capital, known for its unparalleled ancient monuments and vibrant contemporary culture.

The KERAMEIKOS Midtown Apartments Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Two-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 queen bed, 2 × 1 twin bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
One-Bedroom Apartmentqueen bed, 1 queen bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
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Reviews of The KERAMEIKOS Midtown Apartments

  • Olivier from France (9/10)

    Good apartment. Very beautiful and with a very good location. The apartment is modern, quiet with all you need to feel like at home. Hamilton, the owner is very kind and he gave me good informations about Athens. Thank you very much for all.

  • Daniele from Malta (9/10)

    Location was excellent – conveniently located right next to a mini market and very close to the Acropolis. The host was amazing, he met me in front of the building as soon as I arrived and was helpful to recommend beautiful places to visit in Athens!

  • Cem from Turkey (9/10)

  • Mohammad from Iran (9/10)

    excellent place.
    well-located, clean and as explainedin photos, friendly and helpful staffs.
    all together was a great experience.
    It was exactly what we wanted and we are completely satisfied with our choice.
    I will definitely recommend and will go back there!

  • Ekaterine from Georgia (9/10)

    Cosy apartment with two bedroom, very clean great location, near metro. Helpful host

  • Loucas from United Kingdom (9/10)

    The flat was amazingi

  • Tauras from Lithuania (9/10)

    Great place to stay if you want big place in Athens. Metro is near, most of the historical sites are within reach by walking or with metro in about 15 minutes. Apartment's clean, has all the nessecary things (cups/iron/towels etc.)

  • Demian from Italy (8/10)

    Great location, few steps away from Blue Metro, and 20min by foot in a pleasant walk to Plaka and Monastiraki. Very close to the port by metro too where you can take ferries for the nearby islands. Very organised, comfortable and spacious. Well equipped, to our great surprise we had a hairdyer and iron/ironing board which were very helpful as we had a wedding in Athens! The host was friendly, helpful and flexible with our late check-in after Midnight!
    Recommended to everyone visiting Athens, great value for money!

  • Steven from United States of America (9/10)

    It's a beautiful, spacious, modern apartment and you can walk to all of the tourist attractions.

  • Stuart from United Kingdom (9/10)

    The property is well designed and has a cozy yet modern feel.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Islamic Art Museum: 1 km
  • Monastiraki Square: 1.5 km
  • Temple of Hephaestus: 1.2 km
  • Ancient Agora of Athens: 1.1 km
  • Benaki Museum – Pireos 138: 450 m
  • Museum of Illusions Athens: 1.2 km
  • Πλατεία Ραμνες: 1.3 km
  • Πλατεία Αγίας Μαρίνας: 900 m
  • Πλατεία Ακαδημίας Πλάτωνος: 1.4 km
  • Γήπεδο Ποδοσφαίρου «Δημήτρης Γιαννακόπουλος»: 550 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/Bar Satyr Brews: 50 m
  • Cafe/Bar Rainbow Metal Club Athens: 50 m
  • Restaurant Oinomageirio tis Alexandras: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Acropolis: 1.9 km
  • Parthenon: 2 km
  • Erechtheion: 1.9 km
  • Roman Agora: 1.6 km
  • Omonia Square: 1.9 km
  • Filopappos Hill: 1.8 km
  • Syntagma Square: 2.3 km
  • Acropolis Museum: 2.1 km
  • Temple of Olympion Zeus: 2.9 km
  • Odeum of Herodes Atticus: 1.7 km

Natural Beauty:

  • Peak Lycabettus Hill: 3.9 km

Beaches in the Neighborhood:

  • Edem Beach: 7 km
  • Flisvos Beach: 7 km
  • Freatida Beach: 9 km
  • Kalamaki Beach: 9 km
  • Votsalakia Beach: 7 km

Public transit:

  • Train Ρουφ: 750 m
  • Subway Thiseio Metro: 1.1 km
  • Train Thiseio Metro Station: 1 km
  • Subway Keramikos Metro Station: 150 m
  • Bus Athens International Bus Station: 3.3 km

Closest Airports:

  • Eleftherios Venizelos Airport: 33 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

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

Outdoors:

  • Balcony

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Miscellaneous:

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

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Iron

Transportation:

  • Airport shuttle

Languages Spoken:

  • Greek
  • English
  • Italian

Cleaning Services:

  • Laundry

Media & Technology:

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

Front Desk Services:

  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out

Building Characteristics:

  • Semi-detached
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House Rules at The KERAMEIKOS Midtown Apartments

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
  • You need to let the property know what time you’ll be arriving in advance.

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00 AM

Age restriction:

  • No age restriction for check-in. ( Only children 8 and up are allowed)

Children & Beds:

  • Children over 8 are welcome.
  • To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
  • There’s no capacity for cribs at this property.
  • This property doesn’t offer extra beds.

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type.Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Guest reviews

Staff :

9.5

Comfort :

9.1

Location :

9.0

Free Wifi :

8.9

Facilities :

9.1

Cleanliness :

8.9

Value for money :

9.1