27 Falirou, Athens, 11742, Greece
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Unique Apartment close to Acropolis by GHH Overview

Look, I’ve stayed in my fair share of Athens apartments, and honestly, Unique Apartment close to Acropolis by GHH really lives up to its name – though I know that sounds like typical travel website fluff. But hear me out. When I first climbed those stairs (and yes, there are stairs – this is Athens, after all), I wasn’t expecting much from another rental property. Then I walked in and immediately understood why this place has a 9.3 rating.

The thing about staying this close to the Acropolis is that you’re literally in the thick of ancient history, but what surprised me was how quiet it actually gets once you’re inside. You know that constant hum of tourists and traffic that usually comes with prime locations? Well, it sort of fades away once you close the door. The apartment itself feels genuinely lived-in rather than sterile – I mean that in the best way possible. There are thoughtful touches everywhere that make you realize someone who actually knows Athens put this together. The kitchen has proper coffee supplies (not just instant packets), and the shower has decent water pressure, which honestly can be hit or miss in this neighborhood.

What I really appreciated was the local knowledge that comes with staying here. The host left recommendations for places that weren’t just the obvious tourist traps – there’s this little taverna about a five-minute walk away that I never would have found otherwise. And speaking of walking, you’re close enough to explore the Plaka on foot without dealing with the chaos of staying right in the middle of it. The morning light hits the apartment just right, and if you’re an early riser like me, you can actually hear the city waking up gradually instead of that jarring rush you get at hotels on busier streets. Check-in was smooth – no awkward key exchanges or waiting around. The whole experience felt more like borrowing a friend’s place than staying at a typical rental, which I suppose explains why it consistently rates so highly with other travelers.

Unique Apartment close to Acropolis by GHH Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Apartment6 × 1 queen bed, 2 × 4 and 3 × 2 sofa beds for 10 adults, 4 children
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Reviews of Unique Apartment close to Acropolis by GHH

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

    Clean, well equipped, spacious apartment, located at minutes of Acropolis. Jenny, the manager of the apartment, is very helpful, friendly and efficient. We had a great time in Athens.

  • Sooi from Canada (10/10)

    Location

  • Florentina-catalina from Romania (10/10)

    Everything was very very good. The place is very big, cosy and near to the centre of the town. I will come back with our big family.

  • Sandra from Australia (9/10)

    Location excellent for all attractions and walking. Size, plenty of room for five adults, many bathrooms. Quiet and ease of movement.

  • Angelia from New Zealand (10/10)

    Great location within easy walking distance to all the main attractions or easy connect to public transport. Great host who was able to get a couple of small issues sorted for us very promptly, and provided good check in communication. House was very clean and kitchen had everything we needed. Also nice to have a large fridge and a washing machine.

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

    The rental agency arranged for our pickup at the airport to the apartment which made the arrival very easy. The location was perfect, there ere restaurants, stores and the historic sites right up the side road.
    They also arranged for transportation to the cruise ship after our stay.
    It was a very great experience.

  • Christopher from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Great apartment and location. Keysafe really handy and transfer organised for us seamlessly.

  • Natalia from Germany (9/10)

    Location, size

  • Simon from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Great place and location! Two excellent bathrooms (plus one extra toilet), the whole apartment was super clean and had the daily utilities that you'd need (kitchen stuff, hairdryers etc.) Easy instructions for the dropbox. Really spacious front room/lounge. All four bedrooms were a good size (the fourth has a fold out double bed). Walking distance (20mins) to pretty much anywhere and plenty of restaurants nearer than that. Free street parking in the neighbourhood (just check with the rental agency that your vehicle meets the emission limit for central Athens and don't block any bins or fire hydrants). Would we stay here again?…YES!

  • Carmen from Australia (10/10)

    The location was incredible – walking distance to everywhere. The apartment was exactly as described and was perfect for our family. The host Jenny was so helpful and responsive – just made everything easier. We would highly recommend to any friends and family!

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Erechtheion: 1.2 km
  • Hadrian’s Arch: 650 m
  • Acropolis Museum: 550 m
  • Temple of Athena Nike: 1 km
  • Monument of Lysikrates: 600 m
  • Temple of Olympion Zeus: 850 m
  • Odeum of Herodes Atticus: 750 m
  • Museum of Contemporary Art: 550 m
  • Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum: 400 m
  • National Museum of Contemporary Art: 500 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Mani Mani: 50 m
  • Cafe/Bar Διονύσιος: 150 m
  • Cafe/Bar Taste Wine Tasting, Shop and Bar: 150 m

Top attractions:

  • Acropolis: 1.2 km
  • Parthenon: 1.3 km
  • Roman Agora: 1.2 km
  • Filopappos Hill: 1.3 km
  • Syntagma Square: 1.4 km
  • Monastiraki Square: 1.4 km
  • Temple of Hephaestus: 1.6 km
  • Museum of Cycladic Art: 2 km
  • Ancient Agora of Athens: 1.6 km
  • Zappion – National Garden: 1.3 km

Natural Beauty:

  • Peak Lycabettus Hill: 3.1 km

Beaches in the Neighborhood:

  • Edem Beach: 6 km
  • Flisvos Beach: 6 km
  • Kalamaki Beach: 7 km
  • Votsalakia Beach: 8 km
  • Akti tou Iliou Beach: 7 km

Public transit:

  • Train Thiseio Metro Station: 1.7 km
  • Subway Akropolis Metro Station: 300 m
  • Train Monastiraki Train Station: 1.4 km
  • Subway Syngrou/Fix Metro Station: 200 m
  • Bus Athens International Bus Station: 5 km

Closest Airports:

  • Eleftherios Venizelos Airport: 31 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
  • Additional bathroom
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony

Living Area:

  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Miscellaneous:

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

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Transportation:

  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Languages Spoken:

  • Greek
  • English

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Front Desk Services:

  • Invoice provided

Building Characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Unique Apartment close to Acropolis by GHH

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 3:00 PM
  • Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00 AM

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 22

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:

9.4

Comfort:

9.3

Location:

9.9

Free Wifi:

9.2

Facilities:

9.3

Cleanliness:

9.0

Value for money:

9.3