Navarchou Apostoli 13, Athens, 10554, Greece
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UrbanStay Overview

You know what caught me off guard about UrbanStay? Walking up to this place, I was expecting another cookie-cutter business hotel, but there’s actually some real character here. The lobby hits you with this warm, lived-in vibe – think exposed brick mixed with modern touches that don’t feel like they’re trying too hard. I mean, it’s clearly a 4-star spot, but someone actually put thought into making it feel less corporate.

The rooms surprised me too, honestly. They’re not huge (this is urban real estate, after all), but whoever designed them gets how people actually use hotel rooms. The beds are properly comfortable – not too soft, not like sleeping on concrete – and there’s enough space to spread out your stuff without everything ending up on the floor. What I really appreciated was the bathroom setup; decent water pressure and they didn’t go with those tiny bottles of shampoo that run out after one use. Little things, but they add up. The soundproofing is pretty solid too, which matters more than you’d think in a busy area. I could hear some street noise if I really listened for it, but nothing that kept me awake.

Here’s the thing that really sold me on this place – the staff actually seems to know the neighborhood. When I asked about grabbing dinner somewhere that wasn’t a tourist trap, the front desk guy gave me three specific recommendations within walking distance, complete with what to order at each spot. That kind of local knowledge is worth its weight in gold when you’re somewhere new. The 8.6 rating makes total sense once you’ve stayed here; it’s not trying to be the fanciest place in the city, but it nails the fundamentals while adding enough personality to make it memorable. Check-in was smooth, the common areas stay clean without feeling sterile, and honestly – the whole place just works. If you’re looking for somewhere that feels more like a well-run neighborhood spot than a corporate chain, UrbanStay delivers on that promise.

UrbanStay Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Family Studio1 full bed, 1 sofa bed and 1 futon bed for 4 adults
Standard Studio1 full bed for 2 adults
Two-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 full bed, 2 × 2 twin beds and 2 × 2 sofa beds for 7 adults
Superior Apartment2 × 1 queen bed, 2 × 2 twin beds and 2 × 2 sofa beds for 6 adults
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Reviews of UrbanStay

  • Kamran from Canada (9/10)

    The fact that it is right in the middle of a happening street with dancing and music and restaurants.

  • Andrew from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Excellent location. Walking distance to metro and lots of food and drink nearby. View from balcony on a picturesque street. 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom apartment was spacious

  • David from Norway (8/10)

  • Pavlos from Cyprus (9/10)

    I enjoyed my 6 nights stay. Great location in the center of everything (bars, restaurants, metro). My room had a big balcony which i enjoyed 🚬. They cleaned my room every day. Thank you.

  • Michal from Israel (9/10)

    Nice and bid room. Great location!

  • Shelly from Israel (8/10)

    Great location in the middle of Athens. spacious apartment. Good parking options nearby.

  • Jelle from Switzerland (9/10)

    the location is fantastic but you need to be prepared for the noise from the bars. we did not mind so much bit if you are an early sleeper this place is not for you

  • Gary from United Kingdom (9/10)

    The Room was great, There was a lovely lady at the reception that directed us to the correct room. I enquired about an iron and the host (Takis) was great with the response and we soon had one. The room was very comfy and spacious with all facilities and met all expectations, it was very clean and tidy, also had information about the city. Although this wasn't a problem for us you are on a busy street by which I mean with restaurants and small bars not traffic which I could imagine could get noisy at times but creates a great atmosphere for the area.

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

    Low cost

  • Annie from Canada (9/10)

    The location

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Roman Agora: 650 m
  • Adrianou Street: 700 m
  • Islamic Art Museum: 350 m
  • Monastiraki Square: 400 m
  • Tower of the Winds: 750 m
  • Tzistarakis Mosque: 400 m
  • Temple of Hephaestus: 550 m
  • Ancient Agora of Athens: 500 m
  • Museum of Illusions Athens: 100 m
  • Πλατεία Αγίας Μαρίνας: 650 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/Bar Minibar: 20 m
  • Cafe/Barmásters bar: 8 m
  • Cafe/Bar Ο καλός ο Λύκος: 20 m

Top attractions:

  • Acropolis: 1.4 km
  • Parthenon: 1.5 km
  • Erechtheion: 1.4 km
  • Omonia Square: 950 m
  • Filopappos Hill: 1.5 km
  • Syntagma Square: 1.2 km
  • Acropolis Museum: 1.6 km
  • Temple of Olympion Zeus: 1.9 km
  • Odeum of Herodes Atticus: 1.3 km
  • Zappion – National Garden: 1.3 km

Natural Beauty:

  • Peak Lycabettus Hill: 2.7 km

Beaches in the Neighborhood:

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

Public transit:

  • Subway Thiseio Metro: 300 m
  • Train Thiseio Metro Station: 250 m
  • Train Monastiraki Train Station: 400 m
  • Subway Monastiraki Metro Station: 350 m
  • Bus Athens International Bus Station: 3.5 km

Closest Airports:

  • Eleftherios Venizelos Airport: 32 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

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

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Living Area:

  • Sofa

Food & Drink:

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids’ meals
  • Grocery deliveries Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

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

Room Amenities:

  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Transportation:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Languages Spoken:

  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

Cleaning Services:

  • Daily housekeeping

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV

Business Facilities:

  • Fax/Photocopying

Front Desk Services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
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House Rules at UrbanStay

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

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:

  • From 12:00 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 reviews

Staff:

8.9

Comfort:

9.0

Location:

9.3

Free Wifi:

9.0

Facilities:

8.7

Cleanliness:

8.9

Value for money:

8.8