28 Perikleous, Athens, 10562, Greece
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we saw athens Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to we saw athens on Perikleous Street, you immediately get that this isn’t your typical four-star hotel. The name itself is pretty clever — it’s like they’re sharing a secret about really seeing the city, you know? I mean, when you’re staying right in the heart of Athens like this, you actually do see everything. The entrance has this understated charm that doesn’t scream “tourist hotel,” which honestly made me feel like I was discovering something locals might know about.

The Perfect Location

Here’s the thing about this spot — it’s ridiculously well-positioned. You’re literally in the real heart of Athens, and I’m not just saying that because it sounds good. When couples rate the location 9.8 out of 10, they’re onto something. You can walk to the Acropolis without breaking a sweat, but you’re also close enough to those little tavernas that don’t have English menus — the good ones. Perikleous Street itself is quiet enough that you won’t have street noise keeping you up, but step around the corner and you’re in the thick of things.

The Room Experience

The room I stayed in had this modern Greek aesthetic that actually works — clean lines but warm touches that remind you where you are. What I really appreciated was how they managed to make everything feel spacious even though we’re talking about central Athens real estate here. The windows let in great light during the day, and honestly, there’s something satisfying about looking out at the city knowing you’re right in the middle of it all. The bathroom was well-designed too, with good water pressure (trust me, that matters after a day of walking around ancient ruins).

What Makes It Special

You know what struck me most? The staff genuinely seems to care about helping you experience Athens properly. They’re not just handing you generic tourist maps — they’ll tell you which direction to walk for the best souvlaki or when the light hits the Parthenon just right for photos. The whole place has this vibe like they want you to fall in love with their city, not just pass through it. It’s that kind of attention that turns a good stay into one you actually remember.

Why Guests Love It

With a 9.2 rating, this place is clearly doing something right, and after staying here, I get it. It’s not trying to be the fanciest hotel in Athens — it’s trying to be the one that puts you exactly where you want to be, with everything you need, without any fuss. For couples especially, there’s something romantic about being able to walk hand-in-hand through ancient streets and then come back to a comfortable, well-located base. The location score of 9.8 isn’t just a number — it represents that feeling of being perfectly positioned to explore one of the world’s most incredible cities.

we saw athens Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
One-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 queen bed for 2 adults
Studio Apartment2 × 1 queen bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Apartment with Terrace2 × 1 queen bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Studio Apartment2 × 1 queen bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Superior Apartmentqueen bed, 1 queen bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
Apartment with Balcony2 × 1 queen bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Deluxe Quadruple Room1 sofa bed and 1 queen bed for 3 adults
Standard Apartment2 × 1 queen bed for 2 adults
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Reviews of we saw athens

  • Ksenija from Montenegro (10/10)

    Perfect location, clean and spacious!! Will come again

  • Georgios from Greece (10/10)

    Location , interior , service

  • Helena from Netherlands (9/10)

    Nice and cozy, the location is great!

  • Catherine from Greece (9/10)

  • Louise from South Africa (8/10)

    Location. That they stored our luggage when we arrived earlier than the check in time. They also stored our luggage on the last day after check out until 17h00 when the staff left.

  • Grace from United Kingdom (10/10)

    The location of this place is very good. Not far from the Metro station. The hosts are friendly and helpful. The place is clean and tidy. I am very happy overall.

  • Sushmita from Costa Rica (10/10)

    Lovely apartment in a great location. Smooth check in and check out experience. Penny was a great host and Anika a great cleaner.

  • Georgia from Canada (10/10)

    Very clean and convenient

  • Denis from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Location great only 10-15 mins walk to most of the central sites convenient for Syntagma and Monistirski.

  • Chris from Australia (8/10)

    Great location near shopping, restaurants and sight seeing. Being able to walk around the little alleys is great, picking restaurants and bars, cafes is great.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Adrianou Street: 500 m
  • Syntagma Square: 350 m
  • Numismatic Museum: 450 m
  • Monastiraki Square: 550 m
  • Tower of the Winds: 600 m
  • Zappion – National Garden: 500 m
  • Museum of National History: 200 m
  • The Jewish Museum of Greece: 500 m
  • Museum of the City of Athens: 350 m
  • Museum of Greek Children’s Art: 500 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/Bar Ekei: 50 m
  • Cafe/Bar Sabor: 30 m
  • Cafe/Bar Metis Urbane Living Spaces: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Acropolis: 1.5 km
  • Parthenon: 1.6 km
  • Erechtheion: 1.5 km
  • Roman Agora: 650 m
  • Omonia Square: 1 km
  • Acropolis Museum: 1.1 km
  • Temple of Hephaestus: 1.1 km
  • Ancient Agora of Athens: 1.3 km
  • Temple of Olympion Zeus: 1.4 km
  • Odeum of Herodes Atticus: 1.4 km

Natural Beauty:

  • Peak Lycabettus Hill: 2 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:

  • Train Thiseio Metro Station: 1.1 km
  • Subway Syntagma Metro Station: 450 m
  • Train Monastiraki Train Station: 550 m
  • Subway Panepistimio Metro Station: 600 m
  • Bus Athens International Bus Station: 4.2 km

Closest Airports:

  • Eleftherios Venizelos Airport: 32 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linens
  • Walk-in closet

Kitchen:

  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

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

Living Area:

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

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

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Iron

Languages Spoken:

  • Greek
  • English

Cleaning Services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Business Facilities:

  • Fax/Photocopying

Front Desk Services:

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

Building Characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached

Entertainment & Family Services:

  • Strollers
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
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House Rules at we saw athens

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
  • You need to let the property know what time you’ll be arriving in advance.

Check-out:

  • From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Children & Beds:

  • Child policies
  • Children of all ages are welcome.
  • Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
  • To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
  • The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
  • Crib and extra bed policies
  • There are no extra beds available at this property.

No age restriction:

  • There’s no age requirement for check-in

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 :

9.7

Comfort :

9.5

Location :

9.8

Free Wifi :

8.3

Facilities :

9.2

Cleanliness :

9.6

Value for money :

9.3