Apartments in Athens Center

Athens Center exudes a unique charm, its lively character winning over tens of thousands of visitors every year. Street markets, vine-covered tavernas, souvenir stalls and ancient monuments all form a conglomerate with buildings old and new in the center, which one out of four Greeks call home. Walking is the best way to soak up the Athenian atmosphere.

Athens Historic Center exudes a unique charm, its lively character winning over tens of thousands of visitors every year. Street markets, vine-covered tavernas, souvenir stalls and ancient monuments all form a conglomerate with buildings old and new in the historic center. For tourists the greatest advantage is that most attractions are accessible on foot in the central area around the landmark of Acropolis and Plaka. Walking is the best way to soak up the Athenian atmosphere.

Drive along the coastal road, passing the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza to the most Southern point of Attica, Cape Sounion, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand. On the way, you'll get to see the splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands offshore. After visiting the Temple of Poseidon, take the time to walk the rocky promontory of Sounion.

Athens, Plaka-old town (down of Acropolis, historical center),2 min from Syntagma square, 2 min from famous and exclusive shopping area (Ermou street), fast access to all archeological sites. 5 minutes (walking distance) from Kolonaki. 3 Metro stations access (~ 2-3 min walking distance to each station), Zappeion and the National Royal Garden ( just a few seconds away ).There are supermarkets, stores, restaurants, cafes, banks and pharmacies within a 3minute walking . Fully Furnished apartment on second floor (with elevator), 55 sqm, including: 1 Bedroom with spacious closet, living-dining room, full bath and fully equipped kitchen.Flat amenities include: High Speed Internet Access, Central Heating Washing mashine Hot Water independency Hair Dryer/Iron Colour LCD FLAT TV Fully equipped kitchen (Cooking facilities/Oven/Toaster/Coffee-maker/Micro Wave/Kettler) Refrigerator Linen and towels included AC unit at bedroom Available for long term rental only

Fully Furnished Deluxe Apartment on 5nd floor just renovated, 28,00m2 including: 1 Bedroom with spacious closet, full bath and fully equipped kitchen. In - Studio amenities: Lift/Table & Chairs /Air-conditioning /Hot water independency /Colour flat lcd-tv/ Dvd player/Internet broadband/Hair dryer /Cooking facilities / Oven Toaster Coffee-maker/Fridge & Freezer /washing,drying machine/ Linen & towels Activities (on site and nearby): Shopping, Sightseeing, Restaurants, Cinemas/Movie Theaters, Live Theatre, Museums.Other Activities: Within walking distance are all archeological sites: Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Marble Stadium, Athens National Gardens, Theatre of the Herodeon, National Archeological Musuem. - Rates include building utilities, electricity & water costs - Deposit required according to rental period (refundable on departure) - For the benifit of all guests: No pets and No Smoking

On the foothills of the Acropolis has the charm of a beautiful island village. It was built in the mid 19th century by the renowned builders of the Aegian island Anafi, who were invited to construct the palace o the first king of the Hellenes, Otto. They built small whitewashed houses, reproducing the architectural style of their village.

The National Garden is a peaceful and beautiful park in the centre of Athens, where visitors can enjoy their walk and spend hours of relaxation. The Garden encloses luxuriant vegetation, plenty of flowers, some ancient ruins, two duck ponds and a small zoo. In addition, there is a children’s playground and a café as well.

Syntagma Square was once called "The Garden of the Muses" and is believed to be where the "Peripatetics", a group of philosophers led by Aristotle, used to wander in the grove of trees that once grew here. All roads in Athens seem to lead you to Syntagma Square - at least, the public transportation does. It's a place of high contrasts. Luxury hotels line the square, and pedestrian-friendly streets lead away from it and ultimately to the Acropolis and Parthenon itself. Every hour, there is a ceremonial transfer of power among the traditionally-garbed guards outside the Parliament Building. Only a Greek can make a pleated skirt and fluffy ball-toed shoes look both manly and rather threatening. On Sundays, the ceremony is more complex and offers a particularly good opportunity for photographs.

The most significant part of the Walk, is this starting from "Akropoli" subway station and ends up at "Monastiraki" station. It's an arched walk on three pedestrian roads: "Dionussiou Areopagitou", "Apostolou Pavlou" and "Adrianou". You can use it to visit Acropolis early in the morning, passing by Dionussus Theater, Acropolis and the Agora. It ends up at Thission area which has many cafes and awesome views of Acropolis and at Monastiraki Square with its night and day vibe and many shops.

From the electric train station of this name, heading west in the area that skirts the park around the Thission and Ancient Agora, at the end of the shopping street Ermou. There is the flea market where items ranging from off-brand winter jackets, to army knives, vie with old telephone cards (especially along Adrianou - which also has several rather romantic cafes and restaurants - on Sunday mornings). Many gift shops and most notably antique, junk and collectors corners of every sort. This is touristy, but it's mixed in with the sort of old shops, that are gems and one of a kind. By the way, walk just down from the station away from the flea market to Kirikou street and you'll find the busiest and most popular after-work Gyros places - if a Gyros is good anywhere, it is here!

The oldest district of Athens, the Plaka, is characterized by monuments of all periods, which prove that this was the heart of the city from Antiquity until modern times. Several small churches, a mosque, an Ottoman bath and the first university of Greece, together with the Roman Agora, constitute its cultural mosaic. After a walk in its narrow streets, a glass of wine in one of the little taverns under the Acropolis is a must.