Athens holiday apartment: Plaka

We stayed here in the winter and found it ideal for our purposes and really grew fond of the place. The owner was 100 percent reliable, pleasure to deal with, keys arrived promptly before arrival and it was nice to be able to go straight to the flat and not to have ot worry about collecting keys etc. It is a cosy flat, clean, (great for non-smokers), quiet, very comfortable bed, tastefully decorated and in a fantastic location, right in the heart of Plaka. The description says the flat 'has no real view', but the balcony overlooks a courtyard which is not unattractive because of a charming tree, which attracts birds. Facilities are generally very good, the flat is perhaps a little on the dark side, can be quite dim in the hall in the evenings. The kitchen is very small, not much space on the surfaces for cooking preparation, so best cook as little as possible, fine for microwave ready-meals, but not ideal for anything elaborate. Great to have internet facilities, washing machine, bath, CD player with a wide choice of CDs. We are not TV fans so didn't use TV or DVD, but it is all there if you want it. Being right in the centre of Plaka it is easy to be out late, see a concert, dine at one of the lovely local tavernas. We have stayed in Athens many times at different hotels and apartments around the city, and can certainly recommend this lovely little place as good value in a perfect location.