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Right in the heart of Athens, situated within a short distance of Temple of Hephaestus and Ancient Agora of Athens, Friends & Family offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a microwave and coffee machine. This recently renovated apartment is located 700 metres from Kerameikos Metro Station and 600 metres from Gazi - Technopoli. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The spacious apartment with a balcony and mountain views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Guests at this apartment are welcome to enjoy fruits and chocolates or cookies. The apartment offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. For guests with children, the apartment provides an indoor play area and a children's playground. Friends & Family features a picnic area and a terrace. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Monastiraki Metro Station, Monastiraki Railway Station and Monastiraki Square. Eleftherios Venizelos Airport is 34 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
8.5
High score for Athens
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gülhan
    Turkey Turkey
    Perfect location, very close to Acropolis and to other main locations. Safe neighbourhood and close to great restaurants around. House was very clean, large, comfortable and beatifully furnished. Michalis, the owner, was great personality with a...
  • Kristof
    Hungary Hungary
    Spacious flat, newly refurbished with good taste! The common space is huge, the balcony is also, the kitchen is well equipped and really clean. The flat itself is really close to the most touristic areas (like 2 minutes walk), but in the meantime...
  • S
    Sara
    Italy Italy
    I liked the cleaning of the property, there was everything you need. It is in the city centre, 15-minute walk from the Acropolis. The owner was very kind and he gave us a lot of advice for our stay in Athens. The house is 2-minute walk from a road...
  • Charles
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gorgeous apartment beautifully done up and perfectly located.
  • Lorena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Michellis was a great host, super helpful and responsive, the location is perfect as it's close to all the main touristic points, the apartment is incredibly comfortable and nice. I can't easily say it was the best apartment we stayed in our...
  • Ronen
    Israel Israel
    We recently stayed at this wonderful apartment for 5 nights, and it was perfect for our family of six. The apartment is very comfortable and well-equipped, making it an ideal choice for a large family stay. It had everything we needed and more,...
  • Mary
    United States United States
    We really appreciated the proximity to the ancient sites as well as the neighborhood feel. Great restaurants and shops on the area. We enjoyed sitting out on the balconies especially.
  • N
    Nick
    Canada Canada
    The apartment was very comfortable, spacious, well decorated, well furnished (including the kitchen). The location was good. Well suited for a longer stay in Athens.
  • Aleta
    It 's only about 15 minutes away from the Acropolis and walking distance to high Street. The accommodation is clean and spacious.. the property has the amenities needed during our stay. The owner is very helpful and easy to contact to.
  • Bruce
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Michalis was an excellent host - he kindly came out to meet us at the flat, even though our flight arrived very early in the morning. He'd left us some food and drinks in the fridge - very welcome! The flat was very spacious, air conditioned and...

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Michalis K.

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
Michalis K.
The Acropolis and major archaeological sites are within walking distance, as is Monastiraki, Plaka, and Gazi, with lots of things to explore. The 4th floor, a 107 sq.m. brand new traditional apartment is bright and peaceful. Thissio, our neighbourhood is considered one of Athens' safest and most peaceful. The building is on a quiet pedestrian street 3 minutes walking distance to and from the Metro. Fully refurbished as from June 2024, it is appreciated by both families and groups of friends. 4 persons can sleep comfortably in beds and 2 on a platform bed in the living room, plus there is a baby crib*. The apartment aims to offer a wholesome experience of comfort and beauty; its design, materials and decoration encourage a sensory experience. Managed by Michalis, a private host that also lives in the area, we offer an insider's experience of living in Athens today. The apartment's layout consists of two bedrooms, a large kitchen-living & dining room, and three restrooms (bathroom, toilet, shower room). The family room features a day bed/platform bed and is equipped with a small book collection and kid's toys. There are balconies on both sides for guests to enjoy a morning coffee or an evening drink outdoors. In all rooms the air conditioning units and the glass doors to the balcony are newly installed, as is a solar panel. Mattresses, bed sheets and kitchen utensils and the 32" smart TV set are new or mostly new. Business travelers can depend on a fast and reliable dual wifi connection and a variety of comfortable working furniture. Fully equipped for Families. They are not to miss anything they have back at home. Please contact host Michalis for additional information on the apartment, the neighbourhood and the city of Athens. | *optional Baby Furniture Set (pls. see photo gallery) at an additional price, paid in cash on arrival. It consists of: large baby crib, baby food chair, baby bath tub, and folding stroller. Please order for it a week before your arrival.
Welcome to Friends & Family! I am Michalis, your host and also an artist. I am a local and I tend to the apartment in person in tandem with Passa, a meticulous cleaner I am lucky to work with. I usually greet my guests and show them the apartment in person. I can answer your questions, if any, and I will be happy to share insights and tips. Keep in mind that I live and work around the corner, and that I don't mind to be reached if my guests need me! The apartment's design and most of the original art you will see in the apartment has been created by me.
A walking person's delight! One advantage of this apartment is its location. You will be staying close to every important site of interest; The Acropolis and major archaeological sites are within walking distance, as is Plaka, Monastiraki and Ermou str. -the downtown area for shopping- and also the nightlife spots of Gazi and the Technopolis. The neighbourhood, Thissio -also Thesseion- is considered one of the most pretty areas of central Athens. It is a safe & genuine neighbourhood, part of old Athens at the heart of the city's footpath grid for pedestrians, right next to the great promenade connecting archaeological sites, and one of Athens' rare bicycle networks. Thissio remains unspoiled from by the intense 'turistification' and gentrification that Koukaki and Exarcheia are unfortunately going through. The address is quiet. The pedestrian street excludes the street traffic you would meet elsewhere.
Languages spoken: Greek,English,Italian

Property surroundings

Facilities of Friends & Family
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Mosquito net
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Wellness
  • Hammam
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Strollers
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
  • Children's playground
Cleaning services
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • Greek
  • English
  • Italian

House rules
Friends & Family takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 100 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Cot upon request
€ 26 per stay

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 14:00 and 04:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Friends & Family in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 14:00:00 and 04:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 100 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

License number: 00000397344

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Friends & Family

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Friends & Family on this page.

  • Friends & Family can accommodate the following group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Friends & Family may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Friends & Family offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Hammam
    • Children's playground
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Bike tours
    • Pub crawls
    • Movie nights

  • Yes, Friends & Family is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Friends & Family has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Friends & Family is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Friends & Family is 1 miles from the centre of Athens. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.