The Athens | Apartment in Monastiraki, Greece

A recently renovated, 45 sq.m studio in the heart of Athens’ historical center, situated on the 3rd floor of a listed building of early '30s.
The studio is located on the third floor in a well preserved, block of flats built in 1930's and you can either use the stairs or the elevator.
The compination of elemens of classical architecture and industrial style creates a bright and spacious place.
In case you need a cradle for your baby, we would be pleased to provide you with one free of charge.
Having a comfortable balcony with a good view of the Perikleous street, this minimal design open space is only a 2 min walk from Syntagma square and in walking distance to all major spots of interest of the city: Plaka, Monastiraki and Thission, the touristic old town, are a 10 min walk. Kolonaki, the chic part of the center with the high class shopping is only 5 min walk. Exarhia, the students’ and alternative crowd area is a 20 min walk. The building is situated in the so called “commercial triangle”, the old commerce area of Athens, marked by the three squares that define it: Syntagma, Monastiraki and Omonia square. Strolling around the area, you’ll find an enormous variety of specialized shops where one can buy from buttons and door locks to Locally Produced Cheese Shops and second hand clothes. Athens’ central Meat Market (Varvakios) is also near by, so as Ermou street, the major pedestrian shopping axis.
Along come the bars and cafes of the area, located in small streets or around squares, like the talk-of-the-town Saint Irene Square (2 min walk from the studio) as well as new alternative entries, hidden inside the many arcades of downtown Athens.
We will be happy to share our best tips with you on restaurants to trendy bars and any kind of shops and give you an insight to the city from a local’s point of view.
We’ll be also happy to provide you with tips about travelling all around the country.
The nearest metro station is in Syntagma square where you can pick line 2 and 3. However, you’ll probably enjoy walking to any spot of interest:
- Syntagma (Parliament) square / National Gardens - 2 min
- Panathenaic Stadium (Kallimarmaro) - 10 min
- Aeropagitou pedestrian axis / Acropolis Museum - 10 min
- Plaka - 10 min
- Acropolis - 15 min
- Exarhia / National Archaeological Museum - 20 min
- Monastiraki - 3 min walk
If you enjoy jogging, the National Gardens are only a 2 min walk from the flat. Another alternative is the beautiful pedestrian axis of Aeropagitou, running along the Acropolis hill, 10 min walk from the studio.
If you wish to take a swim in the sea, you can use the tram from Syntagma Square and reach the seaside of Athens in about 45 min.
ACCESS & PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Syntagma square (metro line 2 and 3 – direct to the airport) – 2 min walk
Monastiraki square (metro line 1 – direct to the port) – 3 min walk
Transportation and access to/from the Airport and Piraeus harbour:
- Athens International Airport
45 min drive by car/taxi
38 min with Public transport (metro)
- Piraeus Harbor
20 min drive by car/taxi
45 min with public transport