At first glance, we were pleasantly surprised. The location is excellent—just steps from Monastiraki Square—and the apartment itself is spacious, charming, and functional. It isn’t overly decorated, but it had everything we needed, including towels, toiletries, and a hairdryer. Unfortunately, that’s where the positives end. The biggest issue is the noise. The building appears to have virtually no sound insulation. We could hear every passing car, people talking in the street as if they were inside the room, and even birds and insects once traffic quieted down.To make matters worse, nearby construction started at around 6:00 AM, making any chance of sleeping in impossible. We’re not light sleepers, but I genuinely don’t think I got more than 20 minutes of sleep the entire night.
As if that wasn’t bad enough, someone actually managed to open our room door at around 2:00 AM. This raises a serious security concern. Does every unit share the same entry code? How is it possible for a stranger to gain access to a guest’s room? Thankfully, we were inside when it happened. Had we been out, someone could have walked in and helped themselves to our belongings. That is completely unacceptable and, frankly, alarming. A comfortable bed and a central location mean very little if you can’t sleep and don’t feel safe. Unless the noise insulation and security issues are addressed, I cannot recommend staying here.The only saving grace was the breakfast café around the corner, which was included.