Elegant/5 BR-5 BA Apt/Acropolis View/Ideal & Quiet Location/Host present

IMPORTANT NOTICE: VRBO is using AI which seeing the word pool in our description, includes it as an amenity. Unfortunately, it cannot be removed. Guests interested in a pool, are invited to visit online our listing Penthouse/Heated Pool/for Large Groups/AcropolisView/Ideal Location/Host Present, which offers exclusive use of a very unique swimming pool on the building’s rooftop terrasse.

Look for our newest and accessible apartment in the same building! For more information, please contact us.

Welcome to A.U.R.A. Elegant 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms apartment.

You are visiting a listing of February 2018 for a property which has earned multiple 5* reviews under a different host/manager on HomeAway since 2015. For 10 subsequent years the property owner, Marianne, has been the physical host, welcoming all visitors, assisting to make their stay a warm, comfortable and memorable experience.

You are kindly invited to refer to just a few of the past reviews for this property from the previous listing, through the photos, as print screens, since Marianne has taken over the correspondence and full management since 2015.

A.U.R.A. (Acropolis Unique Residence Apartments) is a privately-owned apartment building which is composed of four large apartments for short term rentals including this one, the host’s reception office at the ground floor and a small private home on the top floors (former small rentals).
Unlike most of the newest constructions in Athens, we have invested in renewable resources in the entire building; solar energy, geothermal energy, recently replaced by heat pumps. Our aim is to guarantee an absolute heating and cooling effect by environment friendly actions which offer full autonomy in every apartment, through an under-floor system (for long-term stays) and fan coils in every room for full autonomy per guest, plus hot running water at all hours, and the heating of the swimming pool during the winter season (exclusively for guests at the A.U.R.A. Penthouse).
Visitors are encouraged to help us support the environment.

Please note, that in case of no vacancy or a request for an even larger accommodation, visitors are kindly asked to visit the other apartments of equal comfort, in the same building.
See the listings:
1. Penthouse/Heated Pool/for Large Groups/AcropolisView/Ideal Location/Host Present
2. New Stylish 5bd-5ba Apt/Acropolis View/Ideal Location
3. Gracious Accessible 4Bd/5Ba Apartment in Ideal Location (our newest listing - rented as one or 2 smaller apartments).

Thank you!

Three major advantages are offered here:
Visitors’ comments for the spacious A.U.R.A. Elegant Apartment 3 focuses on: Quality accommodation, ideal location and a hospitable host/owner. What follows explains why.

The A.U.R.A. Elegant Apartment, is situated at the 3rd floor, served by a large elevator.
There are 5 comfortable bedrooms and next to each one of them 5 bathrooms from which one en suite, that include 3 bathtubs and 2 showers. All bedrooms are flexible as regards accommodation with king size or single beds.
The kitchen area is convenient for home made preparations to enjoy a nice meal at the large dining table found at the sun bathing patio, overlooking the Acropolis on top of a beautiful tree-lined street. The patio’s large windows offer a nice view over the street’s life through the curtains which make up a beautiful theatrical scene as guests are gazing at the neighborhood’s residents passing by. The patio is particularly inviting to all guests as a relaxing lounge area with a comfy sofa and pouffes.
All areas offer separate A/C and the apartment is quite spacious, extending to 180 sq.m. offering guests autonomy and privacy which are so valuable during traveling and sharing an apartment even among the closest group members.

Location:

The neighborhood is Thission, a residential area probably the best in Athens, the most appealing of all for visitors as much as for Athenians, in the heart of the historical centre. It combines the characteristics of the mid19th century through the neoclassical residencies which are being continuously preserved, with the proximity to the most important archaeological sites through lovely pedestrian streets and some of the most beautiful walks in any European capital, as well as several ultra-hip surrounding areas to eat, shop and walk around. A large choice of cafes, traditional taverns and restaurants as well as local shops offer visitors the option to spend time in the neighborhood if they please and acquire the inside knowledge of Athens!

The apartment is a 10-15 minutes’ walk to the most important attractions but outside the touristy mass or city noise so even the owner is often still taken by surprise from the calm it offers. Specifically it's a 10 minutes’ walk from the Acropolis, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus participating in the Athens & Epidaurus Festival during the summer, 20 min walk from the Acropolis museum and Plaka, through lovely pedestrian streets. The Athens Riviera is also just 9.0 km away and the most attractive neighborhoods are all around the neighborhood of Thission.

Hospitable host:

As the owner and host, I personally welcome visitors to ensure each and every guest receives the tips which turn a visit into an experience and a plain check in, far beyond the provision of accurate information, into a hospitable welcome. If important commitments do not allow me to be physically present, a reliable assistant would be replacing me.
During the stay guests are welcomed to drop in anytime in our office on the ground floor, during the hours the host or her assistant is in. Check in and check out are realized with our assistance to exchange some basic information and smiles. Aren’t warm smiles anyway part of a trip’s most treasured memories?

Other things to note:
• To further complement our guests’ comfort we have created a privately owned and secure storage facility just across our building’s entrance. No need to worry about early arrivals into Athens or late departures as it may be accessed by code.
• Parking offered in the premises, free of charge upon request and based on availability.
• Security doors and a security code for the main entrance offer peace of mind to guests who may feel insecure while traveling.
• Quiet hours prevail in Greece by law are between 14:30-17:30 and 22:00-07:30 which all citizens need to respect. By booking this property guests are confirming that they are aware of the house rules and agree to respect them.
• Guests should be informed that the initial rate is for up to 6 guests. For more than 6 guests: Automatic 60€ extra charge per guest per night. This policy was judged as being to the advantage of smaller and larger groups.
Prospective guests are requested to include the final number of guests in their inquiry.

New taxes were introduced in Greece recently, for all reservations made after 01.01.2024. As a result the total booking price is affected. More specifically;
• A 13% V.A.T. is added to the booking price.
• A Transient Occupancy Tax (0.75%) is included in the booking price for all reservations made before September 25th, 2025.
• A Climate Crisis Resilience Fee (0.50€ or 1.50€ / per night depending on the season), is required to be paid at the end of the stay. - As per January 1st, 2025 the Climate Crisis Resilience Fee is modified from 0.50€ to 2€ and from 1.50€ to 8€ and is included in the total booking price for all reservations made between December 1st, 2024 and September 25th, 2025.

At last a number of services are available upon request, including personal trainer, yoga trainer and physiotherapist’s / homeopathy treatments, as well as airport or any other transfer in or out of Athens.