Looking for a smart bolthole right in the heart of Athens, with outdoor space to boot? Then this sophisticated apartment deserves to be at the top of your list. Set in a central neighbourhood yet quietly removed from the hustle and bustle of the historic centre, you've got the best of both worlds here. Keep things local amidst its friendly cafes and restaurants and grab a dose of Greek culture with an evening at the National Theatre of Greece, just around the corner. Or, if the city's historic hotspots are calling, including the mighty Acropolis, dive into the winding historic streets bound for Monastiraki – you'll be there in just thirteen-minutes flat.

Back home, you'll love the cool and contemporary feel about this place set on the second floor of a modern apartment building. But that sunny balcony is the icing on the cake. Fix yourselves some nibbles and a crisp glass of Assyrtiko and take things alfresco to catch the last of the evening sun. Though if the weather doesn't buck up, that high-style sofa area will be just as atmospheric with the balcony doors flooding in a generous dose of daylight.

Home truths:
*This apartment is located on the second floor with lift access
*The entrance to this home is shared with the building's other residents
*This is a self-check-in apartment
*Your host can provide a cot and high chair for free upon request
*Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace