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A NEW APARTMENT IN THE SAME BUILDING HAS BEEN CREATED!
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Welcome to A.U.R.A. Elegant 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms apartment.

You are visiting a new listing (February 2018) for a property which has earned multiple 5* reviews under a different host/manager on HomeAway since 2015. For 3 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 hosting with prospective visitors and is, at present, looking forward to answering your inquiries.

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 with this one, the host’s reception office at the ground floor and home on the top floors (former small rentals).
Unlike most of the newest constructions in Athens, for the entire building we have invested in renewable resources; solar energy, geothermal energy, recently replaced by heat pumps. Our aim is to guarantee an absolute heating and cooling effect with full autonomy, through an under-floor system (for long-term stays) and fan coils in all rooms, plus hot running water at all hours, and the heating of the swimming pool during the winter season (for guests at the A.U.R.A. Penthouse). Re-cycling is realized through special bins at the ground floor of premises. Visitors are encouraged to support environment friendly actions.

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:
• 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 50€ 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 (0.5%) is included in the booking price.
• A Climate Resilience Tax (0.50€ or 1.50€ / per night depending on the season), is required to be paid at the end of the stay .

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.