In the heart of Athens, in Plaka, the most picturesque and famous district, the Caryatides luxurious apartment is ready to offer a comfortable stay, being an ideal starting point for any activity in the city. Fully equipped with all modern amenities, it is within walking distance of attractions such as the ancient Roman market, the Acropolis, Anafiotika, Hadrian's Gate,the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, Temple of Zeus, and the Acropolis Museum

Plaka is considered the area that developed around the ancient Agora of Athens and is the oldest district in Athens, as it has been continuously inhabited for around three thousand years.Plaka has a long history and has played an important part in Athenian life, with many famous people having walked along its streets, from Pericles and Alexander the Great to Lord Elgin and Lord Byron, while many well-known Greek writers, actors and artists have lived here, like Giorgos Seferis, Kostis Palamas and Melina Merkouri to name a few. When Athens was under the Ottoman rule, Plaka was the known as the "Turkish quarter of Athens" with many historical buildings dating back to this period like the Fethiye Mosque and the Madrasa Islamic school on Pelopida street. During 1884 a large part of Plaka burned down due to a fire, giving the opportunity for extensive archaeological work in the Roman Agora and Hadrian’s library, while excavations in the area have been conducted ever since.