StayInAthens

FAQs

I have a pet. Is it difficult to find pet-friendly apartments?

In the Shared flats pets are not allowed. But we could search for you, flats where you could have pets, after your request.

My credit isn't that good. Can I still rent an apartment?

In case you are not able to pay the total amount and if your rental period exceed the time period of 5 months we can arrange a special arrangement. For any further information contact us.

Why should I use your apartment finding service?

First, we'll save you a considerable amount of time, especially if you are new to the Athens. Not only do we know the householders but we also know the pros and cons of living in different areas of Athens. Also, some times we can negotiate move-in specials. Third, we save you mental stress and hassles. Apartment searching is always more successful when someone who is knowledgeable is helping

Why I have to pay the administration fee?

StayinAthens charges an administration fee only when you have found the apartment you agree to rent. This fee is a fix amount that is meant to cover the administrative costs of Stayinathens. It is payable when you book your room.

How does your apartment/ room search service work?

First of all you create your personal account on our site. After that you have full access in our housing list where you will find the room that meets best your demand. The moment you pay the indicated amount of money you have completed your reservation. After that you have your room waiting for you to arrive in Athens.

How many properties can I see?

After creating your personal account you have full access in all the houses that we have in our list. You are suggested to use the Personal Search that shows you only the available properties matching your profile.

Do I need to pay to search for an apartment on StayInAthens.com

Your search for apartment is 100% free StayinAthens charges an administration fee only when you have found the apartment you agree to rent. This fee is a fix amount that is mend to cover the administrative costs of Stayinathens. It is payable when you book your room.

How fast should I make my reservation in Stayinathens.com ?

Apartments (and especially the good ones) in Athens are rented out very quickly, and it is crucial that your reservation is comlpeted immediately upon making your choice by paying electronically or send the money through your bank or wire. The rule of "first comes, first served" is in effect in this business and, if you are not prepared, you might find yourself in a situation where the apartment you wanted was rented out to someone else. The complete rental payment has to be completed within one month from the actual reservation and the date of final payment can't exceed the 31st of August for the autumn term and the 31st January for the spring term respectively.
In case you to cancel or change your reservation contact us as soon as possible.

How do I login into an existing StayInAthens.com account?

To login into your existing StayInAthens.com account, simply click "Login" on the right My Menu or on top and right corner of the page. You'll be asked to submit your email address and StayInAthens.com password and then you'll arrive at your personalized StayInAthens.com home page. Once you login into your StayInAthens.com account, you usually won't need to login in again - unless you "Logout" or use a different computer.

Why do I have to give my name and email address to use StayInAthens.com?

StayInAthens.com collects your name and email address so that we may:

Set up your free account
Personalize your experience
Create a profile and accommodation application so that we know the demand we have
Allow only users who are really intrested to use our services
Produce useful statistics for the good function of StayInAthens.com

How do I search for rental listings?

To start a new search, you have to register and make an Accommodation Application and then go to Personal Search. If you have not filled the appliciation you will be prompted to do so. You must login into your account to search our listings otherwise you can just view our accommodation offerings.

What if I'm not finding rentals in my search?

If you're not finding any listings matching your current search criteria, it's possible you are being too specific with your search criteria and the exact combination of what you're looking for simply can't be found in our listings. We suggest you start with broader search criteria and then narrow your choices from there. If still you do not find anything then contact us. We will be glad to help you.

Why doesn't StayInAthens.com list rentals in other greek cities?

StayInAthens.com currently lists rentals in Athens; however, we may have listings for certain areas close to Athens. We apologize if we do not yet have listings for other cities such as Thesaloniki. But we hope to offer more accommodation offers in other cities and cooperate with other accommodation offices in other countries as well.

What happens in case of cancellation ?

In any case of cancellation the administrative cost is not refundable. If your cancellation takes place till one month earlier from your starting date of the rental period you will get back all the amount paid apart the administration fee. If your cancellation takes place 20-15 days before the starting date of the rental period you will get back all the amount except the administration fee and the deposit. ATTENTION! For whole year students who cancel their reservations in the middle of the Year semester and they MOVE OUT of the Stayinathens System by violating their whole year contracts they also lose their administration fee and deposit.

What other costs do I have to pay apart from the rent ?

There are no other costs that you will be asked to pay, all the expenses are included in the rent price! However, there are agreed limits of consumption of water and electricity for each person and are decided per house between tenants and owner. Though it is rare, in case of extreme use of water or electricity proved by bills then each tenant living in the house should share the difference according to the agreed figures written in the contract.

If I am one Year student can i move to another STAYINATHENS appartment in the middle of the academic year (15th of February)?

Yes, if you are a whole year student you have the right to move to another appartment within the Stayinathens Appartment list for the second semester. Of course you should notify us soon enough for us to make the reservation since the place you might be interested in could be taken away anytime by another Second Semester Student.

When do I sign the contract?

The contracts will be signed between you ( all tenants of the house) and the owner in a fixed meeting you will arrange in the house after your arrival in Athens