Reviews of Alva Athens Hotel 3 stars
Pireos 27, Athens, 10553, Greece

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Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSuper comfortable beds. Very very clean. Attentive staff. Our room was cleaned and sheets/towels changed every day. Good breakfast. Very good price/quality balance.
Location isn't very spectacular. You need to go about 900m to enter more beautiful (tuoristish) parts of the city.
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery good Breakfast. New bathroom and forniture. 10 min walking from Plaka
Window faced a close wall. Ask for one of the rooms that faces on the street or has distant building
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewPersonnel, very spacious and clean room, good price
The neighbourhood in the night is not so friendly
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReceptionist were not polite enough.
Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGood service
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Reviewed: 30 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEasy to get to the port if you are stopping in Athens en route to the islands.
I was bitten by bedbugs and then got no response from the hotel after trying to alert them.
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAfter hours of comparing hotels, I’m so glad we went with Alva. The location turned out to be very practical—close to metro stations and within walking distance from major attractions.
Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewMy experience at Alva Athens Hotel was fantastic. The room was beautifully decorated, spotless, and had a cozy, modern vibe. I really appreciated the attention to detail, from the lighting to the amenities. The location is very convenient, within walking distance of the Acropolis and other major attractions. The staff were always kind and professional, ready to help with anything I needed. It truly felt like a boutique experience. Highly recommended!
Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe mattress was so comfortable I asked the staff what brand it was! Slept like a rock every night. Add to that the blackout curtains and quiet hallways—perfection.
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEven though we arrived late, the check-in process was quick and pleasant. The room exceeded our expectations in cleanliness and comfort. Slept great and woke up refreshed every day.
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewOur room had big windows and beautiful natural light during the day. It felt open and relaxing. The design really made a small space feel much bigger.
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe room was spacious and comfortable. The breakfast was really good and the team was friendly and helpful. We could easily walk from the hotel to all the key places in Athens that we wanted to visit.
The bathroom was small for the size of the bedroom, you had to close the bathroom door to get to the basin and vanity unit. And the shower was great but was open on one side so we had to try to shower in one corner so as not to get the rest of the bathroom wet, a bit of a challenge for my tall husband! Otherwise, nothing to do with the property itself, but the area it is located in is sketchy and although we didn’t have any problems, it wasn’t pleasant walking in the area and there were no restaurants nearby, so you had to walk further afield at night.
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI was looking for a clean and quiet place to unwind after long days of exploring, and Alva delivered on all fronts. The bed was super comfy, the shower had excellent pressure, and the room felt soundproof.
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewMe and my partner stayed for 1 night and loved the calm and elegant setting. The hotel was romantic without trying too hard—just well-done simplicity.
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI appreciated that nothing was overdone. Just a clean, quiet, and well-designed room with a great mattress and a nice shower. That’s really all I needed, and Alva delivered it perfectly.
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe process was quick and hassle-free. Staff were organized and friendly.
Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were polite, professional, and genuinely nice. They gave us tips on where to go and helped arrange a taxi to the port. The rooms are fresh, airy, and very well maintained.
Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAffordable pricing with quality way beyond what we expected. One of the best hotel experiences we’ve had in Athens.
Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewno swimming pool but pic shows one. Surrounding is not good the hotel inside is ok