Zoodochou Pigis 100, Athens, 11473, Greece
#13 of 465 hotels in Athens
Guests' ChoiceBased on 269 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.0
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 June 2023
Maxwell
United KingdomCouldn't fault it.
Aris and his team are without doubt the friendliest and most hospitable Hotel operators I have ever met. It felt like home. They greeted us with warmth at all times of the day and were always on hand to share recommendations for Athens and wider around Greece, or to simply chat and enjoy a drink at reception. We met other travellers and enjoyed our stay immeasurably.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 26 June 2023
Katia_cz
SpainThis is a great place with extremely helpful staff. We arrived at 2am because of a delayed flight and they were waiting for us with a welcome drink! The room was exactly like in photos, one of the few hotels in this price category with a normal shower (without a curtain). The AC was working well, there is a fridge in the room too. The neighbourhood looks strange at first, dark, but we have always felt safe here, it's full of life and bars and restaurants and a walking distance to the centre (around 20min). We even walked to Parthenon. Thank you Aristo for making our stay in Athens so special!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 23 June 2023
Alex
JapanI ended up arriving at the hotel just after 3am due to my flight into the country being delayed, hotel was great regarding this and I was welcomed warmly by the manager when I did finally arrive. Throughout my stay, I was consistently treated with warmth and received helpful advice from the staff regarding local attractions and points of interest. The hotel boasts a convenient location within walking distance of many attractions and offers excellent metro connections for exploring places further afield. Being tucked away from the main tourist streets allowed me to discover affordable and authentic Greek food favoured by the locals. The rooms were impeccably clean and provided a comfortable stay.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Christopher
United KingdomSimple but stylish place, well run by friendly and ever-helpful Aristo. He managed to save us a parking space right outside when we needed it. The street may look a bit shabby but don't be put off - you are a short walk from streets with some excellent restaurants, and the sights of Athens are walkable distances. And the Alter is outstanding value for money by Athens standards.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
David
IrelandNothing it was 10/10.
Owners are the best I’ve came across in the hotel industry to date, so accommodating and just generally nice people. Location was perfect and rooms very clean.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 17 June 2023
Jayne
United KingdomIt was a bit further away than expected but that’s not a fault. Just a longer walk to acropolis. It was a bit noisy at night but it is a city!
Family run, warm hospitality and very welcoming. We were offered water, coffee several times. Arranged a taxi to the airport. Felt well cared for.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 17 June 2023
Amy
United KingdomThere was a splendid selection of breakfast to order to your room
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 14 June 2023
Neil1993malta
MaltaNothing to complain about
The hotel is located in a very good area. A few minutes away from the center. The hotel owner is amazing, he treats you like family, the rooms were clean and the jacuzzi was a big plus! Special thanks to Aristo for waiting for us till 2.30am upon our arrival
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 9 June 2023
Mariam
GeorgiaGreat staff, nice area, good location. Stay there again if you go to Athens.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 9 June 2023
Cristina
ItalyThe hotel is in a quite street in a super interesting neighborhood of Athens. Rooms are clean, new and comfy - strong wifi all over - but the real perk is Artisto, your Host. Big smile, open heart, shiny eyes, always ready to chat & share with you the enjoyment of being alive. You can't not be happy with your stay there :)
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 8 June 2023
Gaetano
ItalyThe staff is great and very welcoming! Ask the people every thing you need and suggestions where to go to eat.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 6 June 2023
Brandi
United StatesThe mattress is too hard, killed my back!
The owner is so friendly! Great guy!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 5 June 2023
Randy
United Statesthe owner/host was very helpful and friendly. we would stay again.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 5 June 2023
Damian
Germany-
nice and clean rooms. The view was superb
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 5 June 2023
Katie
United KingdomNothing!
Amazing staff - we had the friendliest welcome and they couldn't have been more helpful giving up tips on where to go and what to see. Easily made our stay in Athens. Room was a great size, very clean & comfy.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 31 May 2023
Anthony
IrelandStaff were excellent - extremely friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed my stay at Alter Athens, the location is convenient and a short distance walk from the city and tourist attractions
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 30 May 2023
Χρήστος
GreeceExcellent choice by the city center. Best host in town
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 30 May 2023
Alina
GermanyThe location was amazing - very central in a relaxed neighborhood - with cozy shops, bars and cafés. The historic center is easy to reach by walking. The hotel staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. If I travel again to Athens I will definitely stay there again. Our room was clean and spacious.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 30 May 2023
Laurento
BelgiumVery friendly and welcoming service. Clean and spacious room. Good location, and it was easy to walk everywhere. There are plenty of nice bars and bakeries in the area.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 26 May 2023
Steers
United Kingdomeverything about the property and the stay was perfect. the only thing is I would research the location of the property to make sure it suits your needs.
property was perfect! very clean with a big room and a lovely bathroom. Aristo the owner was exceptional. he was very helpful and was always looking out for us. he made sure there was always fresh bottled water readily available, was very kind and gave us information about the local area including a map. he was really good and we wish that we had more time to speak to him.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 25 May 2023
Kalmerkaljuste
EstoniaIt's not as soundproof as we hoped
The room was great - served its purpose properly.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 23 May 2023
Michael
United Kingdomnothing
Aristo was a charming and gracious presence at Reception, with great restaurant recommendations! Good shower cubicle and comfortable bed too.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 20 May 2023
Alexandra
SwitzerlandThe hotel is located on a busy street, and cars/motorbikes can be heard throughout most of the night even with the windows closed. Nothing that some earplugs can’t fix.
The room was very comfortable and clean. I felt very safe in the hotel, and Aristo was a wonderfully hospitable host. I really felt that he paid attention to when I was coming/going to make sure I was okay. As a female traveling alone this aspect is very important to me and it made me feel very comfortable and safe in his hotel. The location is in a very unique neighbourhood of Athens with its own history and character, which made my stay very interesting. A rich social and cultural history can be seen in the street art throughout the neighbourhood. Lots of great bars and restaurants off the beaten path. Easy access to all the tourist sites on foot or via affordable public transit.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 19 May 2023
Nikos
GreeceAris the owner is great!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 17 May 2023
Jen
CanadaThe owner and staff were exceptionally kind and went above and beyond to ensure my comfort.
Stayed in May 2023
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