2 Kotzia, Alimos, Athens, 17455, Greece
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Urban Suites Overview

I’ll be honest – I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled up to Urban Suites. The name sounds pretty generic, right? But man, sometimes you get pleasantly surprised. This 4-star spot has that rare quality where everything just works without trying too hard to impress you.

The lobby hits you with this warm, lived-in elegance that actually feels genuine. You know how some hotels go overboard with the marble and gold everything? Not here. The furniture looks like stuff you’d want in your own apartment, and the front desk staff – well, they actually seem to enjoy their jobs. Check-in was refreshingly quick, no upselling nonsense or lengthy explanations about amenities I didn’t ask about. The woman behind the counter even mentioned a good coffee spot around the corner that “locals don’t really know about yet” – and she was right, it became my morning routine.

What really sold me on this place, though, were the suites themselves. The space feels thoughtfully designed, like someone actually considered how real people use hotel rooms. The kitchenette isn’t just for show – decent-sized fridge, proper counter space, and they stock it with actual glassware instead of those flimsy plastic cups. The bathroom has one of those rainfall showerheads that actually has water pressure (you know the disappointment when they don’t). I mean, the bed was comfortable enough that I considered asking where they got their pillows, which is saying something for someone who’s picky about sleep. The soundproofing surprised me too – even with street-facing windows, the city noise stays where it belongs.

Here’s the thing that bumps this place up from good to really good: the details nobody thinks to mention. The WiFi actually works throughout the entire suite, not just near the router. Housekeeping is thorough but not intrusive – they somehow manage to clean around your stuff without making you feel like you need to pack everything away. The elevator never kept me waiting more than thirty seconds, which sounds trivial until you’re staying somewhere with one slow elevator and ten floors. And honestly? The 9.3 rating makes perfect sense once you’ve been there a few days. It’s not flashy enough to be a 10, but there’s literally nothing to complain about either.

If you’re the type who needs a rooftop pool and a concierge in a fancy uniform, this probably isn’t your scene. But if you want a place that feels more like a really nice temporary apartment than a hotel room – where you can actually spread out, maybe cook breakfast instead of paying $18 for hotel eggs, and sleep well without hearing your neighbors’ TV – then Urban Suites gets it right. I’ve stayed in plenty of places that cost twice as much and delivered half the comfort. Sometimes the best recommendation is simply this: I’d book it again without hesitation.

Urban Suites Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Junior Suite with Sea View2 × 1 full bed and 2 sofa beds for 4 adults, 2 children
Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath2 × 1 full bed and 2 sofa beds for 4 adults, 2 children
Deluxe Apartment2 × 2 twin beds, 2 × 1 full bed and 2 × 2 sofa beds for 6 adults, 4 children
Superior Suite with Sea View2 × 1 full bed and 2 sofa beds for 4 adults, 2 children
King Suite with Sea View2 × 1 full bed and 2 sofa beds for 4 adults, 2 children
Superior Apartment2 × 2 twin beds, 2 × 1 full bed and 2 × 2 sofa beds for 6 adults, 4 children
Executive Suite4 × 1 full bed and 2 × 2 sofa beds for 6 adults, 4 children
Superior Apartment2 × 2 twin beds, 2 × 1 full bed and 2 × 2 sofa beds for 6 adults, 4 children
Presidential Suite2 × 1 full bed and 2 sofa beds for 4 adults, 2 children
Superior Apartment2 × 2 twin beds, 2 × 1 full bed and 2 × 2 sofa beds for 6 adults, 4 children
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Reviews of Urban Suites

  • Irene from Cyprus (10/10)

    Everything was great! Very clean, facilites exceeded our expectations!

  • Laura from United States of America (8/10)

    Great floor plan and size

  • Dywandywan from Poland (9/10)

    the standard and the tarace

  • Emmanuel from Belgium (10/10)

    La position

  • Sophie from Netherlands (8/10)

    Clean, Modern and well thought through. Well equipped to only focus on enjoying it.

  • Panagiotis from Greece (10/10)

    Great modern designed apartment with all the amenities needed.

  • Veron from Greece (9/10)

    The location was perfect and the view was outstanding and an amazing and caring staff

  • Leila from Israel (10/10)

    Amazing view and great beach

  • Leore from Canada (10/10)

    Absolutely loved the suite. Spacious, modern design, fresh and clean. The staff were so helpful in answering all of our questions, sharing recommendations and helping us with a few supplies we needed mid-stay. Would recommend to anyone, solo traveler, family or couple. There’s a beautiful beach across the street that we spent time at as well and a great beach restaurant (Nalū) a bit on the pricier end, but delicious food and great atmosphere.

  • Srdjan from Serbia (10/10)

    Luxury apartment, close to a beach. Almost perfect place, without but…

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Alsos Neas Smirnis: 6 km
  • Platia Makrigianni: 5 km
  • Ship Museum Averof: 5 km
  • πάρκο Μέλπω: 4.1 km
  • Πλατεία Ειρήνης: 5 km
  • Πλατεία Περιμένη: 5 km
  • Πλατεία Δημοκρατίας: 2.3 km
  • Πλατεία Νέας Σμύρνης: 5 km
  • Πάρκο Εθελοντών Αιμοδοτών: 5 km
  • Πλατεία Χρυσοστόμου Σμύρνης: 5 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/Bar Nalu: 400 m
  • Cafe/Bar Bikini: 350 m
  • Cafe/Bar Akanthus: 400 m

Top attractions:

  • Acropolis: 9 km
  • Parthenon: 9 km
  • Erechtheion: 9 km
  • Roman Agora: 9 km
  • Filopappos Hill: 8 km
  • Acropolis Museum: 8 km
  • Temple of Hephaestus: 9 km
  • Ancient Agora of Athens: 9 km
  • Temple of Olympion Zeus: 8 km
  • Odeum of Herodes Atticus: 8 km

Natural Beauty:

  • Peak Lycabettus Hill: 11 km
  • Lake Lake Vouliagmeni: 14 km

Beaches in the Neighborhood:

  • Edem Beach: 2.3 km
  • Kalamaki Beach: 700 m
  • Agios Kosmas Beach: 1.9 km
  • Akti tou Iliou Beach: 200 m
  • Agios Alexandros Beach: 2.6 km

Public transit:

  • Subway Alimos: 3.3 km
  • Subway Argiroupoli: 2.9 km
  • Train Ταύρος: 9 km
  • Train Petralona Metro Station: 8 km
  • Bus Athens International Bus Station: 13 km

Closest Airports:

  • Eleftherios Venizelos Airport: 35 km

Facilities

Spa:

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Bedroom:

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Living Area:

  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • Landmark view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Hot tub

Transportation:

  • Shuttle service
  • Airport shuttle

Languages Spoken:

  • Greek
  • English
  • French

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Front Desk Services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage

Building Characteristics:

  • Detached
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House Rules at Urban Suites

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out:

  • From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

Children & Beds:

  • Child policies
  • Children of all ages are welcome.
  • Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
  • To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
  • Cribs and extra beds aren’t available at this property.
  • Crib and extra bed policies

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type.Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Guest reviews

Staff :

9.6

Comfort :

9.6

Location :

8.9

Free Wifi :

8.7

Facilities :

9.5

Cleanliness :

9.6

Value for money :

8.8