The Anthemion House

Located right next to the aquaduct, the hotel is convenient for walking around Kavala. The hotel is small, the room is large and very comfortable, and the staff goes out of their way to make sure you enjoy your stay. All their recommendations were great.

We chose this hotel mainly for its perfect location. It is within easy walking distance of everything we wanted to see in Kavala­­—aqueduct, old town, fortress, marina, Archaeological Museum, Tobacco Museum, Mehmet Ali House—and close to many fine restaurants as well. We had a suite, and enjoyed the extra space, lovely bathroom, kitchenette, small balcony, abundant outlets, and comfortable bed. The staff was wonderful. Maria gave us a map of Kavala, and spent a long time pointing out sights and recommending nearby restaurants. All the staff were super-helpful, and even gave us gifts on arriving and leaving. The breakfast was individually packed in a basket for us to take up to our room, a practice left over from Covid days. The amount of food was very generous, with a wide variety of tasty items. We could never finish it and often had leftovers for lunch. We had to make our own coffee, and felt compelled to wash all the breakfast dishes, though, so it was a bit more work than a regular buffet. The only downside to the hotel was the lack of elevator, and the need to use a long, winding exterior staircase, which would have been slippery when wet. We managed, but anyone with mobility challenges should definitely request Room 1 on the first floor, or choose another hotel. We were also surprised that the bathroom had no bar soap or towel bars, but that was a minor complaint. We loved The Anthemion House and would definitely stay there again.

What a remarkable place. Anthemion House is tucked away on a busy street near the port and ancient Roman aquaduct. It is fresh and modern inside and spotless. When we arrived, we experienced a warm welcome with chilled pomegranate juice. We were given a full explanation of our rooms and then a tour of the facilities. We were with a friend and stayed in the two suites on the 2nd floor. They were actually 2 bedroom apartments with full kitchen, large bath, luxurious beds, towels and bedding. The hotel has lots of windows and you can hear the sea gulls if your windows are open, or if you choose to sit on the patio outside your room. Breakfast is unique. We picked up our breakfast basket made by Maria and also a cappuchino which we took up to our patio. The basket included amazing locally made yogurt and preserves (which we combined), freshly baked breaks and pastries, a boiled egg and slices of ham and cheese. It was more than enough for us so we took the extras and will enjoy them for lunch today. It was truly one of the nicest and friendliest places we have ever stayed.