I found this hotel through a friend a few years ago, prior to that for all my trips to Athens I stayed in the centre, after discovering Glyfada all that has changed.
Glyfada is fantastic for those wanting the best of both worlds.....great beaches, good shopping, nice restaurants... it's got it all.
The rooms at Sea View have since been renovated from when I first arrived, very modern and comfortable with air conditioning and a flat plasma screen TV, the breakfast is a help yourself buffet, cost Euro 5 and great value!
I've been reading some of the other reviews and considering this is a 3 star hotel, I think people are expecting 5 star quality! but having stayed in a lot of hotels I actually think Sea View meets all the standards plus more.
The tram at one end of your street takes you to the centre of Athens - Syntagma square, takes about 40mins, there's some great beaches to stop at on the way.
Then there is the bus across the road in the opposite direction which takes you to some amazing beaches "Yabanaki beach in Varkiza" is fantastic and the airport bus X96 stops right outside the hotel costs 5 Euros, big difference compared to the 40 Euro taxi fare.
The staff are extremely helpful and friendly especially Dimitris! he's been there for years and knows the in and outs of Glyfada, he goes out of his way to help you.
Pros: good price, great breakfast for 5 euros, clean and tidy, great location
Cons: not all rooms have a sea view (despite the name), small bathroom, no free wifi
Overall for the price and location I think the hotel is great, can't wait to go back again for my 4th visit this summer!
