AVA Hotel Athens

What AVA Hotel Athens does

AVA Hotel Athens is a privately-held boutique hospitality operator based in Athens, Greece, legally constituted as FISCO S.A. and operating under the AVA Hotels Group brand. The company runs two distinct properties: AVA Hotel & Suites, located in the historic Plaka neighborhood at the foot of the Acropolis (Lysikratous 9-11), and AVA Hotel & Residences, situated on the Athens Riviera in Kallithea adjacent to the Stavros Niarchos Cultural Centre (Doiranis 238). The portfolio comprises suites ranging from 25 m² to 85 m², most with balconies or terraces offering Acropolis, sea, or coastal views, and full kitchen facilities.

The core product is luxury short- and long-stay accommodation differentiated by prime location and suite size, augmented by Meetings & Events capacity for up to 80 delegates, the Athens Experience Package (bundled cultural attractions), Special Occasions add-ons, tour coordination, airport/port transfers, and paid laundry services. Building technology emphasizes sustainability — solar panels, smart energy management, water conservation systems, LED lighting with motion sensors, smart thermostats, and IP security cameras — and has earned TripAdvisor GreenLeaders / Green Key certification.

AVA monetizes primarily through per-night suite rental (quote-based, no public pricing) distributed via its own direct booking engines (avahotel.reserve-online.net, avaresidences.reserve-online.net), online travel agencies, and travel agents. Ancillary revenue comes from meeting/event bookings, long-stay corporate contracts (over 1 month for international companies and embassies), curated experience packages, and guest services. The customer base spans leisure travelers, families, couples, business travelers, and corporate long-stay guests, with the headcount of 9 employees indicating a small-scale boutique operation.

Name

AVA Hotel Athens

Legal name

FISCO S.A.

Website

https://avahotel.gr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AVA Hotel Athens is a privately-held Greek boutique hotel group operating two properties under FISCO S.A. — AVA Hotel & Suites in Plaka at the foot of the Acropolis and AVA Residences on the Athens Riviera — serving leisure travelers, families, and corporate long-stay guests with premium suites and sustainability-certified operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotels

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAAAL

Integrated Full-Service Hotel Complexes (Mixed-Use)

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Hotels (Full-Service)

SECONDARYTHAHAAAC

Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Conference & Convention Venues (Convention Centers, Civic Centers)

SECONDARYTHAGAAAD

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive)

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Hotels (Full-Service)

Keywords

• Boutique hotels
• Hotel accommodations
• Meeting events
• Vacation packages
• Serviced apartments

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Accommodation - Hotel & Suites: Room and suite rentals at AVA Hotel & Suites Plaka location featuring spacious suites (25-55 m2) with kitchenettes, balconies with Acropolis views, and executive amenities.
2. Accommodation - Residences: Longer-stay suite rentals at AVA Residences Athens Riviera location with fully equipped kitchens, living areas, and terraces up to 85 m2.
3. Meeting & Events: Conference and meeting room services for up to 80 people with AV equipment, including seminars, workshops, business meetings and corporate events.
4. Athens Experience Package: Inclusive package combining accommodation with breakfast, Acropolis tickets, museum entry, and Greek food tasting.
5. Special Occasions Add-ons: Optional extras including roses, sparkling wine, and chocolates for honeymoons, anniversaries, birthdays.
6. Long-Stay Accommodations: Reduced rates for stays over 1 month targeting international companies and embassy employees.
7. Tour Arrangements: Private and group tour coordination services for guests.
8. Laundry Services: Paid laundry services (Monday to Friday).
9. Airport/Port Transfers: Transportation arrangement services via contracted driver Yannis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AVA Hotel Athens (legal entity FISCO S.A.) operates two boutique hotel properties: AVA Hotel & Suites in the Plaka district and AVA Residences on the Athens Riviera. The company sells room and suite accommodation, on-site food and beverage service, curated Athens experience packages, special-occasion stays, and small-scale meeting and event hosting primarily to leisure and business travelers visiting Athens.

Product overview

AVA Hotel Athens operates two distinct boutique hotel properties: AVA Hotel & Suites in Plaka (Historical Centre) offering spacious suites with Acropolis views, and AVA Hotel & Residences on the Athens Riviera offering coastal suites with sea views up to 85 sqm. Both properties provide self-contained suites with kitchenettes, sustainable practices, and premium amenities. Supplementary offerings include the Athens Experience Package (combining accommodation with cultural experiences), Special Occasions add-ons (flowers, champagne), and Meetings & Events services (meeting rooms up to 80 persons with AV equipment). The portfolio spans both historic urban and coastal lifestyle positioning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ava Suites: Hotel suites at the Plaka, Athens location under the AVA Hotel & Suites brand.
• Ava Residences

Products and services

• AVA Hotel & Suites (Plaka) Boutique hotel property located in the historic Plaka district of Athens, offering rooms, suites, on-site dining, and service for leisure and business travelers visiting central Athens.
• AVA Residences (Athens Riviera) Coastal boutique residence property on the Athens Riviera, providing rooms, suites, and serviced apartment-style accommodation for leisure and extended-stay guests seeking a seaside Athens experience.
• Athens Experience Package Curated package combining accommodation at an AVA property with tailored Athens local experiences and activities, designed for leisure travelers seeking an authentic, experience-led stay.
• Special Occasions Package Special-occasion stay package offered at AVA properties, designed for guests celebrating milestones such as anniversaries or other events who want a curated boutique experience.
• Meetings & Events Services Small-scale meetings, private events, and extended corporate stays hosted at AVA Hotel & Suites (Plaka) and AVA Residences (Athens Riviera), targeting corporate clients and small groups seeking a boutique venue.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most suites feature balconies with Acropolis views
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• The Orange StudiominorOthersWebsite development partner responsible for the AVA Hotel digital presence and online booking functionality.
• Yannis (Contracted Driver)minorOthersContracted airport and port transfer driver providing transportation services for AVA Hotel guests.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Peers

• New Hotel Athens:

Direct peers

• AthensWas Hotel: Boutique design hotel on Dionysiou Areopagitou Street at the foot of the Acropolis. Closest direct peer — same micro-location (Plaka/Acropolis), similar boutique positioning, comparable suite-led product targeting premium leisure travelers.
• Electra Hotels & Resorts: Athens-based boutique and lifestyle hotel group with multiple central Athens properties (Electra Metropolis, Electra Palace). Direct competitor in the upper-mid boutique segment with stronger group scale but overlapping Plaka/Syntagma catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Hotel King George, Athens: Luxury Collection hotel adjacent to Hotel Grande Bretagne in central Athens. Comparable high-end Athens lodging with strong meeting/events and F&B operations, competing with AVA for premium leisure and corporate guests visiting the historic center.
• Hotel Grande Bretagne: Iconic luxury hotel on Syntagma Square in Athens, part of Marriott's Luxury Collection. Directly comparable as a premium Athens lodging operator competing for the same leisure, business, and event demand as AVA, though at a much larger scale and with broader brand backing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ava-hotel-athens

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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