The name Alassia draws inspiration from the ancient designation Alashiya / Alasia, as it appears in Late Bronze Age sources (Egyptian, Hittite, and Near Eastern texts).

The prevailing view in scholarship identifies Alashiya with Cyprus (or most of it), mainly due to its strong association with the copper trade and geological evidence pointing to the island. It does not refer to a specific city named “Alashiya” in Cyprus, but to the island/kingdom itself as recognized by its contemporaries.

Why “Alassia” for an Athenian hotel?

Ancient Alashiya/Cyprus was a maritime crossroads: trade routes, cultural exchange, hospitality to travelers. That idea of connecting places and people is what we bring into the present—understated elegance, warm hospitality, a Mediterranean aura.

What it means for the guest

• History & Mediterranean spirit: a name rooted in one of the earliest seafaring narratives.
• Ease & movement: the traveler’s experience becomes simple and open to discovery.
• Discreet elegance: clean lines and quiet details in service.

In short: the name Alassia deliberately nods to ancient Alashiya = Cyprus, an emblematic point of reference in the Mediterranean.
With this choice, The Alassia Hotel Athens honors a historic identity of connectivity and hospitality—and “translates” it into a modern, comfortable experience in the heart of Athens.