Alexander Sauna

Name: Alexander Sauna
Address: Alexander Sauna Men's Club, Megalou Alexandrou, Athens, Greece, Athens
Telephone: (+30) 2106980282
Rating: 4.0

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If you're cruising through Athens and looking for a cool, gay-friendly spot to unwind, Alexander Sauna is your go-to. It's smack in the middle of Gazi, a super lively part of town. This place isn't just a sauna; it's more like a mini gay resort spread over three floors.

The vibe? Totally welcoming. Doesn't matter who you are or what you're into; the staff is super chill and makes sure everyone's feeling good. They've got the usual sauna stuff, sure – steam room, jacuzzi, private cabins – but also some neat twists like dark rooms, mazes, and a variety of playrooms for whatever your mood. And yeah, they keep it clean and comfy.

Feeling social? Hang out at the bar or the garden, grab a drink, and chat with locals or fellow travelers. They've even got theme nights and shows if you're into that kind of thing. Plus, if you're staying at their sister property, Alexander Apartments, you get free entry to the sauna – sweet deal, right?

But hey, it's not all rainbows. Some folks have mentioned that the place could do with a bit of sprucing up here and there, and there have been some grumbles about parts of the sauna closing early. But overall, most people seem to dig the place for its relaxed atmosphere and variety of experiences.

So, if you're in Athens and want to mix relaxation with a bit of adventure, Alexander Sauna is worth checking out. Just kick back, enjoy the vibe, and maybe meet some cool people along the way.

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4.0

Based on 493 reviews

Red Steel

10:06 31 Dec 24

I don't understand the bad comments about this place. The location is good (in the gay village of Gazi, close to other establishments), there are 5 floors of equipments and the entrance fee is very affordable. Although the hammam was not fully operational on the day of my visit, part of it worked and I had a lot of fun. One point to improve: the relaxation area is supposed to be non-smoking but, despite the signs in place, no one respects this and the staff does nothing about it. It's a pity because it's uncomfortable.

Robert James

11:52 23 Dec 24

My partner and I have been there twice in the space of a weekend while visiting Athens, and while as a space and it's facilities are great, the way the staff members handled a physical assault that took place in the locker room is concerning, to say the least.We wanted to take the cigarettes out of our locker for a short break, and my partner politely asked the guy in the locker next to him, if he can move slightly so he can open his locker to get his lighter out. The guy didn't respond, and since he doesn't own the space, my partner opened his locker without causing any harm- after he did that, the guy hit my partner in the head.This was all caught on camera, the staff saw it and they were actually super nice about it, and did their best to calm my partners anxiety and fear of his safety- they also told him that they will ban this man from their premises for good.What actually happened after they spoke to the aggressor was; he told them that 'he was provoked', and they let him off with a warning. The barman saw us leaving the space and asked us why we're leaving (like assault isn't good enough reason), and while my partner was in panic mode and said he's really scared, the barman really underplayed the situation, told him that they gave the guy a warning, and that "he only wants peace". If he only wants peace, he would've been friendly to start it.I said it in front of the staff, and I will say it again; the incident is not the fault of the staff or the premises in general. But the way they handled it and underplayed the situation, is concerning to say the least.We hope an incident like this will not happen again, and judging by previous reviews, it's thankfully an isolated incident. But I couldn't not share this experience.

David Carvalho

21:31 19 Nov 24

Otherwise acceptable but deceiving.Went last night and liked the overall vibe. Thought the staff was nice and easy-going.A promo card with a less-than-half discount was offered to me to make up for the insufficient clientelle throughout the week (which I think is totally acceptable), at about less than 20 people.Upon coming the next day one hour before closing, I was met by the same workers who accepted me in the previous night and were aware of the deal they offered me. I was carrying a differnt bag after work and didn't have the voucher given. This is a small club and they absolutely, 100% remembered me from the previous night.They decided to go the harsh way, ask irrelevant questions and demand full price for the remainfing 60 minutes in the most despicable way, clearly not carrying for a potential customer in the making.Completely unacceptable. In fact, I feel like a betrayal and it showed the colours of the owner, who was responsible for this low--level despicable demeanour.In all fairnress, the place is well equiped and well-maintained and I encourage whoever wants to come to do so.However, I cannot accept this type of treatment for a small bar that is playing with dirty rules to get whatever they want. They're a very small business and show cherish whoever goes knock on their door for their business.For my little part, I will make sure this place will never be recommended to my friends or acquaintances.

Dominik Erbsland

11:54 22 Sep 24

The entrance fee of 20 euros was reasonable. As a newcomer, I found it a bit confusing to navigate the sauna, especially when it came to locating the slippers, but the staff was quite helpful in guiding me through the process.The sauna spans five floors. The lowest level features a dark room where nudity is required, but I found it too dim for my liking—too dark to even recognize anyone’s face. Personally, I prefer to see who I’m interacting with before hooking up, so this aspect was a bit disappointing.On a Saturday after midnight, the place was busy, but I noticed that not much was happening in the dark room. The second floor offered a cruising area that felt relatively small, with only four private spaces, and for some reason, it wasn’t very busy there either.Overall, while the sauna isn't necessarily to blame for my experience, I’m not sure if I’d return. If you’re in Athens and looking for a sauna, it’s an option worth considering, but personally, I might explore other places.

P A

08:42 09 Sep 24

My favorite sauna. I really enjoy the downstairs and third floor with the private rooms. Always a good time. Staff is friendly and attentive.

Alex Warsaw

10:40 08 Sep 24

I highly recommend this place for beginners and tourists who came for a few days... I came from Canada and I can confidently say that this place is very good, there is a special area for smoking, mostly everything is cleaned, the staff is a little unfriendly, but if you talk to them a little, they will all those people who give a bad rating to this sauna are more friendly, they are either very scary and nobody wanted them there and they are offended or fat and old men... the entrance cost 9€ if you are under 30 years old if you are over 30 years old then the entrance costs 17€ if Honestly, I recommended putting another restriction on people over 50 years old to enter for €35😅 then the atmosphere will be better

Jorge Yon

07:57 21 Jun 24

I stayed a night and it was absolutely an incredible experience. The employees were very well educated, very nice and answered all questions. All installations are clean and disinfected, as well as the dry room and the sauna. The apartments were clean, top notch and ease of access to the building. I would be staying for a weekend on my next visit. Thank you!

ionatan ramirez

04:48 17 Jun 24

Went to Athens for Pride Weekend and checked this place out, although some of the guys working at the bar had a little attitude, and only 3 bathrooms, the location is great, place is clean with a lot of areas to relax or/and play, a lot of hot guys from all over the world, the host name: Mike, is very friendly, a genuine people person, definitely will be back. If you are in Athens this is the place to go.

Vassilis Stavrakakis

11:11 11 May 24

I was there yesterday after many years. + entrance fee, very reasonable. + facilities, spacious, clean and neat . - Only one condom provided at the entrance, no dispenser with free condoms and lubricants, lubricants sold at the entrance. 50 cents for les than 5 ml and 8,90 euros for a very little bottle less than 50 ml. That's unacceptable and this is a real rip-off. - Awful and indifferent staff. Borderline rude. - 5 euros for a beer.

Aleksandar Milanovic

17:22 10 Mar 24

This is one of the best saunas in Europe that I have visited so far. I have been many times here. Clean, many levels. Most importantly, they have Prive private cabins that you can rent just for yourself, so is more comfortable and more clean that way. Love to visit this sauna and the people working there are super kind and friendly. The Best !

Alexis Navarro

22:50 22 Jan 24

I'm in awe of this sauna. The facilities are impeccable with great decoration, but really what striked me the most was the music. A really good mix of house/minimal house, techno and chillout. It sets the ambience just rightRegarding the men, I think there's enough variety for most tastes. I saw young, old, skinny, fat, muscled... However it's not always very busy

Percy Knight

20:27 08 Jan 24

Fantastic with a light crowd on a Monday night.Best experience I've had in a Sauna, 1000× better than those in Singapore. But everything felt a little sparse.. Would be back again when the fissure heal.Could use a central Lube pump/ water cooler at the staircase..

Jimmy Pamken

06:32 14 Nov 23

Hadn't been in a while, thought I will check it out again, nothing changed in all that time, same facilities that don't offer much. Weird clients with a huge focus on getting action and being quite "pushy" so if your main goal is to relax good luck. Cannot excuse the cost of 17 euro regrettably for what is offered.

Emmanuel Reyna

08:43 03 Oct 23

The installations are ok. However it is not possible that a gay sauna has no "hygiene room" (no possibility to douche anywhere). The jacuzzi has only space for 4 people. We went on a Friday night and there weren't many people.

Evren Ozen

21:55 11 Sep 23

Wonderful ambiance. Each time when I'm in Athens I visit Alexander with pleasure. Good service, polite staff, hygienic place.

Sean Yu

12:07 06 Sep 23

Very clean, safe, with a full bar, and reasonable price point. Went in on a Tue night and it was understandably a bit slow, but still a good crowd, more tourists than locals (at least on the night I went). Service is on point - they’ll make sure you feel safe and have what you need.To my two lovers from Lisbon: thanks for an unforgettable night; now I am more complete. 😜

Nathan Liss

06:05 19 Aug 23

The staff is great. But sauna still doesn’t work and they have only small jacuzzi for 4 people.

Dietrich Boinier

12:36 26 May 23

the place is beautiful and clean except next to a shower near the sauna work not finished. the negative point is that at one point in the evening some excess was closed by a chain. pay you full price and you no longer have access to certain places

YAOYUAN KUANG

11:07 04 May 23

On May 27th, I will be alone in this sauna to play. I am Asian and I am going there alone for the first time. Please do not discriminate. I will bring my phone and less than 20 euros in cash and credit card to the storage cabinet. Please do not try to steal the belongings in the storage cabinet or overcharge me. Otherwise, I will take the following measures: 1. Call the police. 2. Notify the Embassy in Greece. 3. Conduct evaluation and feedback here. 4. Communicate on Twitter and Facebook.

Αναστάσιος Περάκης

22:12 02 May 23

Simply the best sauna in town. I always have much fun when I visit Athens and i highly recommend it. The staff is cool and friendly. All facilities clean and welcoming.Update: The apartments on the top floor available to rent take the experience beyond belief. Your home inside a sauna with access to all areas during the opening hours shouldn't be missed by anyone, Athenians included.Imagine for example a playfully weekend without moving from your town. Amazing. Highly recommended.

Aleksandar Bunijevac

13:51 06 Apr 23

The Best Premium Sauna In Athens!!! Great service, kind staff & beutiful ambient... Love It!!!

Happy traveller

19:32 29 Mar 23

Fail ! They have a jacuzzi for 4 persons.. so they need much bigger jacuzzi .. the steam room was not working ,the music in the basement was amazing ( Techno) need relevant music to other areas as well .

Chris Schuck

18:56 28 Mar 23

It was an OK place. A few things were closed so I missed out. Not crowded

John Pet

15:21 26 Feb 23

One of the best saunas I have been to In Europe. Very clean, great facilities and different rooms for exploring. I went there last night (Saturday) and it was very busy with very attractive men with zero attitude.The staff are also very friendly and welcoming!I will be coming back to Athens in two weeks and I will be visiting this place again.

Tasos Perakis (difficult_GR)

01:42 20 Nov 22

Simply the best sauna in town. I always have much fun when I visit Athens and i highly recommend it. The staff is cool and friendly. All facilities clean and welcoming.

Kevin ARETHUSE

22:31 11 Nov 22

Stiller!The place is beautiful, very clean, and huge, everything is perfect EXCEPT the little guy.I told him I only took one towel (the free one) but he insisted and told me I had to pay for an extra towel. I don't care about 50cts, it's not for the price but for the principle.Tourist don’t forget, you’re a cash machine!It's not fair. And it's stealing.

Givi Mkhitariani

12:23 19 Sep 22

Good place to enjoy some quality time . Facilities are clean.Employees are all friendly and polite except one person at the bar who had not very friendly attitude and he can do better while handling customers

rakim 3

12:12 14 Sep 22

Best sauna in the world. Hot guys all around!!!

Dori Katzir

16:52 11 May 22

Nice men, good place, the peice is good, i love it

Aleixo A O

15:17 19 Mar 22

With this place it was usually a hit-or-miss but I usually managed to have some good fun. I love the no-clothes zone in the basement and the labyrinth (which can get very hot, literally and figuratively). It is not located on a very busy street which I find great because I prefer my entry to & exit from these establishments to be discreet.I always found the drinks horrible but to be fair I didn’t go there to have drinks.I’ll be back!

anonymous anonymous

00:11 17 Mar 22

Steam room and downstairs dark areas were shut as soon as it turned midnight but sauna was supposed to remain operational till 2amSauna temp turned down at 12Jacuzzi turned off at 12 as wellCorridor heaters turned off at 12One out of two jacuzzi was shutMost of the areas where limited/locked.Cats where running aroundDownstairs lobby area - tv was so loud showing news which was a real turn off while you are trying to chillStaff were going through lockers at 12 trying to empty /clean them while guests still aroundDidn’t felt like we are still welcome after 12 with 2h still to goNot great experience when you pay full price but you don’t get to enjoy the purpose of the premises/visit

Jacob

13:03 15 Mar 22

Quite a busy place, staff are very nice and helpful. Would be good to see the jacuzzi operating though!

Adrian Ion

22:20 01 Jan 22

I highly recommend the sauna. Staff were very helpful with everything, very polite. The place is very clean and safe, a lot of amenities, nice bar area and plenty of drinks to choose. A great gem in the heart of Athens.

Makcs Lukashuk

22:57 25 Dec 21

Good place.Friendly staff who will tell you everything.Clean several times a night, so clean.There is a bar and a vending machine with drinks.Visitors of all ages: young and old. A good payment system that provides benefits to young people.There are different areas where everyone can do what they came for

Victor S.

20:08 19 Nov 21

Nice place to have some fun or relax, really big for Greece, all kind of guys, mostly tourists.

Will Tucker

07:31 10 Oct 21

Super friendly staff. I was hesitant to go here, but I’m so happy I decided to give it a shot. When you think of “Greek Gods” that accurately describes the men at this sauna. Even better, nobody had an attitude & everyone was all about having a good time. The sauna was very clean, and the cruising areas were great. Towels and condoms provided at the front desk, as well as slippers. Will definitely be coming back. This was on a Saturday night and I arrived around 11PM.

D Russo

18:54 03 Oct 21

Great staff. Good clean facilities. Popular place. Nice mix of guys.

Forthianor I

14:26 29 Aug 21

The place was quite clean and there were people, but I have to say other guests were not so friendly. Besides, most of them were fit and muscled and I couldn't see other types of guys in the mix which is a shame honestly as I prefer more average guys.Facilities were new and areas were nice. A suggestion I can give is to put signs in the changing rooms to inform where to put slippers and used towels when leaving to help new visitors.At the entrance they checked for the green pass (something that other places don't do so strictly) and that for me is a big plus!Although it was not a great night to me, being objective I have to say it was a good place.

Walter Natoli (Hellenic Dragons)

07:33 21 Aug 21

Great sauna, very spacious, great facilities, some not open (jacuzzi, foam room... possibly due to covid rules), but still amazing place, sincerely varied clientele and great fun to be had.Will surely come back soon.

klitorisna Baba

10:18 13 Sep 20

Just splendid!!!!!

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