Hotel Kaliopa

I enjoyed my stay at the Kaliopa hotel, and I would certainly stay there again. I believe that it is an excellent value for the money. My stay was for 3 nights in September, in a double room on the 2nd floor, with a balcony, and a view towards both the pool and the beach, with breakfast, included. The hotel’s reception staff were all pleasant and courteous, and their English was fine. My room itself was simple, not fancy, but was fine, and most importantly, was clean. The hotel’s location is excellent – right on the beach, and you have the use of an umbrella and adjustable/reclining chair to lie down on, provided for free by the hotel. The buffet breakfast (about 3 minutes’ walk to Amelia restaurant) has a really great selection.

A few things to be aware of: (1) In my case, I was told that the rooms are cleaned only every other day (which did not bother me). (2) There was confusion over the currency required for the final bill payment. (When I checked in, though I had booked in Euros, they said that I had to pay in Leva. But, when I checked out, they did allow payment in Euros.) (3) You should try to have all of the Leva that you will need for your entire Albena stay with you, prior to arrival, because an artificially low exchange rate has been set in all of Albena, for at least the USD/Leva & Euro/Leva exchange rates. (Once you have arrived in Albena, you can still get the market exchange rate at one of the banks outside of Albena (E.G., in the nearby Balchik)

Hotel Kaliopa is extremely close to the beach - you just go out of your room and you are at the beach. Food is good - Good value for the money