Must-see hotels in Greek Islands

  • Olive Tree Apartments

    Hania Province

    This attractive complex in an olive grove just east of Kalyviani village has spacious, comfortable and well-presented apartments and maisonettes suitable…

  • Kerkis Bay Hotel

    Samos

    It's a surprise to find such a serious multistorey establishment in such a quaint place, but here it is, complete with elevators and a popular waterfront…

  • Rooms Ririka

    Hania Province

    This cosy place consists of six double rooms (try for an upstairs room with balcony and sea views) and a leafy garden. Sweet elderly owner Ririka speaks a…

  • John’s Hotel

    Evia

    This centrally located throwback, immediately inland from the old bridge, is a popular choice: spotless, old-style rooms, the odd contemporary touch, a…

  • Dalia Hotel

    Corfu Town

    This friendly, family-run neighbourhood hotel is set back from the sea, 15 minutes’ walk south of the Old Town and just 800m from the airport. The rooms…

  • Hotel Anthousa

    Sifnos

    Behind a pretty, vine-covered facade, this year-round hotel has fresh, appealing rooms set around an inner courtyard. Sweet in decor and sweet in intent:…

  • Diamanto Rooms

    Evia

    Ten sparkling, colourful, old-fashioned budget rooms with balconies, fridges, extra blankets, a shared kitchen and a plant-wreathed entrance way, all…

  • Milos Camping

    Evia

    Perched next to a 200m-long pebble beach, 1km west of Eretria, this shaded, attractive campground is well equipped with a restaurant, bar, pool and…

  • Porto Veneziano

    Hania

    Smack at the quieter eastern end of Hania’s old harbour, this business-style hotel has unobstructed city or harbour views and clean, comfortable rooms…

  • Aegean View

    Cyclades

    On the harbourfront, just metres from the ferry dock, this guesthouse has a handful of bright, modern rooms and studios with en suite bathrooms. Some have…

  • Thea

    Evia

    A friendly, homey budget option 200m south of the ferry dock. The five rooms are simple but well kept, the best with balconies looking out to sea, and…

  • Pirofani Boutique

    Lefkada

    Very friendly and central family-run hotel that has slightly over-the-top decoration, with a few too many gold flurries, but immaculate bathrooms. The…

  • Panorama

    Zakynthos

    Excellent studios with sea views and basic kitchenettes occupy a lovely garden set back from the main road. Managed by a friendly English-speaking family,…

  • Estia

    Ikaria

    Up the road from Hristos Rahes, this place offers simply but tastefully decorated rooms, with fully equipped kitchens and balconies that face the sea and…

  • Lefka Ori

    Hania Province

    This long-established little hotel at the western end of the port has a collection of rooms, studios and suites with kitchenettes, all clean and well kept…

  • Rea Hotel

    Iraklio

    Family-run Rea has an easy, friendly atmosphere and 15 compact but neat-as-a-pin rooms dressed in shades from vanilla to chocolate. There’s a book…

  • Vassiliki Bay Hotel

    Lefkada

    Dated but otherwise reasonable-value little hotel, tucked in a street back from both the harbour and the main thoroughfare, offering small, plain rooms,…

  • Hotel Delfini

    Milos

    This comfortable, tucked away, simple hotel has a lovely grapevine-shaded terrace and a warm ambience. It’s west of the quay behind the Lagada Beach Hotel…

  • Hotel Delta

    Agios Nikolaos

    Budget-conscious space-cravers with cooking ambitions should thrive in these eight bright, basic but modern balconied units, four of which face…

  • Alba Hotel

    Zakynthos

    Simple but very central budget hotel, where the clean, smallish, marble-accented rooms have old-fashioned bathrooms and wood furnishings, plus balconies…

  • Hotel Agios Nikitas

    Lefkada

    A smart and modern hotel framed by sweet-smelling jasmine that has 30-plus tasteful, light rooms and suites. Some have balconies with views over the…

  • Kavos Rooms

    Dodecanese

    Up a steep flight of steps in a white-and-blue building facing the fishing harbour, these spotless studios are run by friendly Elpida. Expect fresh linen,…

  • Hotel Ionian Plaza

    Argostoli

    Imposing hotel in an unbeatable location, with a stylish marble-trimmed lobby and small but comfortable rooms, all with conservative decor and balconies…

  • Mirabel Hotel

    Argostoli

    This long-standing hotel poised on the corner of the main square offers clean, functional and rather blandly decorated rooms. It's popular with tour…

  • Zoe

    Milos

    This little guesthouse has decent-sized rooms and studio apartments (with kitchenettes), all of which have balconies or terraces; some have sea views. An…

  • Zorba’s

    Hania Province

    Zorba’s is set back from the beach near the town’s main square. Studios and apartments are contemporary and come with kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs and…

  • Rania Apartments

    Hora (Mykonos)

    In a lovely garden setting, these charming rooms and self-catering apartments are well appointed and quiet. The location high above the harbour means a…

  • Hotel Angelica

    Thasos

    It's no longer the value deal it once was, but with large modern bathrooms, cheerful service and views of both harbours this modern hotel remains high on…

  • Windmill Karamitsos

    Milos

    Bed down in a unique converted windmill that dates from 1859 and now sleeps four in creative quarters over three levels. It’s on a hilltop on the edge of…

  • Allegria Family Hotel

    Andros

    Nicely geared to families and close to the beach at Agios Petros, a few kilometres south of Gavrio. Studios have kitchenettes, and some have bunks added…

  • Plaza Hotel

    Zakynthos

    Across from the small town beach, this presentable four-storey hotel has a lift to carry guests up to its nicely modernised rooms, which have good…

  • Rania Studios

    Skopelos

    Swirls of bougainvillea frame the entrance to these three simple and spotless tile-floor studios, with balconies, kitchenettes and a warm atmosphere, just…

  • Paralia Taverna & Rooms

    Hania Province

    Right by the ferry dock, this family-run taverna serves an array of home-cooked Cretan dishes and also rents nine simple and clean rooms, all with fridge,…

  • Hotel Medousa

    Samos

    Clean, friendly and appealing budget choice, especially good for its six quieter sea-view rooms with glazed windows, not to mention the handy ice-cream…

  • Hotel Kamelia

    Saronic Gulf Islands

    Good-value, airy rooms are tucked away from the busy seafront in the Agios Mamas area, about a five-minute walk from the harbour; there's a bougainvillea…

  • Hartzoulakis Rent Rooms

    Hania Province

    Small and basic but very clean, with large verandas, the rooms here make a good base for walkers. The taverna on the terrace serves good Cretan fare and…

  • Ilios Hotel

    Ionian Islands

    A block back from the water, this multilevel hotel's best feature is its rooftop garden with Mediterranean views. The rooms themselves are clean, quiet…

  • Jimmy’s Restaurant & Rooms

    Corfu

    Simple but perfectly decent rooms, with views over the rooftops, set above a lively restaurant that's only open for breakfast (€8) and dinner (mains €8 to…

  • Antzi Studios

    Aegina

    A range of comfortable, airy rooms and apartments (all called 'studios') overlook a central pool. Top-floor apartments in the newer building have some sea…

  • Paleokastritsa Camping

    Corfu

    Well-organised campground set in the shade of long-established olive terraces above the main road 1km east of town, with a pool and ready access to great…

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