Must-see hotels in Greek Islands

  • Hotel Steni

    Evia

    With a scenic perch just above the north end of town, a snug lodge-like feel, roaring winter fires and an expansive terrace cafe, this joyful year-rounder…

  • Villa Ostria

    Small Cyclades

    On the high ground east of the town beach, the flowering, creeper-clad classic Cycladic cubes of Ostria hide attractive rooms and studios with quirky…

  • Sunrock

    Corfu

    Run by the charming Magdalena, this complex, 30m from the sea, has dorms and doubles. It's faded on the outside, perhaps, but inside it's fresh and…

  • Atlantis Hotel

    Karpathos

    Long-established, family-run hotel across from the Italian-era public building just above the west end of the harbour. The pleasant, no-frills rooms are…

  • Hotel Neos Omalos

    Hania Province

    This rustic mountain hotel has welcomed generations of nature lovers since it opened in 1954. Convivial public areas lead to basic but comfortable rooms…

  • Palazzo Duca

    Hania

    In a backstreet off the harbour, this protected building with Byzantine origins has been meticulously restored and turned into a pint-sized luxury hotel…

  • Hotel Galini

    Hora (Naxos)

    A nautical theme lends this superfriendly, family-run place loads of character. Updated, spacious rooms have small balconies, plus some rooms have…

  • Gigilos Taverna & Rooms

    Hania Province

    Gigilos is right on the beach at the western end of the village. Its best rooms are at the front, on the beach road. They're clean and nicely furnished,…

  • Pension Sofi

    Hora (Naxos)

    Run by members of the friendly Koufopoulos family, guests at Pension Sofi are met with family-made wine or cake and immaculate rooms, each with a freshly…

  • Nostos

    Kythira

    A delightfully old-fashioned five-room guesthouse right next to the church (the bells start ringing around 7.30am) and below the kastro. Each room is…

  • Corali Studios & Portobello Apartments

    Elounda

    Immaculately kept Corali and Portobello sit side by side amid flower-festooned gardens and overlooking the town beach. The 35 stucco-walled studios and…

  • Villa Ioanna

    Thasos

    This gentrified version of domatia has a fancy hotel quality, with an elegant subdued design that involves many wooden surfaces, ropes and bamboo stems…

  • Zeus Hotel

    Kos

    This friendly family-run spot is 1.5km northeast of Kefalos (250m from the beach), but out on a limb, too, in terms of cleanliness and helpfulness. Best…

  • Hotel Dina

    Paros

    Smack-bang in the heart of the Old Town, these eight family-run rooms are a find. They have whitewashed walls and wrought-iron beds, and are spotless and…

  • Voreades

    Tinos

    Just up from the port, this friendly place offers plenty of local character both in terms of the building (internal courtyard, mosaic, marble fanlights)…

  • Rethymno House

    Rethymno

    Right in the heart of the old town, stumbling distance to the waterfront and nightlife action, is this cheapie housed within an attractive building that…

  • Artemis Apartments

    Hania Province

    This well-kept, cream stone apartment complex, 1km back from the cove at Stavros, is a welcoming spot to while away your holiday. Fully equipped modern…

  • Villa Katapoliani

    Amorgos

    Owner Stamatia has a high-quality collection of rooms, studios and apartments, handily located behind the waterfront and ferry quay. The balconies at…

  • Irini Mare

    Rethymno Province

    Great for families, this beautifully landscaped resort sits a short walk from the main beach. Its 130 bright, modern rooms come in a variety of…

  • Pasiphae Hotel

    Lesvos

    A well-managed and welcoming hotel in a shady setting at Skala Kallonis, about 300m from the sea and village square. It's a favourite for returning…

  • Mill Houses

    Fira

    Built right into the side of the caldera at Firostefani, down a long flight of steps, these superb studios and suites are chic and plush. Lots of white…

  • Mayor Mon Repos Palace Art Hotel

    Corfu Town

    A classy, modern resort hotel, with its own spa, bistro and bar, at the southern end of the long, curving Bay of Garitsa. All the cool, contemporary cream…

  • Hotel Creta

    Agios Nikolaos

    These 23 breezy and good-value self-catering studios and apartments sleeping two to four are in a quiet location, yet just a few minutes’ walk from the…

  • Argonauta Hotel

    Paros

    Right on the main town square, the Argonauta offers snug rooms, airy suites with balconies and boutique stylings, plus some downright lovely common areas…

  • Belvedere Hotel

    Hora (Mykonos)

    Effortlessly chic but extravagantly expensive, the Belvedere offers charming service, a first-class on-site restaurant (taken over in summer by culinary…

  • Aktaion Hotel

    Evia

    Old-world touches like dangling chandeliers and soaring ceilings meet contemporary boutique-inspired comfort at this intimate, traditional-style stone…

  • Polyxeni Hotel

    Samos

    This reasonable seafront lodging is bang in the middle of the port hubbub. The several balconied harbour-view rooms are fitted with overhead fans and…

  • Atsachas Rooms

    Ikaria

    On a headland between Mesahti and Livadi beaches, the Atsachas has clean, well-furnished rooms, some with fully equipped kitchens. Most have breezy sea…

  • Villa Mezzo Traditional Cave House

    Santorini

    In the middle of the countryside, not far from the Wine Museum, this cave house gives you a chance to experience Santorini's traditional dwellings (even…

  • Palatino Hotel

    Zakynthos

    The best-value hotel in town, the Palatino offers functional but comfortable rooms, and staff members take enormous pride in how clean everything is. Its…

  • Meltemi

    Small Cyclades

    Genuinely warm hospitality is the hallmark of this family-run pension and restaurant in the heart of Hora. Rooms are comfy and simple. You have a choice…

  • Florida Hotel

    Rhodes Town

    This small, simple, modern hotel is set in a quiet little pedestrian street that’s a short walk from the beach near the New Town's northern tip. The crisp…

  • Marcos Rooms

    Oia

    This traditional cave house is among the very few midrange options in Oia. Run by hospitable Marcos, it consists of an atmospheric subterranean double and…

  • Ionia Hotel

    Skopelos

    With rooms overlooking a calm, shady pool courtyard from private balconies, the excellently managed Ionia makes a pleasing retreat just five minutes' walk…

  • Stelios Place

    Santorini

    This small, family-run hotel has a great position set back from the main drag in Perissa, one block from the beach. Well-equipped rooms sparkle with…

  • Falassarna Beach Hotel

    Hania Province

    This well-kept modern hotel (situated right where the bus from Kissamos stops from June to August) is a good bet for those who want quick access to the…

  • Bourtzi Boutique Hotel

    Skiathos Town

    All straight lines and creative touches, the swish Bourtzi brings a splash of boutique flair to down-to-earth Skiathos Town, on upper Papadiamanti…

  • Katerina & Efi

    Kos

    This well-run budget choice, with a spiffy blue-and-white exterior, is located so close to the beach that if it were any nearer you'd have sand in your…

  • Vivian Villa

    Argostoli

    Tasteful guesthouse on a quiet inland street, overlooking a garden fragrant with thyme and basil. As well as hotel-style rooms, some with balconies, it…

  • Kosta Palace

    Kos Town

    This massive harbour-front edifice, facing the castle across the port, holds 173 rooms, some with kitchenettes and private balconies. Apartments have…

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