Must-see hotels in Greece

  • Corfu Mare Boutique Hotel

    Corfu Town

    This eye-wateringly expensive but palatial villa-like hotel, just up from the New Port, is open to adults only. While it's larger than 'boutique' might…

  • Chiliadromia Studios

    Alonnisos

    Tucked into the heart of the old village, these homey studios with lavender trim are a wonderful budget find, featuring small balconies, comfortable check…

  • Amfi Rooms

    Dodecanese

    Set 1km up on the hill behind Fry, with a glorious view, these dark wooded and stone studios comprise a spacious all-in-one traditional raised bed,…

  • Xenios Zeus

    Macedonia

    Perfectly central and perfectly pleasant, this thankfully unfashionable family-run hotel has accommodated luminaries such as Frankfurt School philosopher…

  • Hotel Filoxenia

    Macedonia

    Perched in a tranquil location at the top of Ouranoupoli, this hospitable hotel has well-kept rooms, satisfying breakfasts, a scattering of photogenic…

  • Plaka Hotel

    Athens

    Not the most stylish option but in compensation are great Acropolis views from the rooftop garden, as well as those from top-floor rooms. Tidy rooms have…

  • Avra

    Preveza

    Rarely do sea views come this inexpensively, and with such nice surroundings. Rooms in this tower block are small but very clean and functional, with mini…

  • Xenia Hotel

    Hora (Naxos)

    Sleek and minimalist, this hotel is in the heart of the action in the old town, close to everything, and the staff are attentive. While the neutral tones…

  • Nikos Verikokos Studios

    Hora (Naxos)

    Friendly Nikos maintains immaculate rooms in the heart of the old town, and is handy to everything. Some have balconies and sea views, all have little…

  • Aegialis Hotel & Spa

    Amorgos

    High on a hill and with magical views over Aegiali Bay and village, this is the island's only five-star hotel. Rooms are classic Cycladic minimalism with…

  • Best Western Plaza Hotel

    Rhodes Town

    Rooms in this modernist '60s-built hotel, 200m inland from Mandraki Harbour, have large balconies, baths (a rarity here), desks and safety deposit boxes,…

  • Homestay Anonymous

    Hania Province

    This simple but good-value pension with private bathrooms and shared cooking facilities in the courtyard garden is an excellent budget pick. Friendly,…

  • Orion & Dryades

    Athens

    These two side-by-side hotels are up steep stairs at the tippy-top of Exarhia – far from tourist attractions, but with excellent views and the lively…

  • Acropol

    Parga

    Tucked in among the shady alleyways of Parga's old town, Hotel Acropol occupies an old home, with eight lovely rooms. From fine wrought-iron balconies to…

  • Pyrgos Traditional Village

    Ikaria

    Perched high above Agios Kirykos, this cluster of nine villas, styled as traditional stone houses, is as luxurious as it gets on this side of the island…

  • Camping Leros

    Dodecanese

    Set 500m up from the beach, and 3km south of Lakki, the island’s lovely campground stands in a 400-year-old olive grove and holds a welcoming cafe that…

  • Joanna’s Place

    Hania Province

    This modern beige building sits in a quiet spot across from a small stone beach at the southeastern tip of the peninsula. The 16 spacious and spotless…

  • Red Tractor Farm

    Cyclades

    Set among vineyards and olive groves, this organic agritourism farm offers rooms, studios and whole cottages in a range of beautiful Cycladic buildings,…

  • Nereides Hotel

    Karpathos

    This charming little hotel has been open since 2011 and everything from the paintwork to its up-to-the-minute bathrooms still gleams like new. It offers…

  • Lozenge

    Athens

    Get a bit of Kolonaki chic without the full Kolonaki price tag (or distance from the centre) at this subdued modern hotel on a pedestrianised street…

  • Melanthi Traditional Hotel

    Pelion Peninsula

    This 1858 mansion has been refurbished with atmosphere in mind, maximising the potential for views from the bed. Traditional Greek fittings and the…

  • Pension Oniro

    Alonnisos

    Lavender-purple doors, whitewashed walls, crisp contemporary rooms and views across Votsi harbour make welcoming Oniro an ideal and convenient budget…

  • Olganos VL

    Macedonia

    In the old Jewish quarter, this is a beautiful place to stay – a family-run boutique hotel with seven luxurious, spacious rooms. The suites have Jacuzzis…

  • Pavlos' Place

    Rethymno Province

    Right above Little Triopetra Beach, dreamy Pavlos is the perfect chill spot and a popular yoga retreat. Rooms are down to earth (no TV), with kitchenettes…

  • Iason Studios

    Hania

    These simple, spacious studios in the old town are run by friendly and helpful English-speaking proprietress Despina. They have kitchenettes with…

  • 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…

  • Amymone

    Nafplio

    Amymone is all about stencilled art, faux graffiti and Blaxploitation silhouettes on funky door bedsteads. It will appeal to pop-art fans. Across the road…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Pegasus Rooms

    Peloponnese

    In the heart of Ancient Corinth, very close to the ruins, Pegasus offers simple, clean and well-equipped rooms with easy parking out back. Pleasant patio…

  • 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…

  • 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 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…

  • 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,…

  • Electra Palace Hotel

    Thessaloniki

    Even if just coming to gaze at the harbour from the rooftop garden cafe, you can't miss the appeal of this fabulous five-star city landmark, standing…

  • Thalatta Kalimitsi Village Camp

    Macedonia

    Surrounded by woodland and close to the beach about 1km south of central Kalamitsi, this great campground has top-notch facilities and on-site bars and…

  • 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…

  • Diakoumis Rooms

    Pelion Peninsula

    Energetic and welcoming owners Stathis and Athina have made the most of their dramatic cliffside setting in the last lodging option along the road to…

  • 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…

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