Must-see hotels in Greece

  • Anna’s Place

    Small Cyclades

    Located on high ground above the port is this lovely, well-run complex, set in pretty gardens and with balconies taking in sweeping views. Inside, each…

  • Fedriades Hotel

    Delphi

    Smart modern hotel with balconies over Delphi’s main road, with friendly staff and small, neat, bright rooms, plus a swank suite and a spacious, relaxing…

  • Colors Rooms & Apartments

    Thessaloniki

    Two words: fabulous value. These 15 sparkling and uber-spacious apartments (some self-catering) with colourful minimalist decor rival more-expensive hotel…

  • Theklis-Clara Studios

    Ionian Islands

    Lovely Thekli, a free-diver with her own boat, rents out four beautiful two-person studios, furnished with shabby-chic flair, in a handsome house 100m up…

  • Hotel Diana

    Messinia

    A friendly couple run this budget bargain, which books up fast. Rooms are simple and very compact but attractive. It's bang in the centre, just off the…

  • Maison Grecque

    Patra

    This smart boutique spot has individually styled rooms in dark hues with metallic touches (with an original ceiling fresco or two thrown in). Some of the…

  • Areos Polis

    The Mani

    This central option on the main square blends old-world decor (cast-iron bedsteads, exposed stone walls) with hydro-massage showers and spa baths in some…

  • Hotel Irini

    Dodecanese

    Irini has stunning white rooms with flat-screen TVs, shabby chic furniture, colourful quilts, tasteful ceramics, fridges and pool-facing balconies. Behind…

  • Siorra Vittoria

    Corfu Town

    Expect luxury and style at this quiet 19th-century Old Town mansion, where restored traditional architecture meets modern amenities; marble bathrooms,…

  • Glaros Hotel

    Rethymno Province

    These well-maintained rooms have a modern edge in a town full of ho-hum hotels. Some rooms have balconies overlooking the pool, and there’s a stylish…

  • Hotel Miranda

    Hydra Town

    Pretend you’re a 19th-century sea captain in this antique-laden jewel with spacious, lush rooms. Public spaces are decked out in vintage prints, carved…

  • Pension Irene

    Ios

    Lots of options here, just back from the yacht marina in Ormos, with double rooms right through to a two-bedroom apartment. A quiet location with a…

  • Hotel Aeolis

    Samos

    This central waterfront hotel attracts Athenians and foreign travellers alike, drawn by its two pools, Jacuzzi, taverna and bar. Rooms are ample and…

  • Amphora Hotel

    Hania

    Most of the elegantly decorated rooms at this restored Venetian mansion wrap around a courtyard, with a few more in a connected wing. Those on the top…

  • To Arhontiko

    Limnos

    This restored mansion (and Myrina's first hotel) dating from 1851 impresses with swanky boutique rooms, fireplaces, helpful staff, a cosy bar, classic…

  • Hotel Veneto

    Rethymno

    Soak up that Venetian vibe in these 12 rooms boasting traditional features like polished wood floors and ceilings, alongside a satisfying range of mod…

  • Mimallis Houses

    Milos

    Mimallis rents two small houses in Plaka (sleeping two), and one right on the water in Klima (sleeping up to five) – each is different, comfortable and…

  • El Greco Hotel

    Ierapetra

    The natural hues in the 21 rooms of this family-run hotel form a soothing contrast to the blinding blue of the sea right out the front. The attention to…

  • Porto Kalimitsi

    Macedonia

    Affiliated with the nearby Dolphin Diving Centre, Porto Kalimitsi offers 10 spanking-new studios and five bungalows just back from Kalimitsi's winning…

  • Hotel Jason

    Mykonos

    This friendly midpriced hotel, with spotless, tiled rooms (some with heavy wooden beams, some with kitchenettes) is in an odd location. Hora and three…

  • Koutsounari Camping

    Ierapetra

    About 8km east of Ierapetra at Koutsounari, beachfront Koutsounari Camping counts a pool with snack bar, a restaurant and a mini-market among its assets…

  • Hotel Filoxenia

    Pelion Peninsula

    Head down a few flowery steps from the hand-painted roadside sign to reach this pretty, pastel-pink and exceptionally cosy 10-room lodging in the heart of…

  • Pension Antanakis

    Macedonia

    These airy, pine-furnished rooms, some with harbour views, are 50m from the Pilgrims' Office, just beyond the strip of seaside tavernas that branches off…

  • Hotel Astoria

    Ioannina

    Basic, no frills, clean rooms – pretty much all you need in a budget hotel. You may even get a balcony. The preferable rooms are on the side street,…

  • Anax

    Epiros

    If you're here for a view, Anax is your best bet – it sits at the top of town with vistas all around. Rooms have the requisite cosiness, from fluffy wool…

  • Chameleon Youth Hostel

    Athens

    This friendly, colourful hostel is a homey place with a comfy lounge, useful kitchen and laundry facilities as well as a nice rooftop terrace for chilling…

  • Le Grand Bleu

    Karpathos

    Very nicely equipped studios and two-bedroom apartments beside the graceful main beach, kitted out with crisp fresh linen, tasteful art and sumptuous…

  • Apartment Anastasia-Stathis

    Hania Province

    Set back from the sea and the day crowds, the airy, attractively furnished rooms here, with fridges and large balconies, are perfect for stress relief, as…

  • Victoria Guesthouse

    Pelion Peninsula

    Very pleasant little guesthouse in the heart of tiny Damouhari, run by the brother of the owner of the nearby Ghermaniko. A cafe on the lower floor serves…

  • Messini Pension

    Nafplio

    In a great old-town location, right in the heart of things, this sweet little five-roomer has inviting chambers with very commodious beds and, in some…

  • Economou Mansion

    Saronic Gulf Islands

    This beautiful pension on the ground floor of a restored captain's mansion sits right on the waterfront, about 500m north of Dapia Harbour. It offers a…

  • Hotel Kentrikon

    Pelion Peninsula

    Long-standing hotel, just up the hillside from the town beach, that’s benefitted from a thorough makeover. It holds a decent array of sizeable studio…

  • Studios Niovi

    Serifos

    On the furthest eastern curve of Livadi’s bay, about a 15-minute walk from the centre, these immaculate apartments look over the broad expanse of the bay,…

  • Hotel Ta Xelidonakia

    Pelion Peninsula

    Beautifully restored by its charming Flemish owners, this mid-19th-century mansion balances history with comfort in grand style. Each of its 10 plush…

  • Ippokampos Beachfront Hotel

    Hora (Naxos)

    Part of a stylish, all-white beachfront complex that includes a restaurant-bar, this nine-room hotel offers accommodation kitted out with a dash of…

  • Eleni Studios

    Karpathos

    On the road to Finiki and fronting the beach, Eleni Studios has fully equipped and very tidy powder-blue apartments with appealing bedrooms, built around…

  • Pansion Platana

    Skopelos

    Just 700m east of Glossa (before you reach the petrol station), this cosy and impeccable guesthouse surrounded by greenery has jolly-coloured rooms with…

  • Kerame Studios

    Ikaria

    These studio apartments, located 1km before Evdilos, feature kitchens and spacious decks with views. Prices are as variable as the quarters. A breakfast…

  • Blue Bay Hotel

    Dodecanese

    This small hotel is perched above the road immediately south of Skala, 250m walk from the harbour beyond the first headland. Basic, old-school rooms are…

  • Boutique Athens

    Athens

    Book ahead for a superbly renovated, spacious apartment or whole house. Prime locations around the centre offer excellent value for the amenities. In…

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