Must-see hotels in Greece

  • Nissia

    Saronic Gulf Islands

    Studios and maisonettes are arranged around a spacious courtyard with swimming pool and soothing greenery in this exclusive seafront oasis. It has a fine…

  • The rooftop restaurant of 360 Degrees hotel in Athens

    360 Degrees

    Athens

    This hotel's raison d'etre is in its name: the super roof restaurant gives a view around the whole city. Rooms are basic, with hipster-rustic wood…

  • Entrance to Central Hotel in Plaka neighbourhood

    Central Hotel

    Syntagma & Plaka

    This low-key stylish hotel has comfortable rooms done in light, contemporary tones, with good bathrooms. The roof terrace has the requisite Acropolis view…

  • A for Athens hotel in Monastiraki, with a rooftop cafe-bar

    A for Athens

    Athens

    Modern and simple, A for Athens is a good, central base – and its location just across from the Monastiraki metro makes it a straight shot from the…

  • Rooms Dionysos

    Ikaria

    The many happy guests who return every year attest to the magical atmosphere of this pension run by the charismatic Vasilis ‘Dionysos’ Kambouris, his…

  • Delina Mountain Resort

    Rethymno Province

    About 1km outside Anogia, en route to the Nida Plateau, this sprawling resort with spacious, modern rooms exudes calm. If you’re planning on hiking Mt…

  • Camping Elizabeth

    Rethymno

    Crete's oldest campground is only 4km east of the old city but feels far removed from Rethymno, on beautiful Missiria beach. Bamboo, palm and tamarisk…

  • Villa Maria

    Rethymno Province

    If you want to be in the thick of things, don’t come here. With only the waves and a rushing creek for entertainment, this friendly, family-run property…

  • Palazzo Greco

    Rethymno Province

    A passion for design is reflected in the stylish details at this breezy hotel overlooking the sea. Match your mood to the wall colours – pale green, blue…

  • Capsis Astoria

    Iraklio

    Though the building itself is not of the latest vintage, small but fantastic newer rooms beckon at the Capsis Astoria. With splendid oak hardwoods,…

  • Aspros Potamos

    Ierapetra

    About 27km east of Ierapetra, these 300-year-old stone cottages have been lovingly restored as guesthouses by owner Aleka Halkia. Potamos uses a solar…

  • Zoe Resort

    Messinia

    This once-small family-run place on the seafront has morphed into an appealing midrange resort. Older hotel rooms with small front balconies (and the…

  • Archontariki

    Dodecanese

    Hidden in a little alley near the Zoödohos Pigi monastery, these heavenly suites in a 400-year-old home are equipped with every convenience, traditional…

  • Miliou Studios

    Dodecanese

    Located in the centre of sleepy Megalo Horio, Miliou has comfortable rooms and self-catering studios with sweeping views of Eristos Bay far below. There's…

  • Hilton Athens

    Athens

    Swathes of polished marble greet you both in the lobby and rooms of the Hilton, occupying an iconic 1963 modernist building that's worth a look in its own…

  • Asterias

    Dodecanese

    Pretty as a starfish (after which it's named), Asterias is a few switchbacks up the hill heading from Pandeli to its castle. Its fastidiously clean rooms,…

  • Hostel Arabas

    Thessaloniki

    Located up a hill, hard to find, with a warm welcome and a washing machine: this is hostelling as it used to be. This simple place has spartan-yet-comfy…

  • Sohora

    Rethymno

    Extremely comfortable and slightly quirky, the rooms with kitchenette in this 200-year-old home are named after the seasons and incorporate original…

  • Thermae Sylla

    Evia

    Loutra Edipsou's most luxurious address, founded in the late 19th century, this in-your-mud-masked-face seaside wellness resort is set around a rambling…

  • Mouria Hotel

    Skiathos Town

    Set back around a flower-filled courtyard, the handsome, super-central, efficiently run Mouria hides just behind the National Bank. There's a shared…

  • Limnonari Rooms

    Skopelos

    Cosy, colourful decor combines with views across beautiful Limnonari Bay and its secluded white sands at this appealing, efficiently run 10-room…

  • Montofoli Estate

    Evia

    On the historical Montofoli Estate, whose origins date to the Frankish era, these four character-rich, all-different villas comprise some of Evia's most…

  • Ilidi Rock Hotel

    Dodecanese

    The 'glitziest' hotel in Tilos cascades down the cliff to two tiny aquamarine-laced inlets, so the rooms' views are indeed ravishing. The fully equipped…

  • Hotel Filoxenia

    Peloponnese

    Kind of like an old-fashioned ski lodge with its handsome stone exterior, the long-running Filoxenia has had a modern spruce-up. Its 28 rooms are…

  • Pension Theresa

    Hania

    This creaky old Venetian house with a long, steep, winding staircase and antique furniture delivers eight snug rooms with character aplenty. The location…

  • Zakynthos Windmills

    Zakynthos

    Two converted windmills – one dazzling white, the other with exposed-stone walls, each sleeping two guests – plus two- and four-person rooms and…

  • Porto Scoutari Hotel

    Dodecanese

    Focused around a lavish swimming pool and spa centre, this was the first luxe hotel on the island and in many ways is still among the most unique, if just…

  • Coco-Mat Hotel Athens

    Athens

    A literal boutique hotel, this is a try-before-you-buy extension of the showroom for Coco-Mat, the excellent Greek-made all-natural mattresses. It's all…

  • Pension Mylos

    Agios Nikolaos

    At these prices, you know you're not getting the Ritz, but behind the faded facade lie surprisingly welcoming, though wee, rooms with bedside lamps, shiny…

  • Elivi

    Skiathos

    Spread across a pine-sprinkled headland at the southwest end of Koukounaries, Skiathos' latest luxury arrival is a glossy, calming revamp of the former…

  • Agios Pavlos Hotel

    Rethymno Province

    Hugging a rugged and remote sandy bay, this place offers small but updated rooms, some with gorgeous bay views, below a traditional taverna. Alternatively…

  • Hotel Porfyris

    Dodecanese

    The only hotel in Mandraki town itself stands proudly on the hillside, set above a citrus orchard five minutes’ walk from the sea. If you’re arriving from…

  • Hotel des Roses

    Pelion Peninsula

    Framed by rose bushes, Platanias' first-ever hotel still stands proud at the foot of the road down the hillside, 100m inland from the beach. Quiet,…

  • Palios Stathmos Hotel & Restaurant

    Pelion Peninsula

    This imposing 1903 wood-and-stone hotel stands near the narrow-gauge railway station, amid the plane trees; it's 800m down steep footpaths from the…

  • Skiathos House

    Skiathos Town

    Comfortable, outstanding-value modern rooms, studios and apartments fill this lovingly restored townhouse, with a palm-shaded back garden and super…

  • St George Lycabettus

    Athens

    A high-end clientele bunks here for excellent service and posh rooms. Newer 'eco-chic' rooms have organic bedding and comfy Coco-Mat beds; other floors…

  • Camping Kalamitsi

    Preveza

    This large, shady campground, 4km northeast of Preveza on the road to Parga, is very nicely kept up, with clean bathrooms, good laundry facilities and a…

  • Palazzino di Corina

    Rethymno

    This regal Venetian mansion is an elegant place to unpack. Fine furniture, exposed stone walls and timber vaulted ceilings create a plush period ambience…

  • 18 Micon Street

    Athens

    An old warehouse has been sprinkled with interior-designer fairy dust to emerge as this chic 14-room boutique hotel. Cement, wood and brick are the…

  • Studios Efterpi

    Limnos

    Top of the hill in every sense, these tastefully furnished studios with well-equipped kitchenettes come with balconies offering views of Myrina's red…

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