Must-see hotels in Cyclades

  • Folegandros Apartments

    Folegandros

    This lovely complex of studios and apartments (the largest can sleep seven) is set in well-kept gardens around a pristine pool just above Plateia Pounta…

  • Carbonaki Hotel

    Hora (Mykonos)

    This family-run boutique hotel is a pleasant garden oasis with bright but comfortable rooms (of various price categories). Some open directly onto the…

  • Aeolos Beach Hotel

    Folegandros

    Settle in right on the beach here at Aeolos. Rooms have sea or mountain views and are each unique, with varying degrees of character. There's a minimum…

  • Pelican Hotel

    Fira

    There’s no caldera view, but you’re just metres from the heart of the action in this long-standing, good-value hotel with a homey feel. The handy…

  • Krinakia

    Syros

    These eight quiet, spacious, well-equipped apartments occupy a classic blue-trimmed white block overlooking Agathopes Beach. Each sleeps up to four people…

  • Windmill Kimolos

    Cyclades

    The most atmospheric abode in Kimolos, this converted windmill looks down on the island from its lofty hilltop position. The whitewashed rooms are cosy…

  • Aeolis Hotel

    Milos

    Inland from the harbourfront, this sweet, neat 12-room hotel is peaceful and calm, its white rooms given a pop of colour here and there. It's open year…

  • Keti Hotel

    Fira

    Hotel Keti is one of the smaller ‘sunset view’ hotels in a peaceful caldera niche. Its attractive traditional rooms are carved into the cliffs, half of…

  • With-Inn

    Hora (Mykonos)

    On a hillside between the New and Old Port, this friendly guesthouse consists of nine spotless rooms. Price includes an excellent cooked breakfast, and…

  • Semeli Hotel

    Hora (Mykonos)

    Expansive grounds, a glamorous restaurant terrace and swimming pool, and dozens of stylish, contemporary rooms combine to make this one of Mykonos’…

  • Villa Roussa

    Fira

    This place is all about location. Minutes from the caldera (without the prices to match) and seconds from the bus station (but thankfully out of earshot),…

  • Katerina Mare

    Paros

    In a word: lovely. Light-filled suites are classy and pristine, each with a great view and every convenience, including kitchenettes. Service is stellar…

  • Salt

    Milos

    Set on a pebbly shoreline, this upmarket hotel offers sophistication, luxury and sea views. The decor is strikingly minimal: mainly white with natural…

  • Kontseta

    Kythnos

    Easily the nicest option in town, these modern studio apartments are a cut above, with fresh decor and fine views. They are high above the ferry quay,…

  • Hotel Kamari

    Sifnos

    Kamari provides spacious double rooms and fully equipped studios, with vine-draped balconies and very helpful staff. Sea views cost a little extra; steep…

  • Windmill Bella Vista

    Sifnos

    A converted Cycladic windmill is the atmospheric pick of the spacious, high-beamed apartments and studios at this small hotel, clustered around an…

  • Tassoula Rooms

    Milos

    Run by a friendly family, this place is good value. Some of the spacious, bright rooms have tiny balconies overlooking the flowering inner courtyard, and…

  • Cavo D’Oro

    Andros

    Tucked above a popular waterfront restaurant, these four simple, pleasant, en suite rooms are excellent value. Each has a balcony with views over the…

  • Filoxenia Studios

    Kythnos

    These well-priced, fully equipped apartments and studios are set behind a terrace filled with palms and flowering shrubs. It's located on the square just…

  • Antonis Rooms

    Kastro

    On the road as it winds up to Kastro, these simple, spotless rooms beckon. They're terrific value, with a communal kitchen and a terrace with splendid…

  • San Giorgio Hotel

    Mykonos

    Let your biggest holiday dilemma be where to recline: by the pool at this luxe, laid-back hotel, at Paradise Beach (seven minutes’ walk) or at Paraga…

  • Fresh

    Hora (Mykonos)

    In the heart of town, with a lush and leafy garden and highly regarded on-site restaurant, Kalita, Fresh has compact and stylishly minimalist rooms with a…

  • Orkos Beach Hotel

    Naxos

    Popular with Mikri Vigla kitesurfers, rooms here are clean and comfy, with prominent wooden beams and a soothing blonde-wood and cream palette. Rooms come…

  • Hermoupolis Rooms

    Syros

    There’s a cheerful welcome at these well-kept, self-catering en-suite rooms, a short climb from the waterfront. Front rooms open onto tiny, bougainvillea…

  • Hotel Benois

    Syros

    Well-run Benois has spick-and-span rooms that are all minimalist charm and calming shades. It has relaxing and spacious public areas, including an…

  • Nikoleta Rooms

    Tinos

    Little Nikoleta is one of Hora's best-value options, tucked away in a side street down the southern end of town. There’s a lovely garden, and some rooms…

  • Captain Manolis

    Paros

    In the Old Town maze and close to the waterfront, this clutch of simple rooms clusters around a quiet, flower-filled courtyard. Unbeatable location and…

  • Alisachni

    Serifos

    Friendly owner Giorgios runs a clutch of spacious, spotless rooms with kitchenettes and bug netting on the windows, just a couple of minutes' walk from…

  • Villa Helios Studios

    Milos

    Rising high above the port, these five large self-catering studios are neat as a pin and decorated in an attractive traditional style, with sea-view…

  • Hotel Efrosini

    Sifnos

    This well-kept, family-run hotel is one of the best on the Platys Gialos strip. Small balconies overlook a leafy courtyard with the sea lapping just in…

  • Hotel Serie

    Cyclades

    Just a few minutes' walk from labyrinthine Ioulida, this compact hotel offers a cluster of light, brightly painted rooms with hilly views from the…

  • Andriani's Guest House

    Hora (Mykonos)

    This clutch of typical Cycladic rooms and studios sits a short but steep walk from the heart of Hora. Relax after your exertions in the peaceful garden.

  • Narkissos Hotel

    Santorini

    A decent budget option at the southern end of Kamari, close to the beach and with well-kept rooms. Outside the summer peak, room prices tumble (€35).

  • Studios Nikos

    Sifnos

    These welcoming, well-equipped studios with kitchenettes sit at a sparkling corner of Vathy Bay, with a grassy lawn right next to the shore.

  • Blue Harmony Hotel

    Syros

    This small waterfront hotel at Kini Beach makes a fine choice, with bright, well-equipped rooms and a swish stone facade.

  • Studios Betty

    Milos

    Enjoy glorious sunset views from this complex of four simple studios at Plaka’s cliff edge.

  • Hotel Sofia

    Fira

    Comfortable, with a touch of character, these half-dozen petite rooms at the heart of Firostefani are a great alternative to the bustle of Fira. There’s…

  • Peristeronas Village

    Mykonos

    Around 2km from Mykonos Town, by the turn-off for Agios Sostis and Panormos beaches, this is a place that's equally popular with holidaying middle-aged…

  • Coco-Mat Eco Residences

    Serifos

    Overlooking Vagia beach, this cluster of miners' houses has been turned into a trendy if somewhat overpriced hotel. Its split-level residences (with…