Skopelos
The low-key Dionyssos, between the Ring Rd and the waterfront, attracts the occasional group, and its rooms have a cosy feel with wooden floors, woven…
Must-see hotels in Greek Islands
Kefallonia
Relaxed, family-run place with wood-accented, white-walled apartments, all with balconies and kitchenettes, just back from long Xi Beach. There's also a…
Rhodes Town
Hotel International is a friendly family-run operation, with simply furnished, immaculately clean, good-value rooms. Located at the north end of the New…
Evia
Seven individually designed rooms with regal touches, muralled walls, private balconies and lots of colour and light await at this warmly run boutiquey…
Hania Province
Caters to yoga groups but has decent digs for independent travellers, too, in a relaxed wooded setting just above the village centre. It's run by friendly…
Hania Province
This large campground is 1.5km northeast of town, about 500m east of stony Halikia beach. There's a taverna, kitchen facilities and a playground, and it's…
Kalymnos
If you want to know the types of places that backpackers stayed in '80s and '90s, look no further. This narrow-fronted three-storey oldie is cheap and…
Ithaki
Bright, spacious, good-value studios, with flower-draped terraces overlooking the bay; for the best views, ask for one upstairs. They’re on the eastern…
Chios
Aside from the sea-view balconies and stately decor of this converted mansion, what makes the Kyma more than just another period hotel is its service –…
Hania Province
This attractive complex in an olive grove just east of Kalyviani village has spacious, comfortable and well-presented apartments and maisonettes suitable…
Samos
It's a surprise to find such a serious multistorey establishment in such a quaint place, but here it is, complete with elevators and a popular waterfront…
Hania Province
This cosy place consists of six double rooms (try for an upstairs room with balcony and sea views) and a leafy garden. Sweet elderly owner Ririka speaks a…
Evia
This centrally located throwback, immediately inland from the old bridge, is a popular choice: spotless, old-style rooms, the odd contemporary touch, a…
Corfu Town
This friendly, family-run neighbourhood hotel is set back from the sea, 15 minutes’ walk south of the Old Town and just 800m from the airport. The rooms…
Sifnos
Behind a pretty, vine-covered facade, this year-round hotel has fresh, appealing rooms set around an inner courtyard. Sweet in decor and sweet in intent:…
Evia
Ten sparkling, colourful, old-fashioned budget rooms with balconies, fridges, extra blankets, a shared kitchen and a plant-wreathed entrance way, all…
Evia
Perched next to a 200m-long pebble beach, 1km west of Eretria, this shaded, attractive campground is well equipped with a restaurant, bar, pool and…
Hania
Smack at the quieter eastern end of Hania’s old harbour, this business-style hotel has unobstructed city or harbour views and clean, comfortable rooms…
Evia
A friendly, homey budget option 200m south of the ferry dock. The five rooms are simple but well kept, the best with balconies looking out to sea, and…
Cyclades
On the harbourfront, just metres from the ferry dock, this guesthouse has a handful of bright, modern rooms and studios with en suite bathrooms. Some have…
Lefkada
Very friendly and central family-run hotel that has slightly over-the-top decoration, with a few too many gold flurries, but immaculate bathrooms. The…
Ithaki
Clean, simple studios with pine fittings and well-stocked kitchenettes; some have wraparound balconies with views in all directions. Turn right just…
Zakynthos
Excellent studios with sea views and basic kitchenettes occupy a lovely garden set back from the main road. Managed by a friendly English-speaking family,…
Ikaria
Up the road from Hristos Rahes, this place offers simply but tastefully decorated rooms, with fully equipped kitchens and balconies that face the sea and…
Hania Province
This long-established little hotel at the western end of the port has a collection of rooms, studios and suites with kitchenettes, all clean and well kept…
Iraklio
Family-run Rea has an easy, friendly atmosphere and 15 compact but neat-as-a-pin rooms dressed in shades from vanilla to chocolate. There’s a book…
Lefkada
Dated but otherwise reasonable-value little hotel, tucked in a street back from both the harbour and the main thoroughfare, offering small, plain rooms,…
Agios Nikolaos
Budget-conscious space-cravers with cooking ambitions should thrive in these eight bright, basic but modern balconied units, four of which face…
Milos
This comfortable, tucked away, simple hotel has a lovely grapevine-shaded terrace and a warm ambience. It’s west of the quay behind the Lagada Beach Hotel…
Zakynthos
Simple but very central budget hotel, where the clean, smallish, marble-accented rooms have old-fashioned bathrooms and wood furnishings, plus balconies…
Lefkada
A smart and modern hotel framed by sweet-smelling jasmine that has 30-plus tasteful, light rooms and suites. Some have balconies with views over the…
Dodecanese
Up a steep flight of steps in a white-and-blue building facing the fishing harbour, these spotless studios are run by friendly Elpida. Expect fresh linen,…
Argostoli
Imposing hotel in an unbeatable location, with a stylish marble-trimmed lobby and small but comfortable rooms, all with conservative decor and balconies…
Argostoli
This long-standing hotel poised on the corner of the main square offers clean, functional and rather blandly decorated rooms. It's popular with tour…
Milos
This little guesthouse has decent-sized rooms and studio apartments (with kitchenettes), all of which have balconies or terraces; some have sea views. An…
Hora (Mykonos)
In a lovely garden setting, these charming rooms and self-catering apartments are well appointed and quiet. The location high above the harbour means a…
Hania Province
Zorba’s is set back from the beach near the town’s main square. Studios and apartments are contemporary and come with kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs and…
Thasos
It's no longer the value deal it once was, but with large modern bathrooms, cheerful service and views of both harbours this modern hotel remains high on…
Milos
Bed down in a unique converted windmill that dates from 1859 and now sleeps four in creative quarters over three levels. It’s on a hilltop on the edge of…
Andros
Nicely geared to families and close to the beach at Agios Petros, a few kilometres south of Gavrio. Studios have kitchenettes, and some have bunks added…
