Zakynthos
Across from the small town beach, this presentable four-storey hotel has a lift to carry guests up to its nicely modernised rooms, which have good…
Must-see hotels in Greek Islands
Skopelos
Swirls of bougainvillea frame the entrance to these three simple and spotless tile-floor studios, with balconies, kitchenettes and a warm atmosphere, just…
Hania Province
Right by the ferry dock, this family-run taverna serves an array of home-cooked Cretan dishes and also rents nine simple and clean rooms, all with fridge,…
Lasithi Province
This city hotel is a handy bargain base. It has clean, functional rooms varying in size with tiled floors and dark-wood furniture. There’s a nice eating…
Samos
Clean, friendly and appealing budget choice, especially good for its six quieter sea-view rooms with glazed windows, not to mention the handy ice-cream…
Saronic Gulf Islands
Good-value, airy rooms are tucked away from the busy seafront in the Agios Mamas area, about a five-minute walk from the harbour; there's a bougainvillea…
Hania Province
Small and basic but very clean, with large verandas, the rooms here make a good base for walkers. The taverna on the terrace serves good Cretan fare and…
Ionian Islands
A block back from the water, this multilevel hotel's best feature is its rooftop garden with Mediterranean views. The rooms themselves are clean, quiet…
Corfu
Simple but perfectly decent rooms, with views over the rooftops, set above a lively restaurant that's only open for breakfast (€8) and dinner (mains €8 to…
Aegina
A range of comfortable, airy rooms and apartments (all called 'studios') overlook a central pool. Top-floor apartments in the newer building have some sea…
Corfu
Well-organised campground set in the shade of long-established olive terraces above the main road 1km east of town, with a pool and ready access to great…
Milos
Cheerful Stavros runs these white-on-white rooms and studios, some with sea views. The rooms are compact, while the studios give a little more breathing…
Mykonos Association of Rooms, Studios & Apartments
Hora (Mykonos)
A handy backstop if you foolishly find yourself in Mykonos without an accommodation booking – or if you've had enough of the people you're travelling with.
Syros
Smart and stylish, with double-glazed windows and modern everything, Diogenis is super handy for the port. On the down side, it's right on a noisy main…
Loutra
Just up from the waterfront, green-trimmed Porto Klaras has impeccable units with kitchens and modern bathrooms; most have balconies with harbour views.
Ikaria
Well-appointed two-storey studios in the heart of the village, with kitchens and laundry facilities. It's about 200m from the sea and village square.
Kythnos
There are no harbour views, but these functional studios and apartments are just a few metres from waterfront tavernas and a small supermarket.
Saronic Gulf Islands
Well placed at the midpoint of the harbour, the Manessi is a bit faded in places, but offers clean business-style rooms, some with sea views.
Lesvos
The welcoming Iren has reasonably priced spotless rooms, up the stairs from a small inviting lobby. It’s a short walk from the ferry dock.
Cyclades
This set of compact rooms is perched on the edge of Hora, with views to the sea. The in-house restaurant specialises in Kimolian cuisine.
Hania Province
This large complex on the beachfront in Georgioupoli caters to package tourists and has bright modern rooms with balcony or terrace.
Hania Province
Simple seafront rooms make this tidy hotel tops for a carefree holiday. Rooms have small TVs and fridges, plus there’s a big pool.
Hydra Town
Tucked in the inner town, these pleasant, unassuming rooms are a good budget deal for Hydra. There is also a studio with a kitchen.
Cyclades
This central four-storey hotel on the harbour has 33 simple and tidy if uninspiring rooms. Try to grab one with a seafront balcony.
Thasos
Very welcoming 14-room lodging with spotless rooms and a leafy courtyard overlooking the village. Breakfast is €3 per person.
Thasos
Wooded spot above Pefkari Beach that's popular with families. It features spotless bathrooms, laundry and cooking facilities.
Hora (Mykonos)
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Hania Province
Has comfortable, simple rooms above a taverna in the village of Lakki, with magnificent views over the valley.
Thasos
The three-star Timoleon has 30 rooms (15 with sea views); each is well appointed, spotless and spacious.
Hydra Town
Basic, well-kept rooms in a convenient spot just back from the harbour. Rates go down out of season.
Alonnisos
A pine-shaded, well-kept coastal campsite with a cafe and minimarket, 600m southwest of the port.
Limnos
One of a couple of domatia in Agios Efstratios, across the road from the Democracy Museum.
Samothraki
Free, attractive shaded municipal campground behind the beach, with basic facilities.
Samos
Opposite the archaeological museum on the town's busy main road, look for the small courtyard bursting with flowers. Rooms here are spotless and…
Elounda
Elounda's oldest hotel is getting a bit long in the tooth but still provides decent bang for your euro. Rooms come with a fridge, and the nicest have sea…
Dodecanese
Waterside Akti, facing Hora from the east side of Skala, has traditionally themed rooms with ornate lights, dark-wood chests and traditional crockery…
Samothraki
Up behind Niki Beach Hotel, the reliable Aeolos stands on a hill overlooking the sea. Front rooms face a swimming pool and garden, while back rooms…
