Alonnisos
Two traditional village houses for up to four, overlooking a flower-filled courtyard, have been charmingly restored by architect-owner Elma, with full…
Must-see hotels in Greek Islands
Skyros
Just 50m down a quiet lane from Magazia beach, Ariadne's charmingly rustic studios and two-room apartments enclose a lush courtyard of fruit trees. The 11…
Iraklio Province
About 7km west of Hersonisos on a sand-and-pebble beach in the hamlet of Gouves, Creta offers 90 camp sites. Some nicely shaded spots cater to both tents…
Hania
On a main road a 15-minute walk from the old town, this beautifully restored whitewashed building has become a hip hostel. There’s African art on the…
Hania
This smartly renovated hotel in a Venetian mansion in the lively Splantzia quarter has eight stylish rooms, each different but all outfitted with custom…
Rhodes Town
Set up by two celebrated fashion designers, this hilltop Old Town eyrie, steps from the Grandmaster’s Palace, is a melange of Moorish and Rajasthan – or…
Kos
Eleven simple, spotless and identical kitchenette studios, so freshly maintained they might have been built yesterday. All have sea views, there’s a…
Karpathos
This hotel is located just beyond the central square at the far end of Olymbos. Its four rooms have seen better days (nothing has been done to them for…
Ino Village Hotel & Restaurant
Samos
With its courtyard pool flanked by ivy-clad, balconied white buildings, Ino Village, just 500m above Vathy, feels remote and elegant. While this mini…
Logothetis Organic Farm Houses
Zakynthos
Deep within an 80-hectare olive grove, the cottages here offer utter tranquillity. All are decorated in old-farmhouse style and many furnishings are…
Dodecanese
Rizos' rooms have Aegean-blue and white, and biscuit and powder-blue colour themes, and are bursting with chi-chi panache, from the flagstone floors and…
Achlada-Mourtzanakis Residence
Iraklio Province
A 10-minute drive (or a winding 3km) from Agia Pelagia, but seemingly a world away, this cluster of seven modern loft-style guesthouses offers plenty of…
Symi
This lovely little spot, almost right beneath the bell tower of the local church, Agios Ioannis, has had a full and modern refurb. Blonde-timber hues…
Alonnisos
Wood ceilings, stone-tiled floors, local artwork, pastel feature walls and shuttered balconies give a rustic feel to the quiet, comfortable, modern rooms…
Small Cyclades
In the southeast part of the island and reachable via a 20-minute walk from Hora, this delightful, family-run property consists of a neat cluster of airy,…
Hania Province
An apartment in a renovated, century-old stone windmill (mylos in Greek) on a pretty spot on the beach is the most captivating of several atmospheric…
Alonnisos
Nestled into the coastal hamlet of Agios Petros, this traditional-style complex run by hospitable owners impresses with its stone-walled self-catering…
Evia
Handily positioned southwest of the port, these seven stylish studios and one- to three-bedroom apartments, with a private waterfront deck and direct sea…
Hania Province
In an enviable location steps from one of Crete's finest sandy beaches, Sunset has 13 rooms and six apartments above a convivial taverna with fig trees…
Rethymno Province
A glimpse of how life was before things took off in Agia Galini is this simple family-run pension in a prime spot overlooking the harbour. Its 10 basic…
Rhodes Town
On a peaceful side-alley off Pythagora, this pretty guesthouse has inviting rooms with exposed stone walls, suspended candelabra and homely furniture;…
Santorini
This fabulous, chilled-out hostel is based in an old winery complex in Karterados about 2km from central Fira (see website for directions). Dorms (four,…
Corfu
One of the most lavish hotels in Greece, this place occupies a regal waterfront position at the western tip of the curving peninsula that defines Kommeno…
Skopelos
Hidden amid the olive trees, 500m back from Panormos Beach, this warm old family home is dressed with jade doors, whitewashed walls and creeping plants,…
Kos Town
Aktis' beautiful hotels are scattered across the Dodecanese and its representative here in Kos is stunning. Bedrooms are minimalist affairs of glass,…
Corfu
The most bohemian and backpacker-friendly place to stay on Kontogialos (Pelekas) Beach has two fresh, simple family apartments with bathrooms and…
Chios
If you wonder what might be hiding behind the tall stone walls of Kampos, here's your chance to find out. Rooms in this typically introverted stone…
Far Out Beach Club & Beach Resort
Ios
Nearly on top of the beach is this backpacker party haven with poolside bars, restaurant and everything from a laundry to a tattoo parlour, sushi bar, gym…
Fira
The Atlantis is a regal building from 1953 (it survived the 1956 earthquake and was used as a hospital) that overlooks the widest section of the caldera…
Hora (Mykonos)
Founded in 1976 by the present managers' parents, this well-established hotel has more than kept up with the times. Quietly stylish, it offers comfortable…
Skyros
On a quiet road on the southwest edge of town (off the Atsitsas road), this friendly pension is just a five-minute walk to busy Agoras. Upper-floor…
Ios
Just a block back from the port, this 200-year-old stone building feels like the home you wish you had. Crisp, characterful rooms, wood-beamed ceilings,…
Elounda
This serene hideaway is the only lodging option on the Spinalonga Peninsula, reached via a narrow causeway. Set amid sprawling gardens, the nine split…
Paros
South beyond the Old Town, but just a short walk to Market St, Angie’s is a worthwhile place to lay your head. Spacious, immaculate rooms with flagstone…
Rhodes Town
Hidden behind high walls in the southwest corner of the Old Town, these six flamboyantly decorated suites centre on a pleasant shaded courtyard garden,…
Chios
After the hustle and bustle of traffic-filled Chios Town, it is a pleasure to find yourself in the serene neighbourhood inside the kastro (castle), where…
Rhodes Town
Snuggled into a 13th-century building, this peaceful hotel holds welcoming rooms with wrought-iron beds, cream walls, minibar and safety deposit boxes,…
Rethymno Province
With shady spots to pitch a tent, this well-maintained campground is about 100m from a pebbly beach and a 10-minute walk from the port and town centre. A…
Kefallonia
One of the few hotels in town, this five-room boutique choice, in a lovingly restored building dating to 1840, mixes the old with utterly modern…
Dodecanese
Two large and lovely B&B rooms (sleeping up to four) at the heart of the waterfront, on the upper floor of a smart wood-panelled bar of the same name …
