The Mani
Tucked away en route from Pyrgos Dirou to the Diros Caves, this handsome tower has just five unique, characterful and arty rooms. Vaulted ceilings, an…
Must-see hotels in Greece
Syros
If you wish to linger after the madding crowd has gone and wander Ano Syros' labyrinthine lanes at your leisure, then try the Wind Tales' four gorgeous,…
Pelion Peninsula
Sprawling down the hillside to the cove, this lovely little hotel offers bright, well-furnished rooms with exposed-stone walls, filled with quirky…
Rethymno Province
Run by the chatty and charming Aristea, this small inn offers sweeping valley views from balconies attached to five fairly basic but spotless and…
Dodecanese
Run by friendly Eva, Nefeli has lovely sugar-white apartments with vividly coloured lavender and pink trim. These are beautifully finished spaces with…
Around Athens
About 1km south of Shinias Beach, this is the most pleasant campground in Attica, with sites nestled among shrubs and trees. Long-stay residents maintain…
Kastellorizo
On the harbour's western extremity, it's impossible to miss the most imposing hotel on the island. Megisti's four suites and 15 stylish rooms have rain…
Agios Nikolaos
Fall asleep to the sound of the waves in this trio of stylish-rustic bi-level apartments in a secluded stone house that feels much like your rich aunt's…
Central Greece
The plush Likoria has the feel of a country inn. Its traditional rooms have carpets, huge soft beds and French windows opening to large balconies. The…
Macedonia
This sumptuous resort is a fantasy of sculpted grounds, spa amenities, and top-notch restaurants and bars, all just steps from a private beach. Themed…
Serifos
Up above Ramos Beach, this inviting complex offers 11 simple but well-equipped one- and two-bedroom apartments. The handsome couple who run it put on a…
Pelion Peninsula
Centring on an elegant white-painted edifice on the beachfront road in the middle of town, this hotel offers split-level studios and apartments in half a…
Zagorohoria
Tiny Vitsa village makes a quieter alternative to Monodendri, just up the road, and this family-owned guesthouse with 10 rooms is all the more reason to…
Hania
An impressive boutique hotel with just nine suites, Domus Reiner is housed in a stunning restored Venetian building right on the harbour. Rooms are…
Fira
This is about as good as it gets in the heart of Fira, with a spectacular, undulating infinity pool overlooking the caldera. This member of the Small…
Kalambaka
This small, nicely renovated guesthouse stands at the upper end of Kalambaka, a steep 800m walk up from the centre near the start of wonderful hiking…
Monemvasia
In a wonderful location, near the front sea wall with unimpeded views over a church and the sea. Rooms are simple and unfussy but atmospheric (some have…
Dodecanese
This inland whitewashed place south of Skala on a road just past the football stadium is pure tranquillity, with a shaded courtyard overflowing with palms…
Athens
More like apartments than a full hotel, this is just six suites upstairs from a cafe. The large rooms are decorated with a Greek-Moroccan boho folklore…
Fira
With a mix of individually styled villas (some with private plunge pools or cave house Jacuzzis) and suites, Aria Suites is one of the top spots to stay…
Acropolis Area
Tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac is one of Athens' best-value budget hotels. Rooms are well maintained, all with a fridge and a ceiling fan; some have small…
Dodecanese
Located 2.5km south of Skala in sleepy Sapsila, Mathios has five studios and two apartments. All are equipped with kitchenettes. The style is rustic-chic…
Dodecanese
Maison des Couleurs is a delightfully peaceful little hotel set in a nostalgic wine-coloured villa that holds five spacious, high-ceilinged, antique…
Mykonos
With its pool overlooking the bay, this is one of Mykonos' loveliest retreats. Whitewashed rooms are livened up with touches of contemporary art, floor-to…
Macedonia
This wonderfully tranquil guesthouse in the old quarter, within earshot of the gentle chatter of water, has a tasteful, traditional feel with wooden…
Rhodes Town
Tucked down an alley just off the main drag, with inviting rooms that have terracotta floors, murals and marble-topped desks, this is a real find. The…
Kefallonia
This luxury hotel is set in magnificent seclusion on a headland overlooking superb Emblissi Beach, 1.5km north of Fiskardo along the winding coastal road…
Rhodes Town
Just off the Street of the Knights, this 700-year-old house holds six elegantly furnished suites that combine modern comfort with style. The courtyard…
Monemvasia
This range of atmospheric rooms is a great way to experience the traditional kastro. Rooms occupy seven different buildings and come in varying shapes,…
Ionian Islands
Nestling into a tiny cove a pleasant 1.5km walk southeast along the waterfront from Gaïos, this family-run hotel has its own beach, plus a jetty, a…
Zagorohoria
Perched at the top of Aristi, this tasteful luxury lodge blends in with the hillside, with spacious, serene rooms (book 'superior' for a fireplace)…
Ithaki
Converted from an old olive press, juxtaposing chic slate with soft tapestries and gentle lighting, this charming family-run and family-friendly boutique…
Rhodes Town
This former pasha's house holds just two suites, each with two bedrooms. Best is the Tower Suite where you wake in your traditional raised bed to a view…
Kalymnos
Run by a lookalike of the late Leonard Cohen, Michalis, and right on the beach, Acroyali has six mint-fresh apartments spread over two floors with large…
Around Athens
Directly across from the airport terminal, the Athens Sofitel is tops for that early-morning flight. Rooms are comfortable and modern, the cafe and…
Syntagma & Plaka
A lovely neoclassical mansion has been converted to create this elegant and excellently located property. The 16 rooms – all with wooden floors and…
Pelion Peninsula
This stately old mansion, a short walk down a cobbled footpath from the central square, glories in a broad terrace that commands wonderful views over the…
Messinia
Opposite the entrance road to the castle, these delightful studio apartments are run by Panagiotis, who likes his guests to feel like they are 'in a small…
Fira
Rooms at this rock-star joint are simple and modern, with all the niceties that give it the edge of luxury. Perks include pool with waterfall and private…
Rethymno
The nine individual rooms in this elegant mansion exude historic character without skimping on modern comforts. In one room the bathroom used to be a…
