Ikaria
For musician and philosopher Christos, who runs this cluster of large and stylishly furnished apartments with huge terraces, this place seems to be an…
Must-see hotels in Northeastern Aegean Islands
Thasos
Well-informed and attentive owners Elke and Yiannis make Aldebran the best value in southern Thasos. Along with a leafy courtyard and table tennis, it…
Ikaria
Less than 100m from Faros Beach, friendly Greek-Australian Evon Plakidas rents high-quality suites, some with spiral stairs, all with kitchenettes. The…
Chios
Two studios in a late-19th-century captain's house are furnished as a fancy boutique hotel, with comfy beds, couches and too many multicoloured pillows to…
Thasos
This beachfront gem is the best in town – understated, with cool jazz in the garden bar and friendly service throughout. The gracious owners, Eleni,…
Northeastern Aegean Islands
This elegant and welcoming small hotel on the harbour’s northern edge comprises Fourni’s most sophisticated lodgings. From the patio restaurant, set under…
Thasos
Dreamed up in a psychedelic haze, this fanciful hotel is filled with Dalí-esque furniture and whimsical sculpture. If you don't mind the decadent decor,…
Chios
Fluent English-speaker Kaliopi runs these tastefully designed, luxurious castle-like apartments. All have sky-high ceilings, balconies facing a narrow…
Theofilos Paradise Boutique Hotel
Lesvos
This smartly restored 100-year-old mansion is elegant and good value, with modern amenities and a traditional hammam. The 22 swanky rooms (plus two luxe…
Chios
The Castle Suites is a collection of 20 rooms spread throughout the village, all with traditional stone touches and modern bathrooms; a few have…
Ikaria
Big-hearted women run these immaculate rooms – with names such as Bougainvillea, Anemone and Hyacinth – in the centre of Therma. In addition to being as…
Lesvos
A leisurely 15-minute walk from the village, this lodging – set in a garden of palm trees – features five studios and three two-bedroom apartments, all…
Samos
You'll sleep and eat well at this welcoming hotel-taverna gem. Rooms are cosy and clean, and equipped with fridges and fans. When you're hungry, just…
Samothraki
Located 4km east of Kamariotissa on the coast road, and 1km before the Sanctuary of the Great Gods, this excellent lodging consists of spacious modern…
Ikaria
Cascading down a rocky cliff, these pastel-coloured rooms come with balconies so huge you might be tempted to sell tickets to watch the spectacular sunset…
Lesvos
You can almost plunge into the deep blue sea from your private balcony at this lovely guesthouse perched above the narrow beach at the eastern edge of…
Samothraki
This Cycladic-styled sugar-cube cluster, located 3km east of Loutra, contains brightly coloured apartments with kilim rugs and ergonomic kitchenettes…
Lesvos
On the road to Sikamenea and a short walk from the Old Town, these large motel-styled rooms surrounding an expansive shady courtyard are owned by the…
Chios
Owned by a Canadian journalist, the island's only reliable accommodation option is this luxurious four-bedroom villa, built by a shipowner in 1897 and…
Chios
What were once the actual gates of the Genovese-built castle now contain two large and fully equipped apartments, complete with a washing machine and a…
Ikaria
The many happy guests who return every year attest to the magical atmosphere of this pension run by the charismatic Vasilis ‘Dionysos’ Kambouris, his…
Limnos
Top of the hill in every sense, these tastefully furnished studios with well-equipped kitchenettes come with balconies offering views of Myrina's red…
Limnos
Sleep in luxurious safari tents, eat in a restaurant that gets most of its supplies from a nearby village and – most crucially – surf! That's the concept…
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…
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…
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…
Ikaria
This excellent, attractive budget gem is tucked back 30m from the main road, just above the Carte Postal cafe and Taverna Baido. The gracious owner, Maria…
Ikaria
Perched high above Agios Kirykos, this cluster of nine villas, styled as traditional stone houses, is as luxurious as it gets on this side of the island…
Thasos
This gentrified version of domatia has a fancy hotel quality, with an elegant subdued design that involves many wooden surfaces, ropes and bamboo stems…
Lesvos
A well-managed and welcoming hotel in a shady setting at Skala Kallonis, about 300m from the sea and village square. It's a favourite for returning…
Ikaria
On a headland between Mesahti and Livadi beaches, the Atsachas has clean, well-furnished rooms, some with fully equipped kitchens. Most have breezy sea…
Samos
This reasonable seafront lodging is bang in the middle of the port hubbub. The several balconied harbour-view rooms are fitted with overhead fans and…
Samothraki
Set at the back of a shady garden, away from the main road, this family hotel has undergone a thorough renovation. Some of the old features, including…
Thasos
Just follow the sound of rushing spring water to this rambling hotel by the church for great views of Panagia’s slate-roofed houses. The welcoming owners,…
Northeastern Aegean Islands
Under the same management as To Arhontiko cafe, this merry colony of brightly coloured and individually designed studios and apartments nestles on the…
Lesvos
The friendly 18-room Sappho is what passes for a big hotel in laid-back Skala Eresou. Its modest position on the quieter west end of the beach is…
Limnos
This restored mansion (and Myrina's first hotel) dating from 1851 impresses with swanky boutique rooms, fireplaces, helpful staff, a cosy bar, classic…
Samos
This central waterfront hotel attracts Athenians and foreign travellers alike, drawn by its two pools, Jacuzzi, taverna and bar. Rooms are ample and…
Ikaria
These studio apartments, located 1km before Evdilos, feature kitchens and spacious decks with views. Prices are as variable as the quarters. A breakfast…
Ikaria
This popular family-run place perched on the edge of the spectacular Chalari canyon above Nas Beach comes with its own taverna and an interesting pottery…
