Must-see hotels in Northeastern Aegean Islands

  • Menir Luxury Apartments

    Thasos

    Some of the most handsome and spacious digs in this rustic area. There are five apartments, two with spa and all with fireplaces, open year-round.

  • Kalidon Beach Hotel

    Samos

    A comfortable and friendly hotel with rooms set away from Kokkari's busy main road. Breakfasts are served on a terrace. The beach is seconds away.

  • Hotel Axieros

    Samothraki

    Friendly and welcoming, with handsomely furnished traditional rooms featuring well-equipped kitchenettes and views of the village.

  • Erofili Beach Hotel

    Ikaria

    Swank studio apartments and rooms, with a pool and amenities to spare. It's found just before the bridge.

  • Astris Sun Hotel

    Thasos

    Attractive and well-managed small hotel at the beach in Astris.

  • Schoolmistress with the Golden Eyes

    Lesvos

    With a name that refers to the mysterious protagonist from a book by Stratis Myrivilis, this pension has a surprisingly hipster lumberjack owner, who will…

  • Zorbas Apartments

    Chios

    Well-furnished, if slightly fading, sea-facing apartments are equipped with kitchenettes and are spacious enough to keep an elephant inside – especially…

  • Varos Village

    Limnos

    This unusual resort has taken over a semi-abandoned hamlet, with suites located in windmills in the reception/pool area and restored houses scattered…

  • Hotel Akti

    Ikaria

    A fine budget choice in a prime spot, Akti has cosy and attractive modern rooms with fridges, TVs, overhead fans and mosquito netting, plus friendly…

  • Porto Lesvos Hotel

    Lesvos

    Back behind the far end of the waterfront, this efficient and friendly place offers good value, and has a decent breakfast buffet (not included in room…

  • Hotel Maria-Elena

    Ikaria

    Asking for a facelift, yet welcoming and quiet, the Maria-Elena enjoys a garden setting and offers 21 simple and spotless rooms, all with balconies…

  • Irini Studios

    Lesvos

    A comfortable budget option across the road from Varvagianni Ouzo Museum and equidistant from the centre of Plomari and Agios Isidoros Beach; you need…

  • Studios Ktima Holoway

    Samothraki

    Located 5km east of Loutra, near the trail to Fonias Falls, this relaxing getaway has modern one- and two-room self-catering studios 50m from the beach,…

  • Hotel Dionysos

    Thasos

    This rambling and comfortable hilltop retreat overlooking Hrysi Ammoudia (Golden Beach) owes its appeal to energetic owners Sakis and Mary, who also ferry…

  • Hotel Kyma

    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 –…

  • Kerkis Bay Hotel

    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…

  • Estia

    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…

  • Hotel Angelica

    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…

  • Hotel Medousa

    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…

  • Despina Rooms

    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.

  • Iren Rooms

    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.

  • Hotel Theo

    Thasos

    Very welcoming 14-room lodging with spotless rooms and a leafy courtyard overlooking the village. Breakfast is €3 per person.

  • Camping Pefkari

    Thasos

    Wooded spot above Pefkari Beach that's popular with families. It features spotless bathrooms, laundry and cooking facilities.

  • Hotel Timoleon

    Thasos

    The three-star Timoleon has 30 rooms (15 with sea views); each is well appointed, spotless and spacious.

  • Ai Strati

    Limnos

    One of a couple of domatia in Agios Efstratios, across the road from the Democracy Museum.

  • Hrysi Akti

    Lesvos

    A traditional taverna with a few simple rooms.

  • Municipal Camping

    Samothraki

    Free, attractive shaded municipal campground behind the beach, with basic facilities.

  • Studios Psara

    Chios

    The better of the precious few domatia available on Psara.

  • Philoxenia Pension

    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…

  • Hotel Aeolos

    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…

  • Domatia Filaktaki

    Thasos

    These simple air-conditioned rooms are situated above the home of the kind Maria Filaktaki and family in Skala Marion. It’s the first place you’ll reach…

  • Hotel Possidon

    Thasos

    This friendly waterfront hotel’s rambling lobby bar straddles the harbour and the main shopping street of 18 Oktovriou. Smallish rooms are modern, many…

  • Spiti Elaionas

    Chios

    Two traditional tastefully decorated stone houses, 300m from Karfas Beach in a quiet hillside setting, with great views across to the Turkish coast.