Fira
This five-star cave hotel is something special, with great attention paid to tiny details. Terraces look out over the caldera, the Cliff Suite comes with…
Must-see hotels in Santorini
Fira
Overlooking the caldera at the quieter southern end of Fira, and more accessible than similar places, this boutique hotel has charming service and six…
Fira
North of Fira on the path that runs to Firostefani, Anteliz offers an amazing pool, sun terrace and, oh, those views. Relax in the open-air hot tub and…
Fira
If money is no object or you're celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime occasion, it's hard to do better than these sleek, monochromatic suites with copper…
Oia
Traditional, split-level cave houses built into the caldera’s edge with all the comforts of home. Classy decor, amazing views and unrivalled hospitality…
Oia
Traditional cliffside dwellings that have been in the owner’s family for generations. It offers beds in cosy alcoves, mod cons offset with traditional…
Santorini
A superb option away from the crowds amid Megalohori's vineyards, 6km south of Fira. Villa Blanca is a luxury villa built in traditional Cycladic style,…
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…
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…
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…
Aigialos Niche Residences & Suites
Fira
This luxury place features a hotel, residences and suites, and boasts awards from Historic Hotels of Europe such as Most Romantic Historic Hotel. Expect…
Oia
This cluster of snug studio apartments, some split-level and all with outdoor spas for sunset viewing, is inland from town on the road to Finikia and a 10…
Fira
If you’re staying here, your day of luxury begins with breakfast on your balcony. Ultramodern rooms are white, crisp and cool in more ways than one, yet…
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,…
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…
Fira
Built right into the side of the caldera at Firostefani, down a long flight of steps, these superb studios and suites are chic and plush. Lots of white…
Villa Mezzo Traditional Cave House
Santorini
In the middle of the countryside, not far from the Wine Museum, this cave house gives you a chance to experience Santorini's traditional dwellings (even…
Oia
This traditional cave house is among the very few midrange options in Oia. Run by hospitable Marcos, it consists of an atmospheric subterranean double and…
Santorini
This small, family-run hotel has a great position set back from the main drag in Perissa, one block from the beach. Well-equipped rooms sparkle with…
Fira
One of Fira's top-value hotels, Kavalari is at the heart of the action and offers standard rooms (which are nothing special) and atmospheric cave rooms…
Fira
Three hundred metres east of the square in Fira, Petros offers decent rooms at good rates, but no caldera views. This is an ultrafriendly, family-run…
Fira
Cheerful and spotless, this hotel is a great deal. Rooms aren’t large but come with small, breezy balconies. Colourful public areas and a small, well…
Santorini
Behind a huge bloom of geraniums on Perissa’s main street, Hiroko and Spiros (a Japanese-Greek couple) run an immaculate 10-room hotel. It’s a pastel…
Fira
Friendly and spotless, this wallet-friendly hotel clusters around an appealing dipping pool. Simple rooms come with terraces and the owner is always…
Santorini
Just steps from Kamari’s beachfront, this friendly place has a sparkling collection of rooms and studios, with added extras like hand-painted wall murals…
Fira
There’s no caldera view, but you’re just metres from the heart of the action in this long-standing, good-value hotel with a homey feel. The handy…
Fira
Hotel Keti is one of the smaller ‘sunset view’ hotels in a peaceful caldera niche. Its attractive traditional rooms are carved into the cliffs, half of…
Fira
This place is all about location. Minutes from the caldera (without the prices to match) and seconds from the bus station (but thankfully out of earshot),…
Santorini
A decent budget option at the southern end of Kamari, close to the beach and with well-kept rooms. Outside the summer peak, room prices tumble (€35).
Fira
Comfortable, with a touch of character, these half-dozen petite rooms at the heart of Firostefani are a great alternative to the bustle of Fira. There’s…
Fira
On the eastern outskirts of town, this hostel and campground has some shade, some musty tents with beds, and poor ratio of guests per bathroom and poor…
Fira
Close to the centre of Fira, this will-do-in-a-pinch hostel suits sociable shoestringers. It helps if you don't mind less than spotless common facilities,…
