Central Greece
Basic but tidy 16-room hotel, on a corner of the central Plateia Markou Botsari. Some rooms have balconies overlooking the square, but for a quiet night…
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Iraklio
Family-run Rea has an easy, friendly atmosphere and 15 compact but neat-as-a-pin rooms dressed in shades from vanilla to chocolate. There’s a book…
Macedonia
If you have an early start at the bus station, or fancy feeding Kastoria's swans at dawn, Anesis's central location can't be beaten. Rooms are comfortable…
Lefkada
Dated but otherwise reasonable-value little hotel, tucked in a street back from both the harbour and the main thoroughfare, offering small, plain rooms,…
Agios Nikolaos
Budget-conscious space-cravers with cooking ambitions should thrive in these eight bright, basic but modern balconied units, four of which face…
Milos
This comfortable, tucked away, simple hotel has a lovely grapevine-shaded terrace and a warm ambience. It’s west of the quay behind the Lagada Beach Hotel…
Pelion Peninsula
Facing the beach across a pleasant vine-covered patio near the southern end of Horefto, this small, welcoming hotel holds simple, spacious tile-and-wood…
Igoumenitsa
For just a bit more than the super-budget places, the Astoria gives you more space in decent tile-floored rooms. For better or worse, their style is not…
Zakynthos
Simple but very central budget hotel, where the clean, smallish, marble-accented rooms have old-fashioned bathrooms and wood furnishings, plus balconies…
Macedonia
En Eari has 20 homey rooms and friendly service. This simple and unfussy hotel is a short walk from the nightlife on Elias, and just a few paces from the…
Lefkada
A smart and modern hotel framed by sweet-smelling jasmine that has 30-plus tasteful, light rooms and suites. Some have balconies with views over the…
Argostoli
Imposing hotel in an unbeatable location, with a stylish marble-trimmed lobby and small but comfortable rooms, all with conservative decor and balconies…
Dodecanese
Up a steep flight of steps in a white-and-blue building facing the fishing harbour, these spotless studios are run by friendly Elpida. Expect fresh linen,…
Argostoli
This long-standing hotel poised on the corner of the main square offers clean, functional and rather blandly decorated rooms. It's popular with tour…
Thessaloniki
This classic place (built 1925) is a bit of an old-school choice, with heavy drapes and many shades of brown, but comfortable nonetheless. A gated lift…
Milos
This little guesthouse has decent-sized rooms and studio apartments (with kitchenettes), all of which have balconies or terraces; some have sea views. An…
Thrace
Well located Erika makes up for generic style with waterfront views and a prime location by Alexandroupoli's lighthouse and a slew of restaurants and bars…
Galaxidi
Custard-coloured 32-room hotel in a sleepy backstreet 60m inland from the port, and thus lacking views. Friendly service, decent breakfast with homemade…
Hora (Mykonos)
In a lovely garden setting, these charming rooms and self-catering apartments are well appointed and quiet. The location high above the harbour means a…
Hania Province
Zorba’s is set back from the beach near the town’s main square. Studios and apartments are contemporary and come with kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs and…
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…
Delphi
This basic but pleasant pension with brightly painted rooms commands a stunning location in upper Delphi. The friendly family in charge treat it like…
Milos
Bed down in a unique converted windmill that dates from 1859 and now sleeps four in creative quarters over three levels. It’s on a hilltop on the edge of…
Messinia
Above a waterfront taverna are various rooms that offer good value for the location, especially off season. The outlook from the front-facing ones is…
Zagorohoria
In quiet Mikro Papingo, this pension has simple, snug rooms and a restaurant that whips up regional delicacies and has some decent homemade tsipouro …
Andros
Nicely geared to families and close to the beach at Agios Petros, a few kilometres south of Gavrio. Studios have kitchenettes, and some have bunks added…
Zakynthos
Across from the small town beach, this presentable four-storey hotel has a lift to carry guests up to its nicely modernised rooms, which have good…
Epiros
Family-run Olympic has simple, cosy rooms and plenty of rustic charm right in the centre of Metsovo. The owners are friendly and helpful, with lots of…
Lakonia
Right on the square in Neo Mystra, this inn has simple rooms around the back of a taverna. Some overlook the square. The owners are helpful, and can…
Skopelos
Swirls of bougainvillea frame the entrance to these three simple and spotless tile-floor studios, with balconies, kitchenettes and a warm atmosphere, just…
Macedonia
The reliable Makedonia offers 39 handsome, well furnished rooms and impeccable service, in a central location. There's a bar, cafe, restaurant and roof…
Hania Province
Right by the ferry dock, this family-run taverna serves an array of home-cooked Cretan dishes and also rents nine simple and clean rooms, all with fridge,…
Lasithi Province
This city hotel is a handy bargain base. It has clean, functional rooms varying in size with tiled floors and dark-wood furniture. There’s a nice eating…
Peloponnese
Towards the west end of town, near the EKO petrol station, these rooms are basic but offer good value. Contrary to the name, most accommodations are not…
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…
Saronic Gulf Islands
Good-value, airy rooms are tucked away from the busy seafront in the Agios Mamas area, about a five-minute walk from the harbour; there's a bougainvillea…
Macedonia
A short walk from the Kalamitsi waterfront, quiet and homey Souzana offers simple and good-value lodgings. There are even quadruple rooms, for dedicated…
Peloponnese
The main thing Plaka’s only hotel has going for it is location, location, location: it's on the beach and opposite the port. It's old-fashioned but…
Hania Province
Small and basic but very clean, with large verandas, the rooms here make a good base for walkers. The taverna on the terrace serves good Cretan fare and…
Ionian Islands
A block back from the water, this multilevel hotel's best feature is its rooftop garden with Mediterranean views. The rooms themselves are clean, quiet…
