Must-see hotels in Greece

  • Jimmy’s Restaurant & Rooms

    Corfu

    Simple but perfectly decent rooms, with views over the rooftops, set above a lively restaurant that's only open for breakfast (€8) and dinner (mains €8 to…

  • Anatolia Hotel

    Thrace

    The large Anatolia combines simple, clean rooms with glossy decor. It’s northeast of the centre, with easier parking, and about a 15-minute walk to…

  • Hotel Villa Elia

    Macedonia

    This pleasant central hotel has 27 large, comfortable rooms decorated in homely style. There are also four self-contained apartments, which may appeal to…

  • Antzi Studios

    Aegina

    A range of comfortable, airy rooms and apartments (all called 'studios') overlook a central pool. Top-floor apartments in the newer building have some sea…

  • Paleokastritsa Camping

    Corfu

    Well-organised campground set in the shade of long-established olive terraces above the main road 1km east of town, with a pool and ready access to great…

  • Archondoula Studios

    Milos

    Cheerful Stavros runs these white-on-white rooms and studios, some with sea views. The rooms are compact, while the studios give a little more breathing…

  • Castle View

    Lakonia

    This campground, set among olive trees, is pleasant enough. It features a restaurant, large pool and hot showers. It’s about 1km before Nea Mystras…

  • Diogenis Hotel

    Syros

    Smart and stylish, with double-glazed windows and modern everything, Diogenis is super handy for the port. On the down side, it's right on a noisy main…

  • Porto Klaras

    Loutra

    Just up from the waterfront, green-trimmed Porto Klaras has impeccable units with kitchens and modern bathrooms; most have balconies with harbour views.

  • Apartment Hotel Athina

    Thrace

    Central Athina has large, clean and simple rooms with mini-kitchens and balconies. The service is friendly. First child (under four years) stays free.

  • 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.

  • Foinikas Studios

    Kythnos

    There are no harbour views, but these functional studios and apartments are just a few metres from waterfront tavernas and a small supermarket.

  • Hotel Manessi

    Saronic Gulf Islands

    Well placed at the midpoint of the harbour, the Manessi is a bit faded in places, but offers clean business-style rooms, some with sea views.

  • 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.

  • Meltemi Studio Rooms

    Cyclades

    This set of compact rooms is perched on the edge of Hora, with views to the sea. The in-house restaurant specialises in Kimolian cuisine.

  • Corissia Princess Hotel

    Hania Province

    This large complex on the beachfront in Georgioupoli caters to package tourists and has bright modern rooms with balcony or terrace.

  • Lena Beach Hotel

    Hania Province

    Simple seafront rooms make this tidy hotel tops for a carefree holiday. Rooms have small TVs and fridges, plus there’s a big pool.

  • Hotel Karthea

    Cyclades

    This central four-storey hotel on the harbour has 33 simple and tidy if uninspiring rooms. Try to grab one with a seafront balcony.

  • Pension Erofili

    Hydra Town

    Tucked in the inner town, these pleasant, unassuming rooms are a good budget deal for Hydra. There is also a studio with a kitchen.

  • Hotel Grande Bretagne

    Nafplio

    Nafplion elegance is on full display at this plush, traditional period hotel, right in the heart of the waterfront cafe action.

  • 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 Stoupa

    The Mani

    This 20-room hotel is 'no-frills simple' but clean and comfortable. It's located a couple of blocks behind the beach.

  • Mykonos Hoteliers Association

    Hora (Mykonos)

    This booking service lists properties on its website and will help you find a room if you arrive without a booking.

  • Rooms for Rent Nikolas

    Hania Province

    Has comfortable, simple rooms above a taverna in the village of Lakki, with magnificent views over the valley.

  • Epikourios Apollon

    Peloponnese

    This guesthouse-cum-hotel has simple but cheerful rooms overlooking the central square or the valley behind.

  • Grand Hotel Dendro

    Epiros

    This luxurious place offers attic suites with hydromassage showers, spacious living rooms and a fireplace.

  • Hotel Esperia

    Macedonia

    Esperia rises above the ranks of Kavala's business hotels with exemplary service and simple, smart rooms.

  • Hotel Timoleon

    Thasos

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

  • Glaros

    Hydra Town

    Basic, well-kept rooms in a convenient spot just back from the harbour. Rates go down out of season.

  • Camping Rocks

    Alonnisos

    A pine-shaded, well-kept coastal campsite with a cafe and minimarket, 600m southwest of the port.

  • 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.

  • Anemoessa Studios

    Serifos

    Six pretty, modern studios each sleep four in whitewashed Cycladic style.

  • 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…

  • Salvator Villas & Spa Hotel

    Parga

    Luxurious Salvator overlooks the coast from the main road, 2.5km east of Parga. Some suites have private pools; villas have two bedrooms, kitchenette and…

  • Arhontiko Zarkada

    Zagorohoria

    On Monodendri's upper section, this stone building has clean, snug rooms with balconies. The location on the main road isn't exactly charming, but the…

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