Santorini Palace is an upscale hotel with a contemporary Greek feel that's bright, polished, and breezy. The 106 sharp rooms come with mini-fridges, free Wi-Fi, and balconies, and charming details like carved stone vessel sinks in bathrooms. It's a bit far from Fira's main square and attractions -- a 15-minute walk -- and its views are of eastern Santorini and the sea rather than the caldera and volcano. However, unlike many Fira properties, it offers a wide array of leisure facilities, including a fitness center, a spa with massages, a hot tub, a sauna, a steam room, and large outdoor pool with poolside bar. Travelers seeking a more central hotel with pool and spa might consider the Aressana Spa Hotel and Suites, though rooms are far less attractive.
Santorini Palace is an upscale hotel with a contemporary Greek feel that's bright, polished, and breezy. The 106 sharp rooms come with mini-fridges, free Wi-Fi, and balconies, and charming details like carved stone vessel sinks in bathrooms. It's a bit far from Fira's main square and attractions -- a 15-minute walk -- and its views are of eastern Santorini and the sea rather than the caldera and volcano. However, unlike many Fira properties, it offers a wide array of leisure facilities, including a fitness center, a spa with massages, a hot tub, a sauna, a steam room, and large outdoor pool with poolside bar. Travelers seeking a more central hotel with pool and spa might consider the Aressana Spa Hotel and Suites, though rooms are far less attractive.
Hotel Keti is a three-pearl boutique option overlooking the Caldera in Fira and within easy (via steps) walking distance to Greek restaurants and boutique shops. Nothing here breaks the Santorini mold, but that's not a bad thing. Like so many of it's neighbors, Hotel Keti is built into the cliffs for incredible Aegean Sea and Caldera views. It requires steps to reach and there's little in the way of features apart from a small outdoor whirlpool/plunge pool and a free continental breakfast. Nine cave-style guest rooms feature a neutral color scheme, Caldera views, flat-screen TVs, and air-conditioning. The King Suite has an outdoor whirlpool. For those who prefer to be in Oia, Caldera Villas has similar views, features, room types, and a bigger outdoor pool.
Hotel Keti is a three-pearl boutique option overlooking the Caldera in Fira and within easy (via steps) walking distance to Greek restaurants and boutique shops. Nothing here breaks the Santorini mold, but that's not a bad thing. Like so many of it's neighbors, Hotel Keti is built into the cliffs for incredible Aegean Sea and Caldera views. It requires steps to reach and there's little in the way of features apart from a small outdoor whirlpool/plunge pool and a free continental breakfast. Nine cave-style guest rooms feature a neutral color scheme, Caldera views, flat-screen TVs, and air-conditioning. The King Suite has an outdoor whirlpool. For those who prefer to be in Oia, Caldera Villas has similar views, features, room types, and a bigger outdoor pool.
Costa Marina Villas is a charming, family-run budget property set in a relatively peaceful street just minutes from the center of Fira town. Its 20 spotlessly clean rooms are spread over three floors and, although lacking the area's famous sea views, most have balconies or terraces. While facilities are in short supply -- there's no pool or restaurant -- super-friendly hosts and a homey ambience make for a great base from which to explore the surrounds. All in all, in a destination known for its pricey accommodation, Costa Marina Villas is one of the best values on the island.
Costa Marina Villas is a charming, family-run budget property set in a relatively peaceful street just minutes from the center of Fira town. Its 20 spotlessly clean rooms are spread over three floors and, although lacking the area's famous sea views, most have balconies or terraces. While facilities are in short supply -- there's no pool or restaurant -- super-friendly hosts and a homey ambience make for a great base from which to explore the surrounds. All in all, in a destination known for its pricey accommodation, Costa Marina Villas is one of the best values on the island.
The three-pearl Dahlia & Jasmine Collection by Angel Studios manages to hit the sweet spots of low rates, a convenient Fira Town location, and lovely rooms. The owners are cousins who live at the hotel and have obviously put their feminine touch in to decorating the 12 clean rooms (named after flowers) and whimsical courtyard garden. Features include a free hot breakfast buffet (with a fresh fruit plate served to your table), outdoor swimming pool, and free Wi-Fi and parking. Though there are excellent restaurants and a grocery store nearby, the major downside is that it takes about 15 minutes on a busy road to walk to the caldera in Fira. For something with caldera views and a boutique vibe, Hotel Keti offers cave-style rooms and much higher prices.
The three-pearl Dahlia & Jasmine Collection by Angel Studios manages to hit the sweet spots of low rates, a convenient Fira Town location, and lovely rooms. The owners are cousins who live at the hotel and have obviously put their feminine touch in to decorating the 12 clean rooms (named after flowers) and whimsical courtyard garden. Features include a free hot breakfast buffet (with a fresh fruit plate served to your table), outdoor swimming pool, and free Wi-Fi and parking. Though there are excellent restaurants and a grocery store nearby, the major downside is that it takes about 15 minutes on a busy road to walk to the caldera in Fira. For something with caldera views and a boutique vibe, Hotel Keti offers cave-style rooms and much higher prices.
The Aria Lito Mansion is a refined and elegant upscale boutique hotel in the heart of (but still removed from) Fira's shopping and restaurant scene. It's an excellent choice for anyone who doesn't mind giving up Caldera views for more space. Most of the 16 spacious guest rooms are inside the historical pink mansion main building and include flat-screen TVs and minibars. Lovely features include an outdoor pool, free breakfast, all-day snack menu, and small spa with a sauna and steam room. For travelers who want to wake up overlooking the Caldera, check rates at the nearby Lava Suites & Lounge.
The Aria Lito Mansion is a refined and elegant upscale boutique hotel in the heart of (but still removed from) Fira's shopping and restaurant scene. It's an excellent choice for anyone who doesn't mind giving up Caldera views for more space. Most of the 16 spacious guest rooms are inside the historical pink mansion main building and include flat-screen TVs and minibars. Lovely features include an outdoor pool, free breakfast, all-day snack menu, and small spa with a sauna and steam room. For travelers who want to wake up overlooking the Caldera, check rates at the nearby Lava Suites & Lounge.
High-perched for sensational Aegean and caldera views, the 16-room Aigialos Hotel is a small, upscale property, a short walk from downtown Fira. Cliff-pressed settings limit space here, but spectacular vistas are generous, as are free, room-delivered breakfasts. Masonry-restored local stone and stucco are traditional in attractively outfitted common spaces, while rooms take on Grecian marbles. All rooms have minibars, tables, and flat-screen TVs, but some share terraces, and the property requires steps throughout. The fine-dining restaurant is fabulous, although there's no full bar, and though charming, the courtyard pool is tiny. Travelers seeking a larger pool should check out The Santorini Palace.
High-perched for sensational Aegean and caldera views, the 16-room Aigialos Hotel is a small, upscale property, a short walk from downtown Fira. Cliff-pressed settings limit space here, but spectacular vistas are generous, as are free, room-delivered breakfasts. Masonry-restored local stone and stucco are traditional in attractively outfitted common spaces, while rooms take on Grecian marbles. All rooms have minibars, tables, and flat-screen TVs, but some share terraces, and the property requires steps throughout. The fine-dining restaurant is fabulous, although there's no full bar, and though charming, the courtyard pool is tiny. Travelers seeking a larger pool should check out The Santorini Palace.
Staying in Santorini is largely about the sea views, and Anteliz Suites has one of the finest you'll find -- a particularly spectacular and expansive panorama of the Aegean Sea. The hotel's pretty too, a reconstructed and renovated 19th-century villa, some it set into the hillside on which it's perched. The pool is a good size for this type of property, and rooms are modern and feature hand-crafted furnishings. This island's all quite pricey, and this is no exception, but if you fancy splashing for more luxury try the Andronis Boutique Hotel up the coast.
Staying in Santorini is largely about the sea views, and Anteliz Suites has one of the finest you'll find -- a particularly spectacular and expansive panorama of the Aegean Sea. The hotel's pretty too, a reconstructed and renovated 19th-century villa, some it set into the hillside on which it's perched. The pool is a good size for this type of property, and rooms are modern and feature hand-crafted furnishings. This island's all quite pricey, and this is no exception, but if you fancy splashing for more luxury try the Andronis Boutique Hotel up the coast.
The 10-room, Galatia Villas is a second-generation family-run value property set in a residential area at the edge of central Fira, Santorini's capital. While there are plenty of restaurants and attractions within walking distance, the steep climb into town might be a challenge for some. Rooms are clean and simple, with flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges plus sea-view balconies in many rooms. The tiny pool is a pleasant place to cool off, and though a continental breakfast is provided, it is not included. Rates are a major bargain here, but Tzekos Villas has rooms right on the edge of the island's famous caldera and a larger pool, though prices are higher.
The 10-room, Galatia Villas is a second-generation family-run value property set in a residential area at the edge of central Fira, Santorini's capital. While there are plenty of restaurants and attractions within walking distance, the steep climb into town might be a challenge for some. Rooms are clean and simple, with flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges plus sea-view balconies in many rooms. The tiny pool is a pleasant place to cool off, and though a continental breakfast is provided, it is not included. Rates are a major bargain here, but Tzekos Villas has rooms right on the edge of the island's famous caldera and a larger pool, though prices are higher.
The three-pearl Theoxenia Boutique Hotel is a good compromise for travelers who are willing to trade sweeping caldera views and lots of on-site amenities for low rates and a walkable Fira location. The hotel is built on a bustling pedestrian street about as close to the caldera as you can get without being on the caldera in Fira. The nine rooms are nicely maintained and include flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Though all units have an outdoor space, some terraces are shared and only a few of the rooms have distant views of the caldera. Continental breakfast can be delivered to rooms for a fee and there's an unheated communal whirlpool, but no pool. Guests get free access to the pool, gym, and parking at nearby Aressana Spa Hotel and Suites -- so it might be easier to book a room there.
The three-pearl Theoxenia Boutique Hotel is a good compromise for travelers who are willing to trade sweeping caldera views and lots of on-site amenities for low rates and a walkable Fira location. The hotel is built on a bustling pedestrian street about as close to the caldera as you can get without being on the caldera in Fira. The nine rooms are nicely maintained and include flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Though all units have an outdoor space, some terraces are shared and only a few of the rooms have distant views of the caldera. Continental breakfast can be delivered to rooms for a fee and there's an unheated communal whirlpool, but no pool. Guests get free access to the pool, gym, and parking at nearby Aressana Spa Hotel and Suites -- so it might be easier to book a room there.
Hotel Leta is a budget option in Fira, but the low rates and walkable location come with a lot of trade-offs that we're not sure are worth making. The hotel is located off of a busy traffic road in Fira and nestled into a hill surrounded by donkey paths and a mix of hotels and residences. Expect about a 10-minute walk uphill to Fira's caldera. Some of the 23 rooms have been recently upgraded to include nice bedding and rainfall showers, but the cheaper rooms are dated and have tiny showers with clingy fabric curtains. Other than a small communal swimming pool, free coffee, and free Wi-Fi, there are no features to be found. As an alternative, Hotel Keti overlooks the caldera and serves free breakfast -- though prices are slightly higher.
Hotel Leta is a budget option in Fira, but the low rates and walkable location come with a lot of trade-offs that we're not sure are worth making. The hotel is located off of a busy traffic road in Fira and nestled into a hill surrounded by donkey paths and a mix of hotels and residences. Expect about a 10-minute walk uphill to Fira's caldera. Some of the 23 rooms have been recently upgraded to include nice bedding and rainfall showers, but the cheaper rooms are dated and have tiny showers with clingy fabric curtains. Other than a small communal swimming pool, free coffee, and free Wi-Fi, there are no features to be found. As an alternative, Hotel Keti overlooks the caldera and serves free breakfast -- though prices are slightly higher.