Accommodation
Hotels in Greece: Where to Stay in Every City and Island
Greece has one of the Mediterranean's most diverse accommodation landscapes. At the top end, Santorini's caldera-view cave suites and Mykonos's design hotels are among the most photographed in the world. At the other end, the family-run pension on a quiet Cycladic backstreet (white walls, terracotta tiles, breakfast on a terrace) remains one of the most satisfying ways to stay in Greece.
Value for money varies enormously by location. Santorini and Mykonos command premium prices year-round. The quieter Cyclades (Paros, Naxos, Milos), the Ionian Islands (Corfu, Kefalonia), and mainland cities offer substantially better value. We have written detailed where-to-stay guides for all cities and islands covered on this site.
Hotels by City
Detailed where-to-stay guides for every city: neighbourhood breakdowns, honest hotel picks across budget categories, and booking advice.
Athens
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Chania
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Corfu
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Crete
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Folegandros
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Halkidiki
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Heraklion
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Hydra
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Ioannina
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Ios
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Kalamata
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Kavala
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Kefalonia
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Kos
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Lefkada
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Milos
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Mykonos
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Nafplio
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Naxos
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Near Meteora
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Olympia
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Paros
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Patmos
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Rhodes
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Santorini
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Skiathos
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Thessaloniki
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Zakynthos
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Types of Accommodation
Boutique Hotels & Suites
Santorini is famous for its cave hotels and infinity-pool suites carved into the caldera cliff, with properties like Katikies, Canaves Oia, and Mystique sitting at the top of the market. Similar boutique properties exist across the Cyclades and in Athens's Kolonaki and Koukaki neighbourhoods. Mid-range boutique hotels in Athens run approximately €80–200/night.
Island Beach Resorts
Mykonos, Rhodes, Kos, and Crete have well-developed resort zones. Santa Marina on Mykonos, Lindos on Rhodes, and the Elounda peninsula in Crete host five-star resort complexes. Corfu and Zakynthos have large resort hotels mainly in the north of each island. Value for money is substantially better outside the Cyclades.
Pensions & Guesthouses
Family-run pensions remain common on smaller islands and in mainland towns. Hydra, Paros, Naxos, Nafplio, and Delphi all have excellent small guesthouses. These typically charge €40–90/night for a double, include breakfast, and offer a level of local hospitality that larger hotels cannot match.
Budget Hostels & Apartments
Athens has a solid hostel network in Monastiraki, Psirri, and Koukaki, with good dorms running approximately €18–30/night. Self-catering apartments are excellent value on the islands; a two-bedroom apartment on Paros or Naxos can be cheaper than a basic hotel room on Santorini or Mykonos.