Must-see hotels in Central Greece

  • Lost Unicorn Hotel & Restaurant

    Pelion Peninsula

    In a beautiful glade below the main road, the Lost Unicorn is an elegant, well-appointed 19th-century mansion where the antique-furnished rooms feature…

  • Katerina's Apartments

    Pelion Peninsula

    This welcoming family-run gem is such a joy thanks to hostess Katerina, who, with her generosity and thoughtfulness, epitomises filoxenia (hospitality)…

  • Hotel Panellinion

    Meteora & Thessaly

    Dominating the main square on the southern riverbank, this neoclassical beauty dates from 1914. Rooms vary in size, but the best are large, comfortable…

  • Marabou Hotel

    Pelion Peninsula

    Comfortable, very friendly hotel with 17 sizeable sea-view rooms perched amid the olive groves on the green hillside above Horefto. By road it’s almost 1…

  • Doupiani House

    Meteora & Thessaly

    This delightful hotel, perched in peaceful splendour 200m up a side road at the northern end of the village, has the lot: comfortable and tasteful rooms…

  • Hotel Aegli

    Meteora & Thessaly

    This sleek, well-managed century-old hotel, facing the ferry terminal across the seafront road, has been given a modern face. The rooms are austere but…

  • Meteora Central Hostel

    Kalambaka

    With its welcoming and superhelpful owners, this sharp, well-managed spot in the heart of Kalambaka is one of the best hostels we've come across. The four…

  • Old Silk Store

    Pelion Peninsula

    This neoclassical 19th-century gem stands in a leafy garden complete with a cherry tree. Behind its smart cream-and-blue trim, the cosy interior holds…

  • Pyrgos Adrachti

    Meteora & Thessaly

    This 10-room gem, a 300m walk up a very steep lane from the village church (follow the signs), stands face-to-face with the rocks. The rooms are nice,…

  • Rooms Pitho

    Delphi

    Eight spotless modern rooms, soundproofed windows, extremely charming owners, excellent service and a central location – halfway along the main through…

  • Hotel Sibylla

    Delphi

    A gem of a budget choice, cosy and central, Sibylla has hospitable owners along with eight light and tidy rooms, all with overhead fans. Several have…

  • Hotel Alexakis

    Central Greece

    The immaculate, newly renovated Alexakis boasts contemporary rooms, a lovely terrace with breakfast to match and broad views of Mt Iti. The delightful,…

  • Hotel Damouhari

    Pelion Peninsula

    Sprawling down the hillside to the cove, this lovely little hotel offers bright, well-furnished rooms with exposed-stone walls, filled with quirky…

  • Hotel Likoria

    Central Greece

    The plush Likoria has the feel of a country inn. Its traditional rooms have carpets, huge soft beds and French windows opening to large balconies. The…

  • Hotel Aeolos

    Pelion Peninsula

    Centring on an elegant white-painted edifice on the beachfront road in the middle of town, this hotel offers split-level studios and apartments in half a…

  • Alsos House

    Kalambaka

    This small, nicely renovated guesthouse stands at the upper end of Kalambaka, a steep 800m walk up from the centre near the start of wonderful hiking…

  • Arhontiko Filippidi

    Pelion Peninsula

    This stately old mansion, a short walk down a cobbled footpath from the central square, glories in a broad terrace that commands wonderful views over the…

  • Arhontiko Stamou

    Pelion Peninsula

    In a quiet but central location, this stately and spacious villa (c 1863) holds six comfortable double rooms plus three larger suites that sleep three to…

  • Ghermaniko

    Pelion Peninsula

    This former fisherman's cottage, burrowing into the hillside just above the seafront at the north end of the bay, was German-owned until 2001 – the name…

  • Hotel Park

    Meteora & Thessaly

    This crisp modern hotel stands at the northwest edge of a small central square that conveniently holds an underground car park. As well as comfortable…

  • Delphi Camping

    Delphi

    This well-stocked campground occupies a pretty wooded setting 4km west of Delphi, with a swimming pool looking out over the olive trees to the gulf, plus…

  • Hotel des Roses

    Pelion Peninsula

    Framed by rose bushes, Platanias' first-ever hotel still stands proud at the foot of the road down the hillside, 100m inland from the beach. Quiet,…

  • Palios Stathmos Hotel & Restaurant

    Pelion Peninsula

    This imposing 1903 wood-and-stone hotel stands near the narrow-gauge railway station, amid the plane trees; it's 800m down steep footpaths from the…

  • Archontika Karamarlis

    Pelion Peninsula

    Although it’s based around three old mansions, they’re so completely rebuilt that Karamarlis feels more like an upscale hotel than a guesthouse. The rooms…

  • Theatro Hotel Odysseon

    Kalambaka

    Smart hotel located where the road rises just west of central Kalambaka. As the twin comedy/tragedy masks on the exterior suggest, the decor is inspired…

  • Kastalia Hotel

    Delphi

    Named for the ancient spring nearby, the Kastalia is the most recent addition to Delphi’s upscale lodging scene following a thorough renovation in 2016…

  • Hotel Faros

    Pelion Peninsula

    As the name suggests – faros is Greek for 'lighthouse' – this place is a shining beacon. Ideal for anyone who likes peace and quiet, it's surrounded by…

  • Hotel Acropole

    Delphi

    On the quiet street that runs parallel to and just below the main drag, the Acropole has decent, spacious rooms with wooden and wrought-iron fittings…

  • Aleka's House

    Pelion Peninsula

    This attractive, rambling village hotel remains open year-round. Has 10 very comfortable rooms, all with wood and stained-glass touches and modern…

  • Hotel Anesis

    Pelion Peninsula

    This 60-year Agios Ioannis veteran surveys the waterfront atop a short flight of stone steps. The pleasant pastel-toned rooms have modern if smallish…

  • Melanthi Traditional Hotel

    Pelion Peninsula

    This 1858 mansion has been refurbished with atmosphere in mind, maximising the potential for views from the bed. Traditional Greek fittings and the…

  • Diakoumis Rooms

    Pelion Peninsula

    Energetic and welcoming owners Stathis and Athina have made the most of their dramatic cliffside setting in the last lodging option along the road to…

  • Hotel Akti

    Central Greece

    The exterior of the Akti, in a leafy spot facing Nafpaktos’ east-side beach, resembles a pastel colour chart with balconies. Inside this delightful…

  • Arhontiko Repana

    Pelion Peninsula

    For hospitality and value, we love this friendly family-run converted mansion (built in 1858), just above the pedestrian street as you enter the village…

  • Monastiri Guest House

    Kalambaka

    Behind the railway station, this converted stone mansion has colourful decorations, long poster-beds and light, airy bathrooms. The handsome wood-and…

  • Hotel Domotel Xenia Volos

    Meteora & Thessaly

    A sleek modern edifice, Volos' most upmarket option stands apart from the bustle, in a superb waterfront location at the eastern end of the harbour. Half…

  • Vrachos Camping

    Meteora & Thessaly

    Well-run campground, just before the road from Kalambaka enters Kastraki. Mouries (mulberry trees) provide the shade, while the excellent facilities…

  • Hotel Stoikos

    Pelion Peninsula

    Ranging through two modern buildings built in traditional style, Stoikos has beamed ceilings, handsome furnishings, stained glass adorning its spacious…

  • Ikosimo

    Pelion Peninsula

    A few metres from the seafront, up a peaceful side street at the northern end of Milina, this simple hotel offers brightly furnished double rooms as well…

  • Diplomats’ Holidays

    Pelion Peninsula

    Opulent by Pelion standards, this complex of smart stand-alone self-catering studios and two-room apartments spills down the hillside to its own little…

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