Boutique Hotels to Book in Greece For Every Budget
In Greece, you can blow your budget on an uber-luxe private villa in the islands or stretch your Euros with a stay in a small family-run hotel or buzzy urban property. Either way, it’s a fantastic place to travel around. From clifftop Greek luxury hotels in Santorini and cosy lodgings in Koufonisia to historical homes in Rhodes and Corfu, here’s our pick of the best boutique hotels in Greece for every budget – all bookable on Culture Trip.
1. Portes Houses, Koufonisia
Resort
2. Omma Santorini
Boutique Hotel
High above the caldera in Imerovigli, Omma Santorini is a peaceful haven of Cycladic design, jaw-dropping views and some of the best sunsets on the island. The location places you away from the crowds yet within easy reach of the main sights – if you can tear yourself from the twin swimming pools, that is. Accommodation ranges from cosy deluxe rooms all the way up to the worth-a-splurge Omma Villa with a private garden, outdoor lounge and private pool.
3. Kókkini Porta Rossa, Rhodes
Boutique Hotel, Hotel
Once a knight’s residence and church, this 14th-century building – with vaulted ceilings, antiques and aromatic private gardens – now houses a six-suite Greek boutique hotel inside its storied stone walls. Step outside and you’re in the heart of medieval Rhodes Town. Soak up the history in the sunny courtyard with a Kókkini Porta Rossa cocktail made with mastiha, lemon juice and pink peppercorns – and don’t miss breakfast with owner Angela’s marmalade, made with bitter oranges from her own trees.
5. COCO-MAT Hotel, Athens
Boutique Hotel
A good night’s sleep is practically guaranteed at this hotel run by COCO-MAT, the most popular maker of high-quality beds and bedding in Greece. If your dreams were sweeter than usual, buy your own bedding set from the hotel boutique to take home. The hotel itself is in the heart of Kolonaki; grab a wooden bike to explore one of the most vibrant neighbourhoods in Athens. And after all the exertion, head to the roof garden for refreshing drinks and some of the best views in the city.
6. Rigas Boutique Hotel, Halkidiki
Boutique Hotel
Within walking distance of the beach and village, this wallet-friendly boutique hotel ticks all the boxes you need for a classic Greek beach holiday, without the price tag. When you’ve had your fill of strolling the cobbled streets of Afytos, tackle the rocky path down to the beach or head back to the hotel for a soak in the pool. The expansive views out to sea will have you lounging for hours.
7. Villa de Loulia, Corfu
Boutique Hotel
This blush pink 200-year-old Italianate villa turned luxury boutique hotel in Greece is filled with period furniture and design touches that take you back in time. Set in flower-filled gardens, there’s a refreshingly modern swimming pool in the centre and an even more refreshing bar alongside. The quiet village of Peroulades is a short walk away – and owner Loukia’s lovely Greek breakfast with farm-fresh eggs, yoghurt, local cheeses and homemade cakes and jam served in the garden is the perfect start to the day.
8. Olivemare, Kefalonia
Boutique Hotel, Hotel
9. The Lost Unicorn, Pelion
Hotel
This quirky, curiosity-filled hotel is a fun base for exploring the forests and mountains of Pelion – the hotel dog can even accompany you on your walks. A 19th-century mansion on the main village square in Tsagarada, the hotel simultaneously feels connected to the village yet lost within its fragrant gardens bursting with roses and hydrangeas. Look out for the treehouse table – it’s the perfect perch for surveying your surroundings with tea and homemade cakes.
If none of these take your fancy, explore the best hotels on Tinos for every traveller, the best boutique hotels in Corfu, the most beautiful hotel settings in Greece or Santorini’s top luxury stays or – for the budget-conscious traveler – our guide to Athens’ most wallet-friendly accommodation.
This is a rewrite of an article originally by Ethel Dilouambaka.
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