We have created a list with the best castle hotels in Cyclades, Greece. We have also included hotels in historic villas, resorts, historic properties, mansions, medieval castles, monasteries, wineries and palaces. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated January 2024.
Charming. Superb interior design. Offering a garden and city view, Castle Mansions is located in Naxos Chora, 700 metres from Agios Georgios Beach and 200 metres from Naxos Castle. Featuring sea and garden views, this aparthotel also offers free WiFi. A car rental service is available at Castle Mansions. The nearest airport is Naxos Island National Airport, 3 km from Castle Mansions. The aparthotel features family rooms. The units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a toaster, a coffee machine, a shower, bathrobes and a wardrobe. Every unit has a kettle and a private bathroom with slippers, while selected rooms are equipped with a fully equipped kitchen equipped with an oven. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne, fruits and chocolates or cookies. At the aparthotel, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner and serves Greek cuisine. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Portara, Church of Panagia Mirtidiotisa and Archaeological Museum of Naxos.Show full description
Delightful property. Comfortable beds. Built around a 400-year old winery, the 5-star Vedema Resort overlooks the rolling vineyards, the Aegean Sea, and the colourful sunsets. This superbly located resort offers true luxury in a beautiful, bright and minimalist design. Vedema Resort is situated in the medieval village of Megalohori, 7 km from Fira town. It has 74 fully furnished apartments and villas with private verandas, dining rooms and every modern comfort. All of them have beautiful romantic beds. Facilities at the resort include a swimming pool, big open-air hot tub, spa, fitness centre, boutique, conference room, jewellery shop, minibus transfers and valet parking. Guests have access to a private beach 3 km away with free towels, sun beds, umbrellas and bar service. American Buffet Breakfast or Greek breakfast is served daily in the dining area. Creative Mediterranean cuisine is served in the 3 on-site restaurants Pergola, Alati and Prive prepared by the hotel’s awarded Chef. Wine tasting can be arranged at the Wine Canava Cellar.Show full description
This is likely the most beautiful, charming and historic resort in Cyclades. It also has super comfortable beds. WOW!
Beach front location. Highly elegant. Great value. Set against the bright blue Aegean sky and natural colours, Yria Island Boutique Hotel & Spa offers guests the most in sun, fun and pure relaxation. The Yria is set just 100 metres from Parasporos Bay, where you can enjoy the lovely beach with the dazzling, crystal-clear waters of the Aegean Sea. Alternatively, take a dip in the hotel's large swimming pool or simply sunbathe on comfortable deckchairs while sipping a delicious cocktail. For the more active, Yria Resort provides a variety of leisure activities, ranging from tennis to fitness programmes. After a day's exercise, relax with a drink at the resort's piano bar, or read quietly in the lounge and readers' corner. Enjoy the gourmet Mediterranean cuisine served at Yria's restaurant. You can also choose to visit the close-by restaurants for more variety.Show full description
This is the most elegant, peaceful and stylish boutique hotel in Cyclades. It also has A GREAT SPA. Soooo nice!
Luxurious. Great views. Popular among couples. Located in Imerovigli, White Pearl Cavalieri member of the White Pearl Villas, is a cave complex, offering an infinity swimming pool with sea caldera and sunset views. An all-day bar is available, while guests can also enjoy a premium-style hot tub, air conditioning and a variety of body treatments. Every suite features a built-in king-size bed, modern furnishings and private indoor or outdoor heated plunge pools or swimming pools. They all include an espresso coffee machine and complimentary coffee and tea supplies, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The accommodation offers a la carte breakfast, enriched with Greek delicacies. 'Above' all-day bar restaurant offers lunch and dinner accompanied by cocktails, drinks, and distinguished wines from our private cellar. White Pearl Cavalieri offers concierge services and in-house activities and experiences such as wine tasting and food pairing, visits to the private cellar and vineyard, private sunset dining, private hot tub use, and massage treatments. A range of additional activities is offered in the area, such as diving and hiking and sailing. The nearest airport is Santorini International, 7 km from White Pearl Cavalieri, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
White Pearl Cavalieri is a luxurious hotel in Imerovigli, Santorini. It provides unique cave-style accommodations with spacious suites, king-size beds, and open-air showers. The property is a historic complex of canavas, preserving the traditional architecture of Santorini.
Beautiful. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Located amongst vines and flowers 150 metres from the scenic village of Kastro in Sifnos, Agnanti Traditional offers traditionally decorated rooms with free Wi-Fi and furnished balconies overlooking the castle and the Aegean Sea. Featuring stone-paved floors, built-in or wrought iron beds and white hues, the air-conditioned rooms at the Agnanti Traditional guesthouse include a TV, telephone and fridge. Each has a private bathroom with hairdryer and free toiletries. Breakfast is served in the dining area. Traditional taverns and bars with panoramic sea views can be found in Kastro. Apollonia, the capital of Sifnos is 3 km away. Kamares Beach is at 8 km. Hotel staff can arrange car rental.Show full description
Historic. Great location. Centrally located in Santorini's capital, Fira Town, this beautiful hotel offers travellers stylish accommodation in a peaceful setting. Aria Lito Mansion is built in the wonderful style of Cycladic mansions. Beautifully restored, the mansion preserves its classical decoration, combined with all modern amenities. Guests may enjoy their breakfast in their high ceiling rooms and suites, decorated with taste and simplicity in accordance to the special character of this Mansion. Resting at Aria Lito's quiet terraces, by the swimming pool or cozy garden, guests can witness the beauty of Fira town. On the east wing of the hotel, Santorini can be admired as it slopes down to the Aegean Sea. The stylish rooms contain modern comforts. The location has a sense of refined luxury with a peaceful atmosphere, even though the hotel is close to the lively centre of Fira, with the most renowned restaurants. Guests may enjoy leisurely walks around the old quarter of Fira or take boat excursions to the volcano island of Nea Kameni and the hot springs of Palia Kameni around Thirassia.Show full description
Aria Lito Mansion is a charming historic hotel in the heart of Fira town, Santorini. It is a beautifully renovated traditional mansion from the 1900s. The hotel has elegant rooms and suites, a peaceful courtyard with a mature garden, and a lovely outdoor pool.
Great location. Built on the volcanic rock in the scenic village of Oia, Virginia's Cave Villas offers Cycladic-style rooms with stunning views over the caldera and the volcano. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Within 50 metres, guests can reach the castle of Oia, as well as bars, restaurants and a mini market. All cave-style rooms include traditional features such as arched ceilings. Each air-conditioned unit comes with a seating area and an LCD satellite TV. They also have furnished verandas offering spectacular volcano views. The capital of Santorini, Fira, is located 10 km away and offers many nightlife options.Show full description
Close to beach front. Very cosy. Lovely interior design. Situated in Manganari, 60 metres from Papas Beach, Calilo features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The resort has a terrace and a hot tub. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Each room includes a kettle, while some rooms include a balcony and others also boast sea views. At Calilo rooms come with bed linen and towels. You can play billiards and darts at this 5-star resort, and the area is popular for hiking and snorkelling. Monastery of Agios Ioannis is 1.5 km from the accommodation, while Homer's Tomb is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is Santorini International Airport, 76 km from Calilo.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most COSY resorts in Cyclades. It also has a great beach front location.
Romantic. Tennis court. Located on the east coast of Santorini, Cycladic-style Aghios Artemios Traditional Houses is 100 metres above the sea. Set in a 15th-century building complex, it offers whitewashed, cave-style rooms around a scenic churchyard. A pool provides panoramic views over the Aegean Sea. Rooms are individually decorated with blue and white colours, built-in beds and traditional furnishings. Each includes a satellite TV and fridge. All units have views to the churchyard or the Aegean Sea and some feature a terrace. Breakfast is served in the spacious dining room of the Traditional Houses Aghios Artemios or in the sun terrace with views of the sea. Guests have access to a tennis court and a well-equipped fitness centre while relaxing massages are also provided. Free Wi-Fi access is available in public areas. Within a 10-minute drive from Aghios Artemios guests can find the quiet beaches of Pori, Kolumbo and Baxedes. The capital town of Fira is 4 km away. Free private parking is possible on site.Show full description
Opened December 2021. Fyrogenis palace is set in Ambelas and has a pool with a view and mountain views. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The aparthotel offers sea views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. At the aparthotel, units are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. Each unit has a kettle, while certain rooms also offer a fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware. At the aparthotel, the units include bed linen and towels. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the aparthotel. There is a snack bar and bar. The area is popular for hiking and walking tours, in addition, bike hire and car hire are available at this aparthotel. Outdoor play equipment is also available at Fyrogenis palace, while guests can also relax in the garden. Paros Ampelas beach is 700 metres from the accommodation, while Aspros Gremos Beach is 800 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Paros National, 22 km from Fyrogenis palace, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Stunning pool facilities. Paradise Resort, is a 3-star hotel located in the centre of the traditional village of Akrotiri in the south side of Santorini. Rooms are clean, air-conditioned and equipped with all the modern furnishings you may require. Paradise Resort is ideally located for visitors who want to relax but also venture out exploring. The nearby, famous prehistoric town of Akrotiri provides many archaeological, geological and traditional sites to discover and explore. The unique red and white beaches are in a walking distance to Paradise Resort. The village offers many attractions from mini markets to taverns by the sea and the public transportation that can take you around Fira Town. After a day's exploration, relax at the large pool while sipping on a refreshing drink.Show full description
Opened February 2022. Set on Santorini's northeastern coast only 3.2km away from Fira and 5.4km away from the airport, Magma Resort Santorini stands as the inaugural property of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt in Greece. A private Cycladic Hideaway perfectly positioned in Vourvoulos village far from the bustling crowds, yet just a short ten-minute drive from the island's renowned landmark locations like Oia and Imerovigli. The resort offers complimentary transfers to Fira and Yalos Beach Club. Magma is home to the longest infinity pool on the island and boasts 59 rooms and suites with unobstructed views of the Aegean Sea, complemented by private pools and jacuzzies. The architecture and the design serve as a profound tribute to the island's natural beauty, drawing inspiration from the majestic volcano as they deftly harness timeless forces—water, light, and air—fashion a contemporary marvel immersed in historical allure. Indulge in a culinary journey curated by Chef Lefteris Soultatos, as the dining experience of Magma Soul guides you through the diverse flavors of Greece, from the lush North to the lively South. Begin your day at Colombo with a chic Champagne Breakfast, and continue with lazy lunches and themed international nights. Astra Lounge invites you to a private dining affair with butler service under the stars, while Bar on The Rocks offers poolside snacks, cocktails, and Aperitivo bliss by the Fire Pit. Let Magma’s sommelier guide you through a captivating exploration of taste, where the art of winemaking meets an effortlessly cool vibe amidst Magma Vineyards on a private wine tasting experience. Lava Spa & Wellness Center features an indoor heated pool, three treatment rooms, a sauna, a steam room, and a state-of-the-art fitness center ensuring a total revival of the senses through a holistic wellness experience, inspired by the serene beauty of the Aegean Sea and the fertile volcanic soil of Santorini. Be part of the complimentary daily Yoga Ritual as the sun rises and the Aegean Sea’s enticing waters rouse your senses . Show full description
Luxurious. Great breakfast. Popular among couples. Located in the picturesque village of Pyrgos, in the center of Santorini, Aeon Suites is perched on the cliff just below the medieval castle. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The scenic medieval castle is at 100 metres, while the central square of Pyrgos village is 150 metres away. Featuring views of the Aegean Sea and the mountain, this Cycladic–style property features elegant accommodation decorated in a warm color palette, combining natural materials and modern design. The air-conditioned rooms feature private pools or outdoor hot tubs. The property also features a coffee house inspired by the traditional Greek café, where guests can enjoy local products while enjoying the view from the balcony. Guests will find restaurants and traditional cafes there, as well as an ATM and a mini market. Santorini Airport is at 5 km, while Oia is 15 km away. Perissa and Kamari black sand beaches are approximately 4.0 km away from Aeon.Show full description
Beach front location. Elegant. Cosy rooms. Situated just 100 metres from the beach, with beautiful views of the sea and Parikia, this Paros Agnanti Resort & Spa offers a peaceful sanctuary, with excellent leisure facilities and free internet access. Free WiFi is available. Each room at the Paros Agnanti Resort & Spa is decorated in a traditional and elegant style. Guests can enjoy a comfortable sleep on beds fitted with orthopaedic mattresses. Stunning views of the sea and surrounding area can be enjoyed from the private balcony. After a delicious breakfast, serving treats such as cheese, yoghurt, fruit and eggs, guests can swim in one of the outdoor pools and enjoy the relaxing sight of the waterfall feature. The tennis court and outdoor CrossFit gym are a great place to burn some extra energy. Guests wishing to explore the town can make full use of the hotel’s complimentary shuttle service.Show full description
Superb breakfast. Set amid an olive grove and just 600 metres from Agios Georgios Beach, Ktima Bianco offers accommodation in Naxos. The centre of Naxos is 1.4 km from the property. Some units feature a terrace or balcony with sea and Castle of Naxos views. A sun terrace with views of the Castle of Naxos and the sea is also available. Free parking is possible on site. The Cycladic style accommodation is fitted with a seating and dining area. There is also a kitchenette, equipped with a fridge, a stovetop and kettle. The property has its own vineyard and a small vegetable garden where guests can have access. Buffet breakfast with local products is daily available in the garden of Ktima Bianco. The property's reception can assist you with express check-in and check-out and luggage storage, as well as organize trips at the nearby area. The closest bus stop is 200 metres away. Archaeological Museum of Naxos is 1.8 km from Ktima Bianco, while Port of Naxos is 1.9 km away. The nearest airport is Naxos Island National Airport, 1 km from Ktima Bianco.Show full description
This apartment hotel has A HIGHLY RATED BREAKFAST.
Great views. Offering stunning sea and countryside views, this attractive hotel complex is situated around an authentic 18th century windmill on the beautiful island of Sifnos. On the edge of the attractive village of Artemonas, the hotel offers spacious accommodation with kitchenettes for added convenience. The seasonal restaurant of the property offers traditional dishes of the island, prepared by a Sifniot chefs with fresh local ingredients. A cafe-bar provides constant refreshment, while you can also unwind in the swimming pool equipped with hydro-massage. Buffet breakfast is available.Show full description
Beach front location. Tennis court. On Cape Choni, where the deep blue of the Aegean Sea blends with the light blue of the Cycladic sky, lies this luxurious hotel-apartment complex in an area of 42,000 m². Built in 1998 in traditional Cycladic style and combining all modern comforts, this accommodation promises serenity and Greek hospitality. Enjoy a swimming pool, tennis courts with night lights and a peaceful private chapel. For those looking to get active outdoors, water sports can be arranged, whether you plan to try windsurfing, scuba diving or water-skiing. Fun evenings can be had with arranged barbecues and Greek nights. Enjoy the pool bar with its wonderful terrace, and the restaurant with a magnificent view of the Aegean Sea.Show full description
Lovely property. Good breakfast. Set on a hillside overlooking Naoussa Bay, Naoussa Hills Resort is a Cycladic-style complex offering boutique accommodation with Aegean Sea views, an outdoor gym and a spa center. It also includes a large outdoor heated swimming pool, a tennis court and a snack bar. Accommodations at Naousa Hills Boutique Resort are decorated in a minimal style with colourful details. All units are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, minibar and air conditioning. The bathrooms feature built-in showers and free toiletries. Most units also include a fireplace and a fully equipped kitchen. You can start your day with a buffet breakfast including local organic products. The snack bar serves cocktails, fresh juices, coffees and light snacks, while BBQ facilities are also available. The lively centre of Naoussa with its many seaside taverns and bars is 3 km away. The port of Parikia is at a distance of 9 km and Paros Airport is 25 km away. Free WiFi is available throughout the complex and free, on-site parking is provided.Show full description
Nice style. Great interior design. Located above the unspoilt Ftelia Beach, the Mykonos Dream Villas and Suites features a relaxed pool area, and offers luxurious accommodation with sea and countryside views. Mykonos Dream villas and suites boast a harmonious blend of stone, marble and wood. All areas have a homely touch, with antique pieces, paintings, silk curtains and comfortable armchairs. The peaceful rooms include a DVD player and a safe, and in-room breakfast is served. Some units also have a separate living room with fireplace and fully equipped kitchen with dining area. The entire guest house is air conditioned and offers a plasma satellite TV, as well as free wireless Internet access throughout. The Mykonos Dream is only 550 metres from Ftelia Beach. Free private parking is available.Show full description
Luxurious. Friendly staff. Santorini Kastelli Resort enjoys a secluded location just 2 minutes’ walk from the beach of Kamari. Surrounded by fragrant gardens and lush lawns, the 5-star resort offers 2 swimming pools, a spa and a poolside bar restaurant. Each with a cheerful décor, the elegant rooms open to terraces or balconies with a view to the lush gardens or the main pool. All the rooms and suites are luxuriously appointed and equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV and a well stocked minibar. A rich and varied buffet breakfast is served daily until as late as noon. Guests may enjoy lunch, cocktails or dinner at the poolside restaurant. Hotel guests can take advantage of the hotel's spa facilities, relax in the steamy sauna and soak in the exhilarating hot tub. There is also a tennis court and a gym. The hotel is 4 km from Santorini International Airport, 10 km from Athinios port and 10 km from the capital, Fira. The ruins of Ancient Thira are located on a hilltop which lies at a short distance above the hotel.Show full description
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