We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Santoríni, Greece. 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 Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated February 2024.
Great restaurant. Situated along the rim of the Caldera, Lilium Villa offers a pool with hydromassage facilities. Rooms overlook the Aegean Sea and the volcano, and Wi-Fi is complimentary in the entire hotel. Each renovated and elegantly furnished unit is air conditioned, and features a satellite TV and a minibar. They all come with private bathroom with hairdryer. The restaurant serves creative Mediterranean dishes, prepared with fresh ingredients and carefully presented by the hotel’s chef. The bar serves exotic cocktails by the poolside. The Lilium Villa is only a 5-minute drive from Fira. The hotel provides free shuttle services to Fira, and will provide a private transfer for a small fee. Car rental can be arranged at the reception.Show full description
Great value. Standing majestically on the edge of the cliffs, Volcano View boasts a restaurant with Caldera view, and 3 swimming pools overlooking the volcano, the sea and the famous Santorini sunset. All guestrooms have a private balcony or terrace overlooking the sea and the volcano. Volcano View by Caldera Collection is comprised of three areas, the Hotel, perched atop the caldera cliffs offering fantastic views of the sea, the VIP Villas consisting of 7 luxury villas with private pools, and the affordable rooms, which benefit from the hotel’s facilities. They are equipped with individual climate control units, satellite TV and hairdryer. The Caldera restaurant is open for a la carte meals from 13:00 to 22:00 and you can choose from a wide selection of traditional Santorini and Greek appetizers, fresh crispy salads, international cuisine and desserts, while admiring the unique view of Santorini’s Caldera. Greek breakfast can also be enjoyed daily. Volcano View is just a short drive from the centre of Fira. The reception desk is open 24 hours for assistance and enquiries, and guests are provided with free transfer to and from the town.Show full description
Creative. Stylish. Great views.Opened July 2021. Apeiron Blue Santorini - Sustainable Adult-Only Retreat features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Fira. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has sea views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot tub. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Apeiron Blue Santorini - Sustainable Adult-Only Retreat each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodation. Archaeological Museum of Thera is 4.5 km from Apeiron Blue Santorini - Sustainable Adult-Only Retreat, while Santorini Port is 5 km away. The nearest airport is Santorini International Airport, 4 km from the hotel.Show full description
Very clean. Featuring a swimming pool with sun loungers and views over the east side of the island, De Sol features spa facilities and a restaurant. The centre of Fira Town is approximately 2 km away. Free WiFi is available in all areas. Each unit features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The bathroom comes with a bath or shower and free toiletries. A restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine and local wines is included in the premises of De Sol. Various treatments are also available at the on-site Spa facilities. The port is 8 km away and Santorini Airport is 5 km away. Guests are provided with free transfer to and from the town.Show full description
Super central. Very stylish. Very clean. Orama Hotel & Spa features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Fira. Less than 1 km from Archaeological Museum of Thera and 7.6 km from Santorini Port, the property provides a restaurant and a bar. Popular points of interest near Orama Hotel & Spa include Museum of Prehistoric Thera, Central Bus Station and Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Orama Hotel & Spa features certain units with pool views, and each room is fitted with a balcony. At the accommodation all rooms come with bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Santorini International Airport, 5 km from the hotel.Show full description
This is likely one of the most CENTRAL AND STYLISH boutique hotels in Santoríni. It also has a central location.
Cool. Comfortable beds. Great views. The 5-star Aigialos Luxury Traditional Settlement has a peaceful and quiet location. With views of the Aegean Sea, this luxury hotel is 5 minutes' walking from the town centre. Aigialos Luxury Traditional Settlement combines authentic Cycladic architecture with modern comfort. All accommodations is luxurious, beautifully decorated, and has a Panoramic Views to the Caldera. All meals are of a high quality, and can be enjoyed in the privacy of your room or at the gourmet restaurant next to the swimming pool. A bottle of local wine will welcome you to your large and comfortable room. Complimentary room service is available at any time, and the staff will gladly assist you in planning your excursions.Show full description
Elegant. Situated over the dramatic Santorini cliffs, The Majestic Hotel features soundproofed rooms with private balcony enjoying views of the Aegean Sea or the volcano. It lies within 400 metres from Fira centre and just a few metres from the Caldera. The Majestic Hotel offers various accommodation types all with marble bathrooms with spa bath and verandas offering astounding views. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi internet. Hotel facilities include 3 fresh water swimming pools from which one is heated. A 24-hour front desk is available. At the Beauty Hall, guests may choose among several facial and body treatments, massage, Turkish bath, sauna or aromatherapy. The Capparis a-la carte restaurant serves rich breakfast every morning. The Crocus Restaurant offers an interesting wine list along with gourmet dishes prepared with seasonal products from the company’s organic farm.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. A boutique hotel with stunning views to the volcano and the Aegean Sea ideally nestled on the Caldera cliff, in the area of Fanari. Nefeles Luxury Suites combine natural beauty with traditional living. The well equipped suites feature DVD/CD players, cable TV, mini bars, and balconies with view. The complex includes an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, and a terrace. Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.Show full description
Friendly staff. Comfortable beds. Astro Palace Hotel & Suites is situated in an idyllic location, only a short walk from Fira and the caldera. It offers a wellness centre, a swimming pool and rooms with unobstructed Aegean Sea views. The elegant, air-conditioned rooms combine contemporary design with traditional architecture. They are fitted with a satellite LCD TV and minibar, while some also have a spa bath or private pool. Each room also has large balcony or terrace overlooking the Aegean and free Wi-Fi. Guests can use the well-equipped gym, the hot tub and the sauna or relax at the sun beds by the swimming pool. Cassiopeia Spa’ provides a wide selection of massages, facial and body treatments. Pleiades restaurant serves a variety of menus all day and guests can combine their meal with a wine tasting experience, while they are enjoying stunning views of Aegean Sea. Refreshments and snacks are provided at the pool bar. The hotel is just 5 km from Santorini Airport and 8 km away from Santorini port. Laptops and i-pads are available upon request and free private parking is available near the premises.Show full description
Great value. Friendly staff. Located 2 km from Fira, Nautilus Dome Suites is built on the side of the caldera and features a pool surrounded by a wooden deck with sun loungers and umbrellas. Enjoying Aegean Sea and volcano views, it offers free Wi-Fi and complimentary on-site parking. Traditionally decorated in light colours, all air-conditioned suites open to a private balcony or patio with garden, volcano or Aegean Sea views. Each includes a seating area with a flat-screen TV. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are provided. Guests at Nautilus Dome Suites & Apartments can start their day with an American breakfast buffet served at the shaded breakfast area. Refreshing drinks and light meals are prepared at the pool bar. A 24-hour bakery is located near the property. Nautilus is within a short walk from taverns, bars and mini markets. Monolithos Beach is at 5 km and Kamari Beach at 8 km. The property is situated 5 km from the port and 4 km from Santorini Airport.Show full description
Creative. Central. Cosy rooms. Overlooking the volcano, this chic hotel in Santorini offers sea-view rooms with private balconies. It boasts a spacious panoramic terrace with a café and bar. The brightly decorated interiors of Enigma Suites feature arched ceilings and elegant furniture. Each suite and apartment is air conditioned and has satellite TV. Some include kitchenettes and all of them include stylish bathrooms. Continental breakfast is served in the rooms or at Enigma cafe. Guests can relax with a massage or visit a health centre 300 metres from the property. Santorini Airport is 6 km from Enigma Suites. The multilingual staff can arrange airport transfers, taxis or a car rental. Santorini Port can be found 13 km away.Show full description
Trendy. Great views. Great breakfast. Pantelia Suites rest in a traditional family house, completely reconstructed into luxury accommodation. Located in the capital of the island, Fira, on the Caldera cliff side, you will enjoy superb views of the volcano and famous Santorini sunsets. Pantelia Suites are constructed with respect to the traditional architecture of the island.Show full description
Located in Imerovigli Village overlooking the East Aegean Sea, NĒRO Light-Filled Suites feature modern accommodation with Cycladic elements and full views of the Aegean Sea. Free, high-speed WiFi is featured throughout the property. The nearest airport is Santorini (Thira) Airport, 6 km from Nero Luxury Suites. All Suites at NĒRO Light-Filled Suites are fully air conditioned and come with a flat-screen TV. Guests have access to a private plunge pool or a swimming pool for relaxing moments and sunbathing. Maid service is provided daily. Start your day with a breakfast either by joining our Buffet Options or at the convenience of your room. Light meals and drinks are served during the whole day at your Suite.Show full description
Highly elegant. Stylish. Comfortable beds. Alleys All-Suite Hotel & Spa has free bikes, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a garden and restaurant in Pirgos. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has pool views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot tub. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Alleys All-Suite Hotel & Spa provides some units with sea views, and rooms come with a balcony. At the accommodation the rooms come with bed linen and towels. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at Alleys All-Suite Hotel & Spa. Thermis Beach is 2.9 km from the hotel, while Santorini Port is 5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Santorini International Airport, 4 km from Alleys All-Suite Hotel & Spa.Show full description
I think this place could be the most ELEGANT central luxury hotel in Santoríni.
Elegant. Great location. Good breakfast. Aria Suites is an elite boutique hotel, providing guests a combination of private luxurious accommodation with central location, at Fira, in Santorini. The six luxurious suites, situated on the Caldera, in a magnificent and quiet location, only steps from the nightlife, provide guests with simple yet exquisite Cycladic luxury. All suites are fully equipped with mini-bar, fridge, air condition, satellite TV, CD and DVD player, laptop, free wireless internet access, pool towels and natural bath amenities by Korres. Massage and beauty treatments as well as special therapies or candlelit dinners can be arranged in the privacy of the suite, upon request.Show full description
Very central. Superb breakfast. Cosy rooms. Located on Santorini’s caldera, the Cycladic-style Hotel Villa Renos features rooms with spacious balcony offering panoramic views of the Aegean Sea and the volcano. It offers free WiFi throughout and an all-day cocktail bar with views of the famous sunset. All rooms at the Hotel Villa Renos feature air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV and coffee machine. Each has a private bathroom with toiletries, slippers and hairdryer. Some types offer an outdoor hot tub. Greek breakfast is served daily in the dining area and consists of local, traditional products. Bars, shops and restaurants are a 3-minute walk away. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can arrange car rental to explore the scenic village of Oia 11 km away. Santorini Airport is 8 km away while Athinios Port is within 10 km.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a highly rated breakfast and very cosy rooms.
Opened June 2023. Situated in Pirgos, 5.5 km from Santorini Port, Elessa Hotel features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has sea views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot tub. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. Elessa Hotel provides some rooms with pool views, and each room comes with a kettle. At the accommodation rooms come with bed linen and towels. An à la carte, continental or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling. Guests can make use of the business centre or relax in the snack bar. Archaeological Museum of Thera is 7 km from Elessa Hotel, while Ancient Thera is 8.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Santorini International Airport, 5 km from the hotel.Show full description
Opened June 2023. Situated in Fira and with Archaeological Museum of Thera reachable within 300 metres, CASA SUNSHA SANTORINI features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service and free shuttle service. Popular points of interest near CASA SUNSHA SANTORINI include Megaro Gyzi, Museum of Prehistoric Thera and Central Bus Station. The property is 300 metres from the city centre and 9.3 km from Santorini Port. At the hotel the rooms include air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a terrace with a sea view. All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine. The nearest airport is Santorini International Airport, 6 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Very clean.Opened February 2022. Situated in Mesariá, 3.3 km from Archaeological Museum of Thera, Noūs Santorini features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 5-star resort offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The resort has a sauna and a concierge service. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Guests at Noūs Santorini can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Santorini Port is 6.4 km from the accommodation, while Ancient Thera is 7.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Santorini International Airport, 2 km from Noūs Santorini.Show full description
Hip. Creative. Set on the highest point of the caldera in Imerovigli, Kivotos Santorini offers luxury accommodation with panoramic views of the volcano. Guests can dive in the infinity pool or have a drink at the on-site bar offering privacy and unobstructed views of the famous sunset. The uniquely designed suites and villas at Kivotos Santorini feature custom-made furniture, Simmons mattresses and Sonos sound systems and offer guests the ability to customize the numerous light features available in each unit from an iPad. Each unit comes with an outdoor or indoor jetted pool. Guests will find gourmet restaurants a few steps from the property, while private transfers and butler service are available on request. Santorini Airport is a 15-minute drive from the property, while the scenic village of Oia is 9 km away.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most CREATIVE boutique hotels in Santoríni.
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