Cyclades
A whitewashed staircase next to the post office in Kastro leads up to this complex of four simple studios – large and spotless, with kitchen facilities,…
Cyclades
A whitewashed staircase next to the post office in Kastro leads up to this complex of four simple studios – large and spotless, with kitchen facilities,…
Lefkada
The whitewashed studios and larger, smarter four-person apartments, perched 15m up from the harbour, feature kitchenettes and spotless bathrooms. Although…
Piraeus
This simple, conveniently located hotel with helpful staff is a treat compared to some of the other run-down joints in Piraeus. Some rooms overlook the…
Pelion Peninsula
This attractive well-shaded campsite is set at the north end of lovely Papa Nero beach, near the river mouth and roughly 200m south of Agios Ioannis’…
Pelion Peninsula
Little English is spoken here, but that doesn't much matter thanks to the enthusiasm of the owner, Dina. She runs a tight ship, with three rooms, communal…
Ikaria
You can’t miss the traditional blue-and-white island colour scheme at this attractive, well-managed 25-room hotel. Rooms are large and cheerful, most with…
Ioannina
If you prefer your mansion life in serene, modern neutrals, check in to this seven-room hotel just steps from the citadel gate. Beds are fluffy, and the…
Athens
On a quiet street lined with tiny, chic boutiques, this sleek grey-tone hotel is the essence of new Kolonaki. Rooms are minimalist but have great beds and…
Rethymno
Luxury is taken very seriously at this hushed retreat, where you’ll be ensconced in warmly furnished studios sporting stone walls, beamed ceilings and…
Small Cyclades
This stylish boutique is a short walk uphill from the port, with white decor and flash bathrooms with all the mod cons. Superior double rooms can fit a…
Sifnos
Grapevines curl over the balconies of this main street hotel that offers good service and excellent, spacious studios with kitchenettes and sea views. A…
Parga
This tidy campground is set amid orange trees about 100m back from busy Valtos Beach. It has a restaurant, supermarket and – for the tent-averse –…
Chios
Host and former sea captain Alex Stoupas' handmade model ships decorate each of the simple but clean rooms here. The kapetanios (captain) is '100% helpful…
Epiros
The 10 tidy apartments at this family-run place have little kitchenettes and balconies, so you'll really feel at home. It's a (steep) walk to the centre…
Alonnisos
Immaculate, well-managed pension 2km northeast of Patitiri, wrapped in bougainvillea and with warm hospitality courtesy of owner Maria and her son. Rooms…
Skiathos Town
A jolly family-owned pension and taverna (mains €7 to €14) 500m west of the old town, looking across to Megali Ammos beach. Downstairs from the restaurant…
Samos
An impeccably well-kept quiet pension on the small and central Plateia Irinis, the Despina offers attractive rooms and studios (some with kitchenettes)…
Evia
Bright, graceful and spacious contemporary-style rooms in calming creams, with balconies, fridges, kettles and pops of colour, overlooking the beach at…
Rhodes Town
Located on a quiet Old Town lane not far in from the sea, Spot offers small antique-accented, stone-walled rooms with firm beds, colourful quilts and…
Hania Province
The isolated Thalassa complex, about 5km east of Kissamos at Drapanias beach, is ideal for a quiet retreat. The studios are airy and well appointed, and…
Cyclades
A handsome complex of rooms and studios, all white and pale blue with lovely stonework. It sits on the quiet southwestern edge of Hora, with spectacular…
Delphi
Tucked away on Delphi’s upper Syngrou street – a bit of a climb if you're on foot – this relatively upscale option has an intimate feel. Rooms are on the…
Nafplio
This revamped hotel on a quiet street overlooks much of the old town, with spacious rooms decked out in contemporary creams and greys. The views are just…
Hania
Once the French embassy and the office of Eleftherios Venizelos, this 600-year-old Venetian townhouse is now a charming hotel with 10 well-appointed rooms…
Chios
Ultimate rural getaway in a traditional house resembling a castle tower, with vaulted ceilings and Gothic windows in well-appointed rooms. Breakfast (€6)…
Paros
Run by a local family for three generations, this spic-and-span hotel has simple, comfortable rooms. Ask for a balcony and a sea view. It’s opposite the…
Delphi
One of Delphi's sleeker options, the Nidimos offers modern rooms decked out in contemporary taupes and whites. Rooms at the front, which boast large…
Hania Province
Well-proportioned and modern apartments with streamlined furniture and small kitchenettes fill this modern complex right on the sandy beach and in the…
Hania Province
Run by the warm and gracious Stavroula and her family, this cheery and good-value waterfront hotel has breezy, modern rooms with balconies fronting a…
Pelion Peninsula
An extraordinary specimen of Pelion architecture, this beautiful guesthouse (1791), towering above lush gardens, ingeniously combines the traditional with…
Limnos
These attractive stone buildings are just metres from the beach, set on a rambling kid-friendly green with a pool. Rooms have smart wood-and-stone motifs,…
Hora (Mykonos)
Veteran traveller Kostas used to run neighbouring Hotel Lefteris, but has moved directly next door and now owns this striking white-and-plum complex of…
Fira
Cheerful and spotless, this hotel is a great deal. Rooms aren’t large but come with small, breezy balconies. Colourful public areas and a small, well…
Hania Province
This smart studio complex on the western side of Kissamos represents the upper end of accommodation in town. Right across from the water, the modern…
Poros Beach Camping & Bungalows
Lefkada
A short walk up from perfect Poros Beach, this well-equipped campsite has a great pool, shaded olive-grove tent sites, a nice bar and a restaurant…
Dodecanese
Four attractive, spotlessly white apartments adjoin a family home just steps from the heart of Hora. Island-style touches include traditional furnishings…
Pelion Peninsula
For an upmarket experience, try this handsomely converted ‘Egyptian-style’ mansion. More than 30 gleaming white rooms are spread among four buildings, set…
Amorgos
Yperia’s modern rooms have warm, artsy touches, handmade wood-and-iron furnishings, big bathrooms and excellent sea views (pay €10 extra). The pool…
Athens
As the name promises, this boutique hotel is all about the earth tones, with subdued, somewhat small rooms. They are quiet, however, and the style is not…
Cyclades
Surrounded by well-maintained gardens, these comfortable and spacious apartments curve around an attractive pool, 50m inland from the beach in Otzias…