The eight-room Filotera Suites is a charming four-pearl hotel with a chic finish and stunning caldera views. Situated on the main path into Oia it's within easy reach of shops and restaurants. The location, perched on the volcanic mountainside, is prime, but not recommended for those with limited mobility due to lots of steps, which are common in the area. The cave-like suites have a minimalist-modern look and their own hot tubs, plus air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. The shared infinity pool is pretty, and a poolside bar serves lunch and dinner. The breakfast is a favorite with past guests, and we recommend taking it on your terrace. Guests preferring to be closer to the center of town might look at Art Maisons, which has a spa though no shared pool.
The eight-room Filotera Suites is a charming four-pearl hotel with a chic finish and stunning caldera views. Situated on the main path into Oia it's within easy reach of shops and restaurants. The location, perched on the volcanic mountainside, is prime, but not recommended for those with limited mobility due to lots of steps, which are common in the area. The cave-like suites have a minimalist-modern look and their own hot tubs, plus air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. The shared infinity pool is pretty, and a poolside bar serves lunch and dinner. The breakfast is a favorite with past guests, and we recommend taking it on your terrace. Guests preferring to be closer to the center of town might look at Art Maisons, which has a spa though no shared pool.
Staying at the three-and-a-half-pearl Delfini is akin to staying in your Greek aunt's private mansion in Oia. Expect to be greeted with kisses on the cheek and a bottle of wine. There are just three individually decorated rooms with different layouts and features, though all have breathtaking caldera views. Features are limited due to space, but include private garage parking and a chic little communal pool. Free continental Greek breakfast is delivered to rooms in the morning -- there isn't a bar or restaurant. The hotel is one of the very first off the pedestrian path to Oia, so it's not as crowded as boutique hotels closer to the tip of the island at Amoudi Bay (about a 20-minute walk). As an alternative, Aris Caves is a six-minute walk from Amoudi Bay and has more modern cave-style rooms -- but no pool or breakfast.
Staying at the three-and-a-half-pearl Delfini is akin to staying in your Greek aunt's private mansion in Oia. Expect to be greeted with kisses on the cheek and a bottle of wine. There are just three individually decorated rooms with different layouts and features, though all have breathtaking caldera views. Features are limited due to space, but include private garage parking and a chic little communal pool. Free continental Greek breakfast is delivered to rooms in the morning -- there isn't a bar or restaurant. The hotel is one of the very first off the pedestrian path to Oia, so it's not as crowded as boutique hotels closer to the tip of the island at Amoudi Bay (about a 20-minute walk). As an alternative, Aris Caves is a six-minute walk from Amoudi Bay and has more modern cave-style rooms -- but no pool or breakfast.
Set on the hilltop in Oia town, Atrina Traditional Houses has some of the finest views of the whole island, and from everywhere in the complex. Accommodation is flawlessly presented, with each unit having a private terrace overlooking the sea, as well as more tech than you'd expect. The pool is small, but most are on the island, and there's no on-site dining, but breakfast is delivered to order. If you're looking for a luxury self-catering option in Santorini, you'd be hard pressed to find a better option than this charming complex.
Set on the hilltop in Oia town, Atrina Traditional Houses has some of the finest views of the whole island, and from everywhere in the complex. Accommodation is flawlessly presented, with each unit having a private terrace overlooking the sea, as well as more tech than you'd expect. The pool is small, but most are on the island, and there's no on-site dining, but breakfast is delivered to order. If you're looking for a luxury self-catering option in Santorini, you'd be hard pressed to find a better option than this charming complex.
With charming whitewashed Cycladic architecture and lovely grounds peppered with trees and plants, this mid-range boutique hotel offers a tranquil stay in a lovely setting that's a seven-minute walk to the rarely used Baxedes Beach. Features include an attractive outdoor pool and kids' pool, plus a poolside bar and restaurant that serves traditional Greek fare with organic ingredients from its own garden. There's also a covered outdoor yoga space that hosts retreats. Rooms are clean and simple in style, many with lovely outdoor spaces, but amenities are a bit dated and bathrooms are tiny and in need of revamps. Travelers who prefer to be in central Oia might want to check out the centrally located Residence Suites instead, but it lacks on-site dining.
With charming whitewashed Cycladic architecture and lovely grounds peppered with trees and plants, this mid-range boutique hotel offers a tranquil stay in a lovely setting that's a seven-minute walk to the rarely used Baxedes Beach. Features include an attractive outdoor pool and kids' pool, plus a poolside bar and restaurant that serves traditional Greek fare with organic ingredients from its own garden. There's also a covered outdoor yoga space that hosts retreats. Rooms are clean and simple in style, many with lovely outdoor spaces, but amenities are a bit dated and bathrooms are tiny and in need of revamps. Travelers who prefer to be in central Oia might want to check out the centrally located Residence Suites instead, but it lacks on-site dining.
While most Santorini hotels are upscale with a price tag to match, the 15-room Oia's Sunset provides friendly, low-frills, self-catering accommodation in a convenient location. Set in Oia town center, the famous sea views are only visible from some apartments (and nothing like the panoramas you get on the hillside) but public transportation for exploring the island is close by. Rooms and apartments are clean and cozy, with kitchens and private balconies. The deep pool is relatively large for the area, and if budget's an issue, you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere offering this kind of value.
While most Santorini hotels are upscale with a price tag to match, the 15-room Oia's Sunset provides friendly, low-frills, self-catering accommodation in a convenient location. Set in Oia town center, the famous sea views are only visible from some apartments (and nothing like the panoramas you get on the hillside) but public transportation for exploring the island is close by. Rooms and apartments are clean and cozy, with kitchens and private balconies. The deep pool is relatively large for the area, and if budget's an issue, you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere offering this kind of value.
Armeni Village Rooms & Suites is a three-pearl boutique hotel on the cliffs, a five-minute walk from the center of Oia. Given its setting, it's no surprise that the hotel offers beautiful panoramic views of the caldera and Aegean Sea -- sunset views are particularly stunning. The 15 guest rooms and suites are Aegean-inspired, with soft furnishings and traditional cave style architecture. Standard in-room features include flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. The swimming pool is reasonably sized and overlooks the Aegean Sea, but otherwise features are few. There's no restaurant, though the in-room breakfast delights many past guests. Rates are a bit higher here, given its prime location. Travelers might check out Caldera Villas as an alternative, which has similar features, equally beautiful views, and lower rates.
Armeni Village Rooms & Suites is a three-pearl boutique hotel on the cliffs, a five-minute walk from the center of Oia. Given its setting, it's no surprise that the hotel offers beautiful panoramic views of the caldera and Aegean Sea -- sunset views are particularly stunning. The 15 guest rooms and suites are Aegean-inspired, with soft furnishings and traditional cave style architecture. Standard in-room features include flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. The swimming pool is reasonably sized and overlooks the Aegean Sea, but otherwise features are few. There's no restaurant, though the in-room breakfast delights many past guests. Rates are a bit higher here, given its prime location. Travelers might check out Caldera Villas as an alternative, which has similar features, equally beautiful views, and lower rates.
This mid-range family-run hotel in Oia has 14 apartments with caldera views from patios as well as kitchenettes. The atmosphere is charming and the cave-style rooms are filled with antique furniture, plus some rooms have patios with hot tubs. Free breakfast is served in guest rooms and there's free wine on arrival, not to mention free Wi-Fi. While there's no on-site pool, guests are allowed to use the pool and poolside bar at a neighboring hotel, though it doesn’t have a caldera view. Travelers wanting an on-site pool with caldera views could try Remezzo Villas in Imervigli, about 15 minutes south of Alexander's by road.
This mid-range family-run hotel in Oia has 14 apartments with caldera views from patios as well as kitchenettes. The atmosphere is charming and the cave-style rooms are filled with antique furniture, plus some rooms have patios with hot tubs. Free breakfast is served in guest rooms and there's free wine on arrival, not to mention free Wi-Fi. While there's no on-site pool, guests are allowed to use the pool and poolside bar at a neighboring hotel, though it doesn’t have a caldera view. Travelers wanting an on-site pool with caldera views could try Remezzo Villas in Imervigli, about 15 minutes south of Alexander's by road.