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Fira Hotel Leta

Hotel Leta

25is Martiou, 25 Martioy, Fira, Greece

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Overview

Pros
  • Walkable location on the edge of Fira; 10 minutes to the caldera

  • No kids allowed means a quiet atmosphere (a con for some)

  • Some renovated rooms with large flat-screen TVs and rainfall showers

  • Communal pool and sun deck

  • Free Wi-Fi throughout

  • Free coffee and tea in the lounge

Cons
  • No views from most rooms and not on the caldera

  • Some rooms are old-fashioned and have tiny showers

  • No food, bar, or breakfast

  • No kids allowed (a pro for some)

Bottom Line

Hotel Leta is a budget option in Fira, but the low rates and walkable location come with a lot of trade-offs that we're not sure are worth making.  The hotel is located off of a busy traffic road in Fira and nestled into a hill surrounded by donkey paths and a mix of hotels and residences. Expect about a 10-minute walk uphill to Fira's caldera. Some of the 23 rooms have been recently upgraded to include nice bedding and rainfall showers, but the cheaper rooms are dated and have tiny showers with clingy fabric curtains. Other than a small communal swimming pool, free coffee, and free Wi-Fi, there are no features to be found. As an alternative, Hotel Keti overlooks the caldera and serves free breakfast -- though prices are slightly higher. 

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25is Martiou, 25 Martioy, Fira, Greece

Full Review

Scene

Budget hotel with whitewashed walls and blue shutters

Hotel Leta has a charming exterior that doesn't quite match up with the fading interiors. The multistory structure is whitewashed with blue shutters, in the traditional Cycladic style, and the buildings have staircases that lead to a rooftop deck and the courtyard swimming pool. While everything is mostly in good repair, there's a sense of faded grandeur about the place. On our visit, we saw a few guests mingling around the pool and asking questions at the front desk, but most guests spend the entire day away from the hotel and only return to sleep and shower. Kids aren't allowed here, so the atmosphere is mostly quiet. Note that the hotel closes for the season in mid-October and opens again around March. 

Location

Off of a main road in Fira and nestled into the hill

Hotel Leta has an unusual location for Fira. It can either be accessed by car dropoff off of the bustling 25is Martiou (busy with bus and ATV traffic and lined with casual shops, fast food restaurants, and car rental outlets) or accessed by foot via a winding donkey path that meanders down the hill. Neither way is completely convenient, but if you're arriving by donkey path, look for the neighboring Sweet Pop Hotel, which is much better signed than Hotel Leta. Salt and Pepper restaurant is a three-minute walk away (reservations are usually mandatory) and it takes about 10 minutes walking uphill to reach Fira's caldera and famous Jewelry Market and shops. Oia is around a 25-minute drive or bus ride from the hotel. The large, central bus station is about an eight-minute walk down the hill from the hotel. It's about a 10-minute walk to reach the cable cars that lead down to the ferry and cruise port. Santorini Airport is about a 10-minute drive. 

Rooms

Choice of renovated or dated rooms

Most people choose to stay at Hotel Leta because of the low rates, so it's tempting to book one of the cheaper rooms. But these have old-fashioned bedding, simple furniture, small TVs, and some alleyway-style outdoor spaces with no views. It's a better idea to upgrade to one of the Superior Rooms, which have a more modern look, large flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, and views of the pool. All units are air-conditioned and come with free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms also vary by room type, and some are quite small with tiny showers covered by fabric curtains. The Superior bathrooms have rainfall showers. Toiletries are provided. Look for the wall-mounted hairdryer in the bedroom, next to the mini-fridge. 

Features

Swimming pool and free Wi-Fi 

Features are incredibly limited at Hotel Leta. The hotel used to provide breakfast, but that service has been done away with. Now the only food and beverages available at the hotel are free coffee and tea near the lobby. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. The best feature is a swimming pool in the courtyard, along with some chic sun loungers and potted plants -- but the area doesn't get a lot of natural light throughout the day.