S. Nikolis Hotel
Rhodes Island, Greece
A tiny romantic hotel built around a courtyard in the heart of Old Town.
T: +30 241-34561. 10 rooms, US$ 135-
www.s-nikolis.gr
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Romantic Places in Greece
Hundreds of Greek islands in the Aegean Sea; all unique.
Rhodes Island
Ancient temples, beaches, and chic boutiques.
Symi Island
Named after Poseidon’s wife and reputed to be the birthplace of the Three Graces.
Aliki Hotel
Symi Island, Greece
Formerly a large mansion, take 3 steps down from the front door into the sea.
T: +30 241-71665. 15 rooms. US$ 110-
www.simi-hotel-aliki.gr
Santorini Island
Wild volcanic landscape, black sand beaches, and some of the best archeological sites in Greece.
Iconic Santorini
Imerovigle, Santorini, Greece
A boutique cave hotel carved from the volcanic Santorini caldera wall. Breathtaking views of the azure waters below from each of the five hotel levels. Each room has its own private patio.
T: +30 22860 2895. 22 rooms. US$ 655-
www.iconicsantorini.com
Katikies
Oia, Santorini Island, Greece
Surreal fantasy layout complimenting the magical village of Oia. A luxurious contemporary take on the island’s ancient cliff dwellings.
T: +30 286 71401. 14 rooms; US$ 530-
www.katikies.com
Astarte Suites
84700 Kaldera, Akrotiri, Santorini Island, Greece
Small romantic boutique hotel with personal service, pool, and wonderful views. The luxurious rooms include jacuzzi pools and Hermes cosmetics.
T: +30 22860 83 388. 9 room b&b. US$ 510-
www.astartesuites.gr
Perivolas
Oia, Santorini Island, Greece
Located on the quiet edge of Oia. Rooms carved into the hillside come with peace, privacy and stunning views.
T: +30 22 860 71308. 17 rooms. US$ 575-
www.perivolas.gr
Mykonos Island
Where Hercules slew the giants.
Kivotos
Ornos Bay, Mykonos Island, Greece
This Greek romantic hotel has a soothing Zen quality.
T: +30 289 24094. 24 rooms; US$ 300-
www.kivotosmykonos.com
Patmos Island
St. John wrote the Book of Revelations here and since 1088, pilgrims have flocked to the island’s Greek Orthodox monasteries. Arrive by boat.
Porto Scoutari Hotel
Scala, Patmos Island, Greece
Views and an attention to detail are found at this bungalow-style hotel located in the island’s port town.
T: +30 02470 22123. US$ 86-
www.portoscoutari.com
Archontariki
Chlora, Patmos Island, Greece
White-washed stone mansion overlooking the Aegean sea.
T: +30 22470 29368. 6 room b&b. US$ 250-
www.archontariki-patmos.gr
Corfu
Northern-most of the seven Ionian Islands. Where the redoubtable Durrell (Gerald, Lawrence and Margo) family lived during their youth and later wrote longingly about. The town, also called Corfu, resonates with its Venice, Naples, Paris and English influences.
Cavalieri Hotel
4 Capodistriou St., Corfu, Greece
Former 17th century nobleman’s mansion located in-town. This romantic Greek hotel has marvelous views of the Adriatic sea.
T: +30 661 39041. 50 rooms. US$ 130-
www.cavalieri-hotel.com
Athens
Where western civilization was born; home to Socrates, Plato and Pericles. The architectural masterpieces created during Greece’s Golden Age on its “Sacred Rock”, the Acropolis, include the Parthenon, the Erechthion, and the Temple of Nike.
Sweet Home Hotel
Patrou 5, Platka, Athens, Greece
Small stylish boutique hotel within walking distance of many attractions, including the Acropolis.
T: +30 21 0322 9029. US$ 170-
www.sweethomehotel.gr
The Peloponnese
A peninsula off the southern mainland, the southern Peloponnese region is proud home to the first Olympic Games, the architectural wonders of Sparta, idyllic coastal villages and remote island beaches.
Patrick and Joan Leigh Fermor House
Kardamyli, Greece
Writer Sir Patrick Leigh Fermor and his aristocratic wife Joan bequeathed their beloved home and gardens to Athen’s Benaki Musuem, stipulating it be used as an artist and writers retreat for 9 months of the year, followed by 3 months as a hotel to pay for its upkeep. Teaming up with hotel company Aria, the authentic and beautifully restored house opened in 2020 as a combination artists colony, boutique inn and museum.