The Best Places to Stay in Santorini Greece
Find out why your accommodation choice will be the most important decision you make for your trip to Santorini!
Discovering Santorini in person surpasses any picture you’ve seen on social media. From the warmth of its people, to the amazing food, and the incredible views of the caldera; you’ll find yourself in awe of the island’s beauty. The architecture, particularly its iconic white-washed buildings with blue-domed churches, reflects its historical influences and cultural heritage. Trust me when I say, the image you are envisioning of Santorini is even better in person! Now, imagine waking up to that image every morning during your trip. In this blog, you will find the best places to stay in Santorini Greece. Keep reading to find out why!
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DID YOU KNOW…?
Many of the hotels in Oia do not have sunset views. Thank goodness you found this blog. Keep reading for the best places to stay in Santorini Greece with the iconic caldera AND sunset views!
Let’s talk about:
Fira
Imerovigili
Oia
The iconic caldera view from my hotel room in Fira.
Fira:
Fira is Santorini’s city center, with many shops and restaurants. The hotel I stayed at for this trip is Apeiron Blue. Apeiron Blue is located south of Fira and is a 6-minute drive into city center. It was important to me to have a jacuzzi overlooking the Aegean Sea, with a sunset view. The setting of the hotel was absolutely beautiful and private, which is hard to find in areas like Fira. I was able to relax in my jacuzzi and watch the magical sunset, in privacy. There is a restaurant onsite, two pools and sunbeds that overlook the caldera. Breakfast is served every morning to your room or on the outdoor terrace that overlooks the caldera. I loved my stay with Apeiron Blue.
$$ Fira Hotels Apeiron Blue Santorini
What are you waiting for?
These could be the stairs leading down to your hotel in Santorini!
Imerovigili:
Imerovigili is located in between Fira and Oia. Imerovigili has some of the most amazing views of the caldera and sunset views! Take a look at my flying dress pictures that are sprinkled throughout my blog, these were taken in Imerovigili. I PROMISE those are real backgrounds! This area is not as lively as other areas of the island. However, if you’re priority is luxury and privacy, then this might be the area for you!
Some of the most luxurious hotels are located in this area. You won’t have to go far for a nice restaurant experience and fancy cocktail, if you don’t want to! Here is a list of hotels I would recommend for this area. Even though I have not had a chance to stay at these hotels, they’re all on my list for future trips. All of these hotels have room options with private plunge pools or jacuzzis, caldera views, AND sunset views.
$$ Imerovigili Hotels: Sophia Luxury Suites Kapari Natural Suites
$$$ Imerovigili Hotels : Kivotos Santorini Grace Hotel Auberge Resorts Collection Andronis Concept Wellness Resort Cavo Tagoo Santorini Nobu Hotel Santorini
Photo by Alexandre Chambon on Unsplash
Oia:
Remember the image you envisioned at the beginning of this blog? That is Oia! The marble streets and iconic white-washed buildings with blue-domed churches, perched on the cliff of the caldera is Oia. Even if you choose to stay in another part of the island, you must visit Oia. The views are iconic! Oia is also where everyone on the island goes to watch the sunset, so be prepared to navigate through tons of tourists.
Now, let’s talk about the sunset in Oia. Yes, as I mentioned everyone goes to Oia to watch the sunset. However, everyone goes to the Castle of Oia which faces North towards the sunset. Keep in mind when booking a hotel in Oia, many of the luxury hotels in Oia face South due to the shape of the island. While they do have jaw-dropping caldera views, you will not have a view of the sunset from your hotel. If you are searching for a hotel in Oia, with a caldera and sunset view, I would recommend looking at hotels North of the Old Oia Castle.
Here is a list of hotels I would recommend for this area. Even though I have not had a chance to stay at these hotels, they’re are all on my list for future trips. All of these hotels have room options with private plunge pools or jacuzzis, caldera views, AND sunset views.
$$ Oia Hotels Old Oia Castle Charisma Suites
$$$ Oia Hotels Canaves Oia Epitome Santo Pure Oia Andronis Arcadia
Image by Lauren Cuddy on Unsplash.
Booking Tips:
Book your accommodations in Santorini many months in advance in order to get the type of room and the location you want. By booking early, you also get to take advantage of really good room rates.
I would also recommend scheduling in advance a transfer from the airport or ferry port to your hotel as the island does not have a ride share service. Most hotels will offer this as an additional service.
If the hotels I mentioned above don’t work for you, then CLICK HERE to search more amazing hotel options in Santorini. There are many other areas of the island that are not mentioned in this blog.
Traveling is much more than seeing a beautiful destination.
It’s the the experience of the journey attached to the beautiful destination.
Was this guide to the best places to stay in Santorini Greece helpful?
When I saw the caldera views of Santorini for the first time, I felt gratitude for the journey that led me to this beautiful destination. Santorini revived me and will always hold a special place in my heart! I hope Santorini brings you just as much magic into your life as it did for me.
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