Must-see hotels in Northern Greece

  • Imaret

    Macedonia

    Occupying a former Islamic seminary built in 1817 by Pasha Mohamed Ali, this stunning hotel complex in Panagia blends original stone features such as…

  • Hotel Agios Germanos

    Macedonia

    While so many of Agios Germanos's 19th-century stone houses are derelict, and/or housing goats, this delightful, heritage-protected homestead has been…

  • Kokkino Spiti

    Macedonia

    'Red House' is an absolute gem – a restored 1840 mansion with six uniquely decorated bedrooms in its main room and three more in the adjacent building…

  • Blue Bottle Hotel

    Thessaloniki

    Stylish, colourful and bright, the Blue Bottle is a delightful, reasonably priced boutique hotel just north of Ladadika. Solo travellers, couples and…

  • Caravan B&B

    Thessaloniki

    This beautiful hotel is a mix between a travellers' haven and a contemporary design store – with luxury never forgotten. Making use of reconditioned and…

  • Daios Luxury Living

    Thessaloniki

    Close to the White Tower, this boutique hotel has spacious, opulent rooms at a glorious seafront location. The suites have enormous soundproofed windows…

  • Hotel Doltso

    Macedonia

    Making great use of a renovated, stone-built Doltso mansion, this 10-room hotel has an intimate atmosphere, cosy communal spaces, and stylishly presented…

  • Papaevangelou

    Zagorohoria

    One of the first guesthouses in the area and still one of the best, this place has all the details right, from big-enough showers to comfortable beds to…

  • Little Big House

    Thessaloniki

    Check-in for this delightful hostel in the steep streets of Ano Poli is through the equally delightful cafe, in which you'll no doubt be lingering at some…

  • Varosi Guesthouse

    Macedonia

    This gorgeous pension occupies a restored traditional wood-and-stone house in Edessa's old quarter. Rooms have double-wood doors, fine linen, colourful…

  • Varosi Four Seasons

    Macedonia

    This old-town hotel's 10 unique rooms work hard to banish modern anxieties, bringing together wooden furnishings, stone details, handmade curtains and…

  • Porto Elea Camping

    Macedonia

    Porto Elea is nestled in woodland shade by a glowing cove, down a dirt road 9km east from Vouvourou. The luminous water, fancy beach bars and excellent…

  • Xenonas Papanikolaou

    Macedonia

    This romantic guesthouse in a flowery backstreet garden has 18 spacious self-catering rooms, with uplifting views of Litohoro’s terracotta rooftops. The…

  • Utopia

    Parga

    Directly facing Krioneri Beach, these seven studio apartments couldn't be in a better spot – you can go for a swim before breakfast! The furnishings are…

  • Katogi Averoff Hotel & Winery

    Epiros

    A night at this luxury hotel includes a wine-tasting session, as well as an excellent breakfast. The rooms have a subdued Greece-meets-Morocco style, with…

  • Hotel Kastro

    Ioannina

    This restored mansion adjacent to the citadel is immaculately decorated in antique style that's still light and airy. The seven rooms, set around a little…

  • Cavo Olympo Luxury Resort & Spa

    Macedonia

    On Plaka Litohorou's seafront, this minimalist masterpiece consists of 49 rooms and suites overlooking either Mt Olympus or the sea, some with spas or…

  • Ekies All Senses Resort

    Macedonia

    This sumptuous resort is a fantasy of sculpted grounds, spa amenities, and top-notch restaurants and bars, all just steps from a private beach. Themed…

  • En Chora Vezitsa

    Zagorohoria

    Tiny Vitsa village makes a quieter alternative to Monodendri, just up the road, and this family-owned guesthouse with 10 rooms is all the more reason to…

  • Hagiati

    Macedonia

    This wonderfully tranquil guesthouse in the old quarter, within earshot of the gentle chatter of water, has a tasteful, traditional feel with wooden…

  • Aristi Mountain Resort

    Zagorohoria

    Perched at the top of Aristi, this tasteful luxury lodge blends in with the hillside, with spacious, serene rooms (book 'superior' for a fireplace)…

  • Vergoulas Mansion

    Macedonia

    Cleverly restored, but retaining the pleasing rusticity of its 1857 origins, this handsome Doltso mansion comes with soothing lake views and a plumb place…

  • Sarti Vista Bed & Breakfast Resort

    Macedonia

    This rural resort, with a great view over the sea to Mt Athos, is a collection of modern, self-catering apartments with balconies set amid olive groves…

  • Met Hotel

    Thessaloniki

    Near the port and train stations, the Met is a posh, minimalist luxury hotel with sleek modern bathrooms, a spa centre and an outdoor pool. Amenities…

  • Hostel Arabas

    Thessaloniki

    Located up a hill, hard to find, with a warm welcome and a washing machine: this is hostelling as it used to be. This simple place has spartan-yet-comfy…

  • Camping Kalamitsi

    Preveza

    This large, shady campground, 4km northeast of Preveza on the road to Parga, is very nicely kept up, with clean bathrooms, good laundry facilities and a…

  • Colors Central Ladadika

    Thessaloniki

    This stylish boutique hotel, sister to the Colors Rooms & Apartments in Valaoritou, occupies a grand heritage house with 12 uniquely decorated rooms (all…

  • Ouranoupoli Camping & Bungalows

    Macedonia

    This well-run, extensive coastal camping ground on Ouranoupoli’s northern beach side offers sites for tents and caravans (powered and unpowered), glamping…

  • Archontariki

    Ioannina

    In case the Kastro hotels are full, this is a great alternative, tucked away on a silent street that's still walking distance to everything. There are…

  • Primoula

    Zagorohoria

    This guesthouse in Ano Pedina has 11 rooms and suites, some soaked with colour and others retaining traditional stone walls. Superior rooms have…

  • Blue Bay Hotel

    Macedonia

    This serene hotel, five minutes' drive north of Kallithea through narrow country lanes, has lively modern decor on the inside, and a delightful blue…

  • Porfyron

    Zagorohoria

    A Greek-Dutch couple run this eight-room guesthouse in a 19th-century mansion. With fireplaces in many of the antique-furnished rooms and a half-board…

  • Filyra

    Ioannina

    Filyra is one of three sweet, flower-bedecked small hotels under the same management, all tucked into historic old courtyard houses in Ioannina's castle…

  • Archontiko Dilofou

    Zagorohoria

    This restored 1633 mansion in placid Dilofo offers peace and natural harmony. Each of its 10 rooms (several larger ones are great for families) features…

  • Galini

    Parga

    Set back from the main street, Galini is pleasantly quiet. The style is no-frills in a good way: simple rooms are sparely furnished and have big balconies…

  • Gefyri

    Epiros

    Next to Konitsa's grand 1871 bridge over the Aoös, this family-run hotel is a drive from the centre of Konitsa and, because it's in the valley, lacks…

  • Xenios Zeus

    Macedonia

    Perfectly central and perfectly pleasant, this thankfully unfashionable family-run hotel has accommodated luminaries such as Frankfurt School philosopher…

  • Hotel Filoxenia

    Macedonia

    Perched in a tranquil location at the top of Ouranoupoli, this hospitable hotel has well-kept rooms, satisfying breakfasts, a scattering of photogenic…

  • Avra

    Preveza

    Rarely do sea views come this inexpensively, and with such nice surroundings. Rooms in this tower block are small but very clean and functional, with mini…

  • Acropol

    Parga

    Tucked in among the shady alleyways of Parga's old town, Hotel Acropol occupies an old home, with eight lovely rooms. From fine wrought-iron balconies to…