CITY GUIDE · SANTORINI
We compare Santorini hotels by village first (Oia, Fira, Imerovigli, Megalochori, Vourvoulos), then by how close the room sits to the caldera edge, how many steps lead to it, and whether the hotel is open for the season you travel.
Oia suits travelers who want sunsets, the Blue Domes and the Old Castle close by: we place Andronis Luxury Suites, Andronis Arcadia Hotel, Canaves Ena - Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Canaves Oia Suites - Small Luxury Hotels of the World and Mystique, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Santorini here. Canaves Epitome - Small Luxury Hotels of the World sits just outside Oia on the cliff above the fishing port of Ammoudi, which suits guests who prefer a quieter, flatter site. Fira is the island's largest town, and Katikies Garden Santorini - The Leading Hotels Of The World is in its old quarter, reached on foot, for travelers who want restaurants and shops at the door. Imerovigli sits between Fira and Oia on the caldera ridge, and Grace Hotel, Auberge Collection and Kivotos Santorini - Preferred Hotels & Resorts are here, suiting those who want caldera views without Oia's crowds. Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort, Santorini is inland in the medieval village of Megalochori, and Magma Resort Santorini, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt is on the northeast coast at Vourvoulos, facing the Aegean rather than the caldera.
Reference rates: nightly, 2 adults in one room, before tax, across four dates a year; from about US$95 a night.
Megalochori · near Megalochori medieval village
Vedema grew out of a 400-year-old winery in the medieval village of Megalochori, inland from the caldera rim. Accommodation is in villa complexes and cottage houses, from the Dorian Suite to the Presidential Villa and the 350 sq. m Nafsika Estate with a private helipad. Dining is at Alati, Pergola and the Privé Dining Room, with Mediterranean menus using local producers. It suits travelers who prefer village life to the caldera crowds.
Reference rate: US$95–123 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Virtuoso, Marriott STARS
Oia · near Oia caldera cliffs · 18 rooms
Canaves Ena has 18 suites in the cliffside part of Oia, in whitewashed Cycladic buildings with private verandas facing the caldera and the Aegean. The design is based on former 17th-century wine caves. There is a main pool, some suites have private plunge pools, and Adami restaurant serves Greek cuisine beside the pool. It suits couples who prefer a small hotel in the village.
Reference rate: US$201–621 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Virtuoso
Oia (above Ammoudi) · near Ammoudi fishing port
Canaves Epitome stands on a cliff above Ammoudi, outside the centre of Oia, and is built from volcanic rock. Suites and villas have heated pools or plunge pools, and Elements restaurant and the Sunset Bar are on site. A spa with a single treatment room, a gym and a yoga studio are also there. There is a free shuttle to Oia, and the hotel closes from 20 October to 1 May, so we check dates before booking. It suits families with older children and guests who want more room than the village allows.
Reference rate: US$222–707 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Virtuoso
Oia · near Oia village centre
We find Andronis Arcadia on the edge of Oia, a short walk from the village centre, with suites that have private pools facing the Aegean. Accommodation ranges from suites to a multi-bedroom villa, Eden Villa, which has six bedrooms. It suits groups and families who want space and a quieter position than the caldera rim.
Reference rate: Rate on request (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Oia · near Blue Domes and the Old Castle of Oia, about a 7-minute walk
We place Andronis Luxury Suites on the cliffside in the heart of Oia, overlooking the caldera and the Aegean Sea. Suites have either a private hot tub or a private pool, and there is a shared heated infinity pool. Dining is at Lycabettus Restaurant and Miltos Greek Table, and Mare Sanus Spa offers massages and wellness treatments. The hotel does not accept children under 13.
Reference rate: Rate on request (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Oia · near Oia caldera
Canaves Oia Suites is in Oia with caldera views, white interiors and bougainvillea. It has a grotto-style spa set in a 17th-century cave, and Petra Restaurant. Suite categories include river pool, infinity pool and private pool suites, plus villas. It suits guests who want a spa on site within the village.
Reference rate: Rate on request (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Virtuoso
Imerovigli · near Fira, a short drive away
Grace Hotel stands on the clifftop in Imerovigli, with Fira about a two-minute drive away. It has 23 rooms, including 14 suites and a villa. A heated infinity pool runs along the front, and Varoulko serves contemporary Greek cuisine. Guests must be over 14, and access involves many steps, so it is a poor fit for restricted mobility.
Reference rate: Rate on request (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Virtuoso
Fira · near Fira old town · 40 rooms
Katikies Garden is a hotel in a converted monastery in the historic part of Fira, near the town's restaurants and shops. We count 40 suites, and entry is on foot only. It has a freshwater public pool, an infinity pool on the top level, and some suites with private pools. Selene Restaurant and a wine bar are on the property. It suits travelers who want to walk to dinner.
Reference rate: Rate on request (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Virtuoso
Imerovigli · near Imerovigli caldera ridge
Kivotos sits on the caldera cliff in Imerovigli. Accommodation covers suites and villas, from Signature and Honeymoon suites to two-, three- and four-bedroom villas, many with heated plunge pools, hot tubs or indoor pools. MAVRO restaurant is described as sitting on the highest point of the caldera. It suits couples and groups who want Imerovigli's quiet and the view.
Reference rate: Rate on request (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Vourvoulos · near Northeast coast, facing the Aegean and Anafi · opened 2022 · 59 rooms
Magma opened on 10 August 2022 in Vourvoulos on the northeast coast, looking toward the Aegean Sea and Anafi, not the caldera. It has 59 rooms including 24 suites, and 46 have private pools or hot tubs. There is a pool, a spa and gym, and one restaurant, Magma by Spondi. A May 2026 trade notice reported its reopening for summer 2026, so we check dates outside the main season. It suits guests who prefer a resort setting away from the caldera villages.
Reference rate: Rate on request (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Hyatt Privé
Oia · near Oia caldera cliffs · 41 rooms
Mystique has 41 suites and villas in Oia, in Cycladic buildings linked by cobbled paths, with panoramic views toward the volcano. It has two swimming pools, and some villas have private pools or outdoor jacuzzis. Elios Spa offers organic treatments, including in-room. It suits couples who want a spread-out, village-like hotel.
Reference rate: Rate on request (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Virtuoso, Marriott STARS
Oia. We would look at Andronis Luxury Suites, Canaves Ena - Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Canaves Oia Suites - Small Luxury Hotels of the World and Mystique, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Santorini, all in the village.
Katikies Garden Santorini - The Leading Hotels Of The World sits in Fira's old town and is reached on foot. Andronis Luxury Suites is about a 7-minute walk from the Blue Domes in Oia.
Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort, Santorini is inland in Megalochori, and Magma Resort Santorini, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt is on the northeast coast at Vourvoulos.
Grace Hotel, Auberge Collection accepts guests over 14. Andronis Luxury Suites does not accommodate children under 13.
Santorini's cliffside hotels involve many steps. Grace Hotel, Auberge Collection has many steps, and Katikies Garden Santorini - The Leading Hotels Of The World is entered on foot. Canaves Oia Suites is the more accessible Canaves property.
No. Canaves Epitome - Small Luxury Hotels of the World closes from 20 October to 1 May, and Magma Resort Santorini, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt reopened for summer 2026. We confirm dates for spring and late autumn.
Each rate is the nightly pre-tax price for 2 adults in one room on 2-night stays, checked on four dates across the year (February, May, August and November). We drop the most expensive date and show the lowest to the second-highest, in US dollars. Peak dates can cost more; we re-check live rates for your dates before booking.
Typically daily breakfast for two, a hotel credit (often US$100 per stay), and a room upgrade and early check-in / late check-out when available, at rates in line with booking direct. Perks vary slightly by hotel and we confirm them before you book.
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