We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Hotels + Resorts The Best Hotels in Santorini Stay at these award-winning and editor-approved properties in Santorini, Greece. By Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello." tabindex="0" data-inline-tooltip="true"> Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on May 28, 2024 Photo: Marriott More than 1.5 million people flock to Santorini, Greece, every year. They come for the boundless beauty, rugged terrain, fantastic food, and the unforgettable sunsets, matched only by the superb hospitality of those who live there. Travelers can stroll through the streets in Oia village, relax on the beautiful white and black sand beaches, head out for a sailing tour around the coast, or, spend their entire day holed up in one of its ultra-luxurious hotels that each offers their own perfect views, meals, and experiences. Ready to see it all for yourself? We’ve rounded up this list of the best hotels in Santorini based on a mix of editor-loved properties, firsthand experience, and winners from our World’s Best Awards and highly coveted It List. Andronis Boutique Hotel Adronis Boutique Hotel Book Now What We Like Caldera views and intimate spaces create a truly inviting atmosphere. What to Consider It's a luxury destination, which means its peak season pricing can be high. Andronis Boutique Hotel, a T+L reader's pick in the 2023 World's Best Awards, located on the cliffs of Oia, combines classic white-washed Greek architecture with plenty of lavish touches to create one epic hotel. Here, guests can swim in the exquisite bright blue pool overlooking the sea, dine at the Lauda Restaurant, which has equally beautiful views, and sleep in suites with their own plunge pools, too. Guests can also take part in the hotel's superb experiences program, which includes guided tours and wine tastings, so you can indulge however you like. The Details: Location: Oia Distance From Airport: 10 miles from Santorini AirportAccessibility: No accessible rooms listedWi-Fi: IncludedResort Fee: NoParking: NoRates: Starting at $1,410 per night Andronis Luxury Suites Andronis Luxury Suites Book Now What We Like Panoramic views and exceptional dining make for a memorable stay. What to Consider The hotel is only open to adults and kids over 13, so families with small children will want to look elsewhere. Andronis Luxury Suites is another T+L World's Best Awards winner in 2023, and sits just a few minutes away from its sister boutique property. Here, guests can expect the same elevated quality and meticulously well-designed suites that come with their own private pools. Guests can dig into a first-rate meal at Lycabettus Restaurant, which sits perched at the edge of the cliff, providing some of the best sunset views on the island. Don't miss the hotel's Mare Sanus Spa while you're there, either. The Details: Location: OiaDistance From Airport: 10 miles from Santorini AirportAccessibility: No accessible rooms listedWi-Fi: IncludedResort Fee: NoParking: NoRates: Starting at $991 per night Canaves Oia Boutique Hotel Canaves Oia Boutique Hotel Book Now What We Like 17th-century caves have been transformed into elegant rooms that open to gorgeous panoramic views of the clear waters below. What to Consider Its open-air restaurant means you may be out of luck for an on-site meal if it's raining. Canaves Oia Boutique Hotel, a World's Best Awards winner in 2023, may look wholly contemporary, but behind all that beautiful remodeling is a seriously cool history. The hotel is built inside 17th-century caves that were once used to store wine and were transformed into a stunning hotel by the Chaidemenos family. Now, guests can enjoy the same seaside caves turned into chic suites boasting private plunge pools and ocean views. Those who want to get out on the water can also take advantage of the hotel's private sailing and yachting excursions. The Details: Location: Oia Distance From Airport: 10.5 miles from Santorini AirportAccessibility: There is an elevator, but no accessible rooms listedWi-Fi: IncludedResort Fee: NoParking: NoRates: Starting at $633 per night Canaves Oia Epitome StÃ¥le Eriksen / Canaves Oia Epitome Book Now What We Like Its slightly secluded location is ideal for a peaceful retreat. What to Consider If you want to be in the middle of the action of Santorini this may not be the hotel for you. Canaves Oia Epitome, which appeared in 2023's World’s Best Awards, blends seamlessly into the natural surroundings, adding a peaceful and connected vibe to your stay. The property sits just outside all the hustle and bustle, making it a prime spot for those really looking to unwind. Its suites come with private plunge pools, but the hotel's common pool is also perfect for spending an entire day sunbathing. Plus, the hotel offers private sailing and yachting adventures, so you could spend each day in a different body of water. The Details: Location: OiaDistance From Airport: 11 miles from Santorini Airport Accessibility: No accessible rooms listedWi-Fi: IncludedResort Fee: NoParking: Parking is availableRates: Starting at $530 per night Katikies Santorini Katikies Santorini Book Now What We Like Its small number of rooms makes it feel like a private retreat. What to Consider Its multiple levels and many steps may be difficult to navigate for some. Katikies Santorini took home the number one spot for the best resorts in Greece in T+L's 2023 World's Best Awards. And it's easy to see why. For a small hotel, it packs in some major amenities like three infinity pools, sun decks, a fine dining restaurant, and access to the spa at its sister property, Katikies Kirini. Though every room here comes with great views, its plunge pool suite is worth the upgrade for all its marvelous outdoor space. The Details: Location: Oia Distance From Airport: 10 miles from Santorini AirportAccessibility: No accessible rooms listedWi-Fi: IncludedResort Fee: NoParking: Free parking availableRates: Starting at $690 per night Andronis Arcadia Tryfon N. Georgopoulos / Adronis Arcadia Book Now What We Like The hotel's spa-centered luxury ensures total relaxation. What to Consider The hotel's live music can get a bit lively, a consideration for those looking for complete tranquility. Andronis Acadia, voted one of the best hotels in Greece by T+L readers in our World’s Best Awards 2023, is a sanctuary for anyone who wants to disconnect from all the stressors of the world. Not only does it offer awe-inspiring views and epic accommodations, but it's also home to the Evexia Spa, which offers signature treatments and hours-long rituals. There's also the Kneipp pools, two L-shaped pools you can walk through with stones at the bottom for a little reflexology session. The Details: Location: OiaDistance From Airport: 10 miles from Santorini AirportAccessibility: There are accessible rooms, however, many public spaces are difficult to navigateWi-Fi: IncludedResort Fee: NoParking: NoRates: Starting at $754 per night Mystique, a Luxury Collection Hotel Marriott Book Now What We Like It's got style oozing out of every corner. What to Consider The hotel is only open to guests 16 and over, so families with younger teens will need to look for alternate accommodations. Mystique, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is yet another World's Best Awards winner for 2023. It's a place where you feel a little bit cooler just by checking in. Its aesthetic is clean and simple, with earthy tones and dazzling blue pools hanging over the cliff's edge to the equally alluring water below. At this adults-only retreat, guests can find peace in their rooms that come with artisan-crafted furnishings and private balconies, or a little adventure with a wine tasting in the hotel's private cave. The Details: Location: OiaDistance From Airport: 10 miles from Santorini AirportAccessibility: No accessible rooms listedWi-Fi: IncludedResort Fee: NoParking: Public parking available for a feeRates: Starting at $843 per night Vedema, A Luxury Collection Resort Vedema Book Now What We Like Its secluded location gives guests a peek at living in a traditional Greek village. What to Consider It's a bit isolated from the main tourist spots, so transportation is a must. Vedema, a hotel found in the quaint village of Megalochori, is a World's Best Awards 2021 winner with a ton of charm and history. Hundreds of years ago, the building was used as a wine cellar, then as a private mansion, and now, as a well-appointed hotel that you can call your home away from home. The hotel is ideal for families or those traveling in groups as it offers suites and full estates like the Nafsika Estate, which comes with five bedrooms, a private pool, and butler service to ensure every need is tended to. The Details: Location: Megalochori Distance From Airport: 5 miles from Santorini AirportAccessibility: No accessible rooms listedWi-Fi: IncludedResort Fee: NoParking: Free parking available Rates: Starting at $254 per night Istoria Design Hotels Book Now What We Like The hotel comes with just 12 suites, offering travelers a more private, intimate experience. What to Consider The hotel is farther away from many of the main tourist attractions. Istoria is a 12-suite retreat that is truly a work of art. Guests will love the hotel’s charming cream-colored building and all its soft, rounded corners punctuated by olive trees and cacti, set against striking black sand beaches. Suites here come with a unique moniker that each translates to "story" in a different language, like the Storia (Italian for story), Tarina (Finnish), and the Recit (French) suites. But all of them come with Greek bath amenities, plush bathrobes, and super soft linens for a restful night's sleep. The Details: Location: PerivolosDistance From Airport: 8 miles from Santorini airportAccessibility: Mostly flat terrainWi-Fi: IncludedResort Fee: NoParking: Free parking is available Rates: Starting at $385 per night Grace Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection, Santorini, Greece Tryfon N. Georgopoulos / Grace Hotel Book Now What We Like Its cliffside location makes you feel like you're on top of the world. What to Consider That same cliffside location means lots of steps, which can be difficult for some to navigate. The Grace Hotel earned a spot in our 2022 World's Best Awards and was named the best hotel in all of Europe in 2021. The cliffside property provides sensational views of both the ocean and Skaros Rock. Guests can slip into the infinity pool to drink in those views, or book a suite with a private plunge pool and patio and take it all in with total privacy. At the end of the day, have an elegant meal at Varoulko Santorini, which serves divine Greek cuisine and some of the best views on the island. The Details: Location: Imerovigli Distance From Airport: 5 miles from Santorini AirportAccessibility: No accessible rooms listedWi-Fi: IncludedResort Fee: NoParking: Self-service parking is availableRates: Starting at $651 per night “On the quieter side of Santorini, where the same iconic whitewashed architecture and stunning sunsets can be found without the crowds, this recently redesigned 23-room hotel is ideally suited for quiet intimate moments, whether that's for meditative mornings staring out at the blue waters of the Aegean Sea or afternoons soaking in the cliffside infinity pool.” –T+L Editors Perivolas Perivolas Book Now What We Like This family-owned hotel has an unmatched welcoming environment. What to Consider It's slightly secluded from town, which means you'll need to walk or get a ride to see the touristy sites. Carved into the cliffs above the Aegean Sea, Perivolas is truly one with the landscape. The rooms here are white-washed dreams with perfect pops of pink to make it feel a little more festive. And while the pools and dining areas are certainly worth your time, the wellness suite is a must. Here, guests can unwind in the outdoor jacuzzi, the steam room, or the sauna, and pick from a lengthy menu of facial and body treatments. The Details: Location: PerivolasDistance From Airport: 9.5 miles from Santorini AirportAccessibility: No Accessible rooms listedWi-Fi: IncludedResort Fee: NoParking: Free parking availableRates: Starting at $564 per night Erosantorini Erosantorini Book Now What We Like Erosantorini's location provides plenty of privacy for travelers who want to feel like they have the island all to themselves. What to Consider The hotel is a bit outside the center of Fira so you'll have to drive or get a ride to go into town. Erosantorini offers something most other spots in Santorini can't — space. The private estate sits on two acres, which may as well be a million on the island. The hotel is made up of just five suites, which can be rented individually, or bought out in its entirety for up to 10 adults and four children at once. Here, everything is individually curated, from meals to adventures, which can include archeological tours, sailings, and wine tastings. The Details: Location: Fira Distance From Airport: 3 miles from Santorini AirportAccessibility: No accessible rooms listed Wi-Fi: IncludedResort Fee: NoParking: Free parking availableRates: Starting at $741 per night NOŪS Santorini NOUÌS Santorini Book Now What We Like It's a beautiful hotel with a stunning art collection to match. What to Consider It's a bit removed from the more traveled tourism areas, so you may want to rent a car. Like many others on this list, NOŪS Santorini comes with style (hello, white-washed walls, and ultra-cool interior designs), but here, it's more about what you don't see than what you do. The hotel is passionate about sustainability and uses programs like recycled gray water for its plants and sources local produce as much as it can for its restaurant to ensure the smallest carbon footprint possible. And even with all that sustainability, it doesn't sacrifice an inch when it comes to style. The Details: Location: Mesaria Distance From Airport: 2 miles from Santorini Airport Accessibility: Accessible rooms available Wi-Fi: IncludedResort Fee: NoParking: Free parking availableRates: Starting at $329 per night The Vasilicos The Vasilicos Book Now What We Like Every last detail is extremely thoughtful, right down to the locally-made ceramic dishes. What to Consider The hotel is made up of several terraces, which can be difficult to navigate for those with reduced mobility. The Vasilicos proudly honors its past as the one-time private home of an avid art collector. Now, the boutique property has a stunning collection all its own. However, the best views are out the windows onto the sea just outside. Every suite comes with stunning vistas along with private hot tubs and plunge pools, plus access to common spaces and candlelit dinners made by the in-house chef. The Details: Location: ImerovigliDistance From Airport: 5 miles from Santorini AirportAccessibility: No accessible rooms listed Wi-Fi: IncludedResort Fee: NoParking: Free parking available Rates: Starting at $422 per night Santorini Sky Santorini Sky Book Now What We Like Santorini Sky sits at some of the highest elevation on the island, offering unmatched views. What to Consider Its high-altitude location means you need to drive to visit Santorini's main attractions. Find yourself at one of the highest points on the island at Santorini Sky. While every hotel on our list has an epic view, this one is just a little more special thanks to the hotel's elevation, allowing visitors to see the homes speckling the landscape below straight out to the sea. The hotel is made up of a group of villas, including the Master Villa, which comes with a king-size bed, full kitchen, and private pool, so you can move right in for as long as you'd like. The Details: Location: Pyrgos Kallistis Distance From Airport: 6 miles from Santorini AirportAccessibility: No accessible rooms listedWi-Fi: IncludedResort Fee: NoParking: Free parking availableRates: Starting at $133 per night Know Before You Go Peak season can get very crowded Santorini is a very popular place. As we mentioned above, more than a million people visit every year, most of whom descend on the island during the peak summer season. Expect the island to be extremely crowded and more expensive during the summer months, so make your plans early. Want to avoid the crowds? Come during Santorini's shoulder seasons from May through early June and September through October. Santorini has its own international airport Santorini is an easier Greek island to get to than others thanks to its own international airport. The airport only services domestic Greek and European destinations directly, but that just means you can easily get from here to one of Europe's best cities to continue your vacation in style. You can also get there by ferry via several other islands or from Athens as well. The island can be difficult to navigate for some Santorini isn't an easy island to get around for those with reduced mobility. Most of the hotels above are built on terraced land, meaning there are many stairs and levels to navigate. Make sure to consider this before booking any hotel and reach out to their concierge teams to see what is available to accommodate your particular needs. How We Chose These Hotels Several of the hotels chosen for this story have earned spots in our World's Best Awards and It list, and many are also personal favorites of our editors. Writer Stacey Leasca has visited many of Greece's islands, staying in and touring various hotels and spending evenings watching the best sunsets on earth in Santorini. She also consulted family and friends who frequent the region for their input and researched guest reviews from a multitude of websites. And finally, as with all our hotel roundups, editors ensure all hotel recommendations we make align with our core T+L Hotel Values. Edited by Sophie Mendel Sophie Mendel Sophie Mendel is a Commerce Editor at Travel + Leisure with Dotdash Meredith where she assigns, edits, and publishes the product reviews and recommendations that help guide travelers toward the best shoes, apparel, accessories, and hotels for their needs. Sophie has traveled to 53 countries and has lived in five, and is bilingual in English and Spanish. She has more than six years of experience as a writer, editor and copywriter. learn more