Where to Stay in Delphi

Updated: December 9, 2025
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By Santorini Dave

My Favorite Hotels in Delphi

• 4-Star: Kastalia
• 3-Star: Arion
• For Families: Fedriades
• For Couples: Kastalia
• Best Views: Acropole
• Best Pool: Amalia
• Centrally Located: Olympic
• With Parking: Nidimos
• Near Bus Station: Leto
• Near Archaeological Site: Kastalia

The Sanctuary of Apollo at Ancient Delphi. The best place to stay near the archeological site and museum is Kastalia Boutique Hotel.

Delphi Basics – My Advice

• Getting There by Bus: There is no train service. Buses to Delphi depart from KTEL Bus Station B (Liosion) in Athens, not the main Kifissos station. Liosion Station is tricky to reach via public transit; I strongly recommend taking a taxi from central Athens (approx. €10-€15) directly to the station. Tickets can be purchased online (highly recommended in summer and ski season) or at the counter. The trip takes 3 hours. Tip: If you buy a return ticket, you must still validate/reserve your specific return seat time at the Delphi station upon arrival.
• The Parking Reality: Delphi is built on a steep cliff with two main one-way streets. Parking is notoriously difficult. Most hotels do not have private lots. You will likely have to park on the street, often quite far from your hotel, and walk back with your luggage. Nidimos Hotel is the rare exception with a private underground garage (with EV charging), making it the top choice for drivers.
• Staying Nearby (Alternatives): If you have a car, you might prefer the surrounding towns.
  • Arachova (15 mins east): A chic, cosmopolitan mountain village. It is the winter “Mykonos of the North” due to the nearby ski center. Great for nightlife and shopping, but busy and expensive in winter.
  • Galaxidi (30 mins west): A stunning, quiet nautical town on the water. It has lovely neoclassical mansions and excellent seafood. Perfect for a romantic, relaxing evening after hiking the ruins.
• Best Restaurants in Delphi: The town relies heavily on tourism, but there are gems. To Patriko Mas offers the best combination of spectacular views and high-quality rustic cuisine. Taverna Vakhos is excellent for local ingredients and has great options for vegans. For a quick, cheap meal, Souvlaki Dionisis is the local favorite for gyros.
• The “Magic Hour” Strategy: The archaeological site is swarmed by tour buses from Athens between 10:30 am and 3:00 pm. By staying overnight, you can visit the museum and ruins either at 8:00 am (opening) or after 4:00 pm, when the site is empty, quiet, and magical.
• Best Tours: To truly understand the Oracle and the ruins, a guide is essential. Georgia Hasioti offers the best private local tour. If you are day-tripping from Athens without a car, Ammon Express provides the most reliable bus tour.

Staying in Delphi

Modern Delphi is a small, compact town clinging to the edge of a cliff, located just a 10-minute walk from the ancient archaeological site. The town layout is simple: two main one-way streets (Vasileos Pavlou and Friderikis) run parallel across the mountainside. The “lower” street faces the valley and offers hotels with breathtaking, unobstructed views over the olive groves to the Corinthian Gulf. The “upper” street is lined with shops and restaurants. There is no nightlife to speak of; the town goes quiet early, which is part of its charm. The primary reason to stay here is proximity: you can wake up, walk to the Sanctuary of Apollo before the crowds arrive, and enjoy the incredible scenery from your balcony at sunset.

Delphi’s eastern entrance. Most hotels in Delphi offer fantastic views to the Corinthian Gulf.

9 Best Hotels in Delphi

1. Kastalia Boutique Hotel

Hotel phone: +30 2265 082205
Excellent and centrally located 4-star boutique hotel with great views and a wonderful gourmet restaurant. Guest rooms are crisp and stylish, with several connecting options large enough to comfortably sleep a family of 5. An ample Greek breakfast buffet is served daily, which can be enjoyed indoors or on their spacious valley-view terrace. Located very close to the bus station and 10 minutes from the museum and archaeological site on foot.
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2. Amalia Hotel

Hotel phone: +30 2265 082101
Large modern hotel with fantastic views, an on-site restaurant, and the best swimming pool in Delphi. Guest rooms have private terraces or verandas, and the spacious lobby lounge features a central fireplace and panoramic vistas. Quiet hillside location with ample parking, a 5-minute walk from the shops and restaurants of central Delphi and a 20-minute walk of the archaeological site and museum.
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3. Acropole Hotel

Hotel phone: +30 2265 082675
Clean and comfortable central hotel with stunning views. Rooms sleep 1-3 people and are traditionally styled with timber ceilings, tiled floors, and balconies that look up into town or below to the valley. Common spaces have carved wood furnishings and a comfortable Old World vibe. Located one street below Delphi’s main thoroughfare, Acropole offers fantastic unobstructed views of the valley below.
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4. Fedriades Hotel

Hotel phone: +30 2265 082370
Modern boutique hotel with a super central location. The on-site restaurant is cozy and elegant, with great views over the valley. Rooms are well-designed and stylish; many feature spa baths with panoramic vistas. Singles, doubles, triples, and quadruple rooms make this a good choice for families and mixed groups. Easy walking distance to everything in Delphi.
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5. Arion Hotel

Hotel phone: +30 2265 082097
Cozy 3-star hotel perched up above Delphi’s main streets, with beautiful mountain and distant sea views. Guest rooms sleep 2-4 people and are spotlessly clean and contemporary-styled, with panoramic balconies. The reception area features a bar, fireplace, and breakfast area serving an excellent daily buffet. Quiet location that’s only a 5-minute walk to restaurants and shops, and a 20-minute walk to the museum and archaeological site.
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6. Nidimos Hotel

Hotel phone: +30 2265 082056
Good views and good value at this simple, clean, and comfortable hotel on Delphi’s west end. Rooms are spacious and quiet, with great beds and balconies. The modern lobby offers daily breakfast and a 24-hour cafe/cocktail bar, and a 10-car underground parking garage features e-vehicle charging stations. Great walkable location across from one of Delphi’s best restaurants.
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7. Olympic Hotel

Hotel phone: +30 2265 082793
Super central and pleasant 3-star hotel with singles, doubles, triples, and family rooms that comfortably sleep 4. Guest rooms are traditionally-styled and have fantastic views to the Gulf of Corinth. The cozy lobby includes a fireplace and bar. Daily breakfast buffet, walkable to everything.
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8. Hotel Leto

Hotel phone: +30 2265 082302
Clean and comfortable family-run hotel near the Delphi bus station. Rooms sleep 2 to 4, with modern furnishings and comfortable beds. Tasteful common spaces include a lobby lounge bar, furnished rooftop view terrace, and breakfast room. Great walkable location near shops and restaurants, only a 2-minute walk to the bus station and a 10-minute walk to the museum.
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9. Kouros Hotel

Hotel phone: +30 2265 082629
Good value, centrally-located hotel with rooftop view garden. Double, triple, and quadruple rooms are on the small side, but are clean and comfortable with good beds. Friendly staff, proximity to the sites, and a good breakfast buffet make this hotel a great budget option.
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