Where to Stay in Nafplio

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Updated: April 17, 2026 • By Santorini Dave
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Our Favorite Hotels in Nafplio

• 4-Star: 3 Sixty
• Pension: Aetoma
• For Families: Omorfi Poli
• For Couples: 3 Sixty
• Best Views: Marianna
• Best Pool: Nafplia Palace • Ippoliti
• Near Marina: Carpe Diem
• With Harbor Views: Gambello
• Near Bus Station: Regno di Morea
• Near Acronafplia Castle: Grand Sarai
• On Central Square: Castellano

View of Bourtzi Castle from the Nafplio Harbor pier.

Nafplio Basics – My Advice

• The Vibe: Nafplio was the first capital of modern Greece and remains its most romantic destination. It is a stunning mix of Venetian, Ottoman, and Neoclassical architecture. With its marble-paved streets, massive hilltop fortresses, and a harbor that looks out toward the Bourtzi castle, it offers the charm of an island with the convenience of the mainland.
• Getting There by Bus: There is no train service to Nafplio. The KTEL Argolida bus departs roughly every hour from the Kifissos Central Bus Station in Athens. The journey takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes. If you are arriving at Athens Airport, take the X93 bus directly to Kifissos to catch your connection. I recommend booking tickets online in advance during the summer or on weekends.
• Getting There by Car: This is my preferred method for the Peloponnese. It is an easy 2-hour drive from Athens on a modern, well-maintained highway. Having a car gives you the freedom to visit Mycenae and Epidaurus without relying on tour bus schedules.
• The Parking Reality: The Old Town is almost entirely pedestrian. Do not try to drive to your hotel door; the streets are narrow and often end in stairs. Use the massive free public parking lot at the Port. It is located right at the edge of the Old Town, it is safe, and most hotels are within a 5 to 10-minute walk from here.
• The “Stair” Divide: This is the most important factor when booking a hotel. Lower Town (the area north of Staikopoulou Street) is flat and easy to navigate. Upper Town (the area south of Staikopoulou) is built onto the slopes of the Acronafplia fortress and consists of hundreds of steep stone steps. I recommend staying in the Lower Town if you have mobility issues or heavy luggage.
• Beaches: Arvanitia Beach is a small, pebbled cove located right behind the town. It is a 10-minute walk from the harbor and has a great beach bar. Karathona Beach is a much larger, sandy bay about 5km away. You can drive there in 10 minutes or take the scenic coastal walking path from Arvanitia, which takes about 45 minutes.
• The Big Three Fortresses: You should visit all three. The Palamidi sits high above the town (climb the 999 steps if you are fit, otherwise drive to the top). The Acronafplia is the oldest part of the city and offers the best sunset views. The Bourtzi sits in the middle of the harbor; small boats leave from the pier regularly to take you there.
• Best Restaurants in Nafplio: Alaloum for traditional taverna food in a cozy setting. 3 Sixty for an upscale grill and excellent wine list. Pidalio for creative modern Greek meze. Mitato for the best grilled meats in the region. For dessert, Antica Gelateria di Roma is legendary for its authentic Italian-style gelato.
• Best Tour: Nafplio: City Walking Tour.

Staying in Nafplio

Nafplio is the undisputed jewel of the Peloponnese. Its strategic location makes it the ideal “hub” for travelers. From here, you are only 25 minutes from the ancient citadel of Mycenae, 30 minutes from the Great Theatre of Epidaurus, and 10 minutes from the massive walls of Tiryns.

Choosing Your Hotel Location
The Old Town is where you want to be, but you must choose your sub-neighborhood carefully based on your physical needs.

• The Lower Town (Marina & Syntagma Square): This is the heart of the action. Everything is on flat ground, making it easy to walk to shops, restaurants, and the waterfront. This is the best choice for families with strollers or anyone who wants to avoid climbing steps after dinner.
• The Upper Town (Psaromachala): This is the oldest inhabited part of the city. It is incredibly quiet and offers spectacular views over the Argolic Gulf. However, the only way to reach these hotels is by climbing steep, uneven stone stairs. If you choose a hotel here, I recommend packing light or confirming your hotel has a porter to help with bags.

The Strategic Base
Many travelers make the mistake of staying in Athens and trying to visit the Peloponnese on a day trip. This is a mistake. I recommend staying at least three nights in Nafplio. This allows you to explore the archaeological sites in the cool morning hours before the tour buses arrive from Athens, and then return to Nafplio for a swim and a long, relaxed dinner by the sea.

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The 14 Best Hotels in Nafplio

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1. 3 Sixty

Hotel phone: +30 2752 500501
Opulent and sophisticated all-suite hotel in a central location near Old Town nightlife. This modern but neoclassically-designed hotel has spacious guest rooms that include luxe extras like fireplaces, crystal chandeliers, Versace linens, in-mirror televisions, and hydromassage showers or jetted tubs. All are air-conditioned. The Luxury Family Room sleeps four, and Room 107 includes a private rooftop terrace with a hot tub. Excellent and award-winning restaurant/wine bar attached.
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2. Gambello Luxury Rooms

Hotel phone: +30 2752 023009
In a converted neoclassical mansion near the waterfront, Gambello Luxury Rooms offers classically-chic accommodation with modern amenities. Spacious guest rooms feature parquet wood floors, high ceilings, and elegant furnishings – some offer balconies with great views of Bourtzi Castle and the sea. Bathrooms are modern, with walk-in rain showers. All rooms are accessed via a beautiful winding staircase; there is no elevator. A traditional breakfast is served inside or out on the charming patio, as weather permits.
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3. Regno di Morea

Hotel phone: +30 27520 22232
Modern and beautifully-appointed hotel on a quiet pedestrian street in the heart of Old Town. All room categories sleep two and feature oak flooring and warm mid-century-meets-modern styling, as well as high-tech extras like Marshall bluetooth speakers, tablet controls, and Nespresso machines. Upper categories add sitting/work areas or balconies. An exceptional breakfast is served daily in the hotel’s ground floor wine bar and lounge.
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4. Grand Sarai Nafplio

Hotel phone: +30 2752 022563
Historic 4-star boutique hotel tucked into a quiet, yet central, location under Acronafplia Castle. In a charming historic building that once housed the first Court of Modern Greece, you’ll now find comfortable guest rooms that feature Cocomat beds, well-appointed modern bathrooms, and wonderful views from higher floors. An excellent breakfast is served daily, and there’s a lounge/bar on-site. Grand Sarai has a small elevator, but stairs are required to access the hotel. Junior suites sleep up to four.
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5. Aetoma Hotel

Hotel phone: +30 2752 027373
Excellent and traditional family-run pension in the heart of Old Town. This charming 18th-century mansion has been converted to five double guest rooms, each with air-conditioning, balconies, and en-suite bathrooms that feature either a jacuzzi bathtub or hydro massage shower. The deluxe top-floor Akrokeramo Room has wonderful views of Acronafplia and Palamidi Castle. Mother/son duo, Akis and Panagiota, are exceptionally kind and generous hosts; guests are treated as family and a fantastic breakfast is served each day until noon. No elevator.
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6. Castellano Hotel & Suites

Hotel phone: +30 27520 96300
Posh lodging overlooking Syntagma Square, perfect for couples. Gold-accented walls and jewel-toned velvet furnishings add to the lavish vibe here, combined with luxe extras like in-mirror TVs and marble-clad bathrooms. Upper-level rooms add balconies with views to Palamidi or over the square. A smart wine bar is located on the ground floor; guests can take their breakfast here, or al fresco at their neighboring Syntagma Square cafe.
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7. Carpe Diem Boutique Hotel

Hotel phone: +30 2752 029449
Excellent new family-run hotel located just a block from the harbor. Rooms are on the small side but very stylish, well-appointed, and comfortable. All room classes have modern, natural styling and feature private balconies; some sleep four and have spacious furnished verandas with town or Palamidi views. A delicious made-to-order breakfast is served in their ground-floor indoor/outdoor café and bar.
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8. Pension Dafni

Hotel phone: +30 2752 029856
Delightful family-run hotel on the very edge of Old Town, at the foot of Acronafplia hill. Twenty guest rooms and suites are spread over three buildings, connected by cobbled, plant-lined alleyways. Elegant neoclassical furnishings and crystal chandeliers feature in recently renovated guest rooms, some of which also have balconies or kitchenettes. Breakfast can be served in-room or in the hotel lounge; the Deluxe Family Room can sleep up to six people.
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9. Xenon Inn

Hotel phone: +30 697 700 7271
Charming 19th-century restored guesthouse set right on Nafplio’s main square. Each of the seven rooms and suites are different, with some featuring stone walls, kitchenettes, or balconies overlooking Syntagma Square; all are romantic and elegantly-decorated with traditional furnishings. Breakfast is served on the square below in Xenon Café, which becomes a lively bar in the evenings. No elevator.
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10. Marianna

Hotel phone: +30 2752 024256
Sweet, quiet, family-run hotel with great views. Its 28 distinct rooms are set over many levels on Acronafplia Hill, almost abutting the fortress. Rooms are romantic (some with stone walls and timber ceilings), and views are incredible – of Palamidi Fortress above, and over the town below. An excellent breakfast is served on a view terrace, with homemade delicacies and fresh lemon juice from their own trees. Its hillside position requires that guests traverse many flights of stairs; those with any mobility issues would do better elsewhere.
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11. Hotel Ippoliti

Hotel phone: +30 2752 096088
Lovely boutique hotel in a quiet corner near the harbor – and one of the few in Nafplio with a swimming pool. Decor here is elegant and Tuscan-themed, and the large guest rooms and suites have luxe extras like in-room fireplaces, hydrotherapy showers, and whirlpool tubs. Aside from the pleasant pool patio, there’s a small fitness center and a comfortable communal lounge with a fireplace. Most suites are split over two levels; family suites sleep four. An excellent breakfast buffet is served daily, pool or fireside.
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12. Leto Nuevo

Hotel phone: +30 2752 028093
Newly-refurbished and comfortable property located on Acronafplia Hill. Its 18 rooms and suites are on the small side but bright and stylishly-decorated; all have mini-fridges and air conditioning, many have balconies with outstanding views over Old Town. Most rooms are double or triple occupancy, but the Family Suite sleeps four (on one double bed and two twins). Set high on the hill; a short walk to the center of Old Town, but with many steps.
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13. Omorfi Poli

Hotel phone: +30 2752 021565
A great choice for families near the Marina, three of Omorfi Poli’s seven guest rooms are split-level and sleep up to 5 people. All rooms are spacious and have air conditioning as well as ceiling fans. Excellent central location amid shops and restaurants of Old Town and across from the Peloponnese Folkloric Society Museum, though double-glazed windows keep rooms quiet and private. Service is friendly and attentive, and a delicious breakfast is served daily.
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14. Nafplia Palace Hotel & Villas

Hotel phone: +30 2752 070800
The one-time Grand Dame of Nafplio, set high atop Acronafplia Hill, is now very in need of a facelift but still worth a recommendation for its amazing sea views and private villas. The main building has an impressively large lobby, though its decor has grown somewhat shabby. It’s worth a splurge for one of the modern and newly-renovated villas, many of which include a private plunge pool and/or sleep four. The large communal pool features a snack bar, alongside two restaurants and a cool lobby lounge. Ample parking is available, and an elevator connects this hilltop hotel to the streets of Old Town below.
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