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Updated: September 3, 2026 • By Santorini Dave
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My 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
- Where to Stay: Stay in or close to the Old Town. The waterfront and Syntagma Square areas are flatter and easiest with luggage, while hotels higher on Acronafplia Hill have better views but can involve steep stairs. If mobility is an issue, stay in the lower part of town.
- Getting There by Bus: There is no train to Nafplio. KTEL Argolida buses run frequently from Kifissos Bus Station in Athens and take a little over 2 hours. From Athens Airport, take the X93 bus to Kifissos. I recommend booking ahead for summer weekends and holidays.
- Getting There by Car: Driving is my preferred option if Nafplio is part of a Peloponnese trip. It’s about 2 hours from Athens, and a car makes day trips to Mycenae and Epidaurus much easier.
- Parking: Most of the Old Town is pedestrianized, so don’t expect to drive to your hotel entrance. The large free parking area along the port is convenient for the lower Old Town. If you’re staying uphill, ask your hotel about the easiest place to unload luggage before parking.
- Beaches: Arvanitia is the closest beach, a small pebble beach about a 10-minute walk from Old Town. Karathona is a much larger sandy beach about 5 km away and better for a longer beach day.
- Fortresses: Palamidi is the one fortress I would not miss. You can climb the famous staircase (traditionally said to have 999 steps, though the actual count is lower) or drive to the entrance. Acronafplia is easy to combine with a walk around the Old Town, while Bourtzi sits in the harbor and is reached by boat.
- How Long to Stay: Two nights is enough for Nafplio itself, but I recommend three nights if you also want to visit Mycenae and Epidaurus. Nafplio is a much better base for these sites than trying to see the Peloponnese on a rushed day trip from Athens.
- Best Restaurants in Nafplio: Alaloum for traditional Greek food, 3 Sixty for an upscale dinner and good wine, Pidalio for modern Greek meze, and Mitato for grilled meats. For gelato, I like Antica Gelateria di Roma.
- Best Tour: Nafplio: City Walking Tour.
Where to Stay in Nafplio
For most visitors, the Old Town is the best place to stay. It’s compact, pedestrian-friendly, and filled with restaurants, shops, and small boutique hotels. The main decision is whether to stay down near the waterfront and Syntagma Square or higher on the slopes below Acronafplia.
The lower Old Town is my recommendation for most travelers. It’s flatter, easier with luggage, and convenient to the waterfront, restaurants, bus station, and port parking. Families with strollers and anyone with limited mobility should definitely stay here.
Hotels higher toward Acronafplia are quieter and often have excellent views over Nafplio and the Argolic Gulf, but getting to them can involve steep streets and lots of stairs. Marianna and Leto Nuevo are good choices if views matter more than easy access.
Nafplio is also an excellent base for exploring the eastern Peloponnese. Mycenae is about 25 minutes away by car, Epidaurus about 30 minutes, and Tiryns is just outside town. If you’re visiting all three, stay three nights rather than trying to see them on a day trip from Athens.
The 14 Best Hotels in Nafplio
See Also
- Best Tours & Things to Do in Nafplio
- Best Restaurants in Nafplio
- Best Shops in Nafplio
- Peloponnese Travel Guide
- Nafplio Hotel Map
1. 3 Sixty
Hotel phone: +30 2752 500501
Stylish all-suite hotel in a central Old Town location, close to restaurants and nightlife. Spacious rooms have fireplaces, crystal chandeliers, Versace linens, in-mirror televisions, and hydromassage showers or jetted tubs. The Luxury Family Room sleeps four, and Room 107 has a private rooftop terrace with a hot tub. Excellent restaurant and wine bar downstairs.
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2. Gambello Luxury Rooms
Hotel phone: +30 2752 023009
Elegant rooms in a converted neoclassical mansion near the waterfront. Rooms are spacious, with parquet floors, high ceilings, modern bathrooms, and walk-in rain showers; some have balconies overlooking Bourtzi and the sea. Breakfast is served inside or on the patio. All rooms are reached by a winding staircase and there is no elevator.
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Hotel phone: +30 27520 22232
Modern boutique hotel on a quiet pedestrian street in the heart of Old Town. All rooms sleep two and have oak floors, Marshall Bluetooth speakers, tablet controls, and Nespresso machines. Higher room categories add sitting areas or balconies. Excellent breakfast served in the ground-floor wine bar and lounge.
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Hotel phone: +30 2752 022563
Historic 4-star boutique hotel in a quiet but central location below Acronafplia. The building once housed the first Court of Modern Greece. Rooms have Cocomat beds and modern bathrooms, with good views from the higher floors. Excellent breakfast and an on-site lounge/bar. There is a small elevator, though stairs are required to reach the hotel. Junior suites sleep up to four.
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Hotel phone: +30 2752 027373
Excellent family-run pension in the heart of Old Town. This 18th-century mansion has just five double rooms, all with air conditioning, balconies, and either a Jacuzzi tub or hydromassage shower. The top-floor Akrokeramo Room has wonderful views of Acronafplia and Palamidi. Akis and Panagiota are exceptionally welcoming hosts, and the generous breakfast is served until noon. No elevator.
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Hotel phone: +30 27520 96300
Upscale hotel overlooking Syntagma Square and a good choice for couples. Rooms have bold gold and jewel-toned decor, in-mirror TVs, and marble bathrooms. Upper-floor rooms add balconies overlooking Palamidi or the square. There’s a wine bar downstairs, and breakfast is served there or outside at the hotel’s neighboring café.
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Hotel phone: +30 2752 029449
Small family-run boutique hotel one block from the harbor. Rooms are compact but stylish and comfortable, and all have private balconies. Some sleep four and have larger furnished verandas with town or Palamidi views. Made-to-order breakfast is served in the ground-floor café and bar.
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Hotel phone: +30 2752 029856
Family-run hotel at the edge of Old Town, below Acronafplia Hill. Its 20 rooms and suites are spread across three buildings connected by pretty, plant-lined lanes. Some rooms have balconies or kitchenettes, and the Deluxe Family Room sleeps up to six. Breakfast can be served in-room or in the lounge.
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Hotel phone: +30 697 700 7271
Restored 19th-century guesthouse directly on Syntagma Square. Its seven rooms and suites are all different; some have stone walls, kitchenettes, or balconies overlooking the square. Breakfast is served downstairs at Xenon Café, which becomes a lively bar in the evening. No elevator.
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Hotel phone: +30 2752 024256
Quiet family-run hotel with some of the best views in Nafplio. Its 28 rooms are spread over several levels high on Acronafplia Hill, with views of Palamidi above and the town below. Breakfast is served on a panoramic terrace and includes homemade dishes and fresh lemon juice from the hotel’s own trees. The hillside location means lots of stairs, so I don’t recommend Marianna for anyone with mobility issues or heavy luggage.
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Hotel phone: +30 2752 096088
Boutique hotel in a quiet location near the harbor and one of the few Old Town hotels with a swimming pool. Rooms and suites are large, with fireplaces, hydrotherapy showers, or whirlpool tubs in some categories. There’s also a small fitness center and comfortable lounge. Most suites are split over two levels; family suites sleep four. Excellent breakfast buffet.
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Hotel phone: +30 2752 028093
Comfortable hotel high on Acronafplia Hill. Its 18 rooms and suites are compact but bright and stylish, and many have balconies with excellent Old Town views. Most rooms sleep two or three; the Family Suite sleeps four. It’s a short walk to the center, but there are lots of steps.
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Hotel phone: +30 2752 021565
One of my favorite choices for families in Old Town. Three of its seven rooms are split-level and sleep up to five. All rooms are spacious, with air conditioning and ceiling fans. The central location is surrounded by shops and restaurants, but double-glazed windows help keep rooms quiet. Friendly service and an excellent breakfast.
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Hotel phone: +30 2752 070800
Once Nafplio’s grand luxury hotel, Nafplia Palace is now dated in places but still worth considering for its hilltop setting, sea views, swimming pool, and private villas. I would skip the older rooms and splurge on one of the renovated villas, many with private plunge pools and some sleeping four. There’s also a large communal pool, two restaurants, parking, and an elevator connecting the hilltop property with Old Town below.
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