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By Santorini Dave
Caldera views from the Belvedere Hotel in Firostefani, Santorini.
Staying in Firostefani
- Firostefani is a charming caldera village with several great hotels and good restaurants. The nightlife and shopping of Fira is a 10-minute walk south. Imerovigli’s wonderful restaurants are a 15-minute walk to the north.
- If budget allows, stay at one of the Santorini hotels with volcano view.
- Best Luxury Hotels in Firostefani: Tsitouras Collection and Homeric Poems
Map of Firostefani Hotels
Hotels on Map: Blue Dolphins • Damigos Caldera World • Villa Ilias • Tsitouras Collection • Mill Houses • Reverie • Hotel Mylos • Dana Villas & Infinity Suites • Agali Houses • Belvedere • Homeric Poems • King Thiras • Anteliz
5 Best Hotels in Firostefani
See Also
• Our Favorite Hotels in Santorini
• Best Towns in Santorini
• My Santorini Travel Guide1. Tsitouras Collection
Polished, boutique hotel in an 18th-century, sea captain’s mansion with gracefully appointed rooms, thoughtful service, and an infinity pool that seems to float above the caldera. Unlike most hotels in Santorini the hotel can be accessed without climbing many stairs. One of the few family-friendly hotels on the Firostefani caldera, Tsitouras offers babysitting services, baby cots, and spacious suites. It’s located a 15-minute walk from central Fira’s shops, restaurants, and nightlife. There’s a bus stop, a few markets, and several restaurants within steps of the hotel.2. Homeric Poems
Luxury hotel with a cliffside infinity pool and stunning caldera views located in the heart of Firostefani. All rooms and suites offer terraces with expansive views. The newly renovated Cave Suites sleep up to 4 with a loft layout, while the Grand Suites offer their most luxe accommodations and include an indoor jacuzzi tub and an outdoor private plunge pool. An a la carte breakfast is included and served to each room daily; the pool bar and room service menu feature upscale Santorinian and Mediterranean recipes.3. Anteliz Suites
Small luxury hotel overlooking the caldera with a fantastic pool and fewer stairs than most other caldera hotels. Suites sleep up to 4, while the villa sleeps 6. A few suites include private outdoor jacuzzis or pools. Great location in a quiet stretch of Firostefani, an easy walk to romantic Imerovigli and bustling Fira.4. Belvedere Suites
A casual luxury hotel, Belvedere Suites is perfectly situated on the caldera’s edge overlooking the volcano in a tranquil yet accessible neighborhood. Its large pool is fronted by a sundeck with sweeping views and boasts poolside service for drinks and snacks all day. Contemporary rooms and suites are well-appointed in neutrals and white to emphasize the blue shades of the Mediterranean. Several amazing restaurants, bars, and attractions sit steps away from the hotel, though the immediate area remains quiet at night.5. Dana Villas & Infinity Suites
Chic, boutique hotel with a pool, all-day restaurant, and gorgeous caldera views. Dana Villas offers a wide range of rooms, suites, and villas, some with 2-bedroom or loft layouts, many with private jacuzzis or pools. The Infinity Suites have indoor and outdoor heated, plunge pools with built-in jacuzzis, while the Infinity Villa has 2 indoor heated plunge pools and 2 outdoor, infinity plunge pools with built-in jacuzzis. Excellent, walkable location in central Firostefani.
More Great Firostefani Hotels
Sun Rocks
Boutique, luxury hotel with a caldera-view pool, holistic spa, and romantic restaurant. All rooms and suites have caldera, sunset views from their private balconies; most also have this view from the beds. Some suites have indoor jacuzzis; one has a private, cave-style, infinity pool. Breakfast is complimentary and includes a glass of Prosecco. Located toward the bottom of the caldera path with no hotels farther down, allowing an unobstructed view toward the sunset and volcanoes. This also means there are plenty of stairs to climb up to the the main road for dining, shopping, and exploring the village.Reverie Santorini Hotel
Great value family-run hotel with caldera views from the shared rooftop terrace. Accommodations are set around a sunny swimming pool courtyard and range from efficient double rooms to suites and studios with kitchenettes. Superior studios offer a sea view to the east of the island, and the top-level 2-story suite has views over the caldera. All are spacious, clean, and comfortable. Located just off the village square, with pedestrian footpath access on one side of the hotel and easy vehicle access on the other.Blue Dolphins Apartments
Charming, affordable hotel with stunning caldera views. Most suites and apartments include private balconies, some with outdoor jacuzzis. The Hideaway Cave House has a kitchenette. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily on the main veranda overlooking the caldera. Located at the quiet, northern end of Firostefani on the way to Imerovigli.Damigos Caldera World
Affordable, boutique hotel with 7 spacious rooms and 1 suite with a private, outdoor jacuzzi. All but 1 room include private terraces with caldera or partial caldera views over the volcanoes and toward the sunset. A complimentary, continental breakfast is served to each room daily. Gorgeous location in northern Firostefani, close to dining and shops.
Villa Ilias
Family-friendly, affordable, boutique hotel with a pool, pool bar, and sun terrace in a gorgeous location on the Firostefani caldera. The hotel offers 14 rooms and suites (7 with caldera views), plus 1 enormous 6-bedroom villa for up to 19 guests. A complimentary breakfast buffet is included, highlighting locally grown ingredients and homemade family recipes. Wonderful location just a short walk to restaurants, cafes, and the bus stop.
Mill Houses New Elegant Suites
Stylish, cave-style boutique hotel with a pool, restaurant, and magnificent caldera views throughout the property. Studios and suites all include fully-equipped kitchenettes and private terraces; the Traditional Suite and the Mill Suite both offer private outdoor jacuzzis. A complimentary, a la carte breakfast is included for all guests, served directly to the suites or at the pool bar. Their award-winning restaurant, built in an old windmill, offers delicious modern Greek plates and local wine pairings. Wonderful location surrounded by great restaurants and stellar views.Hotel Mylos
Charming budget hotel with caldera view rooms. Rooms sleep 2 to 3 guests, all with private terraces overlooking the caldera. A complimentary, continental breakfast is served daily to each room. Wonderful location in central Firostefani near the bus stop, great restaurants, and just a short walk to the nightlife in Fira.Agali Houses
Family-owned, boutique hotel with a large pool, caldera-view sun terrace, and spacious rooms and suites. The Honeymoon Suite boasts and outdoor jacuzzi, while the Sunset Suite features a private pool. The 2-bedroom Mill Suite is the largest, ideal for families of 3 or 4. A pool bar and snack bar serve cocktails and light fare throughout the day. Located toward the bottom of the caldera, Agali Houses offers unobstructed views over the caldera and volcanoes; the trade-off is that there are lots of stairs.King Thiras Hotel
Friendly, family-run, budget hotel with at the south end of Firostefani almost in Fira. Single, Double, and Triple Rooms are clean and simple, all with mini-fridges, most with private balconies with Aegean Sea views to the eastern side of the island (not the caldera). A free continental breakfast is served daily.
Ikastikies Elegant Suites
Family-friendly, cave-style, boutique hotel with jaw-dropping caldera views throughout the property. Larger suites have kitchenettes, some have loft bedrooms, and a couple sleep up to 4 guests in 2 bedrooms. The Spilia Suite adds a second bathroom and a private, outdoor pool. Excellent location on the cliffside in Firostefani, near wonderful restaurants and just a 10-minute walk to the dining, nightlife, and shopping of Fira.Cliff Side Suites
Family-friendly, cave-style rooms and suites all feature caldera views and private balconies. Some suites add kitchenettes or full kitchens. The largest suites sleep up to four guests in one or two-bedroom layouts (on one double and two single sofabeds or on two double beds, respectively). The pool and sun terrace face the caldera and are served by a snack bar throughout the day. Guests will also find a plunge pool (no view) on on of the higher levels of the property. Breakfast is included in the room rates.
Summary: My Favorite Hotels in Santorini
My Favorite Santorini Hotels
• Fira: Athina
• Oia: Katikies • Canaves Suites
• Imerovigli: Grace • Astra
• Firostefani: Tsitouras
• Beach: Istoria
• For Families: Aria
• For Couples: Aenaon
• Best Pool: Nous
• Midrange: Enigma • Kavalari
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Hi Dave,
Do you have any input on the Chic Hotel? Looking for something mid-price range in June in either Firostefani or Imerovigli but seems like a lot is sold out already. We want something a little bit quieter with nice views honeymoon! Thanks!
Great location and views in the heart of Firostefani.
Is Mill Houses hotel closed? I see the latest review on Tripadvisor states that it was in October 2020, but maybe that was just because it was off-season.
Yes, I believe it’s open now.
Hi Dave, congratulations on the site, it’s done very well, there is a lot of useful information.
I would like to return to Santorini in the near future with my girlfriend. We are 38 yo, we don’t have mobility problems on foot.
Which do you recommend among these hotels? The price is roughly the same for all four: Homeric Poems (standard room), Athina Luxury Suites (standard room), Cosmopolitan Suites (standard room), or Above Blue Suites (suite moonlight with jacuzzi)?
Which one would you choose among these 4?
Greetings from Italy
Grazie
Roberto
Hi Roberto. I’m not going to be much help and I will just tell you that all of these hotels are great choices and some of my favorite places to stay. You can’t go wrong. I would choose based on your preference of town. Fira is the busiest with lots of nightlife, shopping, and restaurants. Firostefani is much quieter with just half a dozen restaurants, a few markets, and no nightlife but it’s only a 10-minute walk from Homeric Poems to the center of Fira. Imerovigli is the most romantic and has the best sunset views on the island. Several of the best restaurants in Santorini are in Imerovigli. It’s about a 25-minute walk from Imerovigli down to Fira. Between Athina and Cosmopolitan hotels in Fira, Athina has the larger pool (with swim-up bar), Cosmopolitan is more romantic and has an infinity pool. Many more steps to access Athina than Cosmopolitan.
Hope that helps.
Hi there, we will be travelling to Santorini in September and we’re deciding between staying in two different hotels/rooms.
We’re torn between the Superior Pool Suite at the Dana Villas and the Grande suite at Homeric Poems. We’ll be spending most of the day at our private pool, so we’re mainly interested in what room has the best private pool and outside area. Thanks
Both properties are wonderful, but of those room types, Homeric Poems has the better outdoor spaces of the two (in my opinion). The private balconies of the Grand Suite are larger that Dana Villas’ Superior Pool Suite, there are 2 sun loungers on the balcony (Dana has one double-sized lounger on the balcony), and because Homeric Poems is slightly farther south, it has a slightly better view since Skaros Rock isn’t blocking as much of the panorama to the north. The only caveat is that Dana Villas has a heated pool all the time, where Homeric Poems will turn on the head on request only, so do request that ahead of your arrival, so that the pool will be ready to use as soon as you get there.
Trying to decide between the new master pool suite at Dana Villas (similar to infinity suite) or the honeymoon suite at Sophia – what is your view?
In my opinion, both hotels are excellent and the suites have very similar amenities. Sophia is the more romantic and luxurious of the two with better sunset views from high up in Imerovigli, plus more private spaces; this hotel is all about couples’ experiences, so there are no shared areas like a restaurant or main pool. Dana Villas is not quite as upscale as Sophia (though it is still a luxury hotel), but it does have a restaurant and a shared pool. The views are wonderful at Dana’s location in Firostefani but not quite as dramatic as at Sophia.
We are deciding between Homeric Poems and Anteliz Suites. We are a 62 year old couple, looking for a luxurious stay with a great pool and view, but not at the prices of Grace or Cavo Tagoo. Willing to go up to about $600 per night tops. Open to other suggestions in Firostefani.
Between the two you’ve chosen, I’d recommend Homeric Poems but with a caveat. It has the better views, especially from its cliffside pool. But because it is located partway down the side of the caldera, Homeric Poems also has a whole lot more stairs to climb getting from your room to the hotel facilities and from the hotel to the path into town. Anteliz Suites sits at the top of the caldera and offers fantastic views and a great pool, with fewer stairs in the hotel itself and to the main walking path into the village.
Hello Dave,
Just read a lot of your post and your a HUGE help!!
Firostefani is where we need your help with.
Any 2-3 HOTEL choices and recommendations for newlyweds. Great views Romantic not that many children
Thank you,
Elias
Belvedere, Homeric Poems, and Tsitouras would all be great for a honeymoon hotel in Firostefani.
Hi Dave,
Married couple looking for budget hotel (less than $200) in Firostefani with caldera view and private balcony, breakfast included, for 3-5 nights beginning of October. Pool would be bonus, but not necessary. Smaro Studios, Santorini View, Villa Fegari your thoughts – we are leaning towards Smaro.
Any other suggestions?
Love your site!
Thanks,
Kim Smith
Those are all great places with wonderful views. Smaro has a small plunge pool. Fegari has a lot of steps (could be a problem for travelers that have mobility issues). Another place to look at is Villa Ilias which has great views and a small pool. (It also has the fewest steps as it’s on the main path not down the side stairways.)