4 Best Hotels in Parikia, Paros

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Updated: September 26, 2026 • By Santorini Dave

Paros Hotels: My Favorites

• Parikia: Argonauta
• 5-Star: Cosme (Naoussa)
• 4-Star: Opal (Naoussa)
• Cheap: Villa Isabella (Naoussa)
• Beach Resort: Cove (Naoussa)
• For Couples: Mythic (Agia Irini)
• For Families: Poseidon (Chrissi Akti)

Panagia Ekatontapiliani (the Church of 100 Doors) in Parikia.

Parikia is the best place to stay in Paros for ferry convenience, good value, easy buses, sunset walks, and a more local feel. It is not as polished or romantic as Naoussa, but it is more practical, less expensive, and much easier for short stays or no-car trips. If you are arriving by ferry, leaving early, visiting Antiparos, or exploring Paros by bus, Parikia is the smartest base on the island.

The best Parikia hotels are small and central rather than big luxury resorts. The ferry port, old town, waterfront restaurants, Livadia Beach, bus station, and Panagia Ekatontapiliani are all close together.

Staying in Parikia – My Tips

• 1. Choose Parikia for convenience, value, and a real-town feel.
  Parikia is the ferry port, transport hub, commercial center, and capital of Paros. The waterfront is busy with ferries, cafes, shops, rental agencies, and local life. It can feel hectic when boats arrive, but step back from the port and Parikia is much more attractive than many first-time visitors expect. For short stays, early ferries, and travelers without a car, it is the easiest base on the island.
• 2. Stay in the Old Town or near Livadia Beach.
  For restaurants, shopping, sunset drinks, and evening wandering, stay in or just behind the Old Town. For easier beach time, stay north of the port near Livadia Beach. South of the port has some good-value hotels and sunset views, but Livadia and the Old Town are more convenient for most visitors.
• 3. Do not judge Parikia by the port road.
  The ferry area is useful but not charming. One street back, the lanes narrow into a Cycladic old town of whitewashed houses, small chapels, shops, cafes, and courtyards. The remains of the 13th-century Venetian Kastro, built partly with marble from ancient buildings, sit in the middle of it.
• 4. Visit Panagia Ekatontapiliani.
  Panagia Ekatontapiliani, the Church of 100 Doors, is one of the most important early Christian and Byzantine monuments in Greece. The complex has roots in the 4th century, with much of the present church dating from later Byzantine construction and restoration. It is just a few minutes’ walk from the port and is the most important historical sight in Paros.
• 5. Use Parikia’s bus connections.
  The main KTEL bus station is beside the port, with routes around the island including Naoussa, Lefkes, Piso Livadi, Logaras, Golden Beach, Drios, Alyki, the airport, and Pounta for Antiparos. In summer, buses work well for most day trips. I would not rely on them for a tight ferry or flight connection or for late-night beach-hopping.
• 6. Livadia is easy. Krios and Marcello are better.
  Livadia is the easiest beach from central Parikia, just north of the port. It is good for a swim before dinner or on arrival day, but Krios and Marcello have better sand and water. Small boats cross Parikia Bay to both beaches in summer, or you can drive around the bay. I prefer the boat.
• 7. Parikia is a great base for Antiparos.
  The most reliable route is to Pounta by bus, taxi, or car, then take the short ferry to Antiparos. The Pounta ferry runs year-round and carries passengers and vehicles. If taking a rental car, make sure your rental company allows it to be taken to Antiparos. From Easter through October there is also a direct passenger boat from Parikia harbor to Antiparos, which is convenient when its schedule suits your plans.
• 8. Watch the sunset on the waterfront.
  Parikia faces west and has better sunset views from town than Naoussa. The waterfront is lined with restaurants and bars, though I would choose for food first rather than automatically sitting at the place with the best view. You can also just walk the promenade at sunset and eat afterward.

The Best Hotels in Parikia, Paros

Parikia’s best hotels are mostly small and central. Stay near the Old Town for restaurants and atmosphere, near Livadia for easier beach access, or a little outside the center if a pool and more space matter more than walkability.

1. Argonauta Hotel

Hotel phone: +30 22840 21440

Best central hotel in Parikia. Argonauta is my favorite place to stay in Parikia: family-run, stylish, and right in the center of town. The ferry port, bus station, old town lanes, waterfront restaurants, shops, and sunset promenade are all a short walk away.

Rooms are modern, warm, and comfortable, with single, double, and triple options. Some rooms have private balconies, so book the right room category if outdoor space matters. The hotel’s traditional Greek breakfast is one of its best features.

There is no pool, and this is not the place for a quiet beach holiday. For a first visit to Parikia, especially without a car, Argonauta is my top choice.

2. APOLLON Design Boutique Hotel

Hotel phone: +30 22840 22364

Best Parikia hotel near Livadia Beach. Apollon is just 50 meters from Livadia Beach and about 800 meters from the port. This is the better choice over Argonauta if easy beach access matters more than being right in the Old Town.

Rooms are small but attractive, with different designs and modern decor. Most room categories have balconies. The hotel is on the quieter Livadia side of town, but restaurants, the waterfront, port, and Old Town are still within walking distance.

3. Pension Sofia

Hotel phone: +30 22840 22085

Best good-value guesthouse in Parikia. Pension Sofia is a friendly, peaceful guesthouse set around a lush garden of roses and bougainvillea. Rooms are simple and well-kept, with a private balcony or terrace.

The location is excellent: a short walk to Livadia Beach, the waterfront, port, bus station, and Old Town, but far enough back to be quiet. There is no pool or breakfast. Stay here for the garden, good value, and convenient location.

4. Paros Palace Suites Adults Only

Best adults-only hotel in Parikia with a pool. Paros Palace is about 1.5 km from the port and center, so it is less convenient for walking but much more resort-like than the small hotels in town. It has an outdoor pool, restaurant, sea views, and a range of rooms and suites, including suites with private pools or outdoor hot tubs.

This is a good choice for couples who want a pool, more space, and a quieter setting but still want to be close to Parikia. For walking everywhere, I prefer Argonauta. Paros Palace works better if you have a car or do not mind using transfers or taxis.

Where to Stay in Parikia

• Old Town: Best for restaurants, shopping, bars, evening walks, and atmosphere. My favorite area for a first visit.
• Waterfront: Best for sunset views and ferry convenience, but potentially noisier than staying a street or two back.
• Livadia Beach: Best for combining an easy beach with walking access to central Parikia. The beach is convenient rather than spectacular.
• South of the port: Good for sunset views and some quieter hotels, but less convenient for Livadia and the bus station.
• Just outside town: Best if a pool, parking, and more space matter more than walking everywhere.

Parikia Hotel Booking Advice

• Book early for June through September. Parikia is generally better value than Naoussa, but the best small hotels fill up in summer.
• Do not choose a hotel only by its distance from the port. A short distance on a map can still be annoying with large bags on uneven lanes. If you have heavy luggage, a hotel transfer or taxi is worth it.
• Light sleepers should avoid the busiest waterfront rooms. Ferries, bars, scooters, and late-night foot traffic can make the immediate port and waterfront noisy in summer.
• No-car travelers should stay central. Being able to walk to the port and bus station is one of the main reasons to choose Parikia.

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