Best Boutique Hotels in Santorini

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Updated: September 26, 2026 • By Santorini Dave

Homeric Poems in Firostefani.

My Top Recommendations for Boutique Luxury

• Oia: Canaves Sunday
  My favorite boutique hotel in Oia. Just eight suites, a beautiful infinity pool, and excellent caldera views in the heart of the village.
• Fira: Cosmopolitan Suites
  The best choice for nightlife. Fantastic infinity pool directly above the caldera and an easy walk to Fira’s restaurants, bars, and clubs.
• Imerovigli: Aenaon Villas
  One of Santorini’s most private luxury hotels, set on an isolated stretch of the caldera north of Imerovigli. Incredible views in both directions and very quiet.
• Firostefani: The Tsitouras Collection
  A historic 18th-century mansion filled with art and antiques. Just five suites and one of the most personal luxury hotel experiences on Santorini.

Choosing the Right Village

• Fira: Best for nightlife, shopping, restaurants, and bus connections around the island.
• Imerovigli: Best for quiet, romance, and caldera sunset views. Lots of excellent restaurants but very little nightlife.
• Oia: The most famous village and the best choice for upscale hotels and restaurants. Beautiful, but very busy with day-trippers from late morning through sunset.
• Firostefani: My favorite compromise between quiet and convenience. Great caldera views and restaurants, with Fira about a 10-minute walk away.

The Best Boutique Hotels in Santorini

The fantastic Canaves Sunday in Oia.

There is plenty of overlap between this list and my favorite luxury hotels in Santorini. Most caldera hotels are small enough to qualify as boutique hotels. I’ve focused here on the smaller properties where the intimate size and personal service are a big part of the experience. Many have only a handful of rooms, so book early if you want a specific suite or private pool.

1. Tsitouras Collection – Firostefani

One of my personal favorite hotels with some of the friendliest owners on the island. If you want luxury without the attitude, this is the place. Pure delight. Not many steps to access the hotel from the road, so it’s a good choice if you have trouble with stairs. Amazing pool.

2. Aenaon Villas – Imerovigli

Small villa collection in an isolated spot on the caldera north of Imerovigli. The infinity pool and terraces have views toward both the caldera and the Aegean, with sunset in one direction and sunrise in the other. Traditional Santorini architecture with clean, minimalist interiors. Top-tier villas add an outdoor jacuzzi or pool.

3. The Vasilicos – Imerovigli

Small luxury hotel with traditional cave architecture, excellent caldera views, and very personal service. Every suite has a private outdoor jacuzzi or heated plunge pool, or access to the heated main pool. Pool heating is switched off in June, July, and August. Excellent breakfast, private dining, and wine tastings. About a 5-minute walk to restaurants in Imerovigli and Firostefani.

4. Atoles Retreat – Imerovigli

Tiny luxury retreat with six individually designed accommodations overlooking the caldera. All have private terraces and heated pools or plunge pools. The two-bedroom villa adds a larger heated infinity pool and two indoor heated plunge pools. À la carte breakfast is served to your suite. Excellent central Imerovigli location close to restaurants and the caldera walking path.

5. Cosmopolitan Suites – Fira

The best boutique hotel on Santorini for easy access to clubs and nightlife. The pool is awesome and I’ve been known to down a bottle of wine over the course of an afternoon as I sit at the edge and stare out into the caldera. Highly recommended.

6. Canaves Sunday – Oia

Eight-suite luxury hotel in the heart of Oia with an infinity pool and caldera views throughout the property. Suites are spacious, with some adding outdoor jacuzzis or private infinity pools. There’s also a rooftop sushi restaurant and sunset bar.

7. Altana Heritage Suites – Imerovigli

Nine studios, suites, and apartments spread over seven levels in a restored mansion dating to the 18th century. All have private balconies or terraces; several have heated plunge pools, and some have kitchenettes. There’s also a shared infinity pool, cafe, and bar. Excellent location high on the caldera in central Imerovigli. The main hotel accepts guests ages 13 and older.

8. Aria Suites and Villas – Fira

I think the villas at Aria are one of the best places for groups who want to stay close to each other, but not with each other. This is a wonderful, family-friendly luxury hotel with a pool, pool bar, and breakfast served to your room. Suites and villas offer up to two bedrooms and sleep as many as six guests. Suites are arranged around the pool and have fewer steps than most caldera hotels; villas add private plunge pools and are a short walk from the main hotel.

9. Homeric Poems – Firostefani

An artistic, relaxed hotel that feels less stiff than some of the ultra-luxury hotels. The pool area is one of the most beautiful in Firostefani, and the food is consistently excellent. Awesome location near some of my favorite restaurants in Firostefani and a very short walk to Fira. It’s larger than most hotels on this list but still feels small and intimate. Some surprisingly good rates too.

10. Avaton Resort & Spa – Imerovigli

Intimate resort with an outdoor pool, spa, second heated pool, and poolside restaurant and bar. Breakfast is included. Quiet location at the northern end of Imerovigli, directly on the Fira-Oia hiking trail and a short walk from restaurants.

11. Maregio Suites – Oia

All-suite hotel below the windmills in Oia, with direct sunset views toward Ammoudi Bay. Cave-style suites have private terraces and heated plunge pools. Breakfast is excellent and features plenty of local ingredients and dishes.

12. Enigma Suites – Fira

Eight cave-style suites with private terraces and sunset caldera views; four have outdoor jacuzzis. Continental breakfast is delivered to each suite, and there’s a small cafe and bar. Right in central Fira, in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral and a short walk from restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and the bus station.

13. Carpe Diem Santorini – Pyrgos

Adults-only hotel above Pyrgos with lots of privacy and panoramic island views toward both sunrise and sunset. Suites have either a private pool or jetted tub. There’s also an infinity pool, restaurant, and spa. The views are over the island and Aegean, not the caldera. I recommend renting a car if you stay here.

14. Oia Castle Luxury Suites – Oia

Cave-style suites just below the castle ruins at the western end of Oia, one of the best locations on the island for direct sunset views. Accommodations range from suites with private hot tubs to larger cave pool suites and villas. Oia Castle and nearby Aspaki Exclusive Hotel are sister properties.

15. Vora Villas – Imerovigli

Three striking villas built into the caldera cliff, each with a private terrace and infinity jacuzzi. Two villas have full kitchens; the third is set in an old cave house and has a larger terrace. In Imerovigli near Skaros Rock, churches, and some excellent restaurants.

16. Divine Cave Experience – Imerovigli

Ten-suite cave hotel with an outdoor pool, heated indoor pool, spa, rooftop bar, and restaurant. Suites have private terraces and jacuzzis with caldera and sunset views. Set just north of Imerovigli, about a 15-minute walk along the caldera path to the village. Guests must be 12 or older.

17. Epos Villas – Imerovigli

Eco-friendly collection of four villas on the quiet east side of Imerovigli, with Aegean sunrise views rather than caldera views. Each has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a private patio or rooftop terrace with a heated, jetted pool. Furnishings and decor are locally crafted, and vegan breakfast is delivered daily. A good choice for families or couples who want more space and don’t need to be directly on the caldera.

18. Santa Irini Retreat – Thirassia

Small heritage hotel on Thirassia, the quiet island across the caldera from Santorini. This is for travelers who really want to get away from the crowds, not for anyone planning to spend every day sightseeing around Santorini. Suites have caldera views, and the hotel has an infinity pool and restaurant. Riva port is nearby; Manolas, the island’s main village, is much farther uphill. The hotel can arrange transfers and island activities.

19. 1864 The Sea Captain’s House – Oia

Historic sea captain’s house converted into a tiny boutique hotel. The four suites mix antiques and traditional furnishings with more contemporary Cycladic design. All have king or queen-sized beds, private balconies, and caldera views; some add jetted tubs or indoor jacuzzis.

20. Voreina Gallery Suites – Pyrgos

Voreina is owned by two brothers, one an architect and one an archaeologist, both with an interest in Greek and local artists. Original art hangs throughout the property. Spacious accommodations have large private terraces with heated pools or jacuzzis and wide views across the island; all but one have kitchens. Excellent breakfast is delivered daily. About a 5-minute walk from the center of Pyrgos. A rental car is useful here.

21. Ethos Vegan Suites – Fira

Five vegan suites in central Fira with king-sized beds and private patios or balconies with outdoor hot tubs. The hotel uses natural and locally made materials, biodegradable amenities, and vegan and cruelty-free furnishings. Homemade vegan breakfast is served to each suite. The hotel is inland rather than on the caldera, but it’s only about a 5-minute walk to the Metropolitan Cathedral, restaurants, nightlife, and bus station.

22. Ikastikies Suites – Firostefani

Sweet, family-friendly hotel with traditional architecture, fantastic caldera views, and just four spacious suites. Some have kitchenettes and one has a private pool. Breakfast is served to each suite daily. In the heart of Firostefani near several excellent restaurants and about a 10-minute walk along the caldera to Fira.

23. Santorini Heights – Pyrgos

Adults-only suites and villa high above Pyrgos, near Profitis Ilias, with huge views across the island. Accommodations have full kitchens and private terraces with heated pools or pool-jacuzzis. Breakfast is delivered daily. This is a quiet, isolated location rather than a stay in Pyrgos village itself, and I strongly recommend renting a car.

24. Windmill Villas – Pori Beach

Three two-bedroom villas built as traditional-style windmills on Santorini’s quiet east coast near Pori Beach. Each has a kitchen, private terrace, garden, and pool with jacuzzi jets; the Master Blue villa has a heated pool. Great for families who want lots of space and privacy. This is well outside Imerovigli village, with restaurants and shops a drive away, so rent a car.

25. Zoe Aegeas Traditional Houses – Oia

A homey, welcoming hotel with caldera views. Each spacious house and the villa have kitchenettes and private patios or terraces; the largest sleeps up to six. Excellent location in Oia, a short walk from restaurants, shops, and the castle ruins. Owned and run by a Greek couple who are wonderful hosts.

26. Gabbiano Traditional Cave Houses – Oia

Small collection of apartments on the Oia caldera, all with private outdoor jacuzzis, caldera views, and fully equipped kitchenettes. Can be booked with or without breakfast. Good location within easy walking distance of restaurants and shops.

27. Filotera Oia Suites – Oia

All-suite hotel on the Oia caldera with an infinity pool, restaurant and bar, and breakfast delivered to each suite. Cave suites have private heated outdoor jacuzzis; the largest Cave Grand Suite adds a private heated pool.