Ithaca is a small Ionian island, a little out of the usual circuits. We really liked this wild and green island. The accommodations are not that numerous. We advise you to book in advance if you wish to go during the summer season (especially August). Here are some suggestions on where to stay in Ithaca.
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Choose to sleep in a port: Vathy or Kioni
Both ports are charming and both are good places to stay. Because activities, restaurants, bars and transportation are easily accessible. Vathy is also the capital of the island, there are some charming boutique hotels. On the other hand, in Kioni, there are few hotels but many guest houses and apartments. Here are a few places to stay in Ithaca that we found during our stay or that were recommended to us by friends and family and that we thought were nice.
- The hotel Familia in Vathy which as its name does not indicate is rather a hotel reserved for couples without young children.
- Korina Gallery hotel in Vathy is a small hotel with a pool and family rooms.
- we did not test but Michel, one of our readers, strongly recommended the Odysseion Apartments as well as Eumaeus villas
- other accommodations also on Booking and also on Airbnb
Lodging in Ithaca near a beach
If you want to have the luxury of sleeping in Ithaca near the beach, we recommend :
- Onar Dream House Apartments and Forkis Apartments on the beach of Dexia. That’s where I’ll probably go next time. These are studio apartments literally on the beach. No road to cross, ideal for children.
- Near the Aphales beach and the archaeological site Odysseus in the north of the island, Homer’s View offers villas with breathtaking views and a shared pool.
- Poli Home a two bedroom villa, 120m from the beach of Polis in Palikata
Wild camping on the beach of Sarakiniko
You just have to pitch your tent, the place is fabulous. Or a little less wild by taking the caravan option
Motorhome/Caravan Superstrand Filiatro – Chez Rolf
on AirBnB.
On the heights of Ithaca
You can also choose to take the high ground and get a great view of the island. In luxury or more spartan versions, there is more choice.
- The Villa Tramonto The Villa Tramonto is a beautiful villa in Levki in the north of the island with a view of the sea.
- Odyssey Apartments is well placed on the heights of Vathy. This hotel with swimming pool enjoys a beautiful view, it is also close to the beautiful beaches of Mimita and Skinos.
- In a completely different style, Ithaki cottage – comfortable house on the Ionian Sea – Rolf’s house Between the beaches of Filiatro and SarakinikoRolf, a German, a little bit of baba cool, founded a community, which built in the 70’s and 80’s many atypical houses in the olive groves. Amazing result! You can therefore sleep in cabins, spartan comfort to the delight of children! To be found on AirBnB.
Generally speaking, we book our accommodations on Booking . Booking is easy, cancellation policy is clear and customer reviews are quite good.
If you too have fallen in love with your hotel or house in Ithaca, do not hesitate to send us an e-mail. We love suggestions from our readers 😉
Sophie B.
