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There
are hotels of every class and size and houses
and rooms to rent as well, on the island of
Lesvos. Prices are generally much cheaper then
on the more popular Cyclades islands, in fact many
are a bargain in comparison to Mykonos and Santorini. There is
booking information at the bottom of the
page. In most cases you are better off booking
with the agencies because besides giving you
the same rates as the hotel, they can also
handle your arrangements for flights, ferries,
car rentals and excursions and they can also
book your hotels in Athens. The Hotels that are
Matt's Pick
are the
ones I have stayed at and loved and am pretty
sure you will too.
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Note:
If you are planning to go to Lesvos in July-August
book your hotels in advance. Don't show up on
the island and expect a travel agent to find
something for you because there may not be
anything available, especially after the first of August.
If
you plan to go to Lesvos in August you should
know that some of the hotels are booked full
for August as early as May so book
early! Ask about special rates during the
birdwatching season in the spring.
Lesvos is the primary stop for
birds on the migration route
between Europe and Africa not to
mention the beautiful wildflowers
that are in bloom too.
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Matt's
Pick!
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The
Sea Horse Hotel
is right in the harbor of Molyvos,
overlooking the cafes and fishing
boats. All rooms have a balcony
overlooking the sea. It has a bar,
lounge with tv and the breakfast
room is actually one of the best
cafes in the harbor and serves
many styles of eggs, pastries and
has excellent coffees and espresso
for getting the day started. It's
a class C and has 27 beds and
airconditioning in each room.
Inexpensive and centrally located
the hotel is of very good quality.
Newly renovated, all rooms have
refridgerator, TV, air
conditioning, personal phone,hair
dryer and all balcony doors have
doudle glass windows. It also has
its own travel agency and
arrangements can be made there for
trips around the island on the
excursion boat Mercury Express.
You can contact the owner,
Stergios Tekes, who lived much of
his life in Australia and speaks
fluent English. With room rates at
around $50 for a double this hotel
is a bargain and you can't beat
the location.They also have internet connection for laptops from each room.
For more info and easy booking use
this
Contact Form
or
click here to contact HahathakisTravel in Lesvos.
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Matt's Pick!
The SUNRISE HOTEL
The best place we stayed in would
have to be the
Sunrise Hotel
in Molyvos. The hotel is located
on the road to Eftalou on the
other side of the castle and is
about a 15 minute walk from the
town. It is built on the side of a
mountain with steps leading up to
bungalows of which there are 4
rooms to a building. Each room has
a fantastic view of the sea, the
olive groves, the fields and
Turkey which on a clear day looks
like you can touch it. At night
you can see the lights of it's
towns twinkling. The rooms are big
with high ceilings and a balcony
big enough for entertaining
guests. Each room had an
individual AC, color TV, a fully
stocked fridge and by far the
nicest bathrooms we have seen on
the island and maybe in
Greece.
There was a restaurant just off
the main lobby and another one
down next to the pool, which in
the eyes of my daughter was the
hotel's best feature. In
fact we could not get her out of
it and spend much of our time
sitting in the shade watching her
or swimming ourselves. I am not a
pool person by nature. I can't
stand chlorine. But unlike most
pools this one was not heavily
chlorinated and I actually enjoyed
it. The staff was very friendly
and they all spoke English. There
were also plenty of kids around
and also couples. Seemed like a
nice place to spend a honeymoon
and in fact it seemed like some
people never left the hotel. It
was easy enough to do so. There
was a hotel bus into Molyvos and
another to the beach and hot
springs at Eftalou which is also
within walking distance. There is
also a nice little beach only a
few minutes walk from the
hotel. We woke up too late for breakfast
but the leftovers looked great and
the coffee was excellent. There
were tennis courts and a
happy-hour at the pool bar, draft
beer, ping-pong and social events
like Greek dancing and so on.
For rates and availability on this hotel, or for other travel arrangements in Greece, click here to contact HahathakisTravel in Lesvos.
The Sunrise hotel has recently converted to a hotel for all-inclusive tours though they occasionally have a room available. But another option is the Hotel Eftalou, just across the road which is closer to the sea and has all the amenities of the Sunrise including a pool, plus a very nice Greek Taverna-Pizzaria that even the locals go to. The Hotel Eftalou is a good choice for families with
children who want to be close to Molyvos but still be able to walk to the beach and have a pool.
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The Hotel Olive Press
is an old olive oil factory on the
beach in
Molyvos,
a short walk from the restaurants
and nightlife of the town. It has
a beautiful interior courtyard,
comfortabe rooms, a bar,
restaurants and tennis courts.
It's a catagory B and has 91 beds.
The only problem with this hotel
(and several of the others close
to the town beach in Molyvos) is
the noise from the motorcycles,
especially on weekends in July and
August because of a popular bar in
the neighborhood. It is a
situation that is causing some
friction between the hotel owners
and the mayor of Molyvos and until
they negotiate some kind of
compromise my advice is to be sure
you get a room on the sea-side of
this hotel or else stay in the
harbor or at the Sunrise or one of
the hotels towards Eftalou. If you
are planning to stay at any of the
hotels in this area be sure to ask
for a room away from the street
and ask your travel agent to call
the Mayor of Molyvos and ask him
why he allows the motorcycles in a
quiet residential area. For rates and availability on this hotel, or for other travel arrangements in Greece, click here to contact HahathakisTravel in Lesvos.
For more hotels in Molyvos, Lesvos see www.hotelsofgreece.com/northaegean
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Villas and Homes in Molyvos
Kaptanis
The Kaptanis house is located
in Eftalou just in front of
the sea, only a few meters
from the thermal baths and
only 3km from the village if
Molyvos. It is a charming,
traditional residence with big
trees and a garden full of
vegetables and plants. The upstairs has three
bedrooms with one double and
two twin beds respectively and
two bathrooms. On the first
level there is the living room
and a well equipped kitchen
with a fireplace. This cozy house features a
wooden floor and ceiling, as
well as a lovely, curved wood
staircase. The large verandah.
is shared with two studios
adjacent to the house. There
is cleaning daily
.
For more information including rates please contact Ana
with this form
Located in the traditional village
of Molyvos and below
the medieval castle this
traditional stone house offers a
spectacular view towards the sea and
the castle above it from the
balcony and the terrace. It is a two story traditional
house, recently renovated. You
enter the second level from the
garden into the fully equipped
kitchen with modern amenities and
then into the living area. From
the living area there is access to
the balcony and the terrace. On
the other side of the kitchen area
is the master bedroom with a
double bed and WC/Shower that
opens into the enclosed garden
area. A circular stair takes you
to the ground level where there is
a second bedroom with twin
beds.
For more information including rates please contact Ana with this form
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Matt's Pick!: Captain's View This beautifully restored house in the medieval town of Molyvos was finished in the summer of 2003. The first people to rent it booked it for a week. After a few days they changed the tickets for their return flights and booked it for another three weeks. Captain's View is truly a labor of love from Melinda and her husband Theo who are both quite proud
of it for good reason. Built on the side of the mountain there are two entrances, one to the bedrooms on the lower floor and the other to the kitchen and living room above. The bedrooms are tasetfully decorated with antiques and two very large double beds. Each bedroom has its own bathroom, one with a shower and the other with a very large bathtub-jacuzzi. The kitchen is fully equipped with a fridge, stove-oven, micro-wave, all the cooking and eating utensils you need and a big wooden table that can seat a large
family. The living room has a large and comfortable couch which converts into a double bed. From the living room a glass door leads to the balcony with a view of the village, the port, the beach, the sea and western Lesvos and the lovely sunsets you get on this part of the island. If you begin your evenings here with a drink and meze you may never go out. Above the living room is a loft with more sleeping area or television viewing, perfect for children. The house is well air-conditioned and heated for year-round
rental. It is located a block from the market street, right above the art school and a few steps from the traditional bakery. Everywhere is within walking distance. For more photos see their website at www.hotelsofgreece.com
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Paradise
Studios
The Paradise Studios are located
just 70 metres from the Beach at
Petra and offer easy access to all
shops, restaurants and bars. There
are 29 individual apartments with
fully equipped kitchen, WC &
shower and large private verandas.
Each studio has twin beds and is
suitable for two persons. In the
main building, there is a
television lounge with bar and
another bar on the side of the
pool with a covered seating
terrace to enjoy the heat without
the sun! The small complex is very
private and is surrounded by trees
and shrubs offering a very
pleasant base for a family
holiday. There is also the added
bonus of parking for those who are
driving around the island or
intend to visit other places
during their stay.
For
prices and booking information you can contact
Joanna at Sappho Travel with this form
The
Aegean View
is run by the lovely Irini and
features a salt water pool and a
beach. All rooms are
air-conditioned. It is a 15 minute
walk along the beach to both Petra
and Anaxos and a two minute walk
to the wonderful Avlaki Taverna. Closer to the center is the Blue Sky Hotel.
There are a number of other hotels in Petra which is quickly becoming one of the most popular resort towns on the island.For rates and availability on this hotel, or for other travel arrangements in Greece, click here to contact HahathakisTravel in Lesvos
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Matt's Pick!
The Princess Hotel is on the outskirts of Mytlini town on the road to the airport just one street up from the beach. There are several important reasons I recommend this hotel. The first is the hospitality of Aris and Persefoni Laskaris the owners, who returned from Australia to their ancestral island of Mytilini.
The second is because it is one of the few self-catering hotel-apartments in Mytilini, each having a small kitchen where you can do your own cooking. The hotel
is on the bus line and within walking distance from a number of very good tavernas in the neighborhood. The rooms are air-conditioned, some with a few of the sea and almost all with balconies. The hotel has a cafe-breakfast room and a small bar where you can ask Aris all about the island. If you want to stay in Mytilini but not in the city this is a good choice. People who stay here return year after year, feeling like family. For rates and availability on this hotel, or for other
travel arrangements in Greece, click here to contact HahathakisTravel in Lesvos
Imagine staying in a hotel in
Mytilini as fine as the best old
hotels in Paris, or anywhere in
the world for that matter.
The Pyrgos Mytilini
is such a hotel and it was just a
matter of circumstance that we
stayed here. We were on our way
back to Athens and asked our
travel agent friend Lena Mantzerou
if she could find us a room for
the night. She told us not to
worry but we did anyway,
especially when an August
heat-wave magically appeared. She
told us she had made reservations
for us at the Pyrgos and our
friend Mike Constantinou of Greece
Accommodations Direct would be
there too and we could all go out
to dinner. When we saw the hotel
we were amazed. We had been living
in a small village in an old stone
house, and this was about as good
as it gets. A stately old mansion
a few minutes walk from downtown
Mytilini, incredible
air-conditioning, beautiful
antique decor, cable tv, it was
unreal. In fact Andrea would not
come out with us because she
wanted to enjoy the room. We were
so comfortable there we tried to
change our boat tickets to stay
longer but we would have had to
give up our cabin. The best part
though was that it was free. They
would not let us pay. Chances are
that won't happen to you, but if
you want to spend your time in
Mytilini town in luxury, the
Pyrgos Mytilinis is the place I
recommend. For rates and availability on this hotel, or for other travel arrangements in Greece, click here to contact Hahathakis Travel in Lesvos
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The
Blue Sea Hotel
is right on the water in the
harbor of Mytilini town. The rooms
on the right side face the inner
harbor and the lights of the city.
The rooms on the left side face
the sea and the dock where the
ferry boats come in. If you are
like me then you will be very
happy with one of these rooms
because I love watching the big
ferries sail slowly into the
harbor and dock up, unloading
their passengers and cars and
trucks. It's like watching a
movie. Either side the view is
pretty spectacular so try to get a
room on the third or fourth
floors. The rooms themselves are
very comfortable. They have
air-conditioning but we didn't
need it since there was a nice sea
breeze blowing. There is a
television too but we never turned
it on since there is so much going
on in Mytilini town, with concerts
in the castle, cafes, bars, clubs,
and great restaurants, who needs a
TV, except to babysit your kids
for awhile. Breakfast is nothing
special but with a harbor full of
cafes and espresso bars who cares?
As for catching a ferry, no hotel
is more convenient. For rates and availability on this hotel, or for other travel arrangements in Greece, click here to contact Hahathakis Travel in Lesvos
For more hotels in Mytilini see www.hotelsofgreece.com
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There
are literally hundreds of rooms in Eressos
from inexpensive hotels, villas, private rooms
and even a Luxury class hotel with a swimming
pool. Matt's Pick!
The Heliotopos
is set back a couple hundred
yards from the beach
surrounded by fruit trees and
fields the greenest green I
have ever seen. They belong to
the father of Lena Mantzerou,
of
Eressos Travel. It is a catagory A and consists of
three apartments and five studios
in two buildings. Each has a fully
equipped kitchen.
The hotel is within walking
distance of the restaurants
and nightlife of Skala Eressos
though if you are old and
feeble you may want a car.
There are bikes for children
and adults to use for free.
The apartments are
air-conditioned but starting
in 2001 the studios will be
too.The extensive garden is home
to many birds. One of these is
an African Grey parrot who has
a large vocabulary of
whistles, words and sounds.
You can sit on the balcony and
talk back and forth with him
across the garden. It is also
across the road from the
famous turtle pond where you
can actually feed the turtles
by hand.
For prices and booking
information you can contact
Lena by
using this
form
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The Hotel Mascot is a Women-only hotel located on a quiet street just a block from the sea. The building has recently been refurbished and offers the highest standard of accommodation for women available in Skala Eressos. The ten rooms all have good sized private balconies with table and chairs, private bathroom with shower, mini bar ,w.c and sink unit, air-conditioning and direct dial telephone. For
prices and booking information you can contact
Joanna at
Sappho Travel in Skala Eressos or for photos and more information see the hotel at www.hotelsofgreece.com/northaegean/lesvos/mascot or you can contact
Joanna at Sappho Travel with this form
The Eleftheria Studios and Apartments are self-catering, meaning they have a kitchen, are within a 2 minute walk of the beach and the center of town, are on a quiet tree-lined street, and have a beautiful swimming pool, a rarity in Skala Eressos, but essential for some travelers (like my daughter for instance.) For photos and booking information
see www.hotelsofgreece.com/northaegean/lesvos/eleftheria or you can contact
Joanna at Sappho Travel with this form
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Houses and Villas in Eressos
CAPTAIN’S HOUSE (or Elenai)
A beautiful traditional Greek village house that has been lovingly restored and decorated in simple, natural style to combine all modern facilities with a charm and peaceful atmosphere. The floors are wooden throughout and original ceilings have been retained where possible. The house is on a quiet street and is especially attractive to those wishing to avoid stress.
The house has a private yard and is a 1 minute walk from the central square of Eressos and 4 kilometers from the beach at Skala Eressos (45 minute walk). On the ground floor there is a sitting area, a bathroom, and a bedroom with a double iron bed. On the second floor there are two bedrooms. One bedroom has a huge double wrought iron bed and one complete wall of fitted wardrobes and A/C. The
second bedroom has two wrought iron single beds and a traditional built in wooden wardrobe and A/C. Big American-style Kitchen fully equipped also with A/C. Bathroom with bath-shower, Hair Dryer, and Washing machine. (TV in the big kitchen) A baby cot is available on request. For more information including rates please contact Ana with this form
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Androniki
'Androniki' lies exactly 1km from the centre of Skala Eressos and is set in
it's own private land of approx. one square acre. It is a beautifully renovated house built in the traditional
villa style from local stone and natural wood. The house is quiet and benefits from the stunning views of the surrounding
countryside. The house can sleep from two/four persons in comfort. Couples with children will find the property
an ideal family retreat. A private paved driveway leads to the expansive garden and exceptionally large terrace
with traditional stone seating that is shaded by vines. The entrance door to the house leads into the very large
kitchen, which is fully fitted with natural wood units and offers modern cooking facilities, and a large dining
table. The fully tiled bathroom, also on the ground floor is large and of exceptional quality with shower, toilet,
basin and the added benefit of a modern washing machine. For more information including rates please contact Ana with this form The Windmill
The Windmill is over 100 years old and has been converted into one of the most romantic places to hide away and
relax from the outside world.
The property is 1km from the beach of Skala Eressos and 3km from the mountain village of Eressos.
Set in it's own private grounds, this two story traditional building offers something a little out of the ordinary.
The ground floor entrance leads into a lounge room with kitchen facilities and refrigerator. A door leads to a
small private bathroom with sink, WC and shower. A wooden spiral staircase leads to the first floor bedroom with
double bed, wooden floor and feature circular wooden ceiling. French windows open onto a small ivy covered balcony
with views of the surrounding countryside and stunning volcanic mountains. There is a stone terrace with BBQ and
bamboo covering which offers shaded retreat to laze away the day. This property is extremely private and extremely
romantic. For more information including rates please contact Ana with this form Ana
Kamais has a number of
homes
and villas
for
rent on the island of Lesvos including several
in Eressos and Skala Eressos (and on other
islands too).
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website at
www.greecetravel.com/villas
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Matt's Pick!
PEBBLE BEACH HOTEL
20 years ago Angie Saropoulos
and her husband George sold
everything they owned in
America and came to Plomari
where they built the Pebble
Beach Hotel. The hotel is
situated on beautiful Agios
Isodoros beach, has a full
restaurant and bar, both of
which are popular with guests
and locals. The hotel is very
tastefully decorated with
original paintings and prints
and rooms are very
comfortable, particularly the
sea view side.
But what makes the Pebble
Beach special is the
personality of the owner.
Angie is a warm and engaging
person who makes you feel at
home in a far away place. She
has a love and enthusiasm for
her hotel and life in Greece
and she easily shares this
with guests. She is more then
a hotel owner. She is a
gracious host and her
customers return year after
year feeling like they are
part of the family.
The Hotel is a short walk from
the nightlife of Plomari. The
beach is clear and clean and
the small dock they have built
is a great spot for beating
the heat. Being on the south
side of Lesvos means that the
water is usually calm. The swimming pool is
salt-water and of course
popular with children
(especially mine). The bar is
alive with different
languages, particularly
English and Danish and her son
Jimmy keeps the entertainment
level high. (He also misses
baseball so bring your mitt
and a ball) Behind the scenes,
George Saropoulos keeps it all
together, from taking care of
maintainance to making his
special pizza which the hotel
restaurant is famous for. He
also lends a hand at the bar
and like Angie, George is a
ball of energy. But usually by
the end of the night you can
slow either of them down
enough to have a quiet
conversation about what it is
like to live in Lesvos and
what is going on back home in
the USA. If you are looking for a place
where you will feel welcome
and not like a stranger in a
strange land then I encourage
you to spend a few days
here. For
prices and booking information you can contact
Joanna at Sappho Travel with this form
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Matt's Pick!
Aphrodite Beach Hotel
is probably the best family
hotel I have ever stayed
in!
Right on the beach. Maybe 50
rooms. Immaculate with TV, AC,
balconies, phone, showers and
small kitchens. C-catagory but as good
as an A-catagory and very reasonably priced. Owned by John and George
Hahathakis and completely family
run. John's wife Maria is Canadian
from near Vancouver and everyone
in the hotel speaks English
fluently since the are all from or
connected with Canada or the USA
through marriage or birth. The
entire family works here and they
all take great pride in the fact
that not only do they provide
excellent service but that they
are able to make people feel at
home. Very high percentage of
return customers that come back
every year.
Great taverna in the hotel. They
do Greek dance night with live
music (John was a professional
bouzouki singer and his father
plays too.) The last time I was there in the summer of 2006 there was a big party with roast suckling pig and Yiannis band and everyone dancing on the tables like a Greek taverna. Even the grandmother was dancing! The restuarant is
traditional Greek food and is excellent. Big and diverse menu
and excellent homemade dishes
which are all the mother's
recipes. (She works in the
kitchen). They grow their own
vegetables in the garden right next to the hotel, and the chicken, pork and lamb
comes from their farm. The fish is always fresh and they even have sardeles pastes in season.
I think anyone who stays here
will be pleased especially if they
have kids because there are lots
of English speaking children
around they can play with. Plus they have something that is unique in Greek hotels but which I believe will soon be quite common. They have a trampoline. I would estimate that the children guests at the hotel spent more hours jumping than they did swimming. The parents enjoyed it too because it was right by the hotel's restaurant so they could relax, eat and drink and watch the children all jumping. I believe a lot of friendships were made in mid-air this past summer. Lots to
see in the area including
traditional villages and hot
thermal springs. But Vatera beach
itself is one of the best beaches
in Greece. The hotel has beach
umbrellas, beach chairs, paddle
boats, volleyball and they rent
bicycles which is great because
Vatera Beach is completely flat
and you can ride for miles.
The Aphrodite Beach Hotel also has an
in-house
rent-a-car service
so you can see the whole
island.
See
www.lesvos.com/aphrodite
for more information or for rates and availability on this hotel, or for other travel arrangements in Greece, click here to contact HahathakisTravel in Lesvos
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The Hotel VATERA BEACH is owned by George
and Barbara Ballis. Barbara grew
up in New York, attended Antioch
(where my Dad went too!) where she
got a degree in Biochemistry,
worked at MIT in Biophysics and
then as the Scientific editor at
Houghton Mifflin. She got the bug,
moved to Greece and never looked
back. George was a well known
actor in Athens for over 20 years
with the National Theatre,
commercial theatre, movies and
television. He has also written
plays, serials for TV, articles
and then became a documentary
filmmaker. They decided they had
enough of city life in Athens,
packed up the kids and moved to
Vatera to open their
hotel.
The hotel's 24 rooms, including
two family rooms, each have
private WC and shower, music,
direct-dial telephone,
refridgerator, central heating and
large balconies with sea and
mountain view. Facilities include
restaurant, cafeteria & bar,
taverna, sitting room, officially
approved exchange, post, tourist
corner, beach volley, and nearby
children's
playground
. Umbrellas and sun-beds are
available for the seaside. Water
sport facilities can be found at
the organized beach just 1 km
distant.
For rates and availability on this hotel, or for other travel arrangements in Greece, click here to contact George and Barbara or for more photos and information see www.hotelsofgreece.com/northaegean/lesvos/vaterabeach
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The Paradise
Though there are only a few rooms
here and the demand is high, the
Paradise Hotel on the beach at
Gavatha is a wonderful place to
stay if you are looking for a
quiet, almost remote place to
spend your holiday. Owned by Stacy
Katehos, from New Jersey, you may
be able to find a room in the
off-season. If there are no
rooms...well be sure to come by
anyway because her restaurant is
one of the best on the
island. For
prices and booking information you can contact
Joanna at Sappho Travel with this form
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Hotels in Skala Kaloni
The Aegeon Hotel in Skala Kalloni is one of the
best kept secrets in Lesvos and has a clientele that returns year after year.
The rooms are beyond what one might expect for a C- Catagory hotel, clean,
colorful and tastefully decorated. The cleanliness of the rooms, the lobby, and
the pool are constantly maintained throughout the day and the grounds and
gardens manicured to perfection. Fresh vegetables, are used in cooking dinner each night, and are grown in the hotel's own garden. The staff would rival that of any major hotel and visitors tell of long nights of pleasant conversation with the owner, family and friends who receive high marks for friendliness and hospitality. The Aegeon is located at the very end of town, which makes the evenings very quiet, though the center of town is only about ten minutes' walk along the edge of the Gulf of
Kalloni past the beach and excellent fish tavernas of Skala Kaloni. Breakfast at the Aegean Hotel is ample, delicious and beautifully laid out.
The Hotel AEGEON, has 47 luxurious rooms, all equipped with individual bathroom, telephone, radio, air-conditioning and refrigerator (after request) and comfortable balconies full of sunlight.
The facilities include a large outdoor swimming pool with children's pool. Spacious sunbathing area with sunbeds and umbrellas. Quench your thirst at the pool-bar. At the hotel restaurant the guest can taste - from midday through the evening - the Greek traditional cuisine (accompanied by fish and ouzo).
For rates and availability on this hotel, or for other travel arrangements in Greece, click here to contact Hahathakis Travel in Lesvos
Located
just 300m from the beach at Skala
Kalloni, the Hotel Pasiphae is one of
the islands premier hotels
offering it's guests all the
amenities necessary to enjoy your
holiday with that added touch of
luxury. The hotel consists of 60
rooms set in a two story building
with expansive entrance and
reception area leading to one of
the two restaurants where you can
sample the delights of breakfast,
lunch and a full a la' carte
evening menu. The villa style
accommodation is set in beautiful
landscaped grounds and around the
large hotel swimming pool with sun
terraces and pool bar. All rooms
have private bathroom with either
bath or shower, balcony, &
telephone. Most rooms are
air-conditioned. There is the
advantage of a children's
playground and large television
lounge. A car park is available to
guests. During the high season,
you can enjoy the added bonus of
live music and folklore
entertainment 'Greek
Style'. For rates and availability on this hotel, or for other travel arrangements in Greece, click here to contact HahathakisTravel in Lesvos
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Hotels in Sigri
The Villa Anastasia is located about 10 minutes by foot from the town of Sigri, the coolest town in Lesvos. By cool I mean that when the rest of the island is hot you can still find a breeze in Sigri. In fact the locals laugh if you ask if they have air-conditioning. "Air-conditioning? You will ask for a blanket!"
But Sigri has some great beaches, some of the best on the island and you need a car to get to them (besides the town beach) so being outside of town is not an inconvenience. Anyway this is where my father-in-law stays when he comes to Lesvos. Villa Anastasia is a very new property and consists of four large studios. Each studio can sleep up to 3 adults. The studios at Anastasia are high standard and self-catering. All the studios come with kitchenette and bathroom with shower and toilet.Furthermore, all studios have a private terrace / balcony with wonderful seaview and view of Sigri Harbour. For more information and booking see the Villa Anastasia website at Hotels of Greece or For
prices and booking information you can contact
Joanna at Sappho Travel with this form
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Matt's Pick!
Evangelia Apartments are located in the heart of the village of Sigri, Evangelia Apartments is an established and popular accommodation unit. Visitors have a choice of two types of rooms here: one-room studios or two-room apartments.
There are 6 studios, three on the ground floor and three on the first floor. The first floor studios offer sea views from private balconies, with superb of Sig Each studio has two single beds, fridge, kitchenette, kettle, private bathroom (shower and toilet), closet, and fans. The ground floor rooms are the same, with balconies offering more limited views of the sea.
Evangelia also has two apartments, which are ideal for a family with young children or for 2 persons wanting more space. One apartment is on the first floor and boasts a large balcony with views of Sigri castle and side views of the sea. It has two single beds, two private bathrooms (with showers and toilets), a kitchenette, fridge/freezer, kettle, dining table, sofa (which converts into single bed). Another bed may be added to the common room, if requested. See their website at www.hotelsofgreece.com/northaegean/lesvos/evangelia-apartments
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I also recommend the Sigrion
Villas, 5 independent condominiums, all of which face the sea and offer
visitors front porches with sea views. They are an excellent choice for
families, as there is ample space for children to play on the grounds and for
children to have their own 'space' inside the villas. The units are fully
equipped with all one could possibly need while on vacation and are
air-conditioned though nights when you need it in Sigri are rare. The owners
live in one of the units and are eager to be of assistance but also leave guests
with their privacy. They also have a swimming pool. Both the Sigrion Villas and
the Evangelina Apartments are owned by a Greek-American family from Mississippi
who are very helpful and hospitable, especially the daughter Cindy who runs the
Cultural-Educational Hyphenology program
for English-speaking high school students from around the world which takes
place for a couple weeks each summer in Lesvos. For more on the Sigrion Villas
see www.hotelsofgreece.com/northaegean/lesvos/sigrion-villas
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The Tower in
Sigri is a traditional building with obvious middle age elements mixed with
the Lesvian architecture. Built on a mountain side, on an eight – acre farm full
of olive trees, citrus trees and other vegetation, it has a wonderful view of
the sea. You can walk through the small paved paths that lead you to various
parts of the farm. The beautiful flowers and trees, as well as the rock gardens
with running water offer the ideal environment for relaxation and rest.
Parts of petrified trees come into view at some places of
the farm, what is now left, after millions of years. The Tower is 150m away from
the ocean, 500m from the village and 600m from the beach. The Tower consists of
four apartments and a ground floor (reception) decorated with Lesvian antiques
from the past century. Each apartment has central heating, air-conditioning, NOVA
TV , internet, rest room , kitchen, dining room, bedroom with traditional
furniture and bed antiques over 200 years old. Washing machine for personal use.
For prices and booking information you
can contact Joanna at Sappho Travel with this
form
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Hotels in Pirgi Thermis
Lesvos Inn is located on the only golden sand beach of Mytilene.The Catagory A luxurious resort, opposite the Asia Minor coastline,combines all essential elements for unforgettablevacationsand is only 5 minutes away from the city-port of Mytilene and 15 minutes from the airport. Lesvos Inn is located in Thermi,an area full of olive trees that spread down to the sea! The medieval temple of Panagia Trouloti stands in the olive grove and the remains of castle towers are reminiscent of pirates and plunder. Thermal baths,which are located close by, are dated from 1200 B.C. St. Raphael's convent with its unrivalled beauty and religious attraction is located only 5 minutes away from the resort. Hundreds of pilgrims visit the convent every year and worship the relics of St. Raphael. Close by, there is another famous monastery Moni Taxiarhi and the historical hotel Sarlitza Palace, where famous kings, patriarchs,ministers and rich aristocrats have spent their vacations. Spend your day at the golden beach with the blue Aegean Sea that has been recognized by the award of the Blue Flag. For rates and availability on this hotel, or for other travel arrangements in Greece, click here to contact HahathakisTravel in Lesvos
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More Hotel and Travel Information
You can book these hotels
through any of the agents listed
on the
Travel
Agent page.
In most cases you are better off
booking with the agencies because
besides giving you the same rates as
the hotel, they can also handle your
arrangements for flights, ferries, car
rentals and excursions and they can
also book your hotels in Athens. But I
have listed some hotels which you
can book directly with that are able
to assist you with other aspects of
your holiday.
You
can find even more Hotels in
Lesvos at
www.hotelsofgreece.com
For Houses and Villas see Ana
Kamais website at
www.greecetravel.com/villas
or see her Lesvos listings on this site by clicking
here
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