Whenever we come to Syros our first hotel choice is the Hotel Hermes. Unfortunately it is not always available, being very popular with the lawyers, accountants, and all the people who have to come to Syros to do business, since it is the capital of the Cyclades Islands.

Hotel Hermes

In 1963 I came to Greece with my family when my father was teaching at the University of Athens. We spent the month of August in Hermoupolis, Syros. It was my first taste of Greece and left a huge impression on me. We lived in the Hermes Hotel. The hotel was in a unique position facing a small square on the waterfront of the harbor on a narrow peninsula so that out the back was a small pebble beach where we would swim every day. Our breakfasts were always eaten in the hotel dining room where I first tasted orange marmalade, and occasionally we would have dinner at the restaurant, just because it was easier for my parents who had 4 kids of who I was the oldest at 9. But for that month the Hotel Hermes was our home, the longest period I have ever spent in a hotel to this day.

Since then I have gone back to Syros, in the seventies with my parents and then in the nineties and into the next century with my family and whenever we go our first hotel choice is the Hermes. Unfortunately it is not always available, being very popular with the lawyers, accountants, and all the people who have to come to Syros to do business, since it is the capital of the Cyclades Islands. So I have also experienced other hotels, some more fancy than the Hermes, maybe even superior hotels. But with the exception of the Kyma Pension next door, no hotels can you have a view of the Hermoupolis harbor and walk out back and go swimming. The Hotel Hermes offers elegant accommodation with free Wi-Fi, a palm-tree garden and features a restaurant and snack-bar with views of the Aegean Sea. All rooms are air-conditioned and open to a private balcony or patio, some of them with sea views. Fitted with marble or wooden floors, they have a seating area, TV and fridge. Each private bathroom has a bathtub or shower and hairdryer. Guests at Hermes can start their day with a buffet breakfast. Greek and international dishes are served in the restaurant. There is also a snack bar for light meals, coffee and drinks. In terms of location, and the fact that it has its own beach, the Hermes Hotel can't be beat as far as staying in Hermoupolis goes. Click for Photos, Guest reviews and Booking Information or Contact Fantasy Travel

Electra Hotel

Truly in line with Vaporia district delicate atmosphere, Hotel Electra is a small welcoming hotel lying in the heart of this picturesque neighborhood since 2002

Warm atmosphere, excellent service & neoclassical nobility compose the Hotel id. Electra's 10 elegant rooms  made with style, able to offer calmness & relaxation to all its guests

Just a few minutes away from Hermoupolis Town Hall  &  almost a breath away  from  island’s hottest spot Vaporia’s beach,  our hotel successfully combines city pulse with romanticism & peacefulness. Enjoy your view to endless Aegean sea in the most beautiful island district, Vaporia. Click for Photos and Booking Information

Syros Soul Suites

Understated all-suite SYROS SOUL, located right opposite of Hermoupolis Town Hall & the Miaouli square, a neighbourhood where traces of Syros neoclassical grandeur are still evident! A stay at SYROS SOUL SUITES is all about a sense of place and a state of mind. Here at SYROS SOUL SUITES, guests are welcomed by warm gestures and they enjoy a hospitality experience with a sense of effortlessness and sincerity. Our perfect location is just a breath away from major landmarks (just to name a few Apollo theatre, Cycladic museum, Ermoupolis Gallery), a small scale but great shopping street network & a vibrant nighttime atmosphere. No matter if you are heading towards exploring Syros landmarks, or tasting local delicacies or hunting down the best fashion boutiques of Greek designers, you will find Syros hotlist right at your doorstep. Click for Photos and Booking Information

Dolphin Bay Seaside Resort & Rooms

Dolphin Bay an elegant, relaxing and classicaly bautiful 4* resort, covers an area of 20.000 square metersand was built amphitheatricaly in traditional Cycladic architectural style, will impress you with its multi-level architecture, its natural stone structures and its typical Aegean blue and white color scheme. Dolphin Bay located in the large gulf of Galissas only 7 km from the capital of the island the stunning medieval Ermoupolis, overlooks the largest and most well organized sandy beach of the island awarded with Blue Flag, which represents the cleanness of the beach & sea and their great maintenance. A unique combination of warm atmosphere and high standards of service, in our hotel every last detail is carefully designed to please our guests and you will find everything that is required to make your holidays in Syros a wonderful experience and you' ll love us fo it. Click for Photos and Booking Information

Hotel Brazzera

Hotel Brazzera is a cozy seaside hotel located in the offshore village of Finikas, just a few steps away from the beach. Offering 14 traditional-style rooms, a roof garden and a private parking lot is the perfect getaway for couples and families. Combining high architectural aesthetics with Greek traditional hospitality, we are able to make the most out of our long experience and our personal concern for our guests, to make your stay as pleasant as possible. The hotel is located 9 Km from the port of Syros, 9,7 Km from Syros airport and within walking distance from restaurants, coffee shops and the supermarket in the village of Finikas. Click for Photos and Booking Information

Ventoura Studios & Apartments

Ventoura Studios & Apartments is an accomodation complex, literary embraced by the greenery, with a trim garden and it perfectly matches the beauties of the village. Its location is really quiet, thus no one will interrupt the privacy and the relaxation of your summer holidays. It is just 100 meters away from the centre of Galissas where you can find souvenir shops, taverns, restaurants, and cafés. Only 250m from Ventoura Studios & Apartments you can find Galissa's Beach. Galissa's Beach is a 450m long beach, organized with watersports, umbrellas and sunbeds. The beach has rewarded the last 6 years with the Enviromental Award of Blue Flag. Galissas Beach has also Lifeguard, (AED) and it is accesible for Disabled people for the biggest part of it. The area is ideal for fishing, scuba diving and spear fishing, while at the organized beach you will have the opportunity to practice water sports such as sea cycling and kayaking. Just in front of the beach you can visit Ventoura All Day Restaurant where you can have your brunch, lunch, dinner or signature coctails. Click for Photos and Booking Information

Syros Atlantis Hotel

Syros Atlantis is a small boutique hotel located on the island of Syros the Jewel of the Cyclades. The hotel is found a few meters from one of the most beautiful coves of the island called bay of Vari. Our aim is to offer to our guests a care free vacation providing them with the opportunity to explore the island while having a home away from home.  Atlantis hotel is located 80 meters away from the bay of Vari. This beach is the perfect choice for families with children and adults looking to have fun in the sun. The bay of Vari  is an organized sandy beach with shallow waters. It offers everything a guest can want such as, a picturesque natural landscape, azure waters, easy access, summer & water sports, sunbeds and umbrellas and traditional Greek taverns. The beach even has thick sand perfectly suitable for aspiring sandcastles architects. Click for Photos and Booking Information

Hotel Alexandra

Hotel Alexandra is a family business operating since 1975 in Hospitality Enterprises. It started as a small hotel on the beach of Megas Gialos in Syros, today experiencing an impressive growth path, thus ranked in the top positions in the highly competitive hospitality and catering market in Greece. It was one of the first hotels that were developed in the online sale rooms in 2000 and one of the few companies that fully renovated every five years. 2014 it was certified by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels and became one of the 415 hotels in the world with Greek breakfast, as well as being the first certified hotel in Syros. It is noteworthy that in the recent three years it supports the local market from which it procures local products exclusively. Also it was recently upgraded to three stars. Click for Photos and Booking Information

Hotel Syrou Melathron

Housed in a historic building dating back to the 19th century, Syrou Melathron is located among the other mansions in Vaporia, near the Asteria Bay above what is essentially the town beach which is about a 2 minute walk to from the room we had here. A rooftop terrace, elegant accommodations and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel are offered. The carefully restored neoclassic hotel boasts roof paintings, wooden structures and impressive decorative elements. Rooms at the Syrou Melathron are comfortable and well equipped with modern comforts including a private bathroom, minibar and air conditioning. In the elegant hotel lounge guests can enjoy a drink or a coffee. In the Galaxy Terrace guests can enjoy breakfast and panoramic views of the Aegean Sea and the picturesque port of Syros. The hotel also features a 24-hour front desk and conference room. Laundry service is available upon request. If the Hotel Hermes is full this would be my second choice. Click for Photos, Guest reviews and Booking Information or Contact Fantasy Travel

Hotel Diogenes

We have wanted to stay here ever since it was a lowly 2-star hotel, because if its location right on the waterfront where the ferries come and because in the 19th century it was a bordello, as were several other old waterfront hotels. It is now a 4-star hotel with very reasonable prices and it is just a few steps from the wonderful Ambix Italian Restaurant where we eat at least one meal every time we come to Syros as well as all the other good restaurants and cafes in Hermoupolis.  Set in an authentic 19th-century building, Diogenis Hotel offers rooms with city or sea views and free wireless internet. The nearest beach is 250 meters away. Combining traditional elements with modern decor, all en suite rooms are elegantly furnished and harmoniously coloured. Some have views of the city and the sea, others see part of the city, while others see more quiet cobbled streets. Diogenis has a breakfast room that can also be used for small conferences or exhibitions. The hotel’s cafeteria serves snacks, coffee and drinks 24 hours each day. This hotel was a great discovery and we will be back.  Click for Photos, Guest reviews and Booking Information or Contact Fantasy Travel

Arion Hotel

Located in the area of Vaporia, Arion Hotel is a restored Neoclassical building offering elegant rooms, within walking distance of the centre of Ermoupoli and the town’s major attractions. Arion is a former private estate retaining the atmosphere and features of the past. It includes wooden floors, stylish furnishings and 4-poster beds. The air-conditioned rooms come with a safe and mini bar, while some open out to a furnished balcony. The Apollon Theatre, the Town Hall and the church of Agios Nikolaos are all situated within proximity to Arion as are the many cafes, restaurants and shops and the swimming area of Hermoupolis. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout and the hotel has been rates as execptional by people who use Booking.com. The views are spectacular as well. Click for Photos, Guest reviews and Booking Information or Contact Fantasy Travel

Veranda Syros House

Veranda Syros House offers accommodations in Ermoúpolis in a beautiful fully renovated Neoclassical mansion in the neighborhood of Vaporia. Veranda Syros House features views of the sea and is 0.9 miles from Industrial Museum of Ermoupoli. The kitchen has an oven. A flat-screen TV is provided. There is a private bathroom with a bathtub or shower. The entire hotel has free Wifi. Saint Nicholas Church is 650 feet from Veranda Syros House, and Miaouli Square and the shops, restaurants and cafes are a short walk. The hotel is 4 blocks up from the sea and is very highly rated by foreign travelers as well as Greek guests on Booking.com. Click for Photos, Guest reviews and Booking Information or Contact Fantasy Travel

Hotel Helectra

In the Vaporia area very close to central Ermoupolis, the 2 star Hotel Helectra features free Wi-Fi and a rooftop bar overlooking the Aegean Sea. It offers breakfast and free private parking. Rooms at the Helectra have air conditioning and a minibar. Each is equipped with a TV and a radio. All units have balconies, some with sea views. Guests can relax with a drink or snack at the rooftop bar with stunning views of the scenic port and town. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Tavernas, bars and cafés and the town swimming area are within a 5-minute walk from the hotel. The hotel is rated highly by European and Greek guests. Click for Photos, Guest reviews and Booking Information or Contact Fantasy Travel

Guesthouse Ethrion

The Guesthouse Ethrion is a very popular hotel and sells out quickly. Set on a pedestrian street in a historic location, the family-run Ethrion is 500 feet from Ermoupolis Port and the main square. Boasting a sunny setting, it has a 3-level courtyard and offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and a furnished balcony or terrace. A flat-screen TV, a kettle and a fridge are included in all rooms at the Ethrion. Each has a private bathroom with bath or shower. A hairdryer and a safety deposit box are provided. The rooms offer Aegean Sea, town or garden views. On the traditional, ground-floor courtyard shaded by vine pergolas guests can have their drink and enjoy the views over Mykonos and Delos Island. A shared lounge with a TV and a computer for free use are offered. The well-known church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary with the famous El Greco painting is nearby. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can arrange car rental to explore the island. Click for Photos, Guest reviews and Booking Information or Contact Fantasy Travel

Hotel Aktaion

Hotel Aktaion is a very popular economy hotel and sells out quickly due to its location right on the waterfront with a view of the harbor of Hermoupolis. Built in 1843, the Neoclassical Aktaion is within the town’s historic center and sits among the cafes, shops and restaurants which line the harbor. It offers elegant accommodations with free Wi-Fi and LCD TV. Aktaion's rooms feature dark wood furnishings and provide views of the Aegean Sea or the scenic surrounding streets. They come with air conditioning, minibar and hairdryer. All rooms also include a sitting area and a marble-top desk. Some have a balcony. The hotel is also known for its generous breakfast and friendly efficient staff. Click for Photos, Guest reviews and Booking Information or Contact Fantasy Travel

More Hotel Booking Information

You can find more hotels, apartments, villas and holiday homes at Matt's Best Hotels in Syros. For those who plan to visit Syros along with other islands and need help booking hotels and coordinating ferries try using my Create-an-itinerary form or contact Fantasy Travel in Athens.

For hotels and transportation visit any of these agencies who all handle bookings on the island, car rentals, ferries and flights. I recommend them especially if you are including Syros with another island so they can coordinate hotels and ferries:
Fantasy Travel at www.fantasytravelofgreece.com
Aegean Thesaurus at www.greecetravel.com/aegean
Dolphin Hellas Travel at www.greecetravel.com/dolphinhellas

The best islands to combine with Syros are Mykonos and Tinos. Syros is the island of commerce. Tinos is the religious island. Mykonos is the party island. If you do all three you will have covered all the bases, especially if you throw in a daytrip to Delos which is the island with the richest history.

Ferries returning from Syros are often returning from Tinos and Mykonos and are usually crowded. It would not hurt to arrange a taxi transfer for your arrival if you have a lot of luggage. Otherwise the boats dock pretty close to the Pireaus Metro Station.

Use Ferryhopper to find all direct and indirect ferry routes for the islands of Greece, Spain, Italy & Turkey, compare ferry companies & prices, and book cheap ferry tickets with no hidden fees in one go!

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