Hydra Hotels, Studios and Guesthouses: Where to Stay on the Island
Hotels, studios and guesthouses on Hydra cluster in and around Hydra Town, a short walk or mule-ride from the car-free harbour. Hydra is a car-free island in the Saronic Gulf, so guests are welcomed at the port and escorted to their rooms, with heavy luggage carried by mules. The traditional stone houses of Hydra Town look out over the harbour, the ancient port and the mainland of the Peloponnese, and the island's monasteries and hiking trails are a short walk or mule-trek away.
- Sea
- Saronic Gulf
- Getting around
- Car-free
- Main town
- Hydra Town
- Luggage transfer
- Mules
Compare these three stays
All three of these picks stand in Hydra Town, within a short walk of the car-free harbour. The table below sets each property beside its area and what it suits best.
| Property | Area | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Mistral Hotel | Hydra Town · 3 min from the port | Family-run stone mansion with a garden breakfast |
| Nefeli Hotel | Hydra Town · harbour views | Traditional guestrooms overlooking the port and the Peloponnese |
| Piteoussa Guesthouse | Hydra Town · 200 m from the harbour | Quiet-street rooms, some with a private balcony |
Mistral Hotel
3 min from the port
Mistral Hotel is a luxury stone mansion 3 minutes from Hydra's port, run by friendly family owners who are happy to share their knowledge of the island. A small selection of rooms and studios in the traditional mansion allows attention to detail and personalised service. Rooms are elegantly presented with views over Hydra or to the sea. A lovingly prepared homemade breakfast is served each morning in the picturesque flower garden or the cosy lounge. The main attractions of Hydra are within easy walking distance of this refined guesthouse.
Check availability & bookNefeli Hotel
Hydra Town
Nefeli Hotel is a traditional settlement in a prime location in Hydra, with amazing views over Hydra Town, the ancient port and the mainland of the Peloponnese. It has 9 traditional guestrooms, each uniquely styled and offering a terrace with great views. All units are surrounded by lovely gardens and equipped with air conditioning, TV, refrigerator and en-suite bathrooms. Guests are welcomed at the port and escorted to the hotel, and heavy luggage can be transferred by mules. The hotel arranges half-day and full-day mule-treks to the island's monasteries and scenery.
Check availability & bookPiteoussa Guesthouse
200 m from the harbour
Piteoussa Guest House stands in a quiet area of Hydra Town, 200 metres from the harbour. Its rooms are spacious and comfortable, tastefully and individually decorated, and some offer a private balcony. Each room has an en-suite bathroom with hair dryer and refrigerator. Modern equipment includes air conditioning, TV, free WiFi and a CD/DVD player.
Check availability & bookBeyond Hydra Town
Most of Hydra's hotels, studios and guesthouses cluster in Hydra Town, around the harbour. The coastal hamlets of Kamini, Vlychos and Mandraki, reached on foot or by water taxi, also offer places to stay closer to the water. Each hamlet sits a short distance from the main port, so Hydra Town stays the island's accommodation hub.
Hydra hotels: common questions
Where should you stay on Hydra?
Stay in Hydra Town to be within a short walk of the harbour, the tavernas and the ferry. The three picks on this page — Mistral Hotel, Nefeli Hotel and Piteoussa Guesthouse — all stand a short walk or mule-ride from the port.
Are there beach hotels on Hydra?
Hydra Town's lodging sits by the harbour rather than on a beach. For a stay closer to the water, look to the coastal hamlets of Kamini, Vlychos and Mandraki, reached on foot or by water taxi from the port.
How do you get around Hydra?
You get around Hydra on foot, by mule or by water taxi, because the island is car-free. Guests are met at the harbour, and heavy luggage is carried up to the hotels by mule.
