Paros Hotels: Where to Stay on the Island

Ikia Studios and Apartments stand in Alyki on Paros and are the place Hans recommends most on the island. This is his own favourite base - studios and apartments in a quiet seaside village on the south of the island.

Hotel Manto sits a few minutes' walk from the centre of Naoussa on Paros, in a quiet spot next to the restaurants, bars and shops. This family hotel is built in traditional Cycladic style, with spacious air-conditioned rooms that have a private bathroom, balcony and fridge, and a TV as standard, looking over the Aegean Sea or the gardens. Free internet access is available, a daily breakfast with fresh juices and home-made treats is served, and guests can relax on the sea-view terrace with sun loungers. It makes a good base for the beaches of the area.

The Apollon Hotel stands in Parikia, the capital of Paros, 600 metres from the harbour and 50 metres from the organised sandy beach of Livadia. This 3-star hotel has 23 fully equipped rooms in a quiet, central location. Traditional restaurants and cafeterias with sea views sit a few metres away, and the old town, the church of Ekatontapiliani and the island's nightlife are within walking distance.

Angels Villas occupy the Agellocheretisti area, 1.5 km from Naoussa and 150 metres from the sea. The complex has 6 luxury two-storey villas built amphitheatre-style around a large pool. Each villa has a 60-square-metre sea-view veranda with a hot tub, 2 bedrooms and a living room with a wall-mounted flatscreen TV and DVD player, and a spacious kitchen with a large fridge, tea and coffee maker and a modern dining area. Free luggage storage is provided; guests staying at least 4 days get a free port transfer, and those staying at least 7 days a free airport transfer.

Stefano Apartments lie 300 metres from the Venetian harbour of Naoussa and 100 metres from Piperi beach, offering fully equipped, comfortable accommodation. Studios sleep 2 to 3 people; apartments have a fully fitted kitchen with fridge, coffee maker and toaster, a private bathroom with shower, air conditioning, a direct-dial phone, hairdryer, TV, safe and balcony. One-bedroom apartments for 4 people add air conditioning in both rooms and a terrace, ideal for families or a group of friends. DVDs, games and Nintendo consoles are available to rent, and a free breakfast is served.

Yades Studios and Apartments stand on a quiet hillside in the traditional settlement of Naoussa, 5 minutes' walk from the centre and 2 minutes from the beach. The complex is designed and furnished in Cycladic style, with a balance of modern and traditional, soft lines and rounded corners, and offers all comforts in a simple, luxurious setting.

The Helliniko Hotel sits in a quiet spot by the beach of Parikia, a short walk from the centre and the harbour. It has doubles, triples and quads, all simply furnished with views over the surrounding gardens, and the service is friendly and easy-going.

Surfing Beach Village lies on Santa Maria beach, a 10-minute drive from the fishing village of Naoussa, surrounded by trees and flower beds. Built in traditional Cycladic style, it sits right on the one-kilometre sandy beach of Santa Maria with clear water. A well-organised diving club with modern equipment offers dives for beginners and experienced divers, and there are many water sports. Special room rates apply for group bookings of more than 5 rooms, and guests who book through this site get 10% off the surf club and dive club.

The 9 Muses Hotel is a small, traditional complex in Parikia, set in serene surroundings a short walk from the centre and the beach and about 8 km from the airport. Built in a modern, elegant style, it offers spacious accommodation for a relaxing stay.

Paros Palace stands in green surroundings of 5,000 square metres with views over the bay and Parikia, the island capital, and offers studios and apartments from 38 to 120 square metres. It lies 1 km from the beaches and 1.5 km from the harbour, a short distance from the town's shops and nightlife, in a quiet location.

The Senia Hotel stands in the charming village of Naoussa on Paros. This complex of studios, apartments, suites and rooms is built in Cycladic style, whitewashed with blue details, with breathtaking views over the bay of Naoussa. The rooms, apartments and suites are stylishly furnished and suit 2 to 6 people, good for families and couples, with a free breakfast on the balcony, free WiFi and free private parking for guests with a hire car. The Senia works all year and is in the 4-star category.

Malamas Apartments sit on a quiet street of Parikia, 60 metres from Livadia sandy beach and 10 minutes' walk from the harbour and centre. The traditional whitewashed complex has studios and one-bedroom apartments for 2 to 4 people, plus simpler budget rooms half below ground for 2 to 4 people, all with a kitchenette, fridge, TV, air conditioning, phone and safe, and a flower-filled garden with a shaded seating and barbecue area. Livadia beach has sun beds and umbrellas as well as quiet shaded corners, beach bars, restaurants and the Paros Nautical Club with sailing lessons; Krios beach across the bay is about 5 minutes by car, and the harbour, town centre and central bus station are about 600 metres away.