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Aigialos Luxury Traditional SettlementvsKatikies Santorini
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Aigialos Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Katikies Hotel. Aigialos Hotel comes in at #3 in Santorini with positive reviews from 5 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
Aigialos Luxury Traditional Settlement
Fodor's
Frommer's
The Telegraph
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Ypapantis street, Fira 84700, Greece
From $314/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "A cluster of buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries comprises the most comfortable and discreetly luxurious—as well as the most poetic and serenely quiet—place to stay in Fira." Full review
Frommer's "In a quiet caldera location... this is a nifty place. The units have all the modern conveniences and all the creature comforts." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Aigialos began life as an 18th-century convent, the nuns’ cells flanking the church of Hristós." Full review
OysterUpscale
"High-perched for sensational Aegean and caldera views, the 16-room Aigialos Hotel is a small, upscale property, a short walk from downtown Fira." Full review
Lonely Planet "Expect five-star comfort and everything that goes with it in these 15 renovated neoclassical houses that once belonged to the island's eminent sea captains." Full review
Michelin Guide "It’s a collection of antique villas from the eighteenth and nineteenth century...floors and bathrooms are marble, and balconies and terraces look out over the caldera" Full review
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Please note: Aigialos is open seasonally, May through October.
Katikies Santorini Frommer's
Travel + Leisure The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide
Oia 84702, Greece
From $978/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's "Virtually every unit has that astonishing caldera view, as does the formal restaurant... Because of its classy privacy, Katikies gets a good number of honeymoon couples." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Built atop a cliff overlooking the Santorini caldera basin, Katikies Hotel is renowned for its sweeping views of the Aegean Sea and the island's colorful sunsets." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Infinity pools which blend into the sky, a candle-lit rooftop restaurant and tranquil white-washed cottages set into a cliff overlooking the volcanic Caldera and Aegean Sea make this a dreamy escape." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Stands out for its first class views of the caldera, and chic minimal design. In each room, you’ll find arched ceilings and verandas—perfect for lazy afternoons spent reading in the sun." Full review
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"Fans of simple elegance and luxury will love Katikies Hotel in Santorini, Greece." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Enjoy the quintessential Santorini experience at this iconic hotel, perched on the cliffs high above the Aegean waters...home to the first Cycladic outpost of the Michelin-starred Botrini's restaurant"
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Michelin Guide "This hotel is a feast for the eyes, not just a scenic overlook but a sparkling white modernist take on a traditional cliff dwelling...guest rooms make the most of the hotel’s position" Full review
