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Top 10Luxury and Mid-Range Hotels: Northeast Aegean Islands

1Aeolian Village, Lésvos

This 84-room complex is ideal for families. Located near the beach, it offers a children’s club and play area, along with pools, its own taverna and well-equipped guestrooms. Activities include Greek cooking lessons.

  • Skála Eressoú
  • 22530 53585
  • €100–200

2Varos Village, Límnos

Spread over six reconstructed traditional buildings, this hotel’s rooms are well equipped and it has its own taverna. The pool is the largest in the Aegean, and there is also a gym.

3Kalidon Panorama Hotel, Sámos

Guestrooms at this attractive four-star hotel, built in an amphitheatre fashion around the pool, either look over its tropical garden or towards the sea. Guests can dine on classic dishes at its terrace restaurant.

4Grecian Castle Hotel, Híos

Combining medieval Híot and modern styling, this four-star hotel is full of character. Its guestrooms are luxurious, while facilities include the elegant à la carte Pirgos Restaurant, a cocktail bar and pool.

5Heliotrope Hotel, Lésvos

Built to reflect Aegean architecture and standing in beachside gardens full of palm trees, this hotel offers rooms with sea views and amenities such as a seawater pool and hydro massage.

6Argentikon Hotel, Híos

This complex of suites has been created within a 16th-century estate, where architectural details such as frescoes have been retained. From the restaurant and health suite to the guests’ accommodation, the feel is one of total luxury.

7Lemnos Village Resort, Límnos

This beachside holiday resort’s rooms are split-level, luxuriously furnished and well-equipped. On site are pools, sports facilities, and chic restaurants serving international cuisine.

8Filiopi Hotel, Ikaría

A modern hotel built in a traditional Aegean style only a few minutes walk from the village centre, the Filiopi comprises studios with kitchen facilities and television. Breakfast and drinks are served on its attractive terrace.

  • Ágios Kírykos
  • 22750 24124
  • €100–200

9Loriet Hotel, Lésvos

Housed in a beautiful, restored 19th-century mansion, with many of its historic features preserved, this hotel is full of character. It has elegant guestrooms, a restaurant, a courtyard pool area surrounded by pine trees and a garden. The garden has a century-old tree-lined avenue that was once used by horse-drawn carriages.

10Kerveli Village Hotel, Sámos

The Kerveli is a luxurious hotel, located in a bay famous for its sunrises. The hotel has six buildings, surrounded by cypress and olive trees. Life revolves around its pool, elegant sun terraces and its à la carte restaurant, while guestrooms are tastefully decorated.