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Top 10Budget Stays: Argo-Saronic Islands

1Hotel Plaza, Égina

This small, welcoming hotel looks out over the harbour. Its guest studios each have a kitchen with fridge for self-catering, air conditioning and television, while a whole raft of tavernas, bars and shops are within walking distance. There is also a laundry room on site.

  • Égina Town
  • 22970 25600
  • under €50

2Pension Erofili, Ýdra

A white-washed stone cottage minutes from the harbourside, this pension is a convenient base for exploring Ýdra. It offers 11 tastefully decorated and air-conditioned rooms and one suite. The courtyard is surrounded by bougainvillea.

3Pension Electra, Égina

Despite its location in the centre of town, this family-run pension is quiet and relaxing as well as clean and comfortable. First-floor studios have sea views, and each has a private terrace or patio area.

4Kamares Apartments, Kýthira

This complex of ten apartments is located in an 18th–19th-century rural house, whose stone arches give it plenty of character. Amenities include air conditioning, parking and private kitchens. Great views of the surrounding countryside.

  • Aroniádika
  • 27360 31766
  • under €50

5Margarita Hotel, Kýthira

The elevated location of this hotel ensures it has panoramic views from almost every room. Housed in a 19th-century mansion, it offers good value with 12 air-conditioned rooms and a terrace where breakfast is prepared by the French owners.

6Hotel Liberty 2, Égina

Covered in bougainvillea and boasting traditional architecture, this attractive hotel is minutes from the beach. Its pleasing guestrooms look out over the bay, while facilities include a breakfast terrace, a gift shop and a satellite television lounge.

77 Islands Hotel, Spétses

On a hillside overlooking Spétses harbour, this Anglo–Greek-owned hotel is located 10–15 minutes’ walk from the main town. It provides a peaceful setting for a stay in Spétses.

8Villa Rodanthos, Égina

A Neo-Classical building comprising 10 self-catering studios, the Villa Rodanthos is minutes from the harbour, which is famous for fish tavernas. It has a breakfast lounge, bar and roof garden. Each studio is elegantly decorated and has a kitchenette and balcony.

9Delfini Hotel, Ýdra

This small hotel lies in a cluster of traditional Hydran seamen’s cottages overlooking the bay. Fully renovated, its rooms are spacious and well equipped, many boasting panoramic sea views. The terrace is a great place to watch the bustle of the harbour.

10Hydroussa Hotel, Ýdra

The Hydroussa is a hotel of 40 guestrooms, housed in a traditional mansion-style property within walking distance of the harbour. Guests can enjoy air-conditioned rooms and dine in its breakfast hall or relax in the drawing room or gardens.