Santorini Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Santorini
Oia featuring a luxury hotel or resort, a coastal town and general coastal views
Santorini
Santorini
Santorini

Santorini Travel Guide Video

Check out the sights in Santorini, which is 2 miles (3 kilometers) to the northwest of Santorini Island. Coming from Santorini National Airport in Santorini Island, Santorini lies 2 miles (3 kilometers) to the southwest.

To get a sense of what makes Santorini Island tick, spread your wings and discover nearby neighborhoods like Thira Town, Agia Paraskevi, and Messaria.

You’ll find plenty of interesting cultural highlights in and around Santorini. Discover the museums and galleries of Archaeological Museum, Wine Museum and Megaro Gyzi.

When it’s time to take a break from the noisy streets of Santorini Island, head to one of the many nearby outdoor areas. Explore the stretches of coastline nearby such as Monolithos Beach and Vourvoulos Beach.

Those travelling without kids will enjoy an hour or two at Boutari Winery, Antoniou Winery and Gavalas Vineyard.

To make sure you get the most out of this fascinating part of the world, think about booking your accommodation at one of the area’s charming bed and breakfast or hotel options. For a good night’s sleep check out the amenities at the Santorini Princess Luxury Spa Hotel, the Rocabella Santorini Resort & Spa, and the popular Volcano View Hotel & Villas.

Greece is full to the brim with great beach destinations. If you like Khania, you're sure to love our great cheap beach holidays to CreteOpens in a new window or maybe check out our Cyprus beach holidayOpens in a new window selection.

Santorini Palace
Santorini Palace
4 out of 5
Fira town, Santorini, Santorini Island
The price is ฿3,181 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
฿3,181
฿3,993 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Santorini. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (686 reviews)
"Front desk staff were excellent and extremely helpful."

Reviewed on 6 Apr 2025

Santorini Palace
Ira Hotel & Spa - Adults Only
Ira Hotel & Spa - Adults Only
4 out of 5
Firostefani, Santorini, Santorini Island
The price is ฿4,928 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
฿4,928
฿5,977 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Santorini. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (924 reviews)
"Amazing all around"

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2025

Ira Hotel & Spa - Adults Only
Apanemo Hotel
Apanemo Hotel
2 out of 5
Akrotiri, Santorini, Santorini Island
The price is ฿4,079 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
฿4,079
฿4,709 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santorini. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (429 reviews)
"Beautiful property with exceptional service and staff. In site restaurant is fabulous. Overall it’s hard to be a pedestrian in Santorini but they offer a convenient and affordable ride service that you can arrange at the hotel. Our room and view were awesome and the staff kindness and help made it ..."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2024

Apanemo Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aqua Luxury Suites
Aqua Luxury Suites
5 out of 5
Imerovigli, Santorini, Santorini Island
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Santorini. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (197 reviews)
"We stayed 8 days for a special mother-daughter trip. We were lucky to get a surprise upgrade to a suite with a hot tub and breathtaking view. At night the views were a dream. Chrysa and the reception team were excellent! Communication was A . The breakfast was delicious and could be customized daily ..."

Reviewed on 7 Apr 2025

Aqua Luxury Suites
Nolis White Fira
Nolis White Fira
Kontoxwri, Fira, Santorini, Santorini Island
Stay at this aparthotel in Santorini. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and climate control. Popular attractions Athinios Port and Ancient Thira are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"I recently had the pleasure of staying at HOTEL NOLIS White FIRA with my family, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish! From the moment I booked the room, the manager, Efran, was in contact with me, which I thought was a warm gesture. Mr. Efran was very welcoming and attentive ..."

Reviewed on 3 Apr 2025

Nolis White Fira
Nano Oia Villas
Nano Oia Villas
OIA SANTORINI 1,1 1, Santorini, Aegean Islands
Stay at this villa in Santorini. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room massages and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Athinios Port and Oia Castle are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
"Totally recommend this place"

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2025

Nano Oia Villas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Things to do

Reviews of Santorini

4.7
Top destination
5 - Excellent
512
5 - Excellent 71%
4 - Good
182
4 - Good 25%
3 - Okay
26
3 - Okay 4%
2 - Disappointing
5
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

I was in winter so a lot of renovation

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful island and unbelievable views. Worth going now before it becomes too filled with tourists.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Beautiful scenery and very quiet during the Winter season. You'll be able to enjoy this beauty without all the crowd.

5/5 - Excellent

JT

Lovely city with incredible views

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Well worth it's reputation but too many tourists make getting around quite hard. We couldn't get taxis unless pre-booked and the buses were over-crowded in a way I have never seen before. Santorini has become a victim of its own success.

5/5 - Excellent

Family

Santorini in particular Fira and Oia is great place to be. Really enjoyed the place.

Cities near Santorini