On a quick note, we recommend you start your research for hotels in its two main villages, Chora and Karavostasi, where many units are located.
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OUR SELECTION OF BEST HOTELS
We have hand-picked the best hotels in Folegandros and marked our favorite ones with a .
Use the filters to narrow down your accommodation search by location, type (luxury hotels, on the beach & budget options).
Anemi
Karavostasi $$$ANEMI is a deluxe, five-star hotel in Karavostasi that offers suites and rooms with quality furniture, unobstructed sea views, private porches, and a couple of private pools. The hotel also has a shared swimming pool, an in-house restaurant, a wellness center, and sports facilities.
Aeri
Chora $$-$$$The studios of Aeri offer units with cozy beds, tile floors, wooden beamed ceilings, flat-screen televisions, a small kitchenette with cooking amenities, and a balcony with town views. Each guest has access to a shared terrace with seating, a bar, as well as a gorgeous swimming pool.
Anima
Chora $$Anima Apartments is a set of three Cycladic-style studio apartments in Folegandros Chora. Each unit features a full kitchen with an oven and a stovetop, a bathroom with modern amenities, a washing machine, high-comfort beds, couches, coffee tables, and a patio offering views of the mountainside.
Blue Sand Boutique
Agali $$-$$$Blue Sand Boutique Hotel is a three-star, seafront establishment in Agali Bay, with its rooms hosting high-quality mattresses, TVs, individually controlled air-conditioning, and private bathrooms with showers. The shared terrace offers cozy seating and views over the blue Aegean Sea.
Kallisti
Chora $$-$$$A four-star establishment in Chora, Kallisti Hotel provides 14 high-quality rooms with relaxing beds and furnished balconies offering views over the village and the mountainside. Kallisti houses a swimming pool with sun loungers and a shaded patio, along with a breakfast room and a snack bar.
Kyma sto Phos
Chora $$The simple rooms of Kyma sto Phos are a budget option for a stay in Folegandros Chora. Each unit of Kyma has a private bathroom with a shower, plain beds, and balconies or terraces with armchairs and views over the garden, the verdant mountainside, and the Aegean Sea.
Lemon Tree
Ano Meria $$-$$$The five villas of Lemon Tree Houses provide luxurious amenities for upscale holidays in Ano Meria. This establishment houses a shared swimming pool with loungers, while each unit has cozy beds, kitchenettes, deluxe living rooms with TVs, modern-style bathrooms, and patios with seaside views.
Odysseus
Chora $$-$$$Hotel Odysseus, a two-star establishment in the capital of Folegandros, houses an array of rooms along with a swimming pool, loungers, an open terrace, and views of the countryside. All hotel rooms are equipped with cozy beds, marble bathrooms, sufficient air-conditioning, and a television.
Pegados
Chora $$-$$$The three units of Pegados Villas offer quality interiors and excellent views over the mountainside and the Aegean Sea. Each villa houses retro-style furniture, iron-wrought beds, fine armchairs, and a private bathroom, while all villas share an infinity swimming pool overlooking the sunset.
Polikandia
Chora $$-$$$The three-star Polikandia Hotel houses quality facilities, including a spacious swimming pool with loungers, a bar, and a restaurant, alongside its rooms. All units of Polikandia are equipped with classy interior designs, a bathroom with hydromassage amenities, and porches with panoramic views.
Provalma
Ano Meria $$-$$$The five studio rooms of Provalma near the village of Ano Maria feature shared amenities, including a terrace, a garden, a snack bar, and a swimming pool with sea views. All units also host quality furniture, modern bathrooms, kitchenettes, cozy beds, and exterior seating overlooking the ...
Themonies
Chora $$-$$$The traditional, stone-built suites and rooms of Themonies have interesting interior designs, featuring quality living rooms, deluxe beds, fireplaces, heating, a shared breakfast lobby, and large balconies or porches with views over the mountainside.
Chora Resort & Spa
Chora $$-$$$The four-star Chora Resort and Spa hosts a collection of over 20 rooms and suites with quality beds, sufficient air-conditioning, and private bathrooms with jetted hot tubs. This resort is also home to a swimming pool with an array of loungers, an all-day restaurant, a snack bar, and various massage ...
Fata Morgana
Chora $$-$$$The apartments of Fara Morgana in Chora host all in-room necessities for a cozy stay, including quality beds, small kitchenettes with fridges, and private bathrooms. This three-star hotel also provides a swimming pool with loungers and armchairs, as well as a snack bar for drinks and quick bites.
Green
Ano Meria $$-$$$The two villa apartments of Green Luxury Villas, Urano and Gea, feature high-comfort interiors with soft beds, bathrooms with modern showers and toiletries, full kitchens with ovens, and living rooms. Their open terraces host relaxing loungers, barbecue amenities, and views of the sea and the ...
Miramare
Chora $$-$$$The three-star Miramare Hotel is spotted on the outskirts of Chora, featuring a deluxe swimming pool and panoramic views over the mountains, the town, and the Aegean. Every room of Miramare houses quality beds, a flat-screen TV, air-conditioning, and a private bathroom, while the hotel also has a ...
Pasithea
Agali $$The rooms of Pasithea are found near the beach of Agali and enjoy views over the wide Aegean Sea. Each unit of Pasithea has simple beds and tile floors, a small refrigerator for all essentials, bathrooms, and private balconies, while the establishment also has a snack bar restaurant on its premises.
Aegeo
Chora $-$$Featuring classic white-and-blue Cycladic designs, the rooms of Aegeo Hotel have quality beds, living rooms with sofas, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and furnished balconies with town views. The two-star hotel also houses a shared terrace with armchairs and a garden.
Aeolos Beach
Karavostasi $$-$$$The comfortable rooms at Aeolos Beach Hotel open to a sunny balcony with garden or sea views. Traditionally decorated, each air-conditioned room offers a fridge and a private bathroom. A satellite TV is available in some rooms.
Alitanes
Ano Meria $$-$$$The villa and rooms of Alitanes host traditional designs with stone-built walls, marble floors, and vintage-style windows. All units have comfortable beds, a small kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, sufficient air-conditioning, and a furnished patio offering panoramic views over the sea and the ...
AMO Suites & Spa
Karavostasi $$$The luxurious AMO Folegandros features a selection of suites with high-quality furniture, deluxe beds, well-equipped bathrooms with showers, soft couches, small kitchenettes, and a private patio offering a jacuzzi tub and views over the port of Folegandros and the Aegean Sea.
WHERE TO STAY? FIND THE BEST LOCATIONS
Chora and Karavostasi is where the vast majority of units are found on the island.
Agali and Ano Meria also have a small number of lovely hotels but a car rental would be necessary.
Chora (Main village)
Our recommendations:
Anima, Kyma sto phos, Miramare, and Polikandia Hotel
Chora is the capital of the island.
It is a Medieval settlement with a strong Cycladic style. White-washed cubic houses, paved alleys, picturesque chapels, and squares as well as the famous church of Panagia characterize this small village and have made it a pole of attraction for many visitors.
Being the center of activities on the island, it has many facilities, including shops, restaurants, and lounge bars.
The bus station is located here as well and buses to the port and various beaches around the island depart from this point.
It is located 200m above sea level offering beautiful sea views and romantic sunsets.
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Karavostasi
Our recommendations:
Anemi and AMOsuites and spa (luxury)
Karavostasi is the port of the island and also offers a variety of facilities.
Next to the port, there is a nice sandy beach, lined up with taverns and hotel units. The village is quaint and ideal for families with children.
Frequent boats depart from the port to small remote beaches around the island that can not be approached by car.
The village is less than 4km away from Chora and is connected by bus.
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FOLEGANDROS, A POCKET-SIZE ISLAND
Folegandros is a very small island with a dramatic landscape known for its picturesque Kastro settlement, the church of Panagia with the panoramic view, remote small beaches and its laid-back atmosphere.
The two main villages are Chora, the capital, and Karavostasi, the port.
A traveller visiting Folegandros should expect to find small boutique hotels, rooms to let and a small number of luxury suites in these two main villages.
On the island, there are also some very small villages like the settlement of Agali which is built near the homonymous beach and Ano Meria which is a rural mainland village where locals had their fields and bred their animals.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
When should I book my hotel?
In principle, if you are not travelling during high season, you will not have trouble finding a place to stay in Folegandros. If you are travelling in mid-July/August it is strongly recommended to have completed your reservation by May.
When is the best time to visit the island?
Folegandros is a very tranquil island. We believe that the best period to visit the island is late June to late July. The weather is nice and there is a relaxed atmosphere. August is the busiest month on the island.
Where should I book my hotel?
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Is there another way to make a hotel reservation?
You can contact the hotel by phone or mail. In some cases, you might find some cheaper rates but it is not recommended.
Will I find last-minute availabilities?
Don’t wait until the last minute to book your lodging if you are travelling from mid-July to early September. The number of units is limited on the island and gets sold out quickly.
What types of accommodation are found?
You can basically find all kinds of types. More specifically there are boutique hotels, rooms to let, bnbs, and there is a small number of luxury hotels and suites too.
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Is accommodation expensive?
It depends on the period. Lower rates are found during June-early July and after mid-September. Higher rates are found during the high season.
How much does accommodation cost?
Depends on many factors. An average estimation without including Luxury options, for 2 persons would be around 80-120 euros/per night in high season.
Where is the best place to stay if you are travelling on a budget?
You can find cheap options (60-80euros) in Chora and Karavostasi.
Where is the best place to stay for a family with children?
Karavostasi and Agali are popular among families travelling with kids because they are in close proximity to the beach.