Heliotopos Hotel - Thira

The hotel was built in old cave type dwellings on the side of the caldera. It had outstanding views and beautiful sunsets. If you plan to stay here, make sure you are in good shape for climbing stairs. There were a lot of different levels. We were in one of the studios. The space was small with short ceilings and doorways in some areas due to it having […] actually been a cave dwelling. The room could be very charming, but it was in need of updating. The kitchen and bath fixtures could use replacing. More comfortable seating and a dresser to store clothes would be a good beginning in the bedroom area. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Read more

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Family hotel, nice people

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Stayed here 5 nights pre-season in March, the view is over the top. The friendly staff were the best. They helped us with travel questions, restaurants and treated us to great breakfast every morning. Even had a nice drink with them in the evening. We loved hiking from there to town of Oia and into Fira town every day, hilly but was wonderful exercise […] with great views all along the way. 3 weeks in Greece and Italy and this was by far our favorite place. Read more

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The staff recognized that several things needed to repaired in our room at check in and said they would take of them, but never did. Also, didn't change the lightbulb lighting a dark staircase in a common area either, very unsafe.

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Our room was clean and cozy. This hotel offered the rare family room that would accomodate 4 people. We were only able to find a room of similar size in one other hotel in Greece. The view of the caldera from our front patio was spectacular. One word of caution, however. Because the room came with a mini-kitchen with a refrigerator and the hotel seemed […] more like a bed and breakfast, we were not aware that the beverages that were cooling in the frig were not complimentary. We ended up drinking the small bottle of wine and the bottle of champagne (it was New Year's eve) and a few waters and only discovered at check-out that we were charged for the drinks. Also, we didn't know that we'd be charged for the shuttle that took us from the port to the hotel and back until check-out when we saw these charges on the bill. Unfortunately, I think we paid double for the ride to the hotel because we paid the driver and also paid the hotel for the ride as a part of the final bill. The hotel was lovely, but the aforementioned are charges that caught us off guard. Read more

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The location in Imerovigli was perfect, directly on the walking trail to Fira and Oia. The staff was outstanding and the breakfast wonderful. Of course the view was unbelievable, though that is the case for most of the hotels. The only area of improvement is that the hotel lacked some of the more modern conveneinces, and the shower leaked, leaving the […] bathroom floor wet, and an overall musty smell in the room. I don't if this is typical for the area, as this was out first visit. The pool is also rather small, though we didn't find time to use it. I'd probably try another hotel next time, then again, we got a great deal at Heliotopos, so can't complain too much! Read more

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One of the best hotels we have stayed in...the views from the top are to be seen to be believed! The staff are very friendly and most helpful -- particularly Kosta, Yanni and Stella. Do not forget to have the Spanakopita or spinach pie which Yanni makes. Imerovigli is just 5 Euros from the capital Fira town of a 25 mins brisk walk. Very romantic place […] for newly weds or for renewing your vows :-) Read more

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We could not be happier with this hotel. We arrived two days late from our reservation date, due to delays and strikes at the airports. We were upset we would lose those days at the hotel, but when we arrived we explained our situation and they gladly moved our dates, to stay the number of days we had already paid for. Additionally, the entire staff […] was very friendly and helpful, they did special restaurant reservations, arranged for a car rental, and provided ideas, suggestions and recommendations to make the most of our stay in Santorini. Our room had a beautiful view and double balcony, it was always clean. The breakfast was delicious and included fresh made orange juice. The hotel is located at a good spot because it's in Imerovigli, which is in between the two main cities of Fira and Oia, so you could choose to go one way or another. Our final positive note is, we left behind our iPhone (charging at the hotel) and we realized it until we were already in a ferry on our way to Athens. We immediately called the hotel, they found the phone and mailed it to us next day to our hotel in Athens, at no charge. Read more

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again great hotel with good views.maybe hotel to stay if you just want to mostly reax in hotel.wish there was free shuttle for local travel when you have paid 6 star rates.complementry breakfast good.not close to beaches or airport..

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A lovely quintessential Santorini Hotel. The staff was overly helpful and friendly, the location was convenient, and the views were stunning. As an example of their helpfulness, they offered to put together a box breakfast for us when finding out our very early departure flight.

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The hotel is great, the views are breathtaking that's probably the best feature, I still think it was a little overpriced since I saw some packages in Athens that included the ferry and hotel for a price way below. The staff is really helpful and although the rooms are somewhat small, they are functional and cozy. It's a great place if you want to relax […] and soak in some sun. The pool is tiny. The breakfast is great. Read more

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Had a great time and the hotel was located 1 minute walk to the Acropolis musuem, and a few minutes from the Acropolis. Views were great from the roof terrace! The staff were helpful and friendly, but not intrusive. Would stay again. No climate control in room so it was a bit stuffy and hot, but this is our only complaint.

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Very enjoyable experience, host was more than helpful, brilliant views, reasonable priced, and excellent breakfast. Hire a car from the airport online, it will make the island more accessible.

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This hotel struck me as a good compromise between the generally high cost of staying in Santorini, and good quality hotel accommodation. The setting is stunning - perfect views of the caldera and the sunsets, and the staff are very welcoming and friendly. The rooms themselves are spacious and clean, but the fittings are quite dated and far from "luxury" […] - but perfectly adequate. There is a good, standard breakfast buffet. There isn't much in the way of shops nearby, and most the restaurants are on the other side of the village - staying somewhere nearer to Firostephani would give you more in the way of facilities. However, it is very peaceful and quiet as a result. Read more

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If you are looking for a family friendly hotel with stunning views on the caldera, friendly service and rooms with a greek architecture, this is the perfect place. My wife and 2 kids spent 5 lovely days there, staff was very friendly, we loved our sunsets on the caldera. We had a villa with mezzanine for the children. Only negative are the kitchen in […] the villa (a bit old) and the many steps to get in and out of the room (but after all you should expect that in Santorini). Read more

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A lovely small hotel in a great location at the highest point of the Caldera . The views over sea and islands are superb. The hotel owners and their staff are all extremely helpful and friendly . An excellent breakfast includes freshly squeezed orange juice , and delicious range of home made jams and baked pies and cakes .

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the hotel is well situated on the hills of Santorini, with an exotic view from our room that looked into the volcanic sites, the tip of Ohia, and the sun seeping into our rooms which we would rather sit on our balcony and enjoy a hearty breakfast with the most devine orange juice, bacon, cheese and breads...

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Hotel is in a great situation, tumbling down the cliffs at almost the highest point of the caldera. Our room had its own balcony and even from the bed we had fantastic views out over the caldera. Lots of steps to negotiate (but same as everywhere else on the cliffs..) and very small pool. Hotel decor slightly in need of refreshment. Wonderful, friendly […] and extremely helpful staff. Can't praise them highly enough for really making our stay special, especially with advice on places to go and things to do. Breakfast good and runs till late - no evening meals but small and very basic kitchenette in room. Read more

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I was there in early april. Not the best time as most restaurants on the island was closed. It was also very cold. However the hospitality of Heliotopos Hotel more than made up for it. Everyday i look forward to the sunset from our little balcony. Every morning i look forward to the pie ( freshly baked ) and freshly squeezed orange juice for breakfast. […] A slight set back was the comfort of the bed. i have a bad back and i wake up with aches from my sleep. A gem of a restaurant Anoiti, recommended by Yiota, very near the hotel, was one of the best on the island! Strangely not mentioned in any of the guides online. Read more

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We stayed at the hotel for 9 nights and enjoyed a very relaxing holiday. The hotel is in a beautiful setting and has a lot of character. Our room was very spacious and comfortable with a living area, kitchenette, bedroom, bathroom and private balcony with a stunning un-interupted view of the sea and sunsets. The staff at the Heliotopos are extremely […] friendly and accommodating and go out of their way to make you feel welcome - we felt more like friends than guests. There is a good selection of fresh food at breakfast - and is served until 11. Take a walk from the gate along the cobbled cliff path into Thira, it's a beautiful half hour walk. Read more

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This hotel was our last stop on an extended holiday and was a perfect way to wind down in a spectacularly located hotel where the service was first class.

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Beautiful relaxing hotel in great location between Fira and Oia.Rooms were clean and comfortable with spectacular views.Be prepared for plenty of steps in and around hotel though and if you decide to hire a car especially in August take care,the roads are manic! Only one fault to say about this hotel ,the day we were leaving we checked out at midday […] and our flight wasnt until the evening.The hotel was fully booked and they had no spare room available for us to shower and change before the flight home which i thought was dissapointing for 4 star accommodation.All in all though excellent hotel in a beautiful location. Read more

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安静，干净，带私人露台，赏景的绝佳位置。上下两层的房间，宽敞，惬意。真该多住几天！从这里看落日，实在太美。强烈向大家推荐。

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El desayuno estupendo, con una especialidad casera diferente cada día. El trato encantador, muy servicial y en cualquier momento del día. Teníamos que entrar a las 2 de la tarde, pero el vuelo era nocturno y llegamos a las 7 de la mañana, así que nos ofrecieron el desayuno sin coste adicional y nos ofrecieron la posibilidad de alojarnos a las 9h en […] otra habitación para no tener que esperar a que desalojaran la que taníamos asignada. Tuvimos la gran suerte de alojarnos en la habitación que hay al lado de la piscina, sin necesidad de subir y bajar escalones cada día. Como detalle a comentar puedo decir que una tarde, al llegar al hotel, Lilas (creo que se escribe así) la dueña, vino a nuestra habitación con dos copas y una botella de vino blanco para que disfrutáramos, aún más si cabe, de la puesta de sol. Read more

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このホテルはとてもきれいですごく快適だった。朝食もおいしく、目の前が海でロケーションも良く、おすすめです。ただ、街の中心まで徒歩で３０分程度あり、オフシーズンに行ったためバスがなく、移動の面では少し不便でした。

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Wir haben tolle Tage in einem sehr individuellen und geschackvollen Hotel verbracht.Hat wirklich alles gestimmt. Aussicht einfach ein Traum.Einmal im Leben muß man dort geohnt haben. Wir hoffen sehr, dass wir nochmal hinfahren.

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A beautiful atmospherere on top of Santorini's Balcony, the SunSet view leave us speachless. Hotel staff was very polite and help us to live a dream holiday!

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posizione assolutamente consigliata x la sua vista stupefacente,poco distante dalla capitale thira(...in motorino),immerso nel piu' totale silenzio,l'hotel dispone di soltanto 10 camere e quindi facilmente gestibile x poter essere coccolati dal personale.le camere sono con un arredamento tipicamente greco,ampie e tutte con una mini cucica sempre utile […] x qualsiasi evenienza,sicuramente non soddisfacente x chi cerca un lusso a 4 stelle.a nostra opinione ,la nostra camera (numero 34) aveva un bagno un'po' sacrificato e 110 scalini x arrivare,ma con una vista/privasy ottima,da perdonare tutto il resto.sicuramente la colazione era buona,non abbondante ma genuina.la ragazza che vi servira' sapra' soddisfare i vostri gusti portandovela "gratutamente"in camera . Read more

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Wunderbar gelegenes, typisch griechisches Hotel mit enorm freundlichem und kompetenten Service. Wir reisten als "Grossfamilie" mit Grosseltern und Kindern und alle waren absolut zufrieden. Die Lage in Imerovigli könnte nicht besser sein: uneingeschränkter Blick von der Caldera auf das Meer, sehr ruhig gelegen und in gut 20 - 30 Minuten Caldera Walk […] ist man schon in Firá. Das Hotel sieht wirklich aus wie auf der Website, hat sogar einen ganz kleinen Pool zur Abkühlung. Das Frühstücksbuffet ist reichlich und wird sehr ansprechend präsentiert. Wir können das Hotel wärmstens empfehlen! Read more

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Hotel con la migliore vista di Santorini (potevamo ammirare il tramonto anche dal letto). Situato a picco sul mare in quella che io ritengo sia il paese con la migliore vista di Santorini (Imerovigli), l'albergo è gestito con grande simpatia e professionalità dalla proprietaria e dallo staff in generale. Splendida vista, ottima colazione, ottima posizione. […] I sopravvalutati tramonti di Oia non sono altrettanto belli di quelli che si possono ammirare dai balconi dell'Hotel Heliotopos. Un po' di gradini per raggiungere le camere ma questo è comune a tutti gli alberghi di Santorini. Un sentito grazie Read more

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Una vacanza perfetta in una splendida isola. Ottima accoglienza in hotel, grande cortesia e professionalità. Sempre disponibili a dare consigli ed informazioni turistiche. Ottima colazione. Camera pulita con balcone e vista panoramica mozzafiato!! In tipico stile greco romantico e confortevole, la migliore posizione dell'isola dove godere un tramonto […] da sogno. Veramente lo consiglio a tutti. Grazie heliotopos Read more

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Piccolo albergo dalla tipica architettura greca con sole 10 camere ognuna dotata di balcone con splendida e romantica vista sulla Caldera. Qui potrete passare indimenticabili momenti di relax godendovi tramonti da cartolina!!!

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